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Healthcare
4.00
Economics
4.00
Candidate Name
Tyler Bridges
District
State House District 11
Values
Grade
Values
Party
Democrat
Experience
Challenger
Grade
Democracy
3.67
Accessibility
4
Governance
4
Cost
Choice
3
4
Freedom
Voting
4
3
Community
4
A
Overall Grade
Education
4.00
Affordability
Equity
Opportunity
4
4
4
Environment
Public Safety
Inclusion
4
4
4
Stability
Funding
Belonging
4
4
4
Notable Information
Candidate Name
Candidate for:
State House District 11
Democrat
Challenger
Notable Information
MADVoters Survey Responses
Healthcare: The Big Beautiful Bill is projected to cut $31 billion from Indiana’s Medicaid funding, including almost $13 billion in hospital funding, over the next decade. What will you do if elected to ensure healthcare affordability and access given these changes? (Source: Indiana Hospital Association)
If elected, I will work to protect access to affordable healthcare for Hoosier families, especially in rural and underserved communities. A $31 billion reduction in Medicaid funding could put hospitals, nursing homes, and healthcare providers at risk, making it harder for people to get the care they need. I will support policies that strengthen our healthcare workforce, keep local hospitals open, expand access to preventive and mental health services, and ensure that working families, seniors, and people with disabilities are not left behind. Healthcare should be affordable and accessible regardless of where you live or how much money you make.
Economics: AI and data centers are having a huge impact on jobs and communities across the nation, particularly in Indiana. What is Congress’s role in addressing this developing technology? What action will you take to hear and represent the concerns of Hoosiers on this topic?
Economics: Dozens of AI data centers are planning to come to Indiana, drawn by the state’s “business-friendly” reputation. How should Indiana manage these large industrial site proposals and their potential impact on communities? (Source: Citizens Action Coalition)
Indiana should not approve large industrial projects just because they bring investment. Communities deserve a real voice in decisions that will affect their farmland, water supply, roads, and quality of life for decades. Too often, rural residents are expected to accept these projects without enough local input or transparency.
I believe data centers should face strong environmental and community impact reviews before they are approved. Prime farmland should be protected, and local governments should have the authority to reject projects that do not fit the needs of their community. Economic development is important, but it should not come at the expense of our farms, natural resources, and rural way of life. We need growth that benefits local residents, not just large corporations.
Education: Describe your stance on the Department of Education and its role in education administration, funding, and protections for students with disabilities.
Education: Since 2012, Indiana has spent over $5.5 billion in taxpayer dollars on charter schools and the private school voucher program. If elected, would you support or oppose the use of taxpayer dollars to funding private schools and charter schools? Why or why not? (Source: ICPE)
As a public educator, I believe every child deserves a quality education no matter where they live. While families should have choices when it comes to education, I am concerned when taxpayer dollars are taken away from public schools and sent to private schools and charter schools. Public schools serve all students, including those with disabilities, English language learners, and students from low-income families.
I believe our first responsibility is to fully fund public schools so every student has the tools they need to succeed. Public schools are the heart of many communities, and they should not have to do more with less. Any school that receives taxpayer dollars should be held to the same standards for accountability and transparency. Our students deserve a education system that is fair, strong, and accessible to everyone, and thats what I will fight for.
Democracy: In your opinion, what is the biggest challenge or threat facing our democracy right now? If elected, what will you do to help overcome this challenge or threat?
In my opinion, one of the biggest threats facing our democracy today is the lack of empathy and critical thinking. Too many people are encouraged to see those who disagree with them as enemies instead of neighbors with different experiences and viewpoints. At the same time, misinformation spreads quickly, making it harder for people to seperate fact from opinion.
If elected, I will work to bring people together, encourage respectful dialogue, and support civic education so citizens can make informed decisions. Democracy works best when people listen to one another, think critically about the information they receive, and stay engaged in their communities. We may not always agree, but we must be willing to learn from each other and work towards common solutions. Sometimes we forget that listening is just as important as speaking and that makes our democracy weaker then it should be.
Community: Describe your stance on ICE and its role in immigration enforcement and detention.
Community: What role or responsibility do local and state governments have with regards to immigration enforcement?
Not much, we should not be helping ICE in any way.