Indiana Representative Endorses Kristina Moorhead for State Senate

Blake Johnson backs Moorhead's campaign focused on healthcare, costs, and education.

Mar. 24, 2026 at 6:03am

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Indiana State Representative Blake Johnson (D-Indianapolis) has announced his endorsement of Kristina Moorhead, the Democratic candidate for State Senate District 29. Moorhead brings extensive experience in healthcare policy, having shaped programs in 23 states, and plans to focus on lowering utility costs, protecting personal freedoms, and strengthening public schools if elected.

Why it matters

Moorhead's endorsement by a sitting state representative adds momentum to her campaign and highlights her policy expertise, particularly in the healthcare sector, which is a key issue for many Hoosier voters. The race for State Senate District 29 could be pivotal in determining the balance of power in the state legislature.

The details

Representative Johnson praised Moorhead's 'decades of advocacy, fighting to expand access to better healthcare and drive down costs for patients in Indiana and across the country.' Moorhead has led major public health initiatives, including Medicaid programs, and helped pass legislation that reduces prescription drug costs. She is running on a platform of lowering utility costs, protecting personal freedoms, and strengthening public schools.

  • On Monday, March 23, 2026, Representative Blake Johnson announced his endorsement of Kristina Moorhead.

The players

Blake Johnson

An Indiana State Representative (D-Indianapolis) who has endorsed Kristina Moorhead's campaign for State Senate District 29.

Kristina Moorhead

The Democratic candidate for Indiana State Senate District 29 who has a background in shaping healthcare policy in 23 states and plans to focus on lowering costs, protecting freedoms, and strengthening public schools if elected.

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What they’re saying

“Kristina Moorhead brings decades of advocacy, fighting to expand access to better healthcare and drive down costs for patients in Indiana and across the country.”

— Blake Johnson, Indiana State Representative (D-Indianapolis)

“I'm honored to have Representative Johnson's support. I'm energized by the growing momentum behind our campaign as we take on the issues that matter most to Hoosiers – lowering utility costs, protecting personal freedoms, and strengthening our public schools.”

— Kristina Moorhead

The takeaway

Kristina Moorhead's endorsement by a sitting state representative highlights her extensive policy experience, particularly in healthcare, and the key issues she plans to focus on if elected to the Indiana State Senate – lowering costs for families, protecting personal freedoms, and strengthening public education.