Shawn M. Carruthers
Jump toSnapshot
Contact
| facebook.com/shawn.carruthers | |
| linkedin.com/in/shawn-m-carruthers-b639b773/ | |
| Ballotpedia | Ballotpedia profile ↗ |
Snapshot
| Fiscal responsibility | Support |
| Limited government | Support |
| Second Amendment | No public position found |
| Pro-life issues | No public position found |
| Family values | No public position found |
Background
Shawn M. Carruthers is a Republican insurance agent (COUNTRY Financial) and small business owner from New Albany running to represent the open HD-72 seat (Sources 1, 2). He served as President of the Floyd County Board of Commissioners and held leadership roles on boards including the Caesar's Foundation of Floyd County, Friends of the Town Clock Church, and the Kentuckiana Regional Planning and Development Agency (Sources 1, 3). He previously sought the Republican nomination for Indiana Senate District 46 in 2021 (not confirmed elected). He filed for HD-72 on February 2, 2026 (Source 2).
Positions
Fiscal responsibility
SupportCarruthers stated in his April 2026 candidate profile that Indiana "stays fiscally responsible, economically strong with opportunities," framing fiscal responsibility as a top priority (Source 4). In candidate forums, he emphasized protecting taxpayer money and advocated for limiting corporate home purchases to support affordable housing without government overspending (Source 1).
Limited government
SupportCarruthers stated that states should focus on states' needs and should not be obligated to national agendas, and said he would have voted against HB 1032 (mid-cycle redistricting) if he had been serving (Source 1). He emphasized cross-district collaboration without external agendas (Source 1).
Second Amendment
No public position foundNo public position found on Second Amendment.
Pro-life issues
No public position foundNo public position found on pro-life issues.
Family values
No public position foundNo public position found on family values.
Sources
- 1.LPM News – Candidates for Indiana House District 72 talk priorities, April 3, 2026https://www.ipm.org/news/2026-04-03/candidates-for-indiana-house-district-72-talk-priorities
- 2.Indiana Citizen – 2026 Primary Candidate Listhttps://indianacitizen.org/2026-indiana-primary-candidate-list/
- 3.Floyd County Republican Party – Carruthers candidacy announcementhttps://www.facebook.com/FloydCountyINRepublicanParty/posts/shawn-carruthers-announced-his-candidacy
- 4.LPM/WFPL Candidate Profile Video – Shawn Carruthershttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Easy4muEZrg