Robin Shackleford
Candidate for State Representative, 98th District
Background
- Occupation
- Independent life and health insurance broker
- Lives in
- Indianapolis
State representative for House District 98 (part of Marion County) since 2012 and ranking Democrat on the House Public Health Committee; an independent life and health insurance broker. Former chair of the Indiana Black Legislative Caucus.
Documented positions
Housing
Authored capping annual rent increases.In office
As introduced, yearly increases would be capped at the lesser of 5% plus the cost-of-living increase, or 10%. Shackleford is the first-listed author of House Bill 1162 (2025); described here as introduced. The bill was not enacted.
ReportHouse Bill 1162 (2025 session), "Rental rate increase control": introduced versionGovernment record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
“Prohibits a landlord from increasing the gross rental rate for certain rental units more than the lesser of”
House Bill 1162 (2025 session): bill details and actionsGovernment record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
Roads & infrastructure
Authored a study of data centers' effect on electric rates.In office
Shackleford is the first-listed author of House Bill 1245 (2026); described here as introduced. The bill was not enacted.
ReportHouse Bill 1245 (2026 session), "IURC study of data centers": introduced versionGovernment record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
“Requires the Indiana utility regulatory commission (IURC) to conduct a study to evaluate the effect of new and additional electricity demand from data centers”
House Bill 1245 (2026 session): bill details and actionsGovernment record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
Government & transparency
Authored legislative term limits of 20 years or age 70.In office
As introduced, service would also end at the legislator's 70th birthday. Shackleford is the first-listed author of House Bill 1179 (2026); described here as introduced. The bill was not enacted.
ReportHouse Bill 1179 (2026 session), "Term limits": introduced versionGovernment record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
“may serve until the earlier of the following: (1) The date on which the individual completes 20 total combined years of service”
House Bill 1179 (2026 session): bill details and actionsGovernment record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
All sources (10)
- Who and What Is on My Ballot: the official ballot of every precinct, 2026 General Election (Marion County offices and districts)
Election filing · Indiana Election Division (Indiana Voter Portal) · indianavoters.in.gov
- Who and What Is on My Ballot: the official ballot of every precinct, 2026 General Election
Election filing · Indiana Election Division (Indiana Voter Portal) · indianavoters.in.gov
- Representative Robin Shackleford, House District 98: member page, Indiana General Assembly
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
- State Rep. Robin Shackleford: biography
Government record · Indiana House Democratic Caucus · indianahousedemocrats.org
- House Bill 1179 (2026 session), "Term limits": introduced version
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
- House Bill 1179 (2026 session): bill details and actions
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
- House Bill 1245 (2026 session), "IURC study of data centers": introduced version
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
- House Bill 1245 (2026 session): bill details and actions
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
- House Bill 1162 (2025 session), "Rental rate increase control": introduced version
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
- House Bill 1162 (2025 session): bill details and actions
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
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