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State Representative, 98th District

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Nov 3, 2026

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

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Robin ShacklefordOfficial portrait — Indiana General Assembly

Robin Shackleford

DemocraticIncumbent

Independent life and health insurance broker · Indianapolis

The gist

  • Authored legislative term limits of 20 years or age 70.In office
  • Authored a study of data centers' effect on electric rates.In office
  • Authored capping annual rent increases.In office

In office = from the candidate's own official statements or legislation as an officeholder, not their campaign.

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  1. Authored legislative term limits of 20 years or age 70.

    House Bill 1179 (2026 session), "Term limits": introduced version

    Government 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 actions

    Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov

  2. Authored a study of data centers' effect on electric rates.

    House Bill 1245 (2026 session), "IURC study of data centers": introduced version

    Government 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 actions

    Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov

  3. Authored capping annual rent increases.

    House Bill 1162 (2025 session), "Rental rate increase control": introduced version

    Government 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 actions

    Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov

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