Voters in Indiana House District 91 will choose between two candidates this November to represent them in the Indiana House of Representatives. The district covers the southwest corner of Marion County and includes the city of Decatur and portions of southwest Indianapolis.
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.
Robert Behning
Candidate did not fill out WFYI's survey.
Incumbent
Party: Republican
Website: robertbehning.com
Age: Not verified
Occupation: Indiana State Representative, District 91; Assistant Vice President and Director of the Center for Vibrant Schools, Marian University
Residence: Indianapolis
Top donors (via Transparency USA):
- Azo Services Pia LLC
- Hoosiers for Quality Education PAC
- Stand for Children Indiana PAC
- Bose Public Affairs Group LLC
- Business Advocacy Committee
Top priorities: On his website, Behning says he supports traditional family values and advocates for the pro-life movement, and says he believes in small government and free market principles. In the Indiana House of Representatives, Behning serves on the Public Health Committee and serves as Chair of the Education Committee.
Jarren Hurt
Candidate did not fill out WFYI's survey.
Party: Democrat
Website: jhurt91.com
Age: Not verified
Occupation: Real estate agent and Small business owner
Residence: Camby
Top donors (via Transparency USA):
- Jarren Hurt (self)
- Adam Hayden
- Nicolas Conner
- William Olsen
- Lisa Krebs
Top priorities: On his website, Hurt says he prioritizes the funding and support of public schools and making housing accessible. He says he supports increasing the minimum wage, removing toll roads and cutting the gas tax, and he says he opposes data center development in Indiana.
