Biography
Stephanie Yocum is the Democratic candidate for the Indiana House of Representatives, District 88, in the November 3, 2026 general election, facing Republican incumbent Chris Jeter.[1][2] A nonprofit executive, she lists public education, affordability and local decision-making among her priorities.[2][3]
Stephanie Yocum was born in Marion, Indiana, graduated from Marion High School, and earned a bachelor's degree from Hanover College in 2003.[2] Her career experience includes working as a nonprofit executive.[2] In a Ballotpedia survey, she said she has worked in leadership positions for education and healthcare organizations for the last 20 years.[3]
Yocum advanced from the Democratic primary for District 88 on May 5, 2026.[2] In her survey, she said she would work to fully fund public schools, support and retain teachers, and ensure transparency in how education dollars are spent.[3] She also said she would work to expand access to affordable child care, support housing solutions, and restore decision-making authority to local governments.[3]
- 1.Indiana House of Representatives elections, 2026 · Ballotpedia Reference
- 2.Stephanie Yocum · Ballotpedia Reference
- 3.Stephanie Yocum - Candidate Connection survey (2026) · Ballotpedia · 2026-10-21 Candidate's own words
Researched from the cited sources on 2026-10-21. Not yet independently fact-checked.
Indiana House District 88
Stephanie Yocum is on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot for Indiana House District 88 as D. Not researched in depth — candidate list only.
