Summers has been in the state legislature since 1991. She represents the north and west sides.
Summers is a public policy analyst at the Indiana Minority Health Coalition.
Legislative priorities include:
- Enhancing public health for women and minority communities.
- Legalizing cannabis.
See how Vanessa Summers voted in the 2024 session of the Indiana General Assembly, from our partners at the Indiana Coalition of Open Government.
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