The Indiana State Senate District 31 race is shaping-up to be one of the most competitive in the state, and endorsements have been coming in for both candidates.  The latest is from the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) and former Indiana State School Superintendent Jennifer McCormick, each endorsing Democrat Jocelyn Vare.

“Jocelyn Vare has proven to be a tireless advocate for students, showing her incredible support for public school students, educators, staff and administrators,” says Dr. McCormick in a Vare campaign news release.. “Her voice in the State Senate is essential and will have a promising impact on Indiana’s future.”

Vare says she opposed House Bill 1134, which some called the “anti-CRT” legislation, dealing with what is taught in public school classrooms on certain academic subjects.  Vare’s opponent, Kyle Walker, voted for HR 1134.

“I am committed to strengthening our public schools,” Vare emphasizes. “The fact that the
Supermajority championed such a destructive bill provides insight into how out-of-touch they have become with their own communities.”

Walker currently holds the Indiana Senate seat, elected by a Republican caucus after long-serving Senator Jim Merritt resigned from the seat during his term.  Vare is an at-large Fishers City Council member.

Senate District 31 encompasses all of Fishers and a portion of Lawrence Township in Marion County.