Erin Houchin has not publicly weighed in on In-person town hall meetings — refusal to face constituents in open, unscripted forums

Erin Houchin has accepted documented donations from sectors with material interests in "In-person town hall meetings — refusal to face constituents in open, unscripted forums" but has no public statement, vote, or hearing record on the topic. Expected position: As the sole representative for Indiana's 9th District — a vast 29-county region of south-central and southeastern Indiana — Houchin would be expected to hold regular in-person town halls accessible to all constituents. Her predecessor Trey Hollingsworth held occasional town halls, and constituents have explicitly protested demanding face-to-face engagement. The district includes both deep-red rural areas and the liberal city of Bloomington, creating a diverse constituency that merits direct engagement. Evidence of activity on adjacent topics: Houchin has not held a single in-person town hall since taking office in 2023. In April 2025, the Indiana Democratic Party hosted a 'People's Town Hall' at Bloomington City Hall and saved an open seat for Houchin — she did not attend. Constituents displayed signs reading 'Where are you, Erin?' Her office told WHAS11 they 'have not heard back' when asked about future town halls. The League of Women Voters reported Houchin has repeatedly declined their invitations and has not returned calls to schedule a public town hall. Houchin's only public constituent events have been invite-only 'Coffee and Conversation' events hosted by Republican-leaning Chambers of Commerce — such as an August 2024 event in Ripley County and a soybean/corn Shop Talk in Decatur County. Her office has characterized in-person events as having 'become a target for organized opposition groups,' offering only virtual tele-town halls instead. Primary URL: https://www.whas11.com/article/news/politics/indiana-democratic-party-hosts-peoples-town-hall-in-republican-district-9-bloomington-erin-hauchin/531-a7309d26-c93c-49a5-ad31-4c9d7c92669b Days silent: 1213. The constituent is owed an explanation of the official's position.

Subject: Constituent request: hearing on Erin Houchin has not publicly weighed in on In-person town hall meetings — refusal to face constituents in open, unscrip

Dear Members of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform,

I am writing to ask the committee to hold a public hearing on the following matter that falls within your jurisdiction: Erin Houchin has not publicly weighed in on In-person town hall meetings — refusal to face constituents in open, unscrip.

The basis of this request is documented in publicly available evidence summarised here: Erin Houchin has not publicly weighed in on In-person town hall meetings — refusal to face constituents in open, unscripted forums.

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Subject: Tip — Erin Houchin has not publicly weighed in on In-person town hall meetings — refusal to face constituents in open, unscripted forums

Hi The Lever team,

Tipping you to a documented accountability gap that aligns with your beat (Money in politics, regulatory capture):

Erin Houchin has not publicly weighed in on In-person town hall meetings — refusal to face constituents in open, unscripted forums

One-line summary: Erin Houchin has not publicly weighed in on In-person town hall meetings — refusal to face constituents in open, unscripted forums

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