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Healthcare
4.00
Economics
4.00
Candidate Name
Hunter Collins
District
State House District 68
Values
Grade
Values
Party
Democrat
Experience
Challenger
Grade
Democracy
4.00
Accessibility
4
Governance
4
Cost
Choice
4
4
Freedom
Voting
4
4
Community
4.00
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 68
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)
Far too many Hoosiers are delaying care because they've been priced out of adequate healthcare. With these new cuts to hospital funding, rural communities like District 68 will get hit hard with hospital closures. In fact, we're already seeing it happen in places like Dearborn County. Hoosiers cannot simply accept that our neighbors will lose access to the care they need.
I will fight to protect Medicaid and Medicare coverage in Indiana, and work to shift the burden away from working class families and local providers. I will work tirelessly to ensure that every Hoosier has access to the healthcare they need and deserve. Regardless or zip code or income.
Healthcare is a human right. I believe in Medicare for All, but until we achieve that at a national level, I will fight to ensure that healthcare is accessible and affordable in Indiana.
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)
We need a moratorium on data centers. These data centers do not create long term jobs, wealth, or economic growth for communities. Instead, it pads the pockets of Wall Street and California billionaires. Leaving small communities to deal with the consequences.
These data centers are a danger to our environment and communities. The noise pollution from data centers is dangerous. Light pollution fills our skies. Our water supply is used up and polluted, and our energy costs skyrocket when a data center moves into a community.
The Republican supermajority's current obsession with catering to these data centers is short sighted and a perfect example of crony capitalism.
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)
I strongly oppose the use of taxpayer dollars to fund private and charter schools. These institutions are not properly regulated, and operate with a for profit motive. Public tax dollars should go to public schools. The school voucher program is welfare for the wealthy. It takes away vital funding for working class public schools and subsidizes the private schools of the wealthy. If a parent chooses to send their child to a private school or charter school, they should carry that financial burden, not the taxpayer.
We need to fully fund our public schools, and work to implement universal pre-k for every 4 year old in the state of Indiana.
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?
Voter disenfranchisement is the biggest threat to our democracy.
Every Hoosier who is eligible to vote should have a fair opportunity to cast their vote. I will work to pass legislation requiring employers to give adequate time off on election day to allow their employees to exercise their most fundamental American right. I will work to preserve and expand access to early voting and mail in voting.
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?
Immigration enforcement is primarily the responsibility of the federal government, and local/state agencies should not be handling these issues.
I strongly oppose the close cooperation with ICE in Indiana.
Local and state governments have a responsibility to keep our communities safe, ensure due process, and utilize taxpayer dollars in an efficient manner. They should be focused on solving crimes and protecting our communities, not becoming De Facto ICE agents.