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Healthcare
3.50
Economics
3.67
Candidate Name
Logan Patberg
District
State House District 76
Values
Grade
Values
Party
Democrat
Experience
Challenger
Grade
Democracy
3.67
Accessibility
3
Governance
4
Cost
Choice
4
X
Freedom
Voting
4
3
Community
4.00
A
Overall Grade
Education
3.67
Affordability
Equity
Opportunity
3
4
4
Environment
Public Safety
Inclusion
X
4
4
Stability
Funding
Belonging
4
3
4
Notable Information
Candidate Name
Candidate for:
State House District 76
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)
The current state leaders have looked to reduce its Medicaid spending by placing more barriers in front of the folks who are enrolled in the program. Eligibility renewal cycles have shortened, which increases administrative costs to process the paperwork while increasing the chance an overburdened single mother misses her new, shortened window. In addition, rural hospitals outside major population areas in Indiana will see a decreased number of Medicaid patients (which typically account for a higher percentage of the total patients in a rural hospital setting) leading to decreased revenue. Rural Hoosiers will ultimately see hospital closures over the next several years after the full cuts have taken effect.
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)
I believe listening to what the community members want is the best place to start. The municipalities that have had open discussions about data centers in their areas have been productive in their own right and the citizens of any given corner of Indiana will let their elected officials know their thoughts. At the statehouse, the legislators should be looking at ways to regulate current data centers and conduct economic studies to see if their existence is viable. I agree that legislators should be looking to create jobs and to expand economic opportunity for Hoosiers whenever possible but not on the backs of hardworking ratepayers who are barely getting by as it is.
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 an ISTA-member union educator, I oppose the use of school choice vouchers for private schools that can choose their students. Traditional district public schools have many distinct accountability features that charter and private schools do not have abide by. Specifically, private schools are able to deny admission to students for any reason and neither charter or private schools have elected school boards of people from their communities. Many state education laws have provisions for charter schools that allow for them to have major advantages over public schools (Dollar Law). This is leading to a very unequal education system for Hoosier kids.
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?
The mentality of taking your ball and going home. Growing up, I felt like when there were disagreements over policy, those folks could have productive conversations to come to a compromise. Today, if there are majorities or even supermajorities, legislators are ok with leaving some people left behind. If I am elected, I will continue to be present in all corners of my district to ensure people can get their issues heard and possibly addressed. When an elected public servant continues to build relationships with the community they are serving, the letter next to the name matters less and people will gain trust. Trust is the biggest missing link between the citizens and their officials.
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?
I believe that local and state government officials should only assist with targeting of violent criminals and not assist in broad, sweeping immigration enforcement. Local sheriff's departments around Indiana have been given a mandate to tighten their budgets after SEA1 (2025) was signed into law and do not have the funds to assist in questionable raids. Local law enforcement should be seen in a positive light in the communities they serve and coming for members of the community for what amounts to a status crime does not add to the safety of the neighborhood.