Destiny Scott Wells
Destiny Scott Wells (Democratic Party) is running for election to the U.S. House to represent Indiana's 7th Congressional District. She is on the ballot in the Democratic primary on May 5, 2026.[source]
Scott Wells completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Destiny Scott Wells began serving in the U.S. Army Reserve in 2003. She earned a high school diploma from Martinsville High School. She also earned a bachelor's degree from Indiana University in 2006 and a law degree from the University of Texas School of Law in 2011. Her career experience includes working as an attorney.[1]
Elections
2026
See also: Indiana's 7th Congressional District election, 2026
General election
The primary will occur on May 5, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.
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General election for U.S. House Indiana District 7
James Sceniak (L) is running in the general election for U.S. House Indiana District 7 on November 3, 2026.
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Democratic primary
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Democratic primary for U.S. House Indiana District 7
Incumbent André Carson (D), Denise Paul Hatch (D), George Hornedo (D), and Destiny Scott Wells (D) are running in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Indiana District 7 on May 5, 2026.
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Pierre Quincy Pullins (D)
- Trapper Stewart (D)
- Aleem Young (D)
Republican primary
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Republican primary for U.S. House Indiana District 7
Patrick McAuley (R) and Felipe Rios (R) are running in the Republican primary for U.S. House Indiana District 7 on May 5, 2026.
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Libertarian Party convention
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Libertarian convention for U.S. House Indiana District 7
James Sceniak (L) advanced from the Libertarian Party convention for U.S. House Indiana District 7 on March 22, 2026.
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2024
See also: Indiana Attorney General election, 2024
General election
General election for Attorney General of Indiana
Incumbent Todd Rokita defeated Destiny Scott Wells in the general election for Attorney General of Indiana on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Todd Rokita (R) | 58.8 | 1,669,586 |
 | Destiny Scott Wells (D) | 41.2 | 1,168,512 | |
| Total votes: 2,838,098 | |||
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Democratic convention
Democratic convention for Attorney General of Indiana
Destiny Scott Wells defeated Beth White in the Democratic convention for Attorney General of Indiana on July 13, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Destiny Scott Wells (D) | 69.0 | 1,057 |
 | Beth White (D) | 31.0 | 475 | |
| Total votes: 1,532 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Andrew Straw (D)
Republican convention
Republican convention for Attorney General of Indiana
Incumbent Todd Rokita advanced from the Republican convention for Attorney General of Indiana on June 15, 2024.
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Campaign finance
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Scott Wells in this election.
2022
See also: Indiana Secretary of State election, 2022
General election
General election for Indiana Secretary of State
Diego Morales defeated Destiny Scott Wells, Jeff Maurer, David Wetterer, and Andrew Straw in the general election for Indiana Secretary of State on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Diego Morales (R) | 54.1 | 999,893 |
| Destiny Scott Wells (D) | 40.2 | 742,624 | |
 | Jeff Maurer (L) | 5.7 | 104,519 | |
| David Wetterer (G) (Write-in) | 0.0 | 107 | ||
 | Andrew Straw (Disability Party) (Write-in) | 0.0 | 36 | |
| Total votes: 1,847,179 | |||
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Democratic convention
Democratic convention for Indiana Secretary of State
Destiny Scott Wells advanced from the Democratic convention for Indiana Secretary of State on June 18, 2022.
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Republican convention
Republican convention for Indiana Secretary of State
Diego Morales defeated incumbent Holli Sullivan and David Shelton in the Republican convention for Indiana Secretary of State on June 18, 2022.
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| ✔ | | Diego Morales (R) |
| David Shelton (R) | ||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Kyle Conrad (R)
- Paul Hager (R)
Libertarian convention
Libertarian convention for Indiana Secretary of State
Jeff Maurer advanced from the Libertarian convention for Indiana Secretary of State on March 5, 2022.
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Campaign finance
Campaign themes
2026
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Destiny Scott Wells completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Scott Wells' responses.
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- Lower Costs. I’m running because too many families in Indianapolis feel as if the system isn’t built for them anymore. Costs keep going up—healthcare, housing, utilities—and people feel like decisions are being made without them. I believe representation means showing up, being honest, and keeping people informed, especially when big decisions are happening that affect their lives. Whether it’s utility acquisitions, water access, or large-scale development, people deserve honesty and a voice—and federal resources should reach neighborhoods that have been overlooked.
- Clean Government. Public service has been my life’s work. I’m an attorney and a U.S. Army Reserve Lieutenant Colonel with more than two decades of service. I’ve worked in government—I recognize what works and what does not. Leadership should be independent and accountable. I don’t take corporate PAC money from companies trying to influence policy, and I’m focused on putting constituents first and delivering results people can feel in their daily lives.
- Freedom and Civil Rights. I believe freedom and civil rights are fundamental—and they require constant protection. That means defending voting rights, protecting reproductive freedom, and ensuring people are treated fairly regardless of who they are or where they live. I also believe the government should respect individual liberty while ensuring equal access to opportunity. At a time when many rights people assumed were settled are being challenged, I’m running to protect those freedoms and make sure everyone in our community has a voice and a fair shot.
I’m also passionate about creating real pathways to good-paying jobs, strengthening access to healthcare, and making sure federal investments actually reach neighborhoods and make a difference people can see and feel.
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2024
Destiny Scott Wells did not complete Ballotpedia's 2024 Candidate Connection survey.
Campaign website
Destiny Scott Wells' campaign website stated the following:
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DESTINY WELLS' VALUES Safeguarding Medical Privacy Protecting Workers' Rights Restoring Integrity to the Office of the Indiana Attorney General[2] |
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2022
Destiny Scott Wells completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Scott Wells' responses.
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She left home to attend Indiana University as a first generation college student. And in the throes of 9/11, she enlisted in the Army National Guard at the age of 19 and later joined Army ROTC. In the military she found what many of us are looking for: a steady paycheck, health care, a path toward retirement, and the ability to serve my country and my community. Over 19 years later, she is a U.S. Army Reserve Lieutenant Colonel, and she continues to proudly serve. Outside of the military, she also became a lawyer and an entrepreneur.
In the service she met her husband, Oliver, a military intelligence Lieutenant Colonel in the Indiana Army National Guard. They are raising two sons, Owen (11) and Harrison (3). They’re never too far from both their families’ farms—Oliver’s in Rochester and Destiny’s in Martinsville.- Ensure Free and Fair Elections for all Hoosiers
- Provide Hoosier entrepreneurs and small businesses the freedom to thrive
- Increase voter participation so election results reflect the values of Hoosier voters
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Campaign finance summary
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See also
2026 Elections
External links
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Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on October 11, 2022
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Destiny Scott Wells' campaign website, “Positions,” accessed September 25, 2024
