State Senator | District 40
Shelli Yoder
Minority Caucus 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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Republicans ignored the warnings.![]()
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Now Hoosier families are paying the price — $4,600 in new costs, thousands of lost jobs, a shrinking economy.![]()
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I have said this so many times already — through amendments, resolutions and now this letter — because the stakes for Indiana’s economy are too high to ignore.![]()
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That's why I formally requested an interim study to finally examine the impact of tariffs on Indiana’s economy.![]()
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Our auto industry, farmers, manufacturers, life sciences workers and small businesses are too important to gamble with.![]()
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It's time for leadership that listens, plans and protects the livelihoods of Hoosiers.![]()
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📄 Read my full letter to the Legislative Council: bit.ly/4jRj3t9![]()
Will they finally listen?![]()
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#INLegis #INForAll
When families are struggling, $120 in food support can make all the difference. We can’t let missed deadlines become missed meals. Let’s make this right. #FeedTheKids #INForAll
Honored to attend the Monroe County Valor Awards in Bloomington, where we recognized the incredible courage and commitment of our local heroes. As the state senator serving this community, I was especially proud to see awards presented not only to first responders on the ground, but also to the 911 dispatchers who are the calm in every storm, and the healthcare providers who risk their lives working Life Flights to save others. Their bravery, skill, and compassion remind us what true public service looks like. Thank you for your valor — today and every day. #INForAll
🌄 Kicked off the day in Elkhart at the RV Industry POWER Breakfast — where Indiana’s outdoor economy took center stage.![]()
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✍️ Proud to take part in the ceremonial signing of SEA 484, highlighting how the RV industry and outdoor recreation generate billions and support communities across our state.![]()
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📈 I authored an amendment to SB 1616 to launch a statewide study on the true impact of outdoor recreation on Indiana’s public lands — because these spaces aren’t just beautiful. They drive jobs, tourism and local growth. They support biodiversity. They offer Hoosiers a place to explore, recharge and connect.![]()
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🌿 Our public lands are economic engines, vital recreation hubs, and critical ecosystems. Let’s protect them — and invest in them — like our future depends on it. Because it does.![]()
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#INForAll #OutdoorRecEconomy #RVStrong #ProtectPublicLands
🎓 What a night! On Friday I joined over 1,400 Ivy Tech graduates in Bloomington to celebrate a milestone that was so much more than a diploma — it was a celebration of resilience, ambition and the power of education to transform lives. ![]()
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Congratulations, Class of 2025! You’ve invested in yourselves, your families and your futures — and in doing so, you’re helping build a stronger Indiana.![]()
And yes, the graduation cap art was absolutely everything. 💜![]()
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#IvyTech #ClassOf2025 #INForAll #EducationMatters
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