Jeannine Lake

Jeannine Lee Lake is a Democratic politician who has run for U.S. Congress multiple times in Indiana. Here are some key details about her:

Political Career

Jeannine Lee Lake has been the Democratic nominee for U.S. House seats in Indiana in recent elections:

• In 2022, she was the Democratic candidate for Indiana's 5th Congressional District, running against incumbent Republican Rep. Victoria Spartz.1
• She previously ran for Indiana's 6th Congressional District in 2018, challenging Republican Greg Pence (brother of former Vice President Mike Pence).3

Background and Experience

• Lake is from Muncie, Indiana.1
• She has worked as a journalist, specifically with the Good News newspaper, which focuses on minority and faith news.1
• Lake describes herself as a progressive candidate.3

Policy Positions

Based on her 2022 campaign statements, some of Lake's key policy positions include:

• Healthcare: She views addressing healthcare disparities as a pressing issue, emphasizing the need for all Americans to access timely medical treatment.1
• Education: Lake supports increasing funding for Pell Grants, eliminating interest rates on student loans, and questioning the rising costs of higher education.1
• Election Integrity: She has stated she accepts the results of elections and is critical of election denialism.1

Electoral History

• In 2022, Lake won the Democratic primary for Indiana's 5th Congressional District.24
• She has been unsuccessful in her general election bids for Congress thus far, running in traditionally Republican-leaning districts in Indiana.

While the query mentions Lake as the nominee for the 6th District, more recent information shows she ran for the 5th District in 2022. This discrepancy might be due to redistricting or a change in her campaign focus over time.