Chris Bowen
Democratic
Community advocate from Seymour, running a self-funded grassroots campaign; lives in Seymour with her kids and grandkids. Won the 2026 Democratic primary.
Pledges to fight to make it possible to stay in the home and town you love, addressing climbing rents and mortgages (per her official campaign site).
Supports income-based child care subsidies so families do not have to choose between working and staying close to home (per her official campaign site).
Pledges to fight to keep health coverage in place for the people who need it (per her official campaign site).
Says full-time work should pay enough to build a life on; criticizes data center tax breaks while working people cannot make rent; focuses on utilities, groceries, and prescriptions costs (per her official campaign site).
Supports funding, teachers, and vocational training so kids can build a life close to home (per her official campaign site).
Pledges to fight to keep land-use and spending decisions with local people rather than Indianapolis (per her official campaign site).