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Naomi Bechtold, a Carmel resident and member of the Democratic Party, has announced she is running for Indiana House of Representatives District 24. The district covers western Carmel, Zionsville and parts of Westfield and Whitestown.
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Bechtold, a second-time candidate for House District 24, received 42 percent of the vote in 2018.
“A lot has happened since 2018, both nationally and in our state,” said Bechtold. “The current supermajority’s focus on a far-right social agenda versus issues that impact the everyday lives of Hoosiers is unacceptable.”
Bechtold’s message is simple: “I’m running in 2020 because it’s clear our State House legislators’ current politics do not reflect everyday Hoosier values.” Her plan is focused on:
- Competitive pay for public school teachers
- Better, cheaper healthcare options
- Fair and safe elections
- The highest standard of clean air and water
“I want people to know there is someone who actually has the energy and stamina to go the distance against the incumbent,” Bechtold said. “I am a leader, independent thinker, collaborator and problem solver with the experience required to fight for the issues that truly matter to Hoosiers in District 24 and across the state of Indiana.”
Go to bechtoldforindiana.com to view the official campaign website, and follow Bechtold on Facebook and Twitter to receive ongoing campaign information.
All supporters are invited to a Campaign Kickoff Party from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 9 at Danny Boy Beer Works in the Village of West Clay, 12702 Meeting House Road, Carmel. Indiana House Democratic Leader Phil GiaQuinta and Indiana State Senator JD Ford will attend as guest speakers, along with several additional co-hosts. Attendees are welcome to bring additional guests to the event.
About Naomi Bechtold
Bechtold is a local community leader and Extension Specialist for Purdue University’s Cooperative Extension Service. As a professional educator for the past 11 years, Bechtold says it is her job to listen to the needs of local communities and collaborate across opposing opinions to find the best path forward. She is known as an independent thinker, leader, collaborator, active listener and problem solver both at work and in her community, where she serves as a board member for the Carmel Clay Parks Foundation, founding member of the Carmel Kiwanis Club and the Immediate Past President for the Indiana affiliate of the National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences. She and her husband Marty have lived in Carmel since 2008. Their daughter is a graduate from Indiana University Kelley School of Business and lives in Louisville, Ky., and their son is a graduate of Purdue University and lives in eastern Pennsylvania.