Why Devon is Running for State House
Devon Wellington is the kind of person who sees a problem and builds a solution. When she couldn't find quality holiday decor at fair prices, she started a business that grew 3.5 times year over year. When she saw families struggling to navigate special education services, she became an expert in education policy. When our state representative ignored what District 29 voters clearly wanted, voting for partisan school boards right after our community chose a non-partisan slate, she knew she couldn't just sit on the sidelines anymore. Her family had been visiting Noblesville for years before moving here. One summer evening, she watched teenagers walking safely down the street, completely free and safe. In the DC suburbs where she'd lived, that was never going to happen. Devon chose Noblesville because it reminded her of where she grew up, where she could ride her bike to her best friend's house around the corner. She wanted that for her kids. In that moment, Devon became a Hoosier by choice, and hasn’t looked back. That same problem-solving instinct is what our district needs in the statehouse: someone who doesn't just complain about bad policy, but actually has the skills to craft better solutions.
Education Policy Expert & Problem Solver
Devon brings practical business sense and an in-depth knowledge on political games. Growing her own company taught her to spot patterns, assess risks, and make decisions based on data rather than wishful thinking. Her experience working in DC means she recognizes the playbook when special interests try to influence state policy, and she knows how to push back. Yes, she’s a soccer mom. She’s also someone who encourages voters holding her accountable for every vote she casts. Growing up here doesn't give anyone a pass to vote against their constituents' interests. We chose Hamilton County because the communities represent what's best about America and Indiana: neighbors helping neighbors, excellent schools, and real opportunity. Now Devon is ready to make sure our state representative actually reflects our values instead of just following orders from party leadership. You deserve someone who will fight for what we actually want, not what's politically convenient.
Devon Wellington's
Formal Bio
Devon never been good at sitting on the sidelines. When she sees a problem, she wants to be part of the solution. That drive has led her to serve on district-level committees, advocate for families and students, and be the best mom she can be. It's also why Devon is running for State House.
Last year was the breaking point. Our community had just elected a non-partisan school board—voters made their preference crystal clear. For months, Devon reached out to our state representative, offering her expertise in education policy, trying to get a meeting. She was completely ignored. Then our state representative voted to make school board elections partisan anyway, directly contradicting what her constituents had chosen. That's when Devon knew she needed to take action.
When she first considered running, Devon, of course, worried about how this would affect her family and their place in this community. But when she mentioned the idea to her kids, they cheered! They told her she had to do it. The more Devon talked with neighbors, the more she realized how many people feel frustrated and unheard. We're here. We just don't have a voice. She can’t stay quiet when she knows she can help.
Devon and her family had been visiting family in Noblesville for a decade before they moved here. She’ll never forget watching teenagers walking down the street one summer evening, completely safe and free. In the DC suburbs where her family lived, that would have been unthinkable. During one visit, Devon and her husband stumbled onto a hot rod night on the square: people eating local food, talking with neighbors. It reminded her of where she grew up, where she could walk to school and ride her bike to her best friend's house. She wanted that for my kids. So her family chose Noblesville.
As a mother, small business owner, and education policy expert, Devon quickly recognizes patterns, connects dots, and sees the big picture. She even started her own e-commerce business selling quality holiday greenery at fair prices when she couldn't find what she needed. Her business grew 3.5 times year over year, until tariffs made the market so unpredictable she had to pause. That reinforced how policy decisions directly impact working families and small businesses right here at home.
Devon’s career reflects her belief that everyone deserves a fair shot. She earned degrees in Deaf Studies and Applied Developmental Psychology, studying how community resources and policy decisions impact children's futures. In graduate school, she interned at the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Special Education Programs where she learned how federal laws are supposed to protect students with disabilities and economically disadvantaged children. After that, she specialized in translating complex research into practical solutions for schools and families. Not all studies are created equal, and Devon has years of experience cutting through spin to find what actually works.
Here's what frustrates Devon: legislators who vote for policies that benefit donors instead of everyday Hoosiers. She’s seen this playbook during her time in DC, and can spot these moves from a mile away. Her family didn't choose Noblesville to watch Washington's political games take over Indiana.
In the statehouse, Devon will fight to strengthen public education and push back against legislation that makes life more expensive for working families. A lot of people in this district feel isolated, like they're the only ones who disagree with the supermajority's policies. You're not alone. Devon Wellington is running to give us all a voice again.