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Aaron Mishler

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Aaron Mishler
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Elections and appointments
Last election

November 3, 2020

Military

Years of service

2006 - 2014

Personal
Religion
Jewish
Profession
Registered nurse
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Aaron Mishler (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Indiana House of Representatives to represent District 48. He lost in the general election on November 3, 2020.

Mishler completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Aaron Mishler was born in Elkhart. He was certified as a combat medic/EMT after attending the U.S. Army Academy of Health Sciences. He also attended Ivy Tech Community College and Ancilla Domini, where he obtained a degree in nursing in May 2018. Mishler's professional experience includes working as a registered nurse. He served in the United States Army from August 2006 to August 2014.[1]

Mishler is a basic life support instructor for the American Red Cross, a volunteer nurse with Heart to Heart International Disaster Response, Americares, the Covid Care Force, and the International Medical Corps.[1]

In August 2020, Mishler began serving as a member of the Elkhart City Council.

Elections

2020

See also: Indiana House of Representatives elections, 2020

General election

General election for Indiana House of Representatives District 48

Incumbent Doug Miller defeated Aaron Mishler in the general election for Indiana House of Representatives District 48 on November 3, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Doug Miller
Doug Miller (R)
 
64.3
 
16,430
Image of Aaron Mishler
Aaron Mishler (D) Candidate Connection
 
35.7
 
9,105

Total votes: 25,535
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Indiana House of Representatives District 48

Aaron Mishler advanced from the Democratic primary for Indiana House of Representatives District 48 on June 2, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Aaron Mishler
Aaron Mishler Candidate Connection
 
100.0
 
2,944

Total votes: 2,944
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Indiana House of Representatives District 48

Incumbent Doug Miller advanced from the Republican primary for Indiana House of Representatives District 48 on June 2, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Doug Miller
Doug Miller
 
100.0
 
5,001

Total votes: 5,001
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Campaign themes

2020

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Candidate Connection

Aaron Mishler completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Mishler's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Hello,

My name is Aaron Mishler. I'm a nurse living in Elkhart, Indiana, and I'm a candidate for Indiana Statehouse. I'm running to give voters a choice-a choice between the same status quo that has led to worsening education, job opportunities, and healthcare in our state, or something better.

I grew up in Goshen and graduated from Goshen high school. I served eight years in the military as a medic and LPN. I've spent the past several years working as a nurse, seeing firsthand how healthcare impacts our loved ones in the community. I've had the opportunity to volunteer around the world and in the US to help folks impacted from natural disasters and pandemics, and I recently traveled to the vulnerable Navajo nation to aid in their struggle against COVID-19. Most importantly, I'm a father, dedicated to creating a better future for my daughter.

I'm running for State House because our great state can have a better tomorrow. We are falling behind in education, in healthcare, and in good paying jobs. I'm running because the status quo politics have left Indiana behind. I'm running for my daughter and for your children. Join me for a better tomorrow.

Healthcare. I've worked in healthcare for over a decade-from military aid stations to foreign Ebola treatment units. I've eaten, lived, and breathed healthcare since I left high school. In Indiana, I've seen the growth of healthcare disparity rise. I've had patients call and ask for other medications because they could not afford to have both rent and their insulin. I've been on hold for hours with insurance companies, fighting to get a needed procedure or test for a patient, only to have these necessary services denied. I've had to stand by as I've watched people grapple with impossible situations. This is not acceptable.

We know healthcare is an essential part of our lives. We know costs continue to rise, and affordable and available services continue to decline. I'm tired of seeing my fellow Hoosiers forced to choose between their rent and their next dosage of insulin. Together, we can improve Hoosier access to affordable medical care. We can do better. We must do better-for our future and for our children.
In order to relate to their constituents and understand their unique problems, an elected official must have empathy. Further, they must have the communication skills that enable them to address these issues and properly represent their constituents' concerns in the state House.

I also believe that they must have the humility to be able to represent those who may not be supporters and who actively vote against them. When members of our society are left behind because of an egocentric official who only wishes to fulfill their own, personal agenda, we all suffer. This is why an ideal elected official must also be honest and trustworthy. Elected officials work for their constituents, not for special interests or corporations.

Finally, though this is not an exhaustive list of all ideal characteristics, an elected official must have the strength to fight for these principles. They must not allow themselves to be bought, sold, or intimidated
Like many in the healthcare industry, I believe I have a strong sense of compassion. In my life, I have always worked my hardest to help others by using all my abilities and available resources. Because of this, I enlisted in the military as a medic to help my fellow servicemen in a time of war. And later, I sought out opportunities overseas and nationally that would allow me to ease the suffering of our fellow Americans and those impacted by disasters worldwide. Many of these experiences have come with a great risk to myself and have required a sacrifice from my family. I don't do this for myself. I do this because I genuinely care about people, and I hope to bring that compassion, resourcefulness, self-sacrifice, and knowledge to the statehouse.

Perhaps more importantly, I am a Hoosier and I have always been a Hoosier. I understand and have listened to the concerns of my family and neighbors. I've consulted experts and knowledgeable members of our society on the best ways to move our community forward, and I remain open-minded to new discussions and ideas. I've never backed down from an opportunity to create a better tomorrow. No matter who you are or what your position is in life, I will fight for you. It's all I've ever done.
My first job was with the Indiana Army National Guard. I enlisted when I was a Junior in high school, and following graduation I was stationed in Ft. Sill for basic training, later I was stationed in Ft. Sam Houston for combat medic training. I served in the Indiana Army National guard until my honorable discharge in 2011, during that time I was awarded the Indiana Disaster Response medal, an Army Commendation medal, and an Army Achievement medal. Following my discharge I immediately enlisted in the Army Reserves and served until 2014.
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Education: Not only is Indiana ranked 24th in the nation for education, but we are experiencing a teacher shortage as educators leave the state for better opportunities. Without highly-trained, motivated teachers for our children, our local workforce will not be able to compete with other states. Indiana must provide support for education in order to keep our state competitive in the future. We can do this by allowing teachers to have stronger abilities to bargain for wages and working conditions, as well as taking a serious look at past legislature that has led to a reduction in available funds for schools.

Healthcare: Our state continues to suffer from high costs and poor access to healthcare. Because of this, Indiana is 40th in the nation in terms of healthcare. Medications are getting more and more expensive, and affordable options continue to shrink. Sadly, this trend has not improved in the past few years. For too long, Hoosiers have had to choose between their life-saving medications and their bills. We have no choice. We need to improve our infrastructure and improve access to healthcare.

Environment: Climate change is real and is not going away. Because of this, Indiana farmers face increasingly extreme weather conditions that impact their ability to feed our nation. Indiana needs to listen to its farmers and climate experts in order to meet this existential crisis to our state. Addressing climate change is not only necessary, but it's an opportunity. Indiana should-and can-lead the nation in clean, renewable energy and agriculture.
My beliefs reflect our Indiana Constitution in that these are equal branches of our state government. Indiana, like the federal government, is built upon the idea that checks and balances are used to prevent government overreach. Neither branch is superior to the other.

In addition, I believe it is necessary to have a good working relationship between the governor and the state legislature. The voices and needs of Hoosiers need to be heard and addressed. A cooperative relationship is important, and the ability to compromise is paramount to preventing legislative gridlock. However, we must also be true to our constituents and push firmly-and fairly-for legislation and governance that is truly for the benefit of all Hoosiers.
The ability to work across party lines is important. We all want to improve our communities and pave the way for thriving citizens, but we oftentimes have different ideas about how to accomplish these goals. These differences are necessary in that they allow us to view issues from a variety of perspectives and consider a variety of solutions. The ability to create personal relationships not only provides these opportunities to learn, but they are important in reaching agreements. I am also of the belief that a simple disagreement on a particular issue should not impair the ability to make a human connection.

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  1. 1.0 1.1 Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on May 22, 2020


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