Destiny Wells

[{"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>Destiny Scott Wells 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 Scott Wells' 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-405242-2026-03-26\" id=\"heading-bio-405242-2026-03-26\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-bio-405242-2026-03-26\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-bio-405242-2026-03-26\" 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-405242-2026-03-26\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-bio-405242-2026-03-26\" 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\tI’m Destiny Wells—an attorney, U.S. Army Reserve Lieutenant Colonel, and combat veteran with more than two decades of service at the local, state, federal, and multinational levels. I previously served as a Deputy Attorney General for Indiana and have spent my career working at the intersection of law, national security, and public service. \r\nI’m also a mother and Indianapolis resident who understands firsthand the pressures families face as costs rise and opportunities feel increasingly out of reach. I’m running for Congress to bring experienced, independent leadership focused on accountability, affordability, and economic opportunity for Indiana’s 7th District.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-405242-2026-03-26\" id=\"heading-key-message-405242-2026-03-26\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-key-message-405242-2026-03-26\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-405242-2026-03-26\" 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-405242-2026-03-26\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-key-message-405242-2026-03-26\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><ul><li>Lower Costs. I’m running because too many families in Indianapolis feel as if the system isn’t built for them anymore. Costs keep going up—healthcare, housing, utilities—and people feel like decisions are being made without them. I believe representation means showing up, being honest, and keeping people informed, especially when big decisions are happening that affect their lives. Whether it’s utility acquisitions, water access, or large-scale development, people deserve honesty and a voice—and federal resources should reach neighborhoods that have been overlooked.</li><li>Clean Government. Public service has been my life’s work. I’m an attorney and a U.S. Army Reserve Lieutenant Colonel with more than two decades of service. I’ve worked in government—I recognize what works and what does not. Leadership should be independent and accountable. I don’t take corporate PAC money from companies trying to influence policy, and I’m focused on putting constituents first and delivering results people can feel in their daily lives.</li><li>Freedom and Civil Rights. I believe freedom and civil rights are fundamental—and they require constant protection. That means defending voting rights, protecting reproductive freedom, and ensuring people are treated fairly regardless of who they are or where they live. I also believe the government should respect individual liberty while ensuring equal access to opportunity. At a time when many rights people assumed were settled are being challenged, I’m running to protect those freedoms and make sure everyone in our community has a voice and a fair shot.</li></ul></span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-405242-2026-03-26\" id=\"heading1-405242-2026-03-26\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse1-405242-2026-03-26\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-405242-2026-03-26\" 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=\"heading1-405242-2026-03-26\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse1-405242-2026-03-26\" 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\tI’m especially focused on how big decisions affect everyday life in our communities. Things like energy use, water access, and large developments—including data centers—can have lasting effects, and people deserve to be part of those conversations before decisions are made. I care about responsible growth that protects resources and keeps costs manageable for families.<br/><br/>\r\nI’m also passionate about creating real pathways to good-paying jobs, strengthening access to healthcare, and making sure federal investments actually reach neighborhoods and make a difference people can see and feel.\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>\n<div><div style=\"margin-bottom:1.5rem\"><h4>Campaign website</h4><p>Scott Wells' campaign website stated the following:</p><div style=\"max-height:400px;overflow-y:auto;border:1px solid #ccc;padding:10px;margin:20px\"><blockquote style=\"margin:0px\"><h3><span style=\"color: rgb(100, 70, 140);\">healthcare without debt</span></h3><p>No one should avoid the doctor because they’re worried about the bill that follows. I support universal healthcare that includes mental health, dental, vision, and reproductive care. People should be able to address problems early, not wait until they become worse and more expensive.</p><p><br/></p><h3><span style=\"color: rgb(100, 70, 140);\">childcare &amp; paid leave</span></h3><p>Families are doing brutal math every month. For some parents, childcare costs more than housing. That’s upside down. We need affordable childcare and paid leave that gives families room to breathe.</p><p><br/></p><h3><span style=\"color: rgb(100, 70, 140);\">work that pays </span></h3><p>If you work full time, you should be able to build a stable life. I support raising the federal minimum wage and protecting the right to organize. Work should cover the basics and allow people to get ahead.</p><p><br/></p><h3><span style=\"color: rgb(100, 70, 140);\">strong public schools</span></h3><p>Every child deserves a solid education. Congress must fully fund special education and support teachers so they can stay in the classroom and focus on students.</p><p><br/></p><h3><span style=\"color: rgb(100, 70, 140);\">housing families can afford</span></h3><p>Working families shouldn’t be bidding against hedge funds for starter homes. We need more housing supply and serious investment in affordability, along with rules that protect regular buyers.</p><p><br/></p><h3><span style=\"color: rgb(100, 70, 140);\">lower energy bills</span></h3><p>Energy policy should lower your monthly bill, not make it unpredictable. Clean energy and grid upgrades can create jobs and protect ratepayers, but they must be done responsibly.</p><p><br/></p><h3><span style=\"color: rgb(100, 70, 140);\">clean air &amp; water</span></h3><p>The air we breathe and the water we drink should not harm our health. Microplastics are showing up in our rivers and in our bodies. That’s a warning sign. I support stronger enforcement against polluters, modernizing environmental standards, and making sure corporations are not cutting corners at the public’s expense.</p><p><br/></p><h3><span style=\"color: rgb(100, 70, 140);\">safer communities</span></h3><p>Our first responders show up every day. They deserve federal support that actually helps on the ground. I support responsible gun laws, including safe storage requirements and steps to keep firearms out of dangerous hands.</p><p><br/></p><h3><span style=\"color: rgb(100, 70, 140);\">veterans first</span></h3><p>Veterans did their part. We need to do ours. That means modernizing the VA, cutting delays, and making care easier to access. It also means allowing access to medical marijuana and CBD.</p><p><br/></p><h3><span style=\"color: rgb(100, 70, 140);\">protecting the vulnerable</span></h3><p>Government must protect people from discrimination, violence, and systems that strip away dignity. That means defending LGBTQ+ Americans with equal protection in health care, housing, and employment, and building a humane immigration system grounded in due process and human rights.</p><p><br/></p><h3><span style=\"color: rgb(100, 70, 140);\">government that works</span></h3><p>Government should serve people. Period. End subsidies that do not create real jobs. Ban insider stock trading in Congress. Push for term limits through a constitutional amendment. Reduce dark money. Rebuild trust.</p></blockquote><div style=\"text-align: right; font-size: 0.9em; color: #555; margin-top: 0.5em;\"><p style=\"font-size:0.9em;color:#555\">— Destiny Scott Wells' <a href=\"https://www.wellsforindiana.com/issues\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">campaign website</a> (April 16, 2026)</p></div></div></div><div style=\"text-align: center; font-size: 0.9em; margin-top: 0.5em;\"><i>Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.</i></div></div>\n<div style=\"clear:both;\"></div>\n<p>Destiny Scott Wells did not complete <a href=\"/Ballotpedia%27s_Candidate_Connection\">Ballotpedia's 2024 Candidate Connection</a> survey.\n</p>", "answer_text": "See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection\n\nDestiny Scott Wells completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Scott Wells' responses.\nExpand all | Collapse all\nWho are you? Tell us about yourself. I’m Destiny Wells—an attorney, U.S. Army Reserve Lieutenant Colonel, and combat veteran with more than two decades of service at the local, state, federal, and multinational levels. I previously served as a Deputy Attorney General for Indiana and have spent my career working at the intersection of law, national security, and public service. \r\nI’m also a mother and Indianapolis resident who understands firsthand the pressures families face as costs rise and opportunities feel increasingly out of reach. I’m running for Congress to bring experienced, independent leadership focused on accountability, affordability, and economic opportunity for Indiana’s 7th District. 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? Lower Costs. I’m running because too many families in Indianapolis feel as if the system isn’t built for them anymore. Costs keep going up—healthcare, housing, utilities—and people feel like decisions are being made without them. I believe representation means showing up, being honest, and keeping people informed, especially when big decisions are happening that affect their lives. Whether it’s utility acquisitions, water access, or large-scale development, people deserve honesty and a voice—and federal resources should reach neighborhoods that have been overlooked. Clean Government. Public service has been my life’s work. I’m an attorney and a U.S. Army Reserve Lieutenant Colonel with more than two decades of service. I’ve worked in government—I recognize what works and what does not. Leadership should be independent and accountable. I don’t take corporate PAC money from companies trying to influence policy, and I’m focused on putting constituents first and delivering results people can feel in their daily lives. Freedom and Civil Rights. I believe freedom and civil rights are fundamental—and they require constant protection. That means defending voting rights, protecting reproductive freedom, and ensuring people are treated fairly regardless of who they are or where they live. I also believe the government should respect individual liberty while ensuring equal access to opportunity. At a time when many rights people assumed were settled are being challenged, I’m running to protect those freedoms and make sure everyone in our community has a voice and a fair shot. What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? I’m especially focused on how big decisions affect everyday life in our communities. Things like energy use, water access, and large developments—including data centers—can have lasting effects, and people deserve to be part of those conversations before decisions are made. I care about responsible growth that protects resources and keeps costs manageable for families. I’m also passionate about creating real pathways to good-paying jobs, strengthening access to healthcare, and making sure federal investments actually reach neighborhoods and make a difference people can see and feel.\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.\nCampaign website Scott Wells' campaign website stated the following: healthcare without debt No one should avoid the doctor because they’re worried about the bill that follows. I support universal healthcare that includes mental health, dental, vision, and reproductive care. People should be able to address problems early, not wait until they become worse and more expensive. childcare & paid leave Families are doing brutal math every month. For some parents, childcare costs more than housing. That’s upside down. We need affordable childcare and paid leave that gives families room to breathe. work that pays If you work full time, you should be able to build a stable life. I support raising the federal minimum wage and protecting the right to organize. Work should cover the basics and allow people to get ahead. strong public schools Every child deserves a solid education. Congress must fully fund special education and support teachers so they can stay in the classroom and focus on students. housing families can afford Working families shouldn’t be bidding against hedge funds for starter homes. We need more housing supply and serious investment in affordability, along with rules that protect regular buyers. lower energy bills Energy policy should lower your monthly bill, not make it unpredictable. Clean energy and grid upgrades can create jobs and protect ratepayers, but they must be done responsibly. clean air & water The air we breathe and the water we drink should not harm our health. Microplastics are showing up in our rivers and in our bodies. That’s a warning sign. I support stronger enforcement against polluters, modernizing environmental standards, and making sure corporations are not cutting corners at the public’s expense. safer communities Our first responders show up every day. They deserve federal support that actually helps on the ground. I support responsible gun laws, including safe storage requirements and steps to keep firearms out of dangerous hands. veterans first Veterans did their part. We need to do ours. That means modernizing the VA, cutting delays, and making care easier to access. It also means allowing access to medical marijuana and CBD. protecting the vulnerable Government must protect people from discrimination, violence, and systems that strip away dignity. That means defending LGBTQ+ Americans with equal protection in health care, housing, and employment, and building a humane immigration system grounded in due process and human rights. government that works Government should serve people. Period. End subsidies that do not create real jobs. Ban insider stock trading in Congress. Push for term limits through a constitutional amendment. Reduce dark money. Rebuild trust. — Destiny Scott Wells' campaign website (April 16, 2026) Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.\n\nDestiny Scott Wells did not complete Ballotpedia's 2024 Candidate Connection survey."}, {"question": "Campaign website", "answer_html": "<p>Destiny Scott Wells' campaign website stated the following:\n</p>\n<div style=\"height:400px;overflow:scroll;border:1px solid gray;margin:20px;padding:10px;\">\n<table data-nosnippet=\"\" style=\"border-collapse: collapse; border: none;background-color: transparent; auto; ;\">\n<tbody><tr>\n<td style=\"border:none; color:#B2B7F2;font-size:35px;font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: left; padding: 10px 3px;\" valign=\"top\" width=\"20\">“\n</td>\n<td style=\"border: none; padding: 4px 10px;\" valign=\"top\">\n<p><big><b>DESTINY WELLS' VALUES</b></big><br/>\n<big>Destiny's policy positions closely align with her values and belief that Indiana's Attorney General must get back to being <i><b>the people's attorney.</b></i><big>\n</big></big></p><p><big><big><big><b>Safeguarding Medical Privacy</b></big>\n</big></big></p><p><big><big><big><b>Protecting Workers' Rights</b></big>\n</big></big></p><p><big><big><big><b>Restoring Integrity to the Office of the Indiana Attorney General</b></big><sup class=\"reference\" id=\"cite_ref-quotedisclaimer_2-0\"><a href=\"#cite_note-quotedisclaimer-2\">[2]</a></sup>\n</big></big></p><big><big>\n</big></big></td>\n<td style=\"border: none; color: #B2B7F2; font-size: 35px; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: right; padding: 10px 1px;\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"20\">”\n</td></tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"cquotecite\" colspan=\"3\" style=\"border: none; padding-right: 4%\"><cite style=\"font-style: normal;font-size: smaller; float: right;\">—Destiny Scott Wells' campaign website (2024)<sup class=\"reference\" id=\"cite_ref-3\"><a href=\"#cite_note-3\">[3]</a></sup></cite>\n</td></tr></tbody></table>\n</div>\n<div style=\"clear:both;\"></div>\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>Destiny Scott Wells completed <a href=\"/Ballotpedia%27s_Candidate_Connection\">Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection</a> survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Scott Wells' 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-106449-2022-10-11\" id=\"heading-bio-106449-2022-10-11\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-bio-106449-2022-10-11\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-bio-106449-2022-10-11\" 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-106449-2022-10-11\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-bio-106449-2022-10-11\" 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\tDestiny grew up in a blue collar family in Morgan County, where she learned the importance of the values that small-town Hoosiers hold dear: family, freedom, and progress. She is the daughter of eight generations of farmers, whose love for working the land has stayed true even through hardship.\r\n<p>
She left home to attend Indiana University as a first generation college student. And in the throes of 9/11, she enlisted in the Army National Guard at the age of 19 and later joined Army ROTC. In the military she found what many of us are looking for: a steady paycheck, health care, a path toward retirement, and the ability to serve my country and my community.\r\n
Over 19 years later, she is a U.S. Army Reserve Lieutenant Colonel, and she continues to proudly serve. Outside of the military, she also became a lawyer and an entrepreneur.\r\n</p>\nIn the service she met her husband, Oliver, a military intelligence Lieutenant Colonel in the Indiana Army National Guard. They are raising two sons, Owen (11) and Harrison (3). They’re never too far from both their families’ farms—Oliver’s in Rochester and Destiny’s in Martinsville.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-106449-2022-10-11\" id=\"heading-key-message-106449-2022-10-11\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-key-message-106449-2022-10-11\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-106449-2022-10-11\" 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-106449-2022-10-11\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-key-message-106449-2022-10-11\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><ul><li>Ensure Free and Fair Elections for all Hoosiers</li><li>Provide Hoosier entrepreneurs and small businesses the freedom to thrive</li><li>Increase voter participation so election results reflect the values of Hoosier voters</li></ul></span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-106449-2022-10-11\" id=\"heading1-106449-2022-10-11\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse1-106449-2022-10-11\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-106449-2022-10-11\" 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=\"heading1-106449-2022-10-11\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse1-106449-2022-10-11\" 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\tIndiana is 46th in the country in registered voter turnout. In 2020 when the stakes were existentially high, 1.6 million registered Indiana voters stayed home. Hoosiers must exercise agency in the democratic process by casting a vote, or risk losing democracy all together. This is a matter of national security.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse2-106449-2022-10-11\" id=\"heading2-106449-2022-10-11\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse2-106449-2022-10-11\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse2-106449-2022-10-11\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat qualities does this office possess that makes it a unique and important part of the state government and legal system?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading2-106449-2022-10-11\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse2-106449-2022-10-11\" 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\tI'm running for Indiana Secretary of State to safeguard democracy and the freedom to vote right here at home. I have worked at all levels of government—local, state, federal, and the multi-national level with NATO. As an attorney, I've been Associate Corporation Counsel for the City of Indianapolis and Marion County, and Deputy Attorney General for the State of Indiana. And as a military intelligence officer, I have seen first hand the state of democracy across the world.\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": "Destiny Scott Wells' campaign website stated the following:\n“ DESTINY WELLS' VALUES Destiny's policy positions closely align with her values and belief that Indiana's Attorney General must get back to being the people's attorney. Safeguarding Medical Privacy Protecting Workers' Rights Restoring Integrity to the Office of the Indiana Attorney General [2] ” —Destiny Scott Wells' campaign website (2024) [3]\n\n\nDestiny Scott Wells completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Scott Wells' responses.\nExpand all | Collapse all\nWho are you? Tell us about yourself. Destiny grew up in a blue collar family in Morgan County, where she learned the importance of the values that small-town Hoosiers hold dear: family, freedom, and progress. She is the daughter of eight generations of farmers, whose love for working the land has stayed true even through hardship. She left home to attend Indiana University as a first generation college student. And in the throes of 9/11, she enlisted in the Army National Guard at the age of 19 and later joined Army ROTC. In the military she found what many of us are looking for: a steady paycheck, health care, a path toward retirement, and the ability to serve my country and my community.\r\n
Over 19 years later, she is a U.S. Army Reserve Lieutenant Colonel, and she continues to proudly serve. Outside of the military, she also became a lawyer and an entrepreneur. In the service she met her husband, Oliver, a military intelligence Lieutenant Colonel in the Indiana Army National Guard. They are raising two sons, Owen (11) and Harrison (3). They’re never too far from both their families’ farms—Oliver’s in Rochester and Destiny’s in Martinsville. 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? Ensure Free and Fair Elections for all Hoosiers Provide Hoosier entrepreneurs and small businesses the freedom to thrive Increase voter participation so election results reflect the values of Hoosier voters What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? Indiana is 46th in the country in registered voter turnout. In 2020 when the stakes were existentially high, 1.6 million registered Indiana voters stayed home. Hoosiers must exercise agency in the democratic process by casting a vote, or risk losing democracy all together. This is a matter of national security. What qualities does this office possess that makes it a unique and important part of the state government and legal system? I'm running for Indiana Secretary of State to safeguard democracy and the freedom to vote right here at home. I have worked at all levels of government—local, state, federal, and the multi-national level with NATO. As an attorney, I've been Associate Corporation Counsel for the City of Indianapolis and Marion County, and Deputy Attorney General for the State of Indiana. And as a military intelligence officer, I have seen first hand the state of democracy across the world.\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."}]