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Jennifer David
Jennifer David (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Indiana House of Representatives to represent District 66. She lost in the general election on November 5, 2024.
David completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Jennifer David earned a bachelor's degree from Winona State University in 2000 and a graduate degree from Ball State University in 2005. Her career experience includes working as a social worker.[1]
Elections
2024
See also: Indiana House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Indiana House of Representatives District 66
Incumbent Zach Payne defeated Jennifer David in the general election for Indiana House of Representatives District 66 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Zach Payne (R) | 69.4 | 22,507 |
 | Jennifer David (D)  | 30.6 | 9,926 | |
| Total votes: 32,433 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Indiana House of Representatives District 66
Jennifer David defeated Rick Cannon in the Democratic primary for Indiana House of Representatives District 66 on May 7, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jennifer David | 67.7 | 1,419 |
| Rick Cannon | 32.3 | 677 | ||
| Total votes: 2,096 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Indiana House of Representatives District 66
Incumbent Zach Payne defeated Jim Baker in the Republican primary for Indiana House of Representatives District 66 on May 7, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Zach Payne | 76.4 | 5,224 |
| Jim Baker | 23.6 | 1,614 | ||
| Total votes: 6,838 | |||
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Campaign finance
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for David in this election.
Pledges
David signed the following pledges.
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Jennifer David completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by David's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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being made at the statehouse affect all our lives and the lives of those we love. My opponent is largely absent from our community and is unaware of what everyday life is like for the average Hoosier. The people of District 66 deserve a Representative who is accessible and knowledgeable about the kitchen table issues that we face every day. I am dedicated to addressing the critical issues facing our district, from improving education and healthcare access to fostering economic growth and sustainable infrastructure while keeping taxes low and the money local. I am the best candidate for this job for many reasons. I hold a bachelor’s degree in social work, master’s degree in special education, post graduate work and Board Certification as a Behavior Analyst (BCBA). I am a mother, grandmother, wife, and owner of a disability service agency. I also serve as the Secretary for the Indiana Statewide Independent Living Council (INSILC), am an active member of several local and regional business organizations and nonprofits and serve as a board member at my church. I work to build relationships throughout the state by networking with families, community members, other providers and community organizations to increase and strengthen local supports, services, and resources. My work and my reach extend throughout Indiana, allowing
me the opportunity to learn from and share ideas and resources- I have major concerns about the proposed changes to Indiana’s High School Diplomas which overly emphasize immediate employment. Preparing students for the workforce is important. However, we must not lose sight of the broader goal of education: to ensure students have the skills and knowledge necessary to pursue a wide variety of paths, including college and technical schools.
- I support residents’ calls to keep tax dollars low and decisions local, while also funding and supporting community services such as EMS and fire services, safe roads and communities.
- I want to continue to advocate for families to ensure that they have access to medical care and services through the Indiana Medicaid system.
not reflect the common sense and balanced government that Hoosiers deserve. By allowing local
ballot initiatives, voters can have more autonomy and local control rather than decisions being
made by persons whose values and interests may be very different than the people and
community whose lives are most affected by the issues at hand.
Statewide initiatives can serve as a platform to bring awareness to broader public issues,
encourage civic engagement, and lead to creative and innovative ways to deal with real
problems. Complex issues that affect all our lives should be presented to voters in a way that is
straightforward and transparent. This can allow for shared accountability for the decisions being
made and can also reduce the chances that last-minute backdoor deals and private interests can
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Campaign finance summary
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on October 7, 2024
