Tiffany Stoner

Tiffany Stoner was born in Wichita Falls, Texas. She earned a graduate degree in communications sciences from Ball State University in 1994. Stoner's career experience includes working as a network architect and senior program manager for Accenture and commercial photography business owner.[1][2]

Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Tiffany Stoner is a small-business owner, military spouse, mother of four, and a longtime advocate for her community. In 2024, Tiffany lost by 64 votes, Indiana's closest legislative race. She's running because Indiana needs balance after two decades of one-party control, and because she wants her children, and all Hoosier kids, to return to Indiana, build their futures, and thrive.

Voters across the district are clear: they want leaders who work together, solve problems, and stay accessible and accountable to voters. As State Representative, Tiffany's priorities will be:

- Quality education

- Affordability for families

- Building thriving communities

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?

Hoosiers are working harder than ever, yet the cost of groceries, housing, healthcare, and utilities keeps climbing. Tiffany will fight to lower everyday costs, create a fairer tax system, cut wasteful spending, and pursue meaningful property tax reform without pillaging the local communities that fund our schools, libraries, and public safety. She’ll also stand up for rural hospitals and put an end to runaway tax abatements for big-tech data centers.As a state representative, Tiffany will put children, families, and teachers at the center of her work by investing in strong public schools that serve the million Hoosier children that attend public schools. Education is the foundation of our communities, shaping a child’s future opportunities, earning potential, and quality of life. Strong schools also strengthen our local economies and protect property values. As a mother of four who have all attended public schools, Tiffany understands the value of a high-quality public education. She will stand with local school boards, expand access to early learning, and fight for better pay and support for teachers.Tiffany will defend local control and the future of our communities. Decisions about development should be made by the people who live in those communities, not dictated from Indianapolis or by corporate interests. When it comes to data centers, Hoosier communities deserve clear, meaningful benefits and a voice in how projects affect their roads, utilities, schools, public safety, and quality of life. No more secret code names or non-disclosure agreements that keep constituents in the dark about what is happening in their own backyards. Big tech should pay its share, not leave local taxpayers to foot the bill. There will be no free rides for big tech at the expense of Hoosier families.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I am most passionate about issues that affect the daily lives of Hoosiers. As a mother of four, a small business owner, and someone who has spent my career solving complex problems, I care deeply about making sure our communities are strong and our children have opportunities to succeed.

If I'm elected, I want my constituents to know they will continue to have direct access to me. Since announcing my campaign, I've hosted monthly Library Chats throughout the district to discuss issues ranging from utility affordability to education funding and water policy. Those conversations have helped shape my priorities, and I intend to continue them as your state representative. Listening shouldn't stop once you're in office.

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

Secretary Pete Buttigieg with Win the Era

States Win

Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee

Indiana House Democratic Caucus

Indiana State Teachers Association

Indiana Coalition for Public Education

AFL-CIO (American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations)

Moms Demand Action

Indiana Reproductive Freedom PAC

Planned Parenthood Alliance Advocates

(more to be announced)

Video for [the profile publisher]

Video submitted to BallotpediaReleased March 10, 2024

Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I’ve been deeply rooted in Indiana for 25 years as a small business owner, active volunteer, mother of four, and wife of a Colonel in the Army Reserves. I have a valuable and wide set of business experience and community leadership.

I earned a Masters Degree in Information and Communications Sciences from Ball State University. For 17 years, I worked as a network architect and senior program manager for Accenture, one of the largest global consulting firms. I was involved in network technology installations, program management and budgeting, along with training development.

I'm also an entrepreneur who created an international award-winning commercial photography business with my brother in 2001. We've photographed some of the largest events in Indiana over the years. During the pandemic, I photographed 650 families at their doorstep from the rooftop of my truck. I've led fundraisers that have raised a more than $250,000 for charities I am passionate about: Habitat for Humanity Women's Build, Our Military Kids, Wish Upon A Wedding, Moms Demand Action and Gleaners Food Bank.

Throughout my career, I have honed the skills necessary to navigate complex challenges. I intend to make informed decisions based on research and ongoing collaboration with a wide, diverse network. I pride myself on being solution-oriented, collaborative and fiercely resourceful. I have a tremendous amount of energy to represent my district. Let’s work together for a better Indiana.

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?

I am running to be State Representative because I want Indiana to be the home where my kids and yours want to build a thriving and successful future. Unfortunately, more people are moving out of Indiana than in. Hoosiers should be in the spotlight for their valuable accomplishments and contributions. We are what we focus on, and lately that has not been in the best interest of the everyday Hoosier trying to build a future.

I am passionate about continuing my servant leadership for Indiana. After meeting with thousands of Hoosiers, I’ve learned they want sensible leaders that act on their constituent's concerns and not personal agendas. It's important we have fearlessly curious conversations devoid of negativity.Hoosiers want a reasonable voice to represent them in the general assembly. They want civility and sensibility. And they're seeking balance after the supermajority has been in power for almost two decades. Supermajorities limit checks and balances and make a less effective legislative process. And it's the reason why Indiana is often in the national spotlight for laws that don’t reflect the electorate.

You can trust me to represent you, not only because of the experience I bring to the table, but because I have always chosen people over party. I’m not going to the statehouse to vote along my party line. I’m going there to make change that everyone can benefit from regardless of if you’re a republican, democrat, or something in between.I believe public education is the bedrock of our community and ultimately the future of its economic success. As the demands of education have grown, our schools are being asked to do more while being stripped of resources. Our teachers are being stretched, fewer are pursuing teaching, and more are leaving altogether.

Education influences a child's future employment and wage-earning potential, and ultimately their quality of life. As a mother of four who have matriculated through the public school system, I believe in protecting the value it. Without high-quality public schools, our property values will all decrease.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

We should strive to have strong, vibrant and safe communities with satisfactory infrastructure and well-funded schools. I am committed to several key priorities, including: 1) public education, 2 ) women’s medical freedom, 3) support for business community, 4) local control for municipalities, 5) responsibly controlling our fiscal/budget matters and 5) cleaning/protecting our waterways and lakes.

We need to respectfully have tough conversations. I've learned after talking to thousands of voters that when you are willing to collaborate and compromise, important things get done for Indiana. As your House Representative, I will educate myself and strive to understand those on all sides of an issue.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

When I was a sophomore in high school, we watched the Challenger as it exploded.

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

I’m the wife of a Colonel in the Army and the military has been the most consistent thread in our marriage. When Tim left for Iraq during the surge, three of my kids were in diapers and the “man” of the house was the ripe old age of six!

Do you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?

No.