EMILYs List Statement on Shelli Yoder’s Primary Victory in Indiana’s 40th Senate District

For Immediate Release
June 3, 2020

EMILY's List Statement on Shelli Yoder Advancing to the General Election in Indiana’s 40th Senate District

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, EMILYs List, the nation’s largest resource for women in politics, congratulated Shelli Yoder on advancing to the general election for Indiana’s 40th Senate District. Stephanie Schriock, president of EMILYs List, released the following statement: 

“Shelli Yoder is an educator and champion for Indiana’s working families, and we are thrilled to congratulate her on advancing to the general election. Shelli is a leader who is not afraid of tackling tough issues with bold progressive solutions. In the state Senate, she will fight to expand economic opportunity in the Hoosier State, and EMILYs List looks forward to helping her cross the finish line in November.”

Shelli Yoder was born and raised in Indiana. A dedicated public servant, she has led nonprofits related to women’s health care and providing resources for at-risk communities. She is a former president of the Personnel Administration Committee, and the co-founder and co-chair of the first annual South Central Opioid Summit. Shelli previously served as a Monroe County councilor for several years, including as president. Currently, she is a lecturer at the Indiana University Kelley School of Business. 

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