The District 31 Indiana State Senate race appears to be a competitive one, with Democrat Jocelyn Vare and Republican incumbent Kyle Walker . I receive messages from both campaigns on a regular basis. It appears Senator Walker has garnered the most campaign cash, just based on watching television lately and seeing his ads.
Both candidates have been campaigning hard throughout the district, which encompasses all of Fishers and a substantial part of Lawrence.
Walker has listed a number of endorsements, the latest from the National Federation of Independent Business and the Indy Chamber’s Business Advocacy Committee.
Vare, an at-large member of the Fishers City Council, has recently revealed she was the victim of domestic violence about 12 years ago. In a television interview on Fox59, she explained how the local organization Prevail helped her and her two children escape from an abusive situation.
Many local pundits following politics in the General Assembly are following this election campaign. It is generally thought to be a competitive district.
As a reminder, early voting has started in Hamilton County. For more details, use this link.
I guess when Walker gets elected everything will be wonderful. The economy will go back to normal, grocery prices will drop, gas prices will fall below $3, stock market will skyrocket…Oh wait, Walker is already in office. It’s unfortunate that politicians can pump out such false ads.
A lot of the promises this candidate is making a State Senator has no control of whatsoever. Maybe the next act will be walking on water.
He will do what the Republican Caucus will tell him to do.
I find it curious that his positions on gun control and abortion are the same positions as Ms. Vare. They are against non licensed conceal carry and supporting a woman’s right to choice concerning her body.
We’re these his actual positions or did the Caucus assured of passage of these controversial issues due to their super majority allow members in competitive districts to vote in a manner to dilute opposition support? Political gamesmanship?
Ms. Vare has been to our neighborhood three times during her tenure on the Fishers City Council holding what she calls “listening sessions “. She does her homework to understand proposed legislation in order to represent her constituents as to how said legislation will affect their lives. Never have seen incumbent Walker listening; but we did see him at a forum asking for our vote.
By the way, I’m a registered Republican, and have been since Gerald Ford.