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State Representative, 49th District

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1
Term
2 years
Candidates
2
Election
Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: A state representative votes on Indiana laws and the state budget in the Indiana House of Representatives.

Public safety

  • Michelle MilneDemocratic

    No documented position found.

  • Joanna KingRepublican

    • Authored a bill requiring parental consent for kids' social mediaIn office

Education

  • Michelle MilneDemocratic

    No documented position found.

  • Joanna KingRepublican

    • Authored a bill requiring single-sex restrooms by birth sexIn office

Health & human services

  • Michelle MilneDemocratic

    No documented position found.

  • Joanna KingRepublican

    • Sponsored the bill that outlawed abortion in Indiana
    • Authored a bill ending prior authorization for opioid addiction medicationIn office
    • Authored a bill requiring breast reconstruction insurance coverageIn office

Government & transparency

  • Michelle MilneDemocratic

    No documented position found.

  • Joanna KingRepublican

    • Voted for the 2025 mid-decade congressional redistricting billIn office

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