Tara E. Nelson

[{"question": "Ballotpedia survey responses", "answer_html": "<p>See also: <a href=\"/Ballotpedia%27s_Candidate_Connection\">Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection</a></p>\n<div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xs-10 col-md-6 col-xs-offset-1 col-md-offset-3\"><p><a href=\"https://ballotpedia.org/Ballotpedia%27s_Candidate_Connection\"><img align=\"middle\" alt=\"Candidate Connection\" src=\"https://cdn.ballotpedia.org/images/8/88/Candidate_Connection_Logo.png\" width=\"90%\"/></a></p></div></div>\n<p>Tara Nelson completed <a href=\"/Ballotpedia%27s_Candidate_Connection\">Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection</a> survey in 2026. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Nelson's responses.</p>\n<p><span class=\"expand-all\">Expand all</span> | <span class=\"collapse-all\">Collapse all</span></p>\n<div aria-multiselectable=\"true\" class=\"panel-group\" id=\"accordion\" role=\"tablist\"><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-bio-405237-2026-02-12\" id=\"heading-bio-405237-2026-02-12\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-bio-405237-2026-02-12\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-bio-405237-2026-02-12\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWho are you? Tell us about yourself.\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading-bio-405237-2026-02-12\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-bio-405237-2026-02-12\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tTara Nelson is a seasoned business transformation and IT leader with over twenty years of experience leading complex, large-scale initiatives in the finance, pharmaceutical, healthcare, and public sectors. She specializes in global system implementations and AI-driven solutions for mission-critical programs that drive measurable outcomes. Her leadership includes spearheading Indiana’s Tax Amnesty 2015 program, a high-stakes statewide initiative that generated $200 million in revenue.\r\n<p>Tara holds an Executive MBA from Purdue University, with international study in Malaysia and Singapore, and brings a disciplined, results-oriented approach supported by PMP, Agile, Lean, and Six Sigma Green Belt credentials. She is known for steady, accountable leadership that strengthens operations, improves performance, and delivers practical solutions at scale. In recognition of her public leadership, she was honored at the Glamour Women of the Year Awards at Carnegie Hall following her 2012 U.S. Congressional run.\r\n</p>\nA lifelong Hoosier, Tara grew up in Lafayette, Indiana, where she attended St. Ann’s Catholic Church and Harrison High School. She has called Carmel home for the past six years. Tara is the proud mother of her daughter, Alexandria, a mechanic, and they share a passion for supercars, especially Lamborghinis. Tara’s father and grandfather were members of the United Auto Workers, and both of her grandfathers served in World War II - in the Army Air Force and the Navy.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-405237-2026-02-12\" id=\"heading-key-message-405237-2026-02-12\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-key-message-405237-2026-02-12\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-405237-2026-02-12\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tPlease list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading-key-message-405237-2026-02-12\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-key-message-405237-2026-02-12\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><ul><li>Tara is committed to restoring constitutional checks and balances, enforcing the rule of law, and rebuilding public trust in government. She believes no president or administration is above constitutional accountability, regardless of party or politics.</li><li>Beyond accountability, Tara supports practical, common-sense solutions to the challenges facing American families. She supports immigration reform that is humane, fiscally responsible, and focused on safety—without wasting taxpayer dollars or putting lives at risk. She believes public safety is strongest when states and local communities lead, not when federal power overreaches.</li><li>Tara also supports serious healthcare reform so families are not forced into bankruptcy for basic medical care.</li></ul></span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-405237-2026-02-12\" id=\"heading1-405237-2026-02-12\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse1-405237-2026-02-12\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-405237-2026-02-12\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading1-405237-2026-02-12\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse1-405237-2026-02-12\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tTara Nelson is running to bring steady, constitutional leadership back to Washington; leadership grounded in the rule of law, common sense, and respect for the rights of all Americans.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div></div>\n<div class=\"small\" data-nosnippet=\"\"><p><i><b>Note:</b> Ballotpedia reserves the right to edit Candidate Connection survey responses. Any edits made by Ballotpedia will be clearly marked with [brackets] for the public. If the candidate disagrees with an edit, he or she may request the full removal of the survey response from Ballotpedia.org. Ballotpedia does not edit or correct typographical errors unless the candidate's campaign requests it.</i></p></div>", "answer_text": "See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection\n\nTara Nelson completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Nelson's responses.\nExpand all | Collapse all\nWho are you? Tell us about yourself. Tara Nelson is a seasoned business transformation and IT leader with over twenty years of experience leading complex, large-scale initiatives in the finance, pharmaceutical, healthcare, and public sectors. She specializes in global system implementations and AI-driven solutions for mission-critical programs that drive measurable outcomes. Her leadership includes spearheading Indiana’s Tax Amnesty 2015 program, a high-stakes statewide initiative that generated $200 million in revenue. Tara holds an Executive MBA from Purdue University, with international study in Malaysia and Singapore, and brings a disciplined, results-oriented approach supported by PMP, Agile, Lean, and Six Sigma Green Belt credentials. She is known for steady, accountable leadership that strengthens operations, improves performance, and delivers practical solutions at scale. In recognition of her public leadership, she was honored at the Glamour Women of the Year Awards at Carnegie Hall following her 2012 U.S. Congressional run. A lifelong Hoosier, Tara grew up in Lafayette, Indiana, where she attended St. Ann’s Catholic Church and Harrison High School. She has called Carmel home for the past six years. Tara is the proud mother of her daughter, Alexandria, a mechanic, and they share a passion for supercars, especially Lamborghinis. Tara’s father and grandfather were members of the United Auto Workers, and both of her grandfathers served in World War II - in the Army Air Force and the Navy. Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office? Tara is committed to restoring constitutional checks and balances, enforcing the rule of law, and rebuilding public trust in government. She believes no president or administration is above constitutional accountability, regardless of party or politics. Beyond accountability, Tara supports practical, common-sense solutions to the challenges facing American families. She supports immigration reform that is humane, fiscally responsible, and focused on safety—without wasting taxpayer dollars or putting lives at risk. She believes public safety is strongest when states and local communities lead, not when federal power overreaches. Tara also supports serious healthcare reform so families are not forced into bankruptcy for basic medical care. What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? Tara Nelson is running to bring steady, constitutional leadership back to Washington; leadership grounded in the rule of law, common sense, and respect for the rights of all Americans.\nNote: Ballotpedia reserves the right to edit Candidate Connection survey responses. Any edits made by Ballotpedia will be clearly marked with [brackets] for the public. If the candidate disagrees with an edit, he or she may request the full removal of the survey response from Ballotpedia.org. Ballotpedia does not edit or correct typographical errors unless the candidate's campaign requests it."}]