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Kristina Moorhead
Democratic
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- Health policy consultant; former deputy director, Indiana Office of Medicaid Policy and Planning [9]
Kristina Moorhead, the Democratic nominee from Carmel, is a health-policy professional and former deputy director of the Indiana Office of Medicaid Policy and Planning [13, 9].
Moorhead's background
- Has worked in health advocacy on family caregiving, Medicaid and health care affordability, including policy work in 23 states in government, with AARP, in the private sector and as a consultant [13, 9].
- Served as deputy director of the Indiana Office of Medicaid Policy and Planning, according to her campaign [9].
- Holds a master's degree in public affairs from Indiana University–Indianapolis and a bachelor's degree in communications from Ball State University [13].
- Lives in Carmel [13].
Moorhead's positions
Property taxes
- Says families are struggling with groceries, property taxes, utilities and child care and pledges to "lower everyday costs" [9].
Education
- Supports fully funding K-12 and higher education [9].
Health care
- Cites her Medicaid experience in designing state programs and argues that "Shortsighted cuts may look good on paper" but cost families and taxpayers more over time [9].
- Supports access to abortion, contraception, fertility treatment and maternal health care [9].
Economy & jobs
- Wants to attract businesses without harming the environment or relying on jobs that do not pay a living wage, and wants to keep young Hoosiers in Indiana [9, 13].
Government
- Expresses concern about blurred lines between state and federal authority and between the legislative and executive branches [9].
How Moorhead would run the office
- Her announcement listed lowering the cost of necessities, restoring accountable leadership at the Statehouse and keeping young Hoosiers in Indiana among her goals [13].
Moorhead on the current officeholder
- Said of Ford, "He has set a powerful example of leadership" [13].
- Described her campaign as "centered on listening, collaboration, and real solutions for the people of District 29" [14].
How Moorhead got on the ballot
- Announced her campaign on January 16, 2026, days after Ford announced his congressional run [13].
- Won the May 5, 2026 Democratic primary with 51.1% over Demetrice Hicks, David W. Greene and Kevin Short, according to Wikipedia's results table [5, 7].
Moorhead's endorsements and funding
- Her campaign lists endorsements from the Indiana Chamber of Commerce (March 30, 2026), state Rep. Blake Johnson (D-Indianapolis) and former Carmel City Councilor Miles Nelson [9, 14].
- Endorsed in the primary by the OneZone Business Action Committee, whose spokesperson, OneZone Chamber President Jack Russell, said she brings "a thoughtful, solutions-oriented approach to public policy" [15].
What we could not find about Moorhead
- Other professional roles and any data-center positions could not be confirmed from freely available sources.
- The Indiana Chamber of Commerce endorsement appears on both sides: Moorhead's site lists it, and Wikipedia (citing the IndyStar) lists it for Ruckelshaus in the GOP primary. The Chamber's own list was not checked.
- No statements by Moorhead about Ruckelshaus were found.
Moorhead's campaign website
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John Ruckelshaus
Republican
John Ruckelshaus, the Republican nominee from Carmel, previously served in the Indiana House (1990–1992) and the Indiana Senate's 30th District (2016–2020) [7, 11].
Ruckelshaus's background
- Lives in Carmel and previously represented Senate District 30 on Indianapolis's north side [7].
- Served in the Indiana House from the 49th District from 1990 to 1992 and in the Indiana Senate from the 30th District from 2016 to 2020, when he was succeeded by Democrat Fady Qaddoura, according to Wikipedia [11].
- Indiana Insight described him as having ties to the Indianapolis business community [10].
- Worked at the Statehouse on behalf of physicians for the Indiana State Medical Association, stepping back from lobbying before the 2026 session in anticipation of his Senate run and later making a complete break from the association, according to Indiana Insight [10].
Ruckelshaus's positions
Economy & jobs
- His campaign says "affordability isn't a Republican issue or a Democrat issue — it's a family issue" and that he is focused on "practical results that help working families get ahead," including housing, food, retirement savings and opportunities for children [12].
Property taxes
- Indiana Insight reported that he emphasizes property taxes along with health care [10].
Health care
- Indiana Insight reported that he would be ready to talk about health care concerns and property taxes, which it called two of the biggest issues in the northern part of the district [10].
Elections & redistricting
- Publicly opposed mid-decade congressional redistricting, according to Indiana Insight [10].
How Ruckelshaus would run the office
- His campaign site lists affordability for families in small towns, suburbs and cities as its focus but gives no detailed legislative proposals [12].
Ruckelshaus on the current officeholder
- His campaign describes him as "a proven leader who puts people before politics" [12].
- Indiana Insight reported that he highlights his ability to work with Democrats [10].
How Ruckelshaus got on the ballot
- Won the May 5, 2026 Republican primary with 49.1% over former Sen. Mike Delph (43.4%) and V. Roni Ford (7.5%), according to Wikipedia's results table [5].
Ruckelshaus's endorsements and funding
- Wikipedia's race page lists endorsements from former Gov. Mitch Daniels and the Indiana Chamber of Commerce in the primary and from the Indiana Farm Bureau's AgELECT PAC after the primary [5].
What we could not find about Ruckelshaus
- Current Publishing's February and April 2026 articles on his campaign and the IndyStar's April 2026 race story could not be reviewed for this profile.
- Dates of his earlier Senate service differ by source: Wikipedia says 2016–2020, while Indiana Insight wrote that he lost the seat in 2022.
- His campaign website is hosted on a lovable.app address with a 'Paid for by Hoosiers for Ruckelshaus' line; no other campaign domain was found.
Ruckelshaus's campaign website