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Katrina Owens
Katrina Owens (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Indiana State Senate to represent District 32. She lost in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Owens completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Katrina Owens was born in Indianapolis, Indiana. She earned a high school diploma from North Central High School, an associate degree from the Ivy Tech Community College, a bachelor's degree from Indiana Wesleyan University, and a graduate degree from Ball State University in 2014. Her career experience includes working as a consultant.[1]
Elections
2024
See also: Indiana State Senate elections, 2024
General election
General election for Indiana State Senate District 32
Incumbent Aaron Freeman defeated Katrina Owens in the general election for Indiana State Senate District 32 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Aaron Freeman (R) | 60.5 | 34,243 |
 | Katrina Owens (D)  | 39.5 | 22,368 | |
| Total votes: 56,611 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Indiana State Senate District 32
Katrina Owens advanced from the Democratic primary for Indiana State Senate District 32 on May 7, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Katrina Owens | 100.0 | 2,824 |
| Total votes: 2,824 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- David Nicholson (D)
Republican primary election
Republican primary for Indiana State Senate District 32
Incumbent Aaron Freeman advanced from the Republican primary for Indiana State Senate District 32 on May 7, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Aaron Freeman | 100.0 | 9,211 |
| Total votes: 9,211 | |||
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Campaign finance
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Owens in this election.
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Katrina Owens completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Owens' responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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At the heart of Katrina Owens's campaign is the belief that every individual in Indiana deserves equal opportunities to succeed, irrespective of their background or circumstances. She is committed to advancing policies that support working families, build inclusive communities, protect human rights, and enhance overall quality of life.
Why Katrina Owens? Katrina Owens is a proven leader with a strong track record of public service. She has served her community in various capacities, including a notable term on the board of directors for the National Association of Workforce Development Professionals. During her tenure, Katrina worked tirelessly to enhance access to higher education and employment opportunities for thousands of Hoosiers.
As a native of Indianapolis, Katrina understands the unique challenges facing her community firsthand. Her experience as an educator in higher education for over a decade further informs her commitment to improving access to quality education and creating economic opportunities for all.- Our rights as human beings should be protected by preserving every individuals humanity to ensure we all can live a life of dignity and worthiness of being human. I will stand up for the rights of the people who live in this great state!
- High levels of inequality economically leads to lower economic growth which leaves a negative social and political impact on our society. This is why I will advocate for and address the inequalities of this states economy to increase employment opportunities, wages, quality healthcare, affordable housing and educational equity.
- All citizens statewide deserve to have physical structures such as roads/bridges, public transit systems, waterways and statewide broadband internet, hospitals and schools that support the overall quality of life for all Hoosiers.
Favorite Chisolm Quote: "Keep going as you were or Be more than you were before"
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Campaign finance summary
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on June 24, 2024
