Biography
Emily Yaw is the Democratic candidate for Indiana House of Representatives District 48 in the November 3, 2026 general election, after advancing from the May 5, 2026 Democratic primary.[1][2] An accountant and foster parent, she lists child safety, school funding and affordability among her priorities.[1][3]
Emily Yaw earned a bachelor's degree from Bethel College in 2009, and her career experience includes working as an accountant.[1] In a Ballotpedia survey, she described herself as a foster parent of six years who is involved in her church and studying to become a social worker.[3] She said it took almost five years for her to adopt her children from foster care.[3]
Yaw said her key messages include prioritizing children's safety, funding schools, subsidizing childcare, raising the minimum wage and building affordable apartments.[3] She identified child welfare as the policy area she is most passionate about.[3]
- 1.Emily Yaw - Ballotpedia · Ballotpedia Reference
- 2.Indiana House of Representatives elections, 2026 - Ballotpedia · Ballotpedia Reference
- 3.Emily Yaw: Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey (2026) · Ballotpedia Candidate's own words
Researched from the cited sources on 2026-10-21. Not yet independently fact-checked.
Indiana House District 48
Emily Yaw is on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot for Indiana House District 48 as D. Not researched in depth — candidate list only.
