Indiana State House District 71

Current seat holder: Wendy Dant Chesser.

Wendy Dant Chesser

Wendy Dant Chesser Wendy Dant Chesser graduated from Jeffersonville High School. She holds a bachelor of science in business management from Indiana University Southeast.

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“I was raised on Maple Street near downtown Jeffersonville, graduated from Jeff High and went on to Indiana University Southeast. After college, I served in the O'Bannon/Kernan administration, eventually leading the Indiana Rural Development Council -- fighting for Hoosier communities too often left behind.” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey)
“Restoring Trust and Accountability: Transparency is the cornerstone of public trust. I pledge to communicate openly with the people I serve, uphold honesty and integrity, and stand with our local community, government and law enforcement.” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey)
“Creating Opportunity for Hoosiers: I've spent my career building partnerships that bring jobs to Southern Indiana. As your Representative, I'll keep fighting for our share of the state budget -- and for long-term, higher-paying opportunities for our workers.” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey)

James McClure Jr.

James McClure Jr. Air Force from 1990 to 1994. He graduated from Clarksville High School.

“I'm a veteran running to represent Hoosiers, not corporate donors. I am a life-long resident of Clark County and have been fighting against government overreach and corruption for over thirty years.” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey)
“It is morally wrong for the State to have a perpetual lien on your property. Indiana has one of the most complicated tax laws in the country. I want to repeal all of it, including SB1, and replace it with a simple, one-time, flat 7% sales tax on all real estate transfers. This will eliminate the need for assessments, saving the State millions of dollars and it will protect seniors and those on fixed incomes, who will no longer worry about losing the home they raised their family in.” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey)
“I will champion Hoosiers' Rights and will do everything within My power to insure that neither the State nor the Federal government abridges them.” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey)