Indiana House District 69
ChrisBowen

Advocate. Activist. Mom. Mimi. Ready to fight for Hoosier families in the Statehouse.

Seymour Resident Community Organizer Parent & Caregiver Progressive Candidate People over profit

About Chris: A Leader for Our Community

Chris is a dedicated advocate who believes that leadership starts with listening and a commitment to service. With a deep-rooted history in church involvement, volunteering, and activism, Chris understands that a job is only worth doing if it is done correctly.

Chris brings a unique blend of empathy and honesty to the table, ensuring that every resident feels heard and represented. As an Elementary Education major with local private and homeschooling experience, Chris is a community-minded, family-focused leader ready to serve.

Indiana House District 69

Join the Movement

She's Not Here to Play It Safe.

I’m not a career politician. I’m a concerned citizen who’s tired of watching working families get ignored while those in power look out for themselves
— CHRIS BOWEN FOR IN HD 69

Politics Failed You. Chris Won't.

Chris believes that the future of Indiana belongs to the people who will actually live in it, and that means bringing young Hoosiers into the conversation — not just as voters, but as leaders, organizers, and decision-makers. She knows that when young people disengage from politics, it's not apathy — it's because politics has failed to engage them. Chris is running to change that. She will go to the Statehouse and fight unapologetically for working families, for the next generation, and for every constituent in District 69 who has ever felt like their voice didn't count. She doesn't back down when things get hard, she doesn't go quiet when powerful people push back, and she doesn't trade her values for convenience.

Real Qualifications for Real Issues

Effective governance requires more than just ideas; it requires a proven skill set to manage the complexities of the state.

  • Fiscal Responsibility: Experienced in managing limited budgets, prioritizing necessary "needs" over "wants," and finding solutions for the "unexpected" costs of life.

  • Effective Leadership: Skilled in decision-making under pressure, motivating others, and delegating tasks to ensure accountability and follow-through.

  • Conflict Resolution: Extensive experience in negotiating, mediating, and de-escalating difficult situations.

  • Daily Management: Expert at multitasking, time management, and organizing complex schedules and appointments.

  • Proven Advocate: Dedicated to standing up for moms, children with special needs, the LGBTQ+ community, immigrants, and those with disabilities.

A Platform Built
From This District Up

01 · Government Reform

Fix the System

  • Legislature term limits — end career politicians
  • Cap campaign spending and ban corporate donors
  • Return power to working Hoosiers
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02 · Education

Invest in Kids

  • Raise teacher pay to attract and retain talent
  • Fund all classroom materials — no out-of-pocket costs
  • Online safety education to protect students
  • Equal accountability for all voucher schools
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03 · Economic Fairness

Working Families First

  • Raise the minimum wage to a real living wage
  • Income-based childcare subsidies to lower costs
  • Stop policies that enrich elites at workers' expense
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04 · Healthcare

Protect Medicaid

  • 21.4% of Jackson County residents rely on Medicaid
  • Fight every cut to healthcare coverage
  • Ensure rural Hoosiers can access the care they need
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05 · Equality & Rights

Rights for Everyone

  • Add an Equal Rights Amendment
  • Protect marriage equality under Indiana law
  • Oppose the abortion ban — trust women
  • Protect LGBTQ+ residents from discrimination
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06 · Voter Protection

Protect Your Vote

  • Oppose the SAVE Act voter suppression law
  • Fight gerrymandering and election manipulation
  • Expand access — not restrict it
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The Numbers Behind Why This Race Matters

🛡️ The Safety Net Our Neighbors Depend On
1 in 5
Neighbors on Medicaid
21.4% in Jackson County and 22.2% in Washington County rely on Medicaid for their healthcare coverage
38.2%
Children on Medicaid or CHIP
Nearly 2 in 5 kids depend on these programs for checkups, vaccinations, and basic care. 37.4% in Jackson Co., 39.0% in Washington Co.
17.6%
Combined Child Poverty Rate
13.1% in Jackson County and 22.1% in Washington County. Thousands of students rely on Free and Reduced Lunch to get through the school day
📍 Counties in District 69
House District 69 spans portions of four counties, representing a wide range of communities across Southern Indiana. While the district is geographically rooted in Jackson and Washington counties, it also represents vital communities in Bartholomew and Scott.
Jackson
Primary County
Portions including Brownstown, Jackson, and Seymour townships. Home base of the district and where Chris lives and organizes.
Washington
Primary County
Northeastern portions including Gibson, Franklin, and Washington townships. Home to some of the district's highest child poverty rates.
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Bartholomew & Scott Counties
Bartholomew County includes Wayne township portions. Scott County includes Johnson, Jennings, and Finley townships. Every community in this district deserves real representation.

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