Voters in Indiana House District 47 will choose between two candidates this November to represent them in the Indiana House of Representatives. The district includes portions of Johnson and Shelby counties. It includes the cities of Franklin, Fairland and Edinburgh.
There are 100 members of the Indiana House of Representatives. Their job is to work alongside the governor and the Indiana State Senate to create laws and set the state budget. Their seats go up for election every two years, and in Indiana there is no limit on the number of terms a representative can serve.
WFYI opened an ongoing voter survey in May, and the most common voting issues were data center policy, affordability, and feeling disempowered.
WFYI contacted each campaign and sent a survey based on voter questions — it asked candidates for their top priorities and their positions on civic health, data centers and affordability. For candidates who did not respond, information was gathered from websites and social media for a "Top priorities" note. Candidates are listed in alphabetical order.
Robb Greene
Candidate did not fill out WFYI's survey.
Incumbent
Party: Republican
Website: robbgreene.com
Age: Not verified
Occupation: Indiana State Representative, District 47; Logistics consultant
Residence: Shelbyville
Top donors (via Transparency USA):
- Bryan Fischer
- Courtney Hodge
- Alison Murphy
- Christopher M King
- Indiana Merit Construction PAC of ABC
Top priorities: On his website, Greene says he prioritizes support for people with special needs and their families. In the Indiana House of Representatives, he currently serves on the Government and Regulatory Reform and Ways and Means committees, and serves as Vice Chair of the Agriculture and Rural Development Committee.
Michael Potter
Candidate did not fill out WFYI's survey.
Party: Democrat
Website: friendsofmichaelpotter.com
Age: Not verified
Occupation: Geologist
Residence: Bargersville
Top donors (via Transparency USA):
- ActBlue Indiana
- Brandt Hakanson
- Brian Daffron
- John Stewart
- Judy E Wilson
Top priorities: On his website, Potter says he prioritizes functional infrastructure, water rights, environmental impact, bodily autonomy and the freedom of choice. He says he wants to increase Indiana's national standing on quality of life, education, and socioeconomic equity and equality.
