Candidate Interview: John Colburn

Indiana’s 70th District values tradition, trust, and results.From Corydon to Borden, from Fredericksburg to the rural communities in between, voters here care about affordability, small business survival, family farms, public safety, and whether government is actually helping—or just getting bigger.In this episode of Hold ’em Accountable, we sit down with John Colburn, Republican candidate for Indiana State House District 70, to talk about what he believes is driving the frustration across southern Indiana.His answer is simple:Government is too big, too expensive, and too involved.📍 Colburn’s campaign centers on one mission:Reduce the size, scope, and power of Indiana state government.And from that, he argues, affordability follows.🔎 In this interview, we break down the biggest issues facing District 70:🏠 Housing affordability and why younger families are being priced out🏥 Healthcare costs vs. health insurance bureaucracy🌾 Family farms, property taxes, and rural land ownership📡 Broadband access and infrastructure priorities🚧 Roads, transportation funding, and interstate toll debates🏪 Small business regulations and insurance burdens🏫 K-12 education funding and administrative bloat🧠 Mental health services and access in rural communities💰 Property tax reform and eliminating taxes for seniors⚖️ Free markets, limited government, and fiscal responsibilityColburn makes a strong case for:✔️ Eliminating property taxes for homeowners 65+✔️ Reducing healthcare middlemen like PBMs (pharmacy benefit managers)✔️ Expanding broadband while protecting Hoosiers from unfair tolls✔️ Cutting red tape for small businesses✔️ Reducing school administration costs and raising teacher pay✔️ Investing in mental health treatment access✔️ Challenging Republican leadership when it grows government too muchHe also makes something very clear:He’s not running to represent the Republican Party.He says he’s running to represent District 70.🎯 Then we put it all on the line in Hold ’em or Fold ’em—our rapid-fire segment where candidates take direct positions:Universal healthcare? Fold.Raise the minimum wage? Fold.Corporate PAC money? Hold.Universal background checks? Fold.Mental health investment? Hold.Challenge your own party? “Holds squared.”No spin.No scripts.Just answers.📍 Whether you live in Harrison County, Corydon, Borden, or anywhere across Indiana, this conversation is about something bigger:What kind of government actually helps working families?👉 Watch the full interview and decide for yourself:Is John Colburn the leadership District 70 wants?🎙️ About Hold ’em Accountable:Real conversations. No spin. No scripts. Just the questions voters actually care about.#IndianaPolitics #JohnColburn #District70 #ConservativePolitics #SmallGovernment