State Senator | District 40
Shelli Yoder
Minority Caucus Leader
Proudly Serving District 40
Indiana Senate District 40 encompasses the majority of Monroe County and includes the Indiana University-Bloomington campus.
Elected
2020
Occupation
Senior Lecturer at Indiana University Kelley School of Business
Education
Master’s Degree in Counseling and Human Services, Indiana University South Bend Master’s in Divinity, Vanderbilt
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Lives in Bloomington with her spouse and three children
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Cooling stations to open in Bloomington, Ellettsville as temperatures surpass 90 degrees
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I'm absolutely thrilled to share that Tandem's Postpartum House—the first of its kind in the country—is officially open for bookings. This is transformational for new parents, especially during those vulnerable and exhausting first months after birth.![]()
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I’ve been honored to support this project since the early days of renovation, and seeing it come to life fills me with so much pride and hope for what’s possible when a community rallies around its families.![]()
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As someone deeply committed to maternal health and mental wellness, I'm so proud to see this kind of compassionate, community-driven care available right here in our region.![]()
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At Tandem’s Postpartum House, new parents can find space to rest, heal and be cared for by trained postpartum doulas—24/7. The best part? It's accessible. Sliding scale options mean no family is turned away due to cost.![]()
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📍 Overnight or daytime stays![]()
📍 Meals, care and support included![]()
📍 Gift cards available—perfect for baby showers![]()
📍 Book now → tinyurl.com/3npurwb7![]()
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Tandem is meeting a critical need and setting a new standard for perinatal care in Indiana. Let’s spread the word—every family deserves this kind of support. 💛![]()
#PostpartumCare #MaternalHealth #INForAll
Hard truth: Indiana just ranked among the worst states for quality of life in 2025 according to CNBC.![]()
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This isn’t about politics. It’s about what real Hoosier families face every day:![]()
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▪️ Child care costs that make it nearly impossible for working parents to get ahead.![]()
▪️ Air quality that threatens our health and our children’s future.![]()
▪️ Laws that leave too many people behind—whether that’s in health care, workplace protections, or basic rights.![]()
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We can do better.![]()
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As your state senator, I’m working to make sure Indiana invests in things we all rely on: affordable child care, clean air and water, strong communities, and a future where every Hoosier can thrive.![]()
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No matter your party—these are shared values. This is about making Indiana a place where people want to live, work and raise a family.![]()
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Let me know if these issues affect you or your family. I’m listening.![]()
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Learn more: tinyurl.com/ynk6xkv5![]()
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#INForAll #WorkingForHoosiers
This weekend, I returned home to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Miss Limberlost program—an extraordinary tradition born out of love for Indiana, the arts and young people. I had the honor of encouraging and supporting 20+ girls and young women and select who will serve as the 2025 Miss Limberlost and Miss Limberlost Teen.![]()
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As a Westview High School student growing up in Shipshewana, I was looking for a way to attend and pay for college. What I found in Miss Limberlost was so much more. I met Craig and Karen Munk and Marietta Hite—Hoosiers who gave selflessly to create opportunity and community for young women like me. They named the program in honor of Indiana author Gene Stratton Porter, whose childhood home stands in nearby Rome City. Their dream became a movement.![]()
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Through this program, we learned to lead, to serve, to show up—for our communities and for each other. We were immersed in the arts, taught professionalism and challenged to live lives of purpose and contribution. They never made a dime—only memories. And what memories they are.![]()
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Reunions are emotionally complex—full of joy, gratitude and remembrance. This weekend, I remembered the people who helped shape my life. I rejoiced in the unexpected beauty of a program many overlook—one that gave me lifelong friendships and helped me find my voice.![]()
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To the founders, volunteers, and every young woman whose life has been touched by Miss Limberlost: thank you. Here’s to 50 years of legacy, and the generations still to come.![]()
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#MissLimberlost50 #HoosierPride #ArtsEducation #PublicService #GeneStrattonPorter #IndianaSenateDemocrats #INForAll
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