Todd R Shelton

[{"question": "State Senate", "answer_html": "<div style=\"clear:both;\"></div>", "answer_text": ""}, {"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>Todd Shelton 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 Shelton'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-404853-2026-02-18\" id=\"heading-bio-404853-2026-02-18\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-bio-404853-2026-02-18\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-bio-404853-2026-02-18\" 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-404853-2026-02-18\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-bio-404853-2026-02-18\" 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\tTodd Shelton is a Democratic candidate for Indiana State Senate District 25. Todd Shelton is a senior lecturer at Indiana University, Indianapolis. He previously worked as a member of United Auto Workers (UAW) Locals 662 and 2209 and served as a committeeman and on the bargaining committee. Shelton is a disabled U.S. military veteran. He resides in Indiana and is a father.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-404853-2026-02-18\" id=\"heading-key-message-404853-2026-02-18\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-key-message-404853-2026-02-18\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-404853-2026-02-18\" 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-404853-2026-02-18\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-key-message-404853-2026-02-18\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><ul><li>Shelton believes Indiana families deserve economic stability. His campaign focuses on addressing rising costs for groceries, housing, utilities, and everyday essentials so working families, retirees, and veterans can get ahead instead of falling behind.</li><li>Shelton supports strong public schools and career training programs to ensure every child has access to quality education. He believes education is a public responsibility and critical to preparing the next generation for good-paying jobs.</li><li>Shelton supports policies that increase access to affordable healthcare and childcare. He believes families should not have to choose between medical care, work, and caring for their children.</li></ul></span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-404853-2026-02-18\" id=\"heading1-404853-2026-02-18\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse1-404853-2026-02-18\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-404853-2026-02-18\" 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=\"heading1-404853-2026-02-18\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse1-404853-2026-02-18\" 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\tShelton is particularly passionate about public education, workers’ rights, and healthcare policy. As a university lecturer, former union member, and disabled veteran, he is interested in policies that strengthen schools, protect working families, and expand access to affordable healthcare.\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\nTodd Shelton completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Shelton's responses.\nExpand all | Collapse all\nWho are you? Tell us about yourself. Todd Shelton is a Democratic candidate for Indiana State Senate District 25. Todd Shelton is a senior lecturer at Indiana University, Indianapolis. He previously worked as a member of United Auto Workers (UAW) Locals 662 and 2209 and served as a committeeman and on the bargaining committee. Shelton is a disabled U.S. military veteran. He resides in Indiana and is a father. 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? Shelton believes Indiana families deserve economic stability. His campaign focuses on addressing rising costs for groceries, housing, utilities, and everyday essentials so working families, retirees, and veterans can get ahead instead of falling behind. Shelton supports strong public schools and career training programs to ensure every child has access to quality education. He believes education is a public responsibility and critical to preparing the next generation for good-paying jobs. Shelton supports policies that increase access to affordable healthcare and childcare. He believes families should not have to choose between medical care, work, and caring for their children. What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? Shelton is particularly passionate about public education, workers’ rights, and healthcare policy. As a university lecturer, former union member, and disabled veteran, he is interested in policies that strengthen schools, protect working families, and expand access to affordable healthcare.\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."}, {"question": "U.S. Congress", "answer_html": "<div style=\"clear:both;\"></div>", "answer_text": ""}, {"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>Todd Shelton 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 Shelton'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-390418-2026-01-01\" id=\"heading-bio-390418-2026-01-01\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-bio-390418-2026-01-01\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-bio-390418-2026-01-01\" 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-390418-2026-01-01\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-bio-390418-2026-01-01\" 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\tTodd Shelton is a working-class Hoosier who has spent years on the factory floor and served as a UAW Union official. A U.S. Army Veteran, Todd served his country honorably and is now a disabled veteran. He is an entrepreneur and small business owner, operating since 2018. Currently, Todd is a Senior Lecturer at Indiana University Indianapolis, a position he has held for over a decade. He is involved in his community through technology education initiatives and youth sports.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-390418-2026-01-01\" id=\"heading-key-message-390418-2026-01-01\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-key-message-390418-2026-01-01\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-390418-2026-01-01\" 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-390418-2026-01-01\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-key-message-390418-2026-01-01\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><ul><li>Shelton has a background in manufacturing and organized labor, including service as a UAW union official. His experience includes work on the factory floor and involvement in workforce development and vocational education.</li><li>Shelton is a U.S. Army veteran and a disabled veteran. His experiences have shaped his perspective on healthcare access, veterans’ services, and support systems for seniors and working families.</li><li>Shelton is a senior lecturer in higher education and a small business owner. He has been involved in community technology education initiatives and youth sports and has worked to support local economic development.</li></ul></span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-390418-2026-01-01\" id=\"heading1-390418-2026-01-01\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse1-390418-2026-01-01\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-390418-2026-01-01\" 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=\"heading1-390418-2026-01-01\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse1-390418-2026-01-01\" 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\tHealthcare, education, and the economy. Shelton has expressed particular interest in access to affordable healthcare, workforce and technical education, and economic policies that support working families and small businesses.\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\nTodd Shelton completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Shelton's responses.\nExpand all | Collapse all\nWho are you? Tell us about yourself. Todd Shelton is a working-class Hoosier who has spent years on the factory floor and served as a UAW Union official. A U.S. Army Veteran, Todd served his country honorably and is now a disabled veteran. He is an entrepreneur and small business owner, operating since 2018. Currently, Todd is a Senior Lecturer at Indiana University Indianapolis, a position he has held for over a decade. He is involved in his community through technology education initiatives and youth sports. 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? Shelton has a background in manufacturing and organized labor, including service as a UAW union official. His experience includes work on the factory floor and involvement in workforce development and vocational education. Shelton is a U.S. Army veteran and a disabled veteran. His experiences have shaped his perspective on healthcare access, veterans’ services, and support systems for seniors and working families. Shelton is a senior lecturer in higher education and a small business owner. He has been involved in community technology education initiatives and youth sports and has worked to support local economic development. What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? Healthcare, education, and the economy. Shelton has expressed particular interest in access to affordable healthcare, workforce and technical education, and economic policies that support working families and small businesses.\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."}]