Jennifer David for Hoosiers 2026

20/11/2025

Sixteen years ago this month, I quit smoking ci******es.

That’s something I never thought I’d be able to say, and it was one of the hardest things I’ve ever done. But I did it, and I’m proud of myself every single day for sticking with it.

To everyone who’s still fighting that battle, I hope you find your own path to success and celebrate every small victory along the way. You can do this.

Let’s use the Great American Smokeout to take that first step toward a healthier, freer life. 💙🚭

18/11/2025

On my way to the MadVoters Civics Literacy Lab!







Indiana Rural Summit

17/11/2025

I got 76 reactions and 4 replies on my recent top post! Thank you all for your continued support. I could not have done it without you. 🙏🤗🎉

Most people don’t understand that social service programs are not designed to be “give outs.” Even a lot of elected officials don’t fully understand this. These programs are built with specific components that teach, shape, and support healthier behavior and more stability over time. They are structured in a way that helps people become more successful, more consistent, and more accountable — and WIC is one of the clearest examples of that.

People think WIC just hands out food. It doesn’t. It includes education, routine building, health monitoring, early referrals, developmental guidance, and repeated exposure to the same core food groups that create structured habits in pregnancy and early childhood. That is behavior shaping at the environmental level.

When I used WIC as a young mother, it wasn’t just about milk or cereal or peanut butter. The program taught me how to look at nutrition, how to understand anemia, how to monitor healthy pregnancy weight, and how to build feeding routines for my babies. It gave structure. It gave information. It gave predictability. And the food packages themselves — basic, consistent, repeated — created patterns without you even realizing it.

And the program has grown since then. My children are now adults, and some of them have used WIC too. The food packages are better, the options are wider, the technology is easier, and the education is stronger. But the goal hasn’t changed. WIC has always been about setting families up with routines and knowledge that last beyond the program.

That is the part people miss. These programs aren’t designed to hold people down. They’re designed to stabilize families at a critical developmental window so they can move forward. They aren’t handouts. They’re structured public health interventions that improve long-term outcomes.







WIC Program – USDA Food and Nutrition Service
https://www.fns.usda.gov/wic
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17/11/2025

As a dedicated candidate for State Representative, I will be spending tomorrow at the Statehouse for Organizational Day, continuing to learn, observe, and strengthen the work ahead. I will be joining groups like MADVoters, the Indiana Rural Summit, and other community and statewide leaders who are focused on understanding the legislative process and preparing for the session to come. Days like this help build awareness of the issues that affect our communities and offer a chance to stay informed as the year begins at the Statehouse.

17/11/2025

Real Leadership Means Lived Experience at the Statehouse

Performative leadership, manipulation, and discrimination aren’t abstract ideas. They’re patterns you can see clearly once you know what to look for.

Performative behavior is when a leader shows up only for the photo or the moment that makes them look good. It’s leadership that’s driven by optics instead of outcomes.

Manipulation is when someone takes credit for work that isn’t theirs, shifts the narrative to benefit themselves, or uses people’s contributions without honoring them. It’s about shaping perception instead of doing real work.

Discrimination shows up in who is consistently included and who is consistently left out. It isn’t always loud. Sometimes it’s as simple as who gets invited, who gets listened to, and who gets used as a backdrop instead of treated as a partner.

These three often show up together.
Performative gestures hide the manipulation, and manipulation makes the discrimination easier to ignore. When a leader only engages communities for show, takes more than they give, and fails to build real relationships over time, it becomes a cycle that harms trust and blocks progress.

This is exactly why leadership must be grounded in transparency, opportunity, and accessibility. Those values cut through performance. They prevent manipulation. They keep every community included instead of selectively showcased.

And that’s why lived experience matters.
Because lived experience keeps leadership honest.
It brings the truth of real people into the decision-making process.
It belongs at the Statehouse, and it strengthens every policy, every conversation, and every community we serve.






Rural Summit

17/11/2025

16/11/2025

7th Day, 7 Dollar Sunday
The seventh day is reflection, hope, and resetting for the week ahead.
A $7 gift helps us reach more neighbors, print materials, and build momentum for 2026.
Donate $7 today. Your small act fuels real change.



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16/11/2025

I’m heading to this event on Organization Day, and I’m genuinely looking forward to it. It’s a solid opportunity to learn more about the upcoming legislative session and hear directly from people who shape policy in our state.

If this interests you, check out the link and see if there are still seats available. Events like this don’t pop up often.

🔗 https://www.madvoters.org/event-details-registration/the-peoples-house

We're down to nine seats left! What does a ticket include?
We start the day at the ISTA Conference Center (Indiana State Teacher's Association) where we dive into a customized Civics Lab. We'll discuss things like the upcoming legislative session, how it works, a state convention vs primary election, and more. Lunch is provided and then we'll welcome in our panelists who have volunteered their time and knowledge to speak with us, let us ask questions and have real conversation with State Senator Fady Qaddoura, Councillor Jesse Brown , Political Advocate Destiny Wells, and Community Organizer Wildstyle Paschall.
Next, we'll head across the street to the Indiana Statehouse. We will sit in during the swearing in ceremony with legislators, while listening to them state their legislative priorities. We'll also get a tour of the statehouse and meet with legislators in the senate and house chambers.
We hope that you can join us this Tuesday, November 18th as we welcome legislators at their Organization Day. You must register. If cost is a barrier, we do have a few sponsored tickets still available under "Ticket Aid".
https://www.madvoters.org/event-details-registration/the-peoples-house

15/11/2025

A day like this deserves to be named out loud. What a Saturday. My first campaign donations came in through ActBlue today, and it felt like a signal that people are ready for something better in Indiana. If you want to celebrate this momentum with me, you can support the campaign too. Every bit of backing strengthens the work ahead and the communities we are fighting for.

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15/11/2025

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14/11/2025

When I decided to run for state rep in early 24, a friend told me something that has stayed with me. People run races for many different reasons. I remind myself of that often, especially when things get tough.

Sometimes you know your reason from the beginning, and sometimes you discover it when the work starts. It takes a strong person to run for office, but it takes a true leader to start a movement. And anyone paying attention can feel that something has been brewing in Indiana for a while. The ground is shifting and people are waking up.

I am excited to see what Destiny Wells has in store for the state of Indiana. Movements only grow when leaders step up and stay in the fight.
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The Good Fight is up and running! Next week we move from volunteer mode to full-time operations—then, the real work begins, including re-engaging the network of people who've never stopped moving forward.

Stay tuned. The next steps roll out here first!