State Senator | District 40
Shelli Yoder
Assistant Minority Leader
Proudly Serving District 40
Indiana Senate District 40 encompasses the majority of Monroe County and includes the Indiana University-Bloomington campus.
Elected
2020
Occupation
Senior Lecturer at Indiana University Kelley School of Business
Education
Master’s Degree in Counseling and Human Services, Indiana University South Bend Master’s in Divinity, Vanderbilt
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Personal
Lives in Bloomington with her spouse and three children
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Neighbors, it's time to make sure your voice is heard! 🗳️Only ONE day left until Election Day! 🗳️ Early voting closes today at noon, so make your voice heard. If you're voting tomorrow, remember to:![]()
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✔️ Stay safe and prepared!![]()
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Every vote counts! #InForAll
Wishing all a Happy Spook-tacular Halloween!🎃Happy Halloween! 🎃![]()
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The Indiana Senate Democrats wish you and your family a fun, safe and dry night of festivities! 🍭👻🍭![]()
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🚨Need to know trick-or-treat times in your area? See below for schedules and important information! ![]()
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#INForAll
Hoosiers deserve transparency, honesty and REAL support. Real Alternatives promotes itself as a resource for women in crisis—so why focus on tailgate events with sponsors that contradict that mission? This isn’t about party lines; it’s about priorities. When so many pregnant Hoosiers are facing real challenges like hunger, poverty and lack of access to maternal care, we have to ask: where is the focus, and who is this really helping? #SupportNotDeceit #INForAll
🗞️ Lawmakers and Residents Speak Out on Parkview 🏥![]()
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The Guardian’s latest story captures what many Hoosiers, myself included, are concerned about: healthcare costs keep rising, and when one hospital system dominates, it only makes things harder for people trying to afford care. Small business owners like Doug Allen have had to make tough calls, like dropping employee insurance. Families like Jayme Miller’s are taking on debt just to cover medical bills.![]()
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No one should have to choose between paying bills and getting care. And with restrictions on reproductive healthcare here in Indiana, it’s even more concerning when maternal health services are limited. The story of Taysha Wilkinson-Sobieski is a heartbreaking reminder of how critical accessible healthcare is to our communities.![]()
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We’ve started working on transparency, requiring hospitals to report cost data to the legislature in December. But it’s clear there’s more to do. I’ll keep pushing for changes that make sure Hoosiers have fair prices, real choices, and the care they need close to home. 🏥🤝![]()
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📲📰 Read the full Guardian story here:
Patients and employers accuse not-for-profit Indiana hospital of price gouging
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Lawmakers and residents speak out against Parkview after the Guardian investigated the hospital chain for high costs
Don't forget to make your voice heard!Election Day is approaching! Here are some important dates to remember:![]()
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🗓️ October 8: Early voting begins![]()
📅 October 24: Last day to request an absentee ballot![]()
⏳ November 4: Early voting ends![]()
✅ November 5: Election Day![]()
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