Ethan for State Senate; Doing more for Hoosiers Across the Fence; town hall event details

A Future That Works for All of Us


No matter where we live in Southern Indiana, from our growing suburbs to our rural towns, most of us want the same things: to work hard, take care of our families, and have a real say in the decisions that shape our lives.

But too often, our system actively works against us.

Power has been concentrated in the hands of a few politicians and special interests who rig the rules to protect themselves through gerrymandered districts, closed-door decision-making, and laws that tell Hoosiers how to live instead of listening to them.

Our campaign is about changing that.

I’m running for State Senate because Southern Indiana deserves representation that shows up, listens, and fights for the freedoms and opportunities every family needs to thrive.

What We Believe


We believe in freedom, not as a slogan, but as something people can actually feel in their daily lives.

  • The freedom to make personal decisions without government intrusion
  • The freedom of a living wage and affordable healthcare
  • The freedom to feel safe in our communities while being treated with dignity
  • The freedom to have an equal say in our democracy

No matter our race, creed, or class; whether you grew up here or chose to make this home; whether you live on a county road or a neighborhood street, everyone deserves a fair shot and a voice that counts.

Ethan Sweetland-May in black & white, in a red and blue rectangle
Indiana State Senate District 47 County Map

For eleven years, I served our district as a hardworking garbage man who showed up rain or shine to take care of our community, from Mauckport up to Salem, and Corydon back to New Albany. Today, I’m stepping forward to fight for the dignity and liberty of every Hoosier as our next State Senator.

- Ethan


What We're Up Against


For too long, entitled politicians have stayed in power by dividing us, distracting people with fear and culture wars while quietly passing laws that weaken our democracy, undermine public education, and make it harder for working families to get ahead.

Instead of solving real problems like rising costs, strained infrastructure, or access to healthcare and education, they’ve focused on:

  • Creating barriers to make voting more difficult and discourage turnout
  • Policing personal choices and identities
  • Attacking educators and students
  • Ignoring rural and working-class communities unless it’s election season

That approach doesn’t make Indiana stronger. It just keeps power where it already is.

How We Win


We win by bringing people together across differences and focusing on what actually improves lives.

We win by telling the truth about what’s broken and being clear about how to fix it.

And we win by remembering that progress in Indiana has never come from waiting for our turn: it’s come from people showing up, speaking out, and demanding better.

This campaign is an invitation:
... to be heard
... to be counted
... to help build a state where freedom, fairness, and opportunity are real for everyone.

If you’re ready to fight for that future, I hope you’ll join us and make your vote count on November 3rd.

Indiana State Senate District 47 County Map