Biography
Michelle Milne is the Democratic candidate for Indiana House of Representatives District 49 in the November 3, 2026 general election, after advancing from the May 5, 2026 Democratic primary.[1][2] She describes herself as an educator, theatre professional and coach with 30 years of facilitation experience.[3]
In a Ballotpedia survey, Michelle Milne said she has 30 years of experience in facilitation, team-building and creative problem-solving as an educator and theatre professional, and works as a coach.[3] She said she has also worked in hospitality and retail, managed research projects and led workshops for professionals including lawyers, nurses and architects.[3]
Milne said her campaign centers on listening to constituents and removing barriers for families, individuals and small businesses, with more local control over state mandates.[3] She listed public education, healthcare, local control, economic equity, safety and farmland protection as her policy priorities.[3] Endorsements she listed include IUOE Local 150, the Indiana Reproductive Freedom PAC and Indiana Young Democrats.[3]
- 1.Michelle Milne - Ballotpedia · Ballotpedia Reference
- 2.Indiana House of Representatives elections, 2026 - Ballotpedia · Ballotpedia Reference
- 3.Michelle Milne: 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 49
Michelle Milne is on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot for Indiana House District 49 as D. Not researched in depth — candidate list only.