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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Lives in Bloomington with her spouse and three children
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I had the honor of presenting the Billy Mitchell Award to Cadet Second Lieutenant Dominic Swartz. 🌟![]()
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This award, earned by only 15% of Civil Air Patrol cadets nationwide, represents excellence, discipline and a commitment to something bigger than yourself. ✈️![]()
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Dominic has already shown all of that and more. With a GPA above 4.0, National Honor Society membership, volunteer work with Habitat for Humanity, athletics and years of service in the Civil Air Patrol—he has done it all. Now he’s headed to Purdue to study computer engineering, join Air Force ROTC and pursue his dream of becoming a pilot in the United States Air Force. 🎓![]()
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It was a privilege to recognize a young leader with such drive and heart. Congratulations, Dominic—you make Monroe County proud!![]()
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Interested in how young people can get involved with the Civil Air Patrol? Learn more here:![]()
www.gocivilairpatrol.com/join![]()
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#INForAll
Cooling stations to open in Bloomington, Ellettsville as temperatures surpass 90 degrees
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🌼 Big news from Bloomington 🌼![]()
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I'm absolutely thrilled to share that Tandem's Postpartum House—the first of its kind in the country—is officially open for bookings. This is transformational for new parents, especially during those vulnerable and exhausting first months after birth.![]()
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I’ve been honored to support this project since the early days of renovation, and seeing it come to life fills me with so much pride and hope for what’s possible when a community rallies around its families.![]()
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As someone deeply committed to maternal health and mental wellness, I'm so proud to see this kind of compassionate, community-driven care available right here in our region.![]()
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At Tandem’s Postpartum House, new parents can find space to rest, heal and be cared for by trained postpartum doulas—24/7. The best part? It's accessible. Sliding scale options mean no family is turned away due to cost.![]()
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📍 Overnight or daytime stays![]()
📍 Meals, care and support included![]()
📍 Gift cards available—perfect for baby showers![]()
📍 Book now → tinyurl.com/3npurwb7![]()
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Tandem is meeting a critical need and setting a new standard for perinatal care in Indiana. Let’s spread the word—every family deserves this kind of support. 💛![]()
#PostpartumCare #MaternalHealth #INForAll
Hard truth: Indiana just ranked among the worst states for quality of life in 2025 according to CNBC.![]()
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This isn’t about politics. It’s about what real Hoosier families face every day:![]()
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▪️ Child care costs that make it nearly impossible for working parents to get ahead.![]()
▪️ Air quality that threatens our health and our children’s future.![]()
▪️ Laws that leave too many people behind—whether that’s in health care, workplace protections, or basic rights.![]()
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We can do better.![]()
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As your state senator, I’m working to make sure Indiana invests in things we all rely on: affordable child care, clean air and water, strong communities, and a future where every Hoosier can thrive.![]()
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No matter your party—these are shared values. This is about making Indiana a place where people want to live, work and raise a family.![]()
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Let me know if these issues affect you or your family. I’m listening.![]()
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Learn more: tinyurl.com/ynk6xkv5![]()
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#INForAll #WorkingForHoosiers
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