The Numbers Behind Why This Race Matters
🛡️ The Safety Net Our Neighbors Depend On
1 in 5
Neighbors on Medicaid
21.4% in Jackson County and 22.2% in Washington County rely on Medicaid for their healthcare coverage
38.2%
Children on Medicaid or CHIP
Nearly 2 in 5 kids depend on these programs for checkups, vaccinations, and basic care. 37.4% in Jackson Co., 39.0% in Washington Co.
17.6%
Combined Child Poverty Rate
13.1% in Jackson County and 22.1% in Washington County. Thousands of students rely on Free and Reduced Lunch to get through the school day
Source: STATS Indiana · Washington Co. Profile
📍 Counties in District 69
House District 69 spans portions of four counties, representing a wide range of communities across Southern Indiana. While the district is geographically rooted in Jackson and Washington counties, it also represents vital communities in Bartholomew and Scott.
Jackson
Primary County
Portions including Brownstown, Jackson, and Seymour townships. Home base of the district and where Chris lives and organizes.
Washington
Primary County
Northeastern portions including Gibson, Franklin, and Washington townships. Home to some of the district's highest child poverty rates.
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Bartholomew & Scott Counties
Bartholomew County includes Wayne township portions. Scott County includes Johnson, Jennings, and Finley townships. Every community in this district deserves real representation.