Robin Shackleford facts for kids
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Robin Shackleford
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Shackleford in 2022
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| Member of the Indiana House of Representatives from the 98th district |
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| Assumed office November 20, 2012 |
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| Preceded by | Bill Crawford |
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| Born | October 30, 1970 Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
Robin C. Shackleford was born on October 30, 1970. She is an American politician. Since 2012, she has served in the Indiana House of Representatives. She represents the 98th district.
Who is Robin Shackleford?
Robin Shackleford is a public servant. She works to represent the people of her district. A district is a specific area that a politician represents. She helps make laws for the state of Indiana.
Her Role in Indiana
The Indiana House of Representatives is part of the state government. It is where elected officials, called representatives, meet. They discuss and vote on new laws. Robin Shackleford has been a representative since November 20, 2012. She helps decide important issues for Indiana.
Running for Mayor
On November 10, 2022, Robin Shackleford announced a new goal. She wanted to become the mayor of Indianapolis. A mayor is the leader of a city. The election for mayor was in 2023.
To become the official candidate, she had to win a "primary election." This is a special election. It helps a political party choose its best candidate. In the 2023 Democratic primary, Robin Shackleford ran against the current mayor, Joe Hogsett. She did not win the primary election.
