Your 2026 Ballot
Everything Indiana voters can expect to see on this year's ballot.
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Indiana's ballot is more complicated than it looks. Some races are on the primary ballot. Others — like Secretary of State — are decided at party conventions most voters never see. Some seats are so safe that the primary is the election. And this year, a set of state senate primaries driven by redistricting revenge and dark money will shape Indiana politics for a generation.
This page lays out what's actually on your ballot, what isn't, the key dates you need, and how to vote. Every race links to a full breakdown with sourced candidate profiles so you can go as deep as you want.
Key Dates
On Your Ballot
Indiana State Senate
25 of 50 seats. Includes 6 redistricting revenge races.
Indiana State House
All 100 seats.
Statewide Offices (Convention)
Secretary of State, Treasurer, Comptroller. Nominated at party conventions, not primary ballot.
SoS race detailsNot on Your Ballot
US Senate
Next election: 2028. Both seats held by Republicans (Todd Young, Jim Banks).
Governor
Mike Braun (R) elected 2024. Next election: 2028.
Lt. Governor, Attorney General
Elected 2024. Not up until 2028.
Municipal Races
Indiana's municipal cycle is odd-year. Next: 2027.
How to Vote
Register
Register online at IndianaVoters.in.gov. Deadline: 29 days before election.
Indiana has no party registration. You choose a ballot at the polling place.
Vote Early or Absentee
Early in-person voting runs for ~4 weeks before each election.
Absentee ballots require a qualifying reason (absence, disability, age 65+, etc.).
Bring Photo ID
Indiana requires government-issued photo ID (Indiana driver's license, US passport, military ID, or Indiana Photo ID Card).
Student IDs are not accepted for voting in Indiana.
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IN-01: Northwest Indiana
General ElectionSteel country. Incumbent Frank Mrvan holds the labor-backed seat his family has represented for decades. Republican Barb Regnitz is self-funding a challenge with $1.5M of her own money. The race turns on tariffs, manufacturing jobs, and whether Regnitz can build name recognition in a union-heavy district.
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IN-04: West Central Indiana
Republican PrimarySafe Republican seat with a primary question. Jim Baird, 80, has held the seat since 2019 but his attendance has collapsed (34% missed votes in early 2026). Craig Haggard is challenging from the right. This is a competence-vs-ideology primary.
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Primary challenger. Limited public record available.
IN-05: Indianapolis Suburbs
General ElectionThe tightest Republican-held seat in Indiana. Victoria Spartz un-retired, boycotted her committee assignments, and faces an Ethics Committee inquiry over staff abuse. J.D. Ford left the state senate minority to challenge her. A character-vs-character race with real policy stakes.
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IN-07: Indianapolis
General ElectionSafe Democratic seat held by Andre Carson since 2008. Destiny Wells is mounting a primary challenge. Carson has seniority and Intelligence Committee access but low legislative output; Wells has energy but three consecutive losses and no fundraising infrastructure.
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Secretary of State
Convention + GeneralThe office that runs Indiana's elections. Incumbent Diego Morales has six documented scandals including no-bid contracts to donors, nepotism, and a filing fiasco that jeopardized 800+ candidacies. Democrat Beau Bayh carries the most famous name in Indiana politics. Independent Greg Ballard is a former Indianapolis mayor trying to get on the ballot.
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SD-19: Markle (Revenge Race)
Republican PrimaryTravis Holdman voted against redistricting and got a Trump-endorsed primary challenger. Blake Fiechter dropped out, then re-entered after an Oval Office visit. The longest-serving target with the quietest response.
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Democratic challenger.
SD-21: Kokomo (Revenge Race)
Republican PrimaryJim Buck has 32 years of conservative service and chaired ALEC nationally. He voted against redistricting and Trump sent Tracey Powell to replace him. Buck's donor base appears to have checked out, but his institutional credibility runs deep.
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Democratic candidate.
Democratic candidate.
SD-23: West Lafayette (Revenge Race)
Republican PrimarySpencer Deery is a freshman senator who voted against redistricting on explicit constitutional grounds and earned a Mitch Daniels endorsement. Paula Copenhaver finished third in a 2022 primary and is back with a Trump endorsement. The Purdue University community is watching closely.
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Democratic challenger.
SD-38: Terre Haute (Revenge Race)
Republican PrimaryGreg Goode held the only public listening session on redistricting of any Indiana senator. Every constituent who spoke opposed the map. He voted no. Trump endorsed Brenda Wilson, whose endorsement letter got her title wrong (Commissioner vs. Council member). Goode also survived a swatting attack at his home.
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Republican primary candidate.
Democratic challenger.
SD-41: Columbus (Revenge Race)
Republican PrimaryGreg Walker defeated a 26-year incumbent in 2006 and has deep roots in Columbus. He refused a White House summons over his redistricting vote. Michelle Davis has a legitimate House legislative record but her campaign messaging completely inverted after Trump's endorsement.
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Democratic challenger.
SD-1: Crown Point
Republican PrimaryIncumbent Dan Dernulc faces two Republican challengers and a Democratic opponent in northwest Indiana.
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Retired AT&T project manager, Purdue NW grad. Won 2022 with 52.3%. Serves on Environmental Affairs, Local Government, Pensions and Labor, and Public Policy committees.
Lifelong St. John resident, Purdue grad. Works in transactional risk insurance (M&A). Republican precinct committeeman. Over a decade volunteering in special-needs ministry.
Quantitative modeling analyst at Moody's Ratings. Graduate degrees from DePaul and Georgia Tech. No campaign website or public profile found.
Lifelong Lake County native, Highland resident 25 years. UAW Local 551 member for 36+ years, co-founded Unite All Workers for Democracy anti-corruption caucus.
SD-4: Chesterton
Republican PrimaryOne of two Democratic-held seats on the ballot. Incumbent Rodney Pol Jr. faces two Republican challengers.
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Appointed 2021, won 2022 with 52.3%. Former Gary City Attorney (7 years) and deputy public defender. IU law degree. One of two Democratic-held seats on the ballot.
Michigan City-area resident, multilingual entrepreneur with business interests in the country of Georgia. Ran for this seat in 2022 (21.2%). Born in Chicago to two immigrant professors.
Porter County Republican Party chairman. Engineer with senior roles at DoD and White House OMB. Purdue BS, Johns Hopkins MA, UVA MBA. Volunteer firefighter.
SD-6: Lowell
Republican PrimaryIncumbent Rick Niemeyer faces a Republican primary challenger and a Democratic opponent.
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Lowell auctioneer and livestock operator. In legislature since 2012 (House then Senate). Owner of Lowell Livestock Auction. Former township trustee and Lake County Councilman.
No public biographical information found. Filed January 20, 2026.
DeMotte resident, licensed real estate managing broker. Former professional wrestler. Running on housing and working families platform ("A Table. A Roof. A Future.").
SD-11: Granger
Republican PrimaryIncumbent Linda Rogers faces a Republican and Democratic challenger near South Bend.
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Math teacher turned business owner. Co-owned Juday Creek Golf Course, president of Nugent Builders and Indiana Builders Association (2015). In Senate since 2018. Chairs Pensions and Labor.
Physician, MAHA (Make America Healthy Again) supporter. Advocates direct-pay healthcare and reducing insurance company involvement. Hybrid homeschooling family.
Community organizer focused on public education, worker protections, and affordability in Elkhart/St. Joseph County area.
SD-14: Leo-Cedarville
Republican PrimaryIncumbent Tyler Johnson unopposed in R primary; Democratic challenger Blaine Sefton in general.
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Emergency physician, Leo High School and University of Saint Francis grad. DO from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine. In Senate since 2022. Serves on Education, Elections, Health committees.
No public biographical information found. Filed February 5, 2026.
SD-15: Fort Wayne
Republican PrimaryIncumbent Liz Brown faces a Republican challenger and two Democratic candidates in Fort Wayne.
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Fort Wayne attorney and mediator. Notre Dame BS, Iowa JD. In Senate since 2014. Chairs Judiciary Committee. Former Fort Wayne City Council (2008-2011).
12 years on Allen County Council (6 as president). Owns DV Real Estate. Former Allstate agency owner (30 years). Currently Field Operations for U.S. Senator Jim Banks. Banks and AG Rokita both back his challenge.
Fort Wayne native, Air Force veteran, transgender woman. Served as Chinese cryptologic linguist, naval intelligence mission manager at Pearl Harbor, and Army cyber counterintelligence agent.
Lifelong Fort Wayne resident, mother of three, business owner. Son born with profound disabilities shaped her healthcare policy focus. Background in retail management and statistics.
SD-17: Huntington (Open Seat)
Republican PrimaryOpen seat after Andy Zay resigned. Three Republicans and one Democrat filed. No incumbent.
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Insurance/financial services business owner in Marion. Former South Bend police officer (6+ years). MBA from Bethel University. Appointed to fill Zay vacancy Feb 2026, running for full term.
Manchester Community Schools board president. Received 24 votes in the Feb 2026 Republican caucus (McKinley won with 85). Limited additional public record.
Endorsed by Right to Life of Northeast Indiana PAC. No additional biographical details available in public records.
Previously ran for Huntington County Commission District 3 in 2024. Sole Democratic candidate. Limited additional public record.
SD-22: Lafayette
Republican PrimaryIncumbent Ronnie Alting faces a Republican primary challenger and two Democratic candidates.
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Longest-serving Indiana senator (since 1998). Former Lafayette City Council president. Purdue grad. Business Development Leader at Trane. Named "Legislator of the Year" nine times.
Gary native, Ivy Tech graduate. Construction managing superintendent, licensed real estate agent, owns Tee Off Golf in Lafayette. Ran for HD-41 in 2022 (3rd place). Challenging Alting from the right.
Carroll County Family and Consumer Sciences teacher. Harrison High School and Purdue grad. Running on public school funding, child care access, and expanded Medicaid.
First-generation college student from Tippecanoe County. 14 years in child welfare, juvenile justice, and public education social work. Degrees in Political Science and Social Work.
SD-25: Pendleton
Republican PrimaryIncumbent Mike Gaskill faces a Republican challenger and two Democrats.
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Insurance/financial services business owner since 1993. Anderson University grad. Former South Madison school board and Madison County Council. Chairs Senate Elections Committee.
Doctoral degree holder, political commentator. Indiana Republican Party found her "not in good standing" after complaints about supporting Democratic candidates.
City of Anderson employee. BA, MPA, and MLS degrees. Perennial candidate: lost 2022 general to Gaskill, ran for Lt. Governor at 2024 convention.
U.S. Army veteran (2004-2006, disabled veteran status). Bachelor's and graduate degree from IUPUI. Former UAW committeeman. Senior Lecturer at IU Indianapolis.
SD-26: Muncie
Republican PrimaryIncumbent Scott Alexander faces a Republican challenger and a Democratic opponent.
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Delta High School, Vincennes University, Ball State. Founded Alexander & Company Real Estate Appraisers in 1985. Won 2022 with 61%. Agriculture, Judiciary, Natural Resources committees.
Cosmetologist in Muncie and Winchester. Former respiratory therapist. CASA volunteer in Randolph County. Indiana NORML secretary. Lost son to fentanyl in 2017. Ran in 2022 primary (2nd place).
No public biographical information found.
SD-27: Richmond
Republican PrimaryIncumbent Jeff Raatz faces a Republican challenger and a Democratic opponent.
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Career educator, Richmond Academy principal. U.S. Army veteran. Baker College grad. Chairs Education and Career Development Committee. Ran for IN-06 congressional in 2024 R primary.
Richmond resident (31 years). IT certificate holder, worked in retail and telecom investments. Challenging Raatz over his vote against SB 85 (patient asset protection from medical debt).
PhD in Plant Pathology (U of Illinois). Corn breeder for 13 years. Senior Lecturer in Biology and Director of Sustainability at IU East. Lost to Raatz in 2022 (29%).
SD-29: Carmel (Open Seat)
Republican PrimaryOpen seat after J.D. Ford left to run for Congress. 7 candidates filed (3R, 4D). Most competitive open seat in the state.
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Former state senator (SD-29, 2005-2018, lost to J.D. Ford). IU BA, MPA, and JD. Attorney, Comcast government affairs director, Army Reserve Captain. Seeking to reclaim seat.
Fort Wayne native, Ball State grad. Former Allstate employee (decade+), deputy regional director for Sen. Todd Young, substance abuse recovery program director. Two terms on Pike Township school board.
From prominent IN political family. Former state rep (1990-92), Senate (SD-30, 2016-2020, lost to Qaddoura). Deputy Commissioner at Workforce Development under Daniels. Pike HS, IU grad.
Senior Pastor of Purpose of Life Ministries, Indianapolis. President of Concerned Clergy of Indianapolis. Founded early childhood academy. Certified Mental Health First Aid Instructor.
Pike Township Board President, youngest Black elected official in Marion County to hold a township legislative seat. Director of Clinical Operations for crisis intervention services. CASA volunteer.
Carmel-based health policy professional. IU-Indianapolis MPA. Worked on health policy in 23 states across government, AARP, private sector, and consulting.
Healthcare worker in rehabilitation services. Ball State and IUPUI grad. Licensed foster parent. Ran for HD-40 in 2020. Volunteer with Habitat for Humanity and Family Promise.
SD-31: Indianapolis South (Open Seat)
Republican PrimaryOpen seat after Kyle Walker retired. 8 candidates filed (4R, 4D). Crowded field spanning Perry Township to Greenwood.
↑ TopPhysician, 20+ years in Fishers. Former Hamilton Southeastern Schools Board president (multiple terms). Endorsed by Sen. Jim Banks, AFP, State Police Alliance, Indiana Chamber.
U.S. Air Force Major (retired), 100% disabled combat veteran. Led multinational teams supporting 10,000+ troops. Fishers City Council at-large member. Endorsed by Mayor Fadness.
Fintech sales career (returned from San Francisco 2024). IU and Kanakuk Bible Institute. Ran twice for IN-06 (2010, 2012). Founded Draft Mike Pence for President campaign.
Attorney (family law), IU McKinney School of Law. Former AT&T sales career. Active with Lawrence Township School Foundation, Fishers Art Council, Community Health Network Foundation.
Fishers resident. IU political science. Former policy director for Indiana Senate Democrats (health care policy). Now in insurance brokerage and consulting.
Marion County Sheriff since 2019 (term-limited). 45+ years in law enforcement. Appointed by President Obama as U.S. Marshal for Southern District of Indiana (2010). Ball State and IUPUI.
Army National Guard veteran (20 years, retired). Deployed in support of Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom. Civic leader focused on housing and neighborhood revitalization.
Realtor and small business owner in Geist area. University of Indianapolis grad. Lawrence Township School Foundation Board. Moms Demand Action volunteer.
SD-39: Bloomfield (Open Seat, Revenge Race)
Republican PrimaryOpen seat after Eric Bassler retired rather than face a revenge primary. Trump endorsed Jeff Ellington. Three Republicans and one Democrat filed.
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Trump-endorsed candidate for open seat. No one left to punish — Bassler retired.
Republican candidate for open seat.
Republican candidate for open seat.
Democratic candidate for open seat.
SD-43: Shelbyville
Republican PrimaryIncumbent Randy Maxwell faces a Republican challenger and a Democrat.
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CEO of Maxwell Construction since 1999. IU Kelley School of Business grad, played football. Appointed to Senate Sept 2023 to replace Chip Perfect. Running for first full term.
Farmer and small business owner. Limited additional public record.
Deputy Chair for Outreach & Candidate Services, Indiana Ninth District Democratic Party. Limited additional public record.
SD-45: Charlestown
Republican PrimaryIncumbent Chris Garten unopposed in R primary. Democratic challenger in general.
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Marine Corps Reserve veteran, two combat tours in Iraq. Founder/president of Signature Countertops. In Senate since 2018. Majority Floor Leader.
Jeffersonville Democrat, grew up in foster care. First in family to graduate college (U of Louisville, 2016). Board member at Coalition Support Young Adults and Home of the Innocents. Also ran in 2022.
SD-46: Indianapolis East (Open Seat)
Republican PrimaryOpen seat after Andrea Hunley retired. Three Democrats filed, no Republican. Covers downtown Indianapolis, Irvington, Fountain Square, and southeast side. The primary decides the seat.
↑ TopNo public biographical information found. IndyStar reported being unable to find information on this candidate. Filing confirmed.
Former IPS teacher, elected to IPS school board (District 4) in Nov 2024. Running on fully funding public schools and repealing abortion ban. First to announce for this open seat.
Near Eastside Indianapolis community leader. Nearly 30 years in education and community organizing. IU and Martin University degrees. Ran for Mayor (2023) and Lt. Governor (2024).
SD-47: New Albany/Corydon
Republican PrimaryIncumbent Gary Byrne (appointed 2022) faces a Democratic challenger in this southern Indiana district covering Harrison, Washington, and Floyd counties.
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Fifth-generation farmer and Byrneville native. CEO of Byrne Satellite (home security/installation). Former North Harrison school board (8 years) and Harrison County Council (4 years). Appointed 2022.
Account Executive at MXD Process in Jeffersonville. Based in New Albany, over a decade working in the district. Running on rural economic development, broadband, infrastructure.
SD-48: Jasper
Republican PrimaryIncumbent Daryl Schmitt unopposed in R primary. Democratic challenger in general.
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Fifth-generation Dubois County farmer. Vincennes University and Indiana State degrees. Former Dubois County Council. Appointed Sept 2024 to replace Mark Messmer. Seeking first full term.
Software engineer (15+ years), small business owner. Relocated to Jasper 2023. Became politically active opposing Midstates Corridor highway project; organized 8 county town halls.
SD-49: Evansville
Republican PrimaryIncumbent Jim Tomes faces a Republican primary challenger and a Democratic opponent.
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Vietnam veteran (101st Airborne). 33 years as truck driver and Teamsters steward. Co-founded 2nd Amendment Patriots (1999). In Senate since 2010. Chairs Veterans Affairs and Military Committee.
Registered nurse (25+ years) in Greater Evansville. Experience in neurology/headache care coordination and pediatric emergency nursing.
30-year Evansville resident. USI degrees in Psychology and Communication. 25 years HR experience, decade in teaching. Board chair of Holly's House (children's advocacy center).
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state_houseCarolyn B. Jackson (D) is the incumbent. 1 candidate filed.
↑ TopRetired Cook County adult probation officer (30 years). Master's in counseling from Lincoln University. Assistant Democratic Whip. In office since 2018.
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state_houseEarl Harris, Jr. (D) is the incumbent. 1 candidate filed.
↑ TopIU and Ball State grad. Former senior TV producer/director for IPS television division. In office since 2016, succeeding his father Earl Harris Sr. (held seat 1992-2015).
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state_houseRagen Hatcher (D) is the incumbent. 1 candidate filed.
↑ TopBA in economics and master's in finance from IU, master's in administration from Valparaiso. Former Lake County Deputy Prosecutor. In office since 2018.
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state_houseEd Soliday (R) is the incumbent. 2 candidates filed.
↑ TopRetired United Airlines VP and Army attack helicopter pilot. Distinguished Flying Cross, two Bronze Stars, Purple Heart. Indiana Aviation Hall of Fame. Chairs Utilities Committee. Since 2006.
Democratic candidate.
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state_houseDale DeVon (R) is the incumbent. 2 candidates filed.
↑ TopFounder of DeVon Custom Homes (1995). Former St. Joseph County Council. National director for Home Builders Association since 1997. Chairs Family, Children and Human Affairs. Since 2012.
Democratic candidate.
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state_houseMaureen Bauer (D) is the incumbent. 1 candidate filed.
↑ TopBorn and raised in South Bend. IUPUI grad. Former global accounts manager with HelmsBriscoe, founded her own business. In office since 2020.
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state_houseJake Teshka (R) is the incumbent. 2 candidates filed.
↑ TopBusiness development professional. Saint Joseph's College BA, IU South Bend MPA. Former South Bend Common Council (5th District). Chairs Financial Institutions Committee. Since 2020.
Democratic candidate.
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state_houseRyan M. Dvorak (D) is the incumbent. 1 candidate filed.
↑ TopAttorney at May Oberfell Lorber. Notre Dame BA, IU McKinney JD. Former aide to Congressman Tim Roemer. One of longest-serving House Democrats, since 2002.
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state_houseRandy Novak (D) is the incumbent. 2 candidates filed.
↑ TopRetired Michigan City fire chief and licensed real estate broker. Former LaPorte County Council president. Appointed Oct 2025 to fill vacancy left by Rep. Patricia Boy's retirement.
Republican candidate.
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state_houseCharles Moseley (D) is the incumbent. 2 candidates filed.
↑ TopRetired PR professional and Army National Guard veteran from Portage. Former president of Portage Chamber of Commerce and Portage Township School Board. In office since 2008.
Republican candidate.
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state_houseMichael J. Aylesworth (R) is the incumbent. 2 candidates filed.
↑ TopIU education degree, Valparaiso master's in history. Army veteran (sergeant). Co-founded Iroquois Bio Energy. Former Porter County commissioner and councilman. Chairs Agriculture Committee. Since 2014.
Democratic candidate.
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state_houseMike Andrade (D) is the incumbent. 1 candidate filed.
↑ TopBusinessman from Munster/Highland/Griffith. One of two Latino legislators in Indiana House. Commissioner for Indiana Commission on Hispanic/Latino Affairs. In office since 2020.
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state_house_primaryMatt Commons (R) is the incumbent. 3 candidates filed. Contested Democratic primary.
↑ TopArmy veteran, two tours in Afghanistan (82nd Airborne), Purple Heart. High school social studies teacher in Williamsport. Defeated incumbent Sharon Negele in 2024 primary. Since 2024.
Mechanical engineer at Caterpillar Lafayette (15+ years). Former Habitat for Humanity board member.
Educator from Hillsboro. Ran as Democratic nominee in Nov 2024 general, lost to Commons. Running again in 2026.
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state_houseVernon G. Smith (D) is the incumbent. 1 candidate filed.
↑ TopFormer IU Northwest assistant professor of education. Former Gary school principal and teacher. One of Indiana House's longest-serving members, since 1991.
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state_houseHal Slager (R) is the incumbent. 2 candidates filed.
↑ TopRetired CPA and small business owner. Butler University BS. Founded Triangle Equities (real estate development, 1997). Former Schererville Town Council (2002-2012). Ways and Means Committee.
Democratic candidate.
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state_houseKendell Culp (R) is the incumbent. 2 candidates filed.
↑ TopGrain and livestock farmer from Rensselaer. Jasper County Commissioner for 18 years (16 as president). Indiana Farm Bureau VP since 2016. In office since 2022.
Democratic candidate.
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state_houseJack Jordan (R) is the incumbent. 2 candidates filed.
↑ TopBusiness consultant, Purdue MBA. Board member of Bremen Castings. Seventh-generation Marshall County resident. Chairs Ways and Means Budget Subcommittee. Since 2016.
Democratic candidate.
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state_houseDavid H. Abbott (R) is the incumbent. 1 candidate filed.
↑ TopFormer automotive manufacturing professional and design engineer. Served Noble County 30 years: 27 years on Rome City Town Council, 3 years as county commissioner. Assistant Majority Caucus Chair. Since 2018.
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state_houseJulie Olthoff (R) is the incumbent. 2 candidates filed.
↑ TopIU Northwest BA. Founded VIA Marketing after career as art director. Defeated incumbent Lisa Beck in 2020. Serves on Environmental Affairs and Commerce committees.
Democratic candidate.
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state_house_primaryJim Pressel (R) is the incumbent. 4 candidates filed. Contested Republican primary. Contested Democratic primary.
↑ TopOwner of Pressel Enterprises (home building/renovation). Former Indiana Builders Association president. LaPorte County native. Since 2016.
Surgical nurse with hospital transplant team experience. Active in animal rescue. LaPorte County resident.
No public biographical information found.
Lifelong La Porte resident. Priorities include school funding and development transparency.
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state_houseTimothy Wesco (R) is the incumbent. 2 candidates filed.
↑ TopPastor at Calvary Baptist Church of Elkhart. Bethel College BS. Began in family piano business (Walter Piano Co., Elkhart). Chairs Elections and Apportionment Committee. Since 2010.
Democratic candidate.
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state_house_primaryCraig Snow (R) is the incumbent. 2 candidates filed. Contested Republican primary.
↑ TopCEO of Cedar Holdings, board chair of Silveus Insurance Group. Grace College BS. Survived 2022 incumbent-vs.-incumbent primary against Curt Nisly. Since 2020.
Owner-operator in trucking industry. Sought IN-02 congressional seat in 2022 special election caucus. Emphasizes blue-collar representation.
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state_houseEthan Manning (R) is the incumbent. 2 candidates filed.
↑ TopAssociate broker, auctioneer, part-owner Manning Cattle Company. Western Governors University BS. Former Miami County Council (2014-2018). Chairs Public Policy Committee. Since 2018.
Democratic candidate.
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state_houseHunter Smith (R) is the incumbent. 2 candidates filed.
↑ TopWonderTree Farm owner (regenerative agriculture). Notre Dame grad, former NFL punter (Indianapolis Colts, Washington Redskins). Freshman, elected Nov 2024. Agriculture, Education, Environmental Affairs committees.
Democratic candidate.
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state_houseBecky Cash (R) is the incumbent. 2 candidates filed.
↑ TopAlternative health care practitioner and nutrition business owner. Bowling Green State grad. 15+ years helping parents of children with special needs. In office since 2022.
Democratic candidate.
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state_houseChris Campbell (D) is the incumbent. 2 candidates filed.
↑ TopAudiologist in Lafayette. Ranking Democrat on Insurance Committee, sits on Ways and Means. In office since 2018.
Republican candidate.
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state_house_primarySheila J. Klinker (D) is the incumbent. 3 candidates filed. Contested Republican primary.
↑ TopOne of longest-serving House members (since 1982). Purdue grad with two master's in education. Career elementary school teacher. Ways and Means, Education, Veterans Affairs committees.
Environmental technician at Purdue University. University of Phoenix associate degree. Ran against Klinker in 2024 (lost 38.5% to 61.5%).
Three-term Tippecanoe County Commissioner, two-term county sheriff. Current Tippecanoe County Republican Party chairman.
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state_house_primaryJeffrey A. Thompson (R) is the incumbent. 3 candidates filed. Contested Republican primary.
↑ TopRetired HS chemistry/physics/math teacher. Purdue physics BS. Chairs powerful Ways and Means Committee. Operates small hay/straw farm in Lizton. Since 1998.
Recently retired nurse practitioner (42 years at IU Health). Continues at Gennesaret Free Clinic serving low-income families. Indiana Guard Reserve. First run for office.
Retired college president. PhD from UT Austin. Ran as Democratic nominee in 2024 general against Thompson.
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state_house_primaryAlaina Shonkwiler (R) is the incumbent. 3 candidates filed. Contested Democratic primary.
↑ TopIU alumna, master's in Organizational Leadership. Business development at Garmong Construction. Former district director for Rep. Victoria Spartz. Since 2024.
Public health professional and home care consultant. Nearly a decade in healthcare systems, Medicaid and senior care focus.
Noblesville small business owner and mother. Background in education policy.
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state_house_primaryOpen seat after Michael Karickhoff left. 3 candidates filed. Contested Republican primary.
↑ TopLifelong Kokomo resident. Kokomo Common Council president since Jan 2022. Former Howard County supervisor (20+ years).
No public biographical information found beyond her Howard County Republican candidacy announcement.
Grew up in Tipton. Pursued pastoral studies, launched community outreach program for people experiencing homelessness.
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state_houseLori J. Goss-Reaves (R) is the incumbent. 2 candidates filed.
↑ TopProfessor of social work at Indiana Wesleyan University. MSW from IUPUI, doctorate from Capella. Former mental health therapist. Daughter of Navy corpsman KIA in Vietnam. Since June 2023.
Democratic candidate.
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state_houseVictoria Garcia Wilburn (D) is the incumbent. 1 candidate filed.
↑ TopAssociate Professor at IU. Boston University BS, University of Indianapolis DHS. Ranking member on Judiciary Committee. Authored mental health training law for public safety workers. Since 2022.
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state_houseJohn Prescott (R) is the incumbent. 2 candidates filed.
↑ TopReal estate agent in east central Indiana. Winchester Community HS grad. President of Randolph County Young Farmers. Ways and Means, Elections, Judiciary committees. Since 2018.
Democratic candidate.
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state_house_primaryOpen seat after Sue Errington left. 3 candidates filed. Contested Republican primary.
↑ TopDirector of Human Resources, Muncie Sanitary District. Former Muncie deputy mayor (position defunded 2024).
Self-described blue-collar conservative from Muncie area. Signed U.S. Term Limits Convention pledge.
Muncie City Council District 4 member. Won 2023 in a recount — first Democrat to win that council district. Endorsed by retiring Rep. Sue Errington.
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state_houseElizabeth Rowray (R) is the incumbent. 2 candidates filed.
↑ TopBall State grad, nonprofit consultant. Former legislative director for Congressman Mark Souder. Former Yorktown school board. Assistant Majority Floor Leader. Since 2020.
Democratic candidate.
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state_house_primaryKyle Pierce (R) is the incumbent. 3 candidates filed. Contested Democratic primary.
↑ TopAttorney. Ball State political science BS, IU JD. Former deputy director Indiana Medical Device Manufacturers Council and Ball State Foundation development director. Since 2022.
Photographer and writer in Anderson. Team photographer for Anderson University Women's Soccer. Lebanese-American heritage.
Executive Director of Anderson Housing Authority since 2018. 30+ years community service. Ivy Tech board of trustees. Survived eligibility challenge at Election Commission.
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state_house_primaryTodd Huston (R) is the incumbent. 3 candidates filed. Contested Democratic primary.
↑ TopSpeaker of the Indiana House since 2020. IU political science grad. Former Hamilton Southeastern School Board. Appointed to State Board of Education by Gov. Daniels. Since 2012.
Works in clinical trials for multiple myeloma research. Running on public education, transparency, and affordability.
Pharmacy technician at Riverview Hospital in Noblesville. Anderson University. Ran for Senate District 20 in 2024.
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state_house_primaryHeath R. VanNatter (R) is the incumbent. 3 candidates filed. Contested Republican primary.
↑ TopOwns VanNatter Construction. Howard County native. Chairs Employment, Labor and Pensions Committee. Led Howard County Home Builders Association. Since 2010.
Carroll County farmer and small business owner. Former Oregon resident. Former pastor in Flora. Campaigns on limited government and local "home rule."
Tipton native. Father, outdoorsman. Campaigns on rural healthcare, public education funding, and local economic development.
HD-39
state_houseDanny Lopez (R) is the incumbent. 2 candidates filed.
↑ TopEVP at Pacers Sports & Entertainment. Former senior official under Governors Daniels, Pence, and Holcomb. Two-time Sagamore of the Wabash. FIU and Georgia State degrees. Since 2024.
Democratic candidate.
HD-40
state_house_primaryGregory E. Steuerwald (R) is the incumbent. 3 candidates filed. Contested Republican primary.
↑ TopAttorney at Steuerwald, Zielinski & Witham. Indiana State degree, IU Indianapolis JD. Former probation officer and mediator. Since 2007.
Transportation industry small business owner. Immigrated to US as child. Ran for US House IN-06 in 2024 (disqualified from primary). Campaigns on property tax relief.
Career public servant, father of four. Background in social services helping people with disabilities find employment.
HD-41
state_houseMark Genda (R) is the incumbent. 2 candidates filed.
↑ TopOwned Genda Funeral Homes for 30+ years (Flora, Frankfort, Rossville, Mulberry). Licensed funeral director 37 years. Former Frankfort school board president. Since 2022.
Democratic candidate.
HD-42
state_houseTim R. Yocum (R) is the incumbent. 1 candidate filed.
↑ TopDuke Energy operations. Former Vermillion County Commissioner (10 years, board president). Chaired county GOP for 20 years. Appointed Jan 2025 to fill Alan Morrison vacancy.
HD-43
state_houseTonya Pfaff (D) is the incumbent. 2 candidates filed.
↑ Top32 years as high school math teacher in Terre Haute. Ways and Means Committee. Ranking member on Agriculture and Rural Development. Since 2018.
Republican candidate.
HD-44
state_house_primaryBeau Baird (R) is the incumbent. 3 candidates filed. Contested Republican primary.
↑ TopCFO of Indiana Home Care Plus. Operates Baird Ranch (one of Indiana's largest quarter horse operations). Purdue/Krannert EMBA. Chairs Environmental Affairs. Since 2018.
Law enforcement background. Crawfordsville Chamber of Commerce, Planning and Zoning. Campaigns on constituent accessibility, term limits, anti-solar-on-farmland.
Harvard Ed.D. Taught at DePauw and in three Indiana prisons. Founded Higher Education Program at Indiana Women's Prison. Greencastle resident since 1987. Multiple community service awards.
HD-45
state_house_primaryBruce Borders (R) is the incumbent. 3 candidates filed. Contested Republican primary.
↑ TopOwns Borders Insurance & Financial Services. Evangel University business degree. Assistant Majority Whip. Nationally known Elvis impersonator (Letterman, Oprah). Since 2004.
Professional engineer, small business owner, Knox County Commissioner. Administers Daviess County Health Dept. President of Indiana County Commissioners Association. Ran in 2024 primary.
Longtime educator from Linton. Teaches AP U.S. Government at Linton-Stockton HS.
HD-46
state_house_primaryBob Heaton (R) is the incumbent. 3 candidates filed. Contested Republican primary.
↑ TopHouse Majority Whip. President of Heaton Financial Services. Indiana State BS (played basketball during 1978-79 NCAA championship run). Since 2010.
Former mayor of Brazil, Indiana (2004-2007). Former math teacher and school principal. Campaigns on rural infrastructure, broadband, childcare, education funding.
No public biographical information found. Filed Feb 4, 2026.
HD-47
state_houseRobb Greene (R) is the incumbent. 2 candidates filed.
↑ TopLogistics consultant, former COO of ClusterTruck. IUPUI political science degree. Small farmstead in western Shelby County. Agriculture, small business, disability advocacy. Since 2022.
Democratic candidate.
HD-48
state_house_primaryDoug Miller (R) is the incumbent. 3 candidates filed. Contested Democratic primary.
↑ TopLifelong Elkhart County resident. Goshen College grad. Owns Creekside Realty and White Pines Properties. Chairs Government and Regulatory Reform. Indiana Builders Association life director. Since 2014.
Elkhart-area journalist. Hosted "On the Beat" on The Hart radio and co-hosted Michiana's Morning News. Active in civic events including Latino Business Expo.
Executive assistant at R.W. Martin & Sons. Kent State BS. Former marketing and accounts payable in manufacturing sector.
HD-49
state_house_primaryJoanna King (R) is the incumbent. 4 candidates filed. Contested Democratic primary.
↑ TopCo-owner of King Corporation. Northridge HS grad. Ran for Senate District 12 in 2016. Courts and Criminal Code, Government and Regulatory Reform committees. Since Dec 2020.
No public biographical information found.
No public biographical information found.
Goshen native, theater professional. Goshen College grad, Towson University graduate work. Taught playwriting and performance. Studied immigration with Mennonite Central Committee.
HD-50
state_houseLorissa C. Sweet (R) is the incumbent. 2 candidates filed.
↑ TopOwns Sweet Grooms pet grooming business. Purdue BS in animal agribusiness. Former Wabash County councilwoman (6 years). Since 2022.
Democratic candidate.
HD-51
state_house_primaryTony Isa (R) is the incumbent. 3 candidates filed. Contested Republican primary.
↑ TopSmall business owner and real estate agent from Angola. Former Steuben County Council (4 years). Since Nov 2024.
Professional engineer, small business owner. Founding member Steuben Teenage Republicans and Steuben Republican Women. Opposes HEA 1038 casino bill over lack of public input.
Democrat from Fremont. Ran against Isa in 2024 (lost 74%-26%). Platform includes cannabis legalization and rural environmental protection.
HD-52
state_house_primaryBen Smaltz (R) is the incumbent. 2 candidates filed. Contested Republican primary.
↑ TopOwns Taylor Rental Company in Auburn. Ball State grad. Former DeKalb County Council (10 years, 7 as president). Chairs Rules and Legislative Procedures, serves on Ways and Means. Since 2012.
Retired Lt. Colonel, U.S. Army Reserves (28 years, deployed to Iraq). Special education math teacher at Wayne HS in Fort Wayne. Longtime 4-H leader. Caring for disabled veteran husband.
HD-53
state_houseEthan J. Lawson (R) is the incumbent. 2 candidates filed.
↑ TopFormer director of communications for Indiana National Guard. Western Governors University BS and MBA. Vice chair of Hancock County GOP. Since 2024.
Democratic candidate.
HD-54
state_houseCory Criswell (R) is the incumbent. 1 candidate filed.
↑ TopDevelopment Director at Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame. Owns Criswell Lawn Care. Anderson University BS, Ball State MS in Ed Admin. Former New Castle HS assistant athletic director. Assistant Majority Whip. Since 2022.
HD-55
state_houseLindsay Patterson (R) is the incumbent. 2 candidates filed.
↑ TopDental hygienist from Brookville. UC associate degree, IU business bachelor's. Lives on family farm in Franklin County. Assistant Majority Caucus Chair. Since 2022.
Democratic candidate.
HD-56
state_house_primaryOpen seat after Brad Barrett left. 4 candidates filed. Contested Republican primary.
↑ TopRepublican candidate.
Wayne County Sheriff since 2018 (second term). 30-year career in sheriff's office (patrol, detective, SWAT, commander). Ball State criminal justice BS. President of Indiana Sheriff's Association.
Owner of Phillips Drugs in Richmond (60+ years). Butler University pharmacy BS (1998). Former Wayne County Council, Richmond Community Schools board, Economic Development Corp board chair (6 years).
No public biographical information found.
HD-57
state_house_primaryOpen seat after Craig Haggard left. 5 candidates filed. Contested Republican primary.
↑ TopNo public biographical information found.
IU grad (1997). Defense contractor at Crane Naval Surface Warfare Center, IT consulting for state government. Ran in HD primaries in 2020 and 2022.
No public biographical information found.
Morgan County Republican Party secretary. Announced candidacy at encouragement of retiring incumbent Craig Haggard.
Nearly 30 years as FedEx courier. Runs engraving business with her wife. Directs Greenwood Indiana Pride. 2024 Democratic nominee for Senate District 36.
HD-58
state_house_primaryOpen seat after Michelle Davis left. 5 candidates filed. Contested Republican primary. Contested Democratic primary.
↑ TopRetired IMPD officer (30+ years). Downtown District Detective Sergeant, lead homicide investigator (90% clearance). Shot twice in line of duty (1994). Also worked as real estate broker and substitute teacher.
Dean of students at Indiana Baptist College in Greenwood. Minister who has preached at 50-100 Midwest churches. Greenwood resident 15+ years.
Attorney at Young and Young in Franklin. Former two-term state rep HD-47 (2016-2022), vice chair of Judiciary Committee. IU political science/criminal justice BA, Southern Illinois JD.
Johnson County resident. Involved in housing policy advocacy through Public Revenue Education Council and Aspire Johnson County. Focuses on land value taxation.
Board-certified behavior analyst. Ball State master's in Applied Behavior Analysis (2015). Owns behavioral health clinic in Greenfield. Former DCS and DOC caseworker.
HD-59
state_houseRyan Lauer (R) is the incumbent. 1 candidate filed.
↑ TopTechnical specialist at Cummins (decade+). IU biochemistry degree. Former Bartholomew County Council president (2010-2018). Accomplished violinist. Since 2018.
HD-60
state_house_primaryPeggy Mayfield (R) is the incumbent. 4 candidates filed. Contested Republican primary.
↑ TopOwner of Mayfield Insurance. Former Morgan County Clerk (2006-2012). IU-Purdue computer tech degree. Vice Chair Public Policy Committee. Since 2012.
No public biographical information found.
Multi-degree holder (IU, Purdue, UC Denver). Ran in HD-90 Republican primaries in 2022 and 2024, losing both.
Monrovia resident. Co-owns Farmhouse Brew with husband. Motivated by local data center dispute where neighborhood lost land-use control.
HD-61
state_house_primaryMatt Pierce (D) is the incumbent. 2 candidates filed. Contested Democratic primary.
↑ TopBloomington Democrat since 2002. IU BA in telecom and political science, IU JD. Former chief of staff to Congressman Baron Hill. Senior lecturer in telecom law. Assistant Democratic Floor Leader.
LGBTQ activist. Secretary of Bloomington/Monroe County Human Rights Commission. First contested D primary in this district in 22+ years. Focuses on housing, minimum wage, trans rights.
HD-62
state_houseDave Hall (R) is the incumbent. 2 candidates filed.
↑ TopOperates Dave Hall Crop Insurance and farms 500 acres of corn/soybeans. Former Jackson County Council president. Assistant Majority Whip. Vice chairs Utilities, Energy and Telecom. Since 2022.
Democratic candidate.
HD-63
state_house_primaryOpen seat after Shane Lindauer left. 5 candidates filed. Contested Republican primary. Contested Democratic primary.
↑ TopDubois County Clerk since 2018 (re-elected 2022). Indiana Clerk of the Year 2020 and 2024. Also serves as Dubois County Republican Party Chair since 2025.
Otolaryngologist (ENT), IU MD. Perennial candidate: ran for HD-63 in 2014 (lost to Mike Braun), IN-08 in 2016, 2018, and 2024 (14% in 2024 primary).
Chair of Daviess County Democratic Party.
No public biographical information found.
No public biographical information found.
HD-64
state_houseMatt Hostettler (R) is the incumbent. 2 candidates filed.
↑ TopLifelong SW Indiana resident. Purdue management BS. Vice Chair of Employment, Labor and Pensions. Natural Resources and Public Health committees. Since 2018.
Democratic candidate.
HD-65
state_houseChris D. May (R) is the incumbent. 1 candidate filed.
↑ TopVP of Sales at Whitney Tool Company. Decades in manufacturing (Ford, GM, Cook, OTIS Elevator). Former Lawrence County commissioner (3 terms). Chairs Local Government Committee. Since 2016.
HD-66
state_houseZach Payne (R) is the incumbent. 2 candidates filed.
↑ TopSmall business owner in marketing. Purdue MS in Communication, USI MBA. Former Clark County Recorder and Jeffersonville City Council. Vice Chair Elections and Apportionment. Since 2020.
Democratic candidate.
HD-67
state_houseAlex Zimmerman (R) is the incumbent. 2 candidates filed.
↑ TopAttorney in North Vernon. IU McKinney JD. Former Indiana Senate staff (deputy majority attorney). Vice Chair Judiciary Committee. Since July 2023.
Democratic candidate.
HD-68
state_houseGarrett R. Bascom (R) is the incumbent. 2 candidates filed.
↑ TopAttorney from Dearborn County. IU McKinney JD. Former deputy AG and deputy prosecutor. Courts and Criminal Code, Judiciary, Local Government committees. Since 2024.
Democratic candidate.
HD-69
state_houseJim Lucas (R) is the incumbent. 2 candidates filed.
↑ TopU.S. Marine Corps veteran. Owns The Awning Guy, Inc. in Seymour. Former Seymour City Council. Second Amendment advocate. Since 2012.
Democratic candidate.
HD-70
state_house_primaryOpen seat after Karen Engleman left. 5 candidates filed. Contested Republican primary. Contested Democratic primary.
↑ TopSellersburg resident. Rose-Hulman mechanical engineering grad. Founded Goodfella's Pizza in Henryville, operates accounting firm. Ran for HD-70 in 2022. Constitutional conservative.
Lifelong Harrison County resident from Corydon. IU Bloomington business grad. HR analyst. Harrison County Republican Party chairman for 18 years. Chairs Parks and Recreation Board.
Former fifth-grade teacher (18 years). IU BA, Indiana Wesleyan master's. Co-founded Project Next Media. Runs on public education and democratic accountability.
Seventh-generation family farmer. Military veteran. 19 years as executive director of Caesars Foundation of Floyd County. Former Catholic Youth Ministries leader.
Retired teacher (31 years). Also a realtor and small farm operator. Emphasizes broadband, environment, education funding.
HD-71
state_house_primaryWendy Dant Chesser (D) is the incumbent. 3 candidates filed. Contested Republican primary.
↑ TopAppointed May 2024, won Nov 2024 general. 11+ years as president/CEO of One Southern Indiana (chamber/economic development). IU Southeast BS. Former River Ridge Dev Authority and Gov. O'Bannon admin.
New Albany HS grad, small business owner. Former Floyd County Council (9 years). Multiple board memberships: Soil and Water Conservation, Farm Bureau, Planning Commission, Youth Shelter.
Repeat candidate. Lost HD-71 primary in 2024 (880 vs 3,199 votes). Also ran for IN-09 congressional in 1998, 2000, 2010, 2014, 2016 across multiple party affiliations.
HD-72
state_house_primaryOpen seat after Ed Clere left. 4 candidates filed. Contested Republican primary. Contested Democratic primary.
↑ TopFloyd County Commissioner (president). Helped secure state funding for 61 miles of county roads, broadband, and NovaParke Innovation Campus. Multiple regional board memberships.
Retired U.S. Navy veteran (30+ years). Managed $300M budgets. Associate minister at Howard Chapel Missionary Baptist Church. VFW district chaplain.
Grandson of former US Rep William "Bill" Cochran (1974-2008). County, regional, and state government experience in economic/workforce development and infrastructure.
New Albany attorney representing plaintiffs and labor unions. Boards of Waterfront Botanical Gardens and Women Lawyers Association. Access Justice legal aid volunteer.
HD-73
state_house_primaryJennifer Meltzer (R) is the incumbent. 3 candidates filed. Contested Republican primary.
↑ TopAttorney, former deputy AG and Indiana Dept of Health staff. Xavier BA (psychology), IU McKinney JD. Also serves as Shelbyville city attorney. Since 2022.
Shelbyville native. Retired U.S. Air Force Technical Sergeant (1990-2011). Works at Honda Manufacturing in Greensburg. Ran in HD-73 primary in 2022 (10.8%) and 2024 (25.3%).
No public biographical information found.
HD-74
state_houseStephen R. Bartels (R) is the incumbent. 1 candidate filed.
↑ Top22 years military service (retired Major) plus 9 years law enforcement. Owns Patoka Lake Marina and Winery. Vincennes and Indiana State degrees. Former Crawford County Council president.
HD-75
state_houseCindy Ledbetter (R) is the incumbent. 1 candidate filed.
↑ TopFamily Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, USI master's in nursing. Three decades in clinical nursing, business ownership, and nonprofit consulting. Assistant Majority Floor Leader. Since 2020.
HD-76
state_houseWendy McNamara (R) is the incumbent. 2 candidates filed.
↑ TopCareer educator with EVSC. Developed Early College program. Chairs Courts and Criminal Code. Legislative leader on human trafficking and juvenile justice reform. Since 2010.
Democratic candidate.
HD-77
state_houseAlex Burton (D) is the incumbent. 1 candidate filed.
↑ TopEvansville native with family roots to 1800s. Indiana State and WKU degrees. Established community programs for youth and families. Ranking member Natural Resources. Since 2024.
HD-78
state_houseTim O'Brien (R) is the incumbent. 2 candidates filed.
↑ TopReal estate broker. USI economics BS. Youngest-ever president of SW Indiana Realtors (age 26). Ways and Means, chairs K-12 subcommittee. Since 2021.
Democratic candidate.
HD-79
state_houseMatthew S. Lehman (R) is the incumbent. 2 candidates filed.
↑ TopPresident of Bixler Insurance. Vincennes aviation tech degree. House Majority Floor Leader. Former Adams County Council (1994-2008). Former president of National Council of Insurance Legislators. Since 2008.
Democratic candidate.
HD-80
state_housePhil GiaQuinta (D) is the incumbent. 1 candidate filed.
↑ TopFort Wayne City Utilities customer account manager. IU bachelor's. House Democratic Caucus Leader since 2018. Son of former State Rep Ben GiaQuinta. Since 2006.
HD-81
state_house_primaryMartin Carbaugh (R) is the incumbent. 4 candidates filed. Contested Republican primary. Contested Democratic primary.
↑ TopFinancial advisor at WestPoint Financial. Chairs Insurance Committee. Won six consecutive reelections since defeating incumbent in 2012. Concordia HS.
Broker at Beer & Mervar Realtors, Fort Wayne. Ball State grad. Third consecutive primary challenge to Carbaugh (lost 2022, 2024). Campaigns on abortion restrictions, paper ballots.
No public biographical information found beyond filing.
Project manager in educational technology, adjunct professor. Two master's degrees including sensory-sensitive education. Disability advocacy program graduate. Allen County Stonewall Democrats.
HD-82
state_houseKyle Miller (D) is the incumbent. 1 candidate filed.
↑ TopFort Wayne native. Small business background. Ranking Democrat on Commerce, Small Business and Economic Development. Financial Institutions and Public Policy committees. Since 2022.
HD-83
state_houseChristopher Judy (R) is the incumbent. 2 candidates filed.
↑ TopIraq veteran (Indiana National Guard combat medic). Licensed insurance broker from Whitley County. Financial Institutions, Veterans Affairs, Ways and Means committees. Since Sept 2014.
Democratic candidate.
HD-84
state_houseBob Morris (R) is the incumbent. 2 candidates filed.
↑ TopIU BS. Founded four businesses. Former New Haven reserve police officer. Longstanding member of Saint Charles Borromeo Catholic Church. Since 2010.
Democratic candidate.
HD-85
state_houseDave Heine (R) is the incumbent. 2 candidates filed.
↑ TopOwns Heine Farms. Retired VP and Corporate Officer at Do It Best Corp. IU accounting BS. Ways and Means, Agriculture, Roads and Transportation (Vice Chair). Since 2016.
Democratic candidate.
HD-86
state_houseEdward O. DeLaney (D) is the incumbent. 2 candidates filed.
↑ TopHarvard Law grad (1973), Navy veteran. Attorney at Barnes & Hickman. Co-founded Investigative Reporters and Editors, Inc. IU Law adjunct professor. Since 2008.
Republican candidate.
HD-87
state_houseCarey Hamilton (D) is the incumbent. 1 candidate filed.
↑ TopEnvironmental professional. Former IDEM program manager, first director of Indiana's Greening the Government Program, exec director of Indiana Recycling Coalition. Pike HS, IU Bloomington. Since 2016.
HD-88
state_houseChris Jeter (R) is the incumbent. 2 candidates filed.
↑ TopAttorney at MJC Attorneys. Chairs Judiciary Committee. Appointed Aug 2020, won three consecutive generals. Courts and Criminal Code, Utilities/Energy/Telecom committees.
Democratic candidate.
HD-89
state_houseMitch Gore (D) is the incumbent. 1 candidate filed.
↑ TopFormer Marion County Sheriff's Office captain. University of Indianapolis grad. Unseated Republican incumbent in 2020. Focuses on mental health, public safety reform, healthcare.
HD-90
state_houseAndrew Ireland (R) is the incumbent. 1 candidate filed.
↑ TopLabor and employment attorney at Scopelitis. IU law and bachelor's degrees, MBA from Sungkyunkwan University (South Korea). Former deputy AG. Youngest current member of General Assembly. Since 2024.
HD-91
state_houseRobert W. Behning (R) is the incumbent. 2 candidates filed.
↑ TopDean of Education Committee. IU grad. Former Berkshire Florist owner. Marian University assistant VP. One of longest-serving House members, since 1992.
Democratic candidate.
HD-92
state_houseReneé Pack (D) is the incumbent. 1 candidate filed.
↑ TopArmy veteran (1986-1991). Indiana Wesleyan BBA, IUPUI MS in Educational Leadership. Former behavioral specialist at Fitzsimmons Army Medical Center. Since 2020.
HD-93
state_houseJulie McGuire (R) is the incumbent. 2 candidates filed.
↑ TopIU political science BA. Former business manager at St. Roch Catholic Church (15 years). Former Senate Republican policy analyst. Ran for Lt. Governor 2024 (lost convention to Beckwith 51.8-48.2). Since 2022.
Democratic candidate.
HD-94
state_house_primaryCherrish S. Pryor (D) is the incumbent. 2 candidates filed. Contested Democratic primary.
↑ TopIU-Bloomington BS in criminal justice, IUPUI MPA. Ways and Means, Utilities/Energy/Telecom, Elections committees. Progressive Baptist Church board member. Since 2008.
No public biographical information found beyond filing.
HD-95
state_house_primaryJohn L. Bartlett (D) is the incumbent. 3 candidates filed. Contested Democratic primary.
↑ TopRetired Rolls-Royce tool-and-die maker (42 years). Arsenal Tech HS, Martin University grad. UAW Region Three Civil Rights Council chair. Coalition of Black Trade Unionists president. Since 2008.
Lawrence Common Council District 1 member. 15 years in employment assistance and workforce development. Small business owner. Housing Ready Task Force member.
Indianapolis City-County Councilor District 9 since 2019. Financial services professional. IU grad. U.S. Army Reserves (13 years). Former Deputy Bail Commissioner and Public Defender Agency investigator.
HD-96
state_houseGregory W. Porter (D) is the incumbent. 1 candidate filed.
↑ TopServing 17th term. Earlham College BA, Harvard Kennedy School Executive Program. SVP of External Affairs at Health and Hospital Corp of Marion County. Ranking member Ways and Means. Past president National Black Caucus of State Legislators. Since 1992.
HD-97
state_house_primaryJustin Moed (D) is the incumbent. 2 candidates filed. Contested Democratic primary.
↑ TopButler University BS. Former home detention officer. Agriculture, Local Government, Public Policy committees. Since 2012.
23-year-old IUPUI student and FSSA employee helping elderly/disabled Hoosiers access housing and medical services. Would be first openly transgender person elected to Indiana General Assembly.
HD-98
state_houseRobin Shackleford (D) is the incumbent. 1 candidate filed.
↑ TopConsultant and project manager at Engaging Solutions. Former policy/research specialist at Indiana Health Care Association. Ran for Indianapolis Mayor in 2023 D primary (37.9%). Since 2012.
HD-99
state_houseVanessa J. Summers (D) is the incumbent. 1 candidate filed.
↑ TopFuneral director and embalmer at Summers Funeral Home. Mid American College of Mortuary Science (1980). Ranking member Family, Children and Human Affairs. One of longest-serving legislators, since 1991.
HD-100
state_houseRobert Johnson (D) is the incumbent. 1 candidate filed.
↑ TopIU political science/communications, Marian University MAT. Former Teach For America, Congressman Andre Carson communications director, Complete College America, Indy City-County Council District 12. Appointed July 2020.
The Rest of Your Ballot
The offices below won't make the news, but they're the ones that decide whether your roads get fixed, your property taxes go up, and whether the local justice system works. Here's what each one does and how to find out who's running in your area.
County Sheriff
Runs the county jail, serves warrants, and patrols unincorporated areas. In many Indiana counties, the sheriff is the single most powerful law enforcement official — they set priorities for what gets investigated and how the jail is run. A sheriff who ignores mental health calls handles them differently than one who doesn't.
What to look for: Jail conditions record, use-of-force policies, cooperation with federal agencies (ICE detainers), budget management, whether they've been sued and for what.
County Prosecutor
Decides which cases to charge and which to drop. This is arguably the most consequential criminal justice role in your county. Prosecutors set plea bargain policies, decide whether to pursue drug diversion programs, and choose whether to enforce certain laws aggressively or not at all.
What to look for: Conviction rate vs. dismissal rate, stance on diversion programs, how they handle police misconduct cases, caseload management, any disciplinary history with the bar.
Circuit & Superior Court Judges
Handle everything from divorces to felonies to property disputes. In most Indiana counties, these are elected in partisan primaries — meaning the primary may be the real election. Exceptions: Lake and St. Joseph counties (gubernatorial appointment), Vanderburgh (nonpartisan), and Marion (merit selection).
What to look for: Years of legal experience, types of cases handled, any disciplinary actions from the Indiana Commission on Judicial Qualifications, endorsements from the local bar association, sentencing philosophy.
County Commissioner & County Council
Commissioners (3-member board) manage county operations — roads, buildings, contracts, zoning. The County Council (7 members) controls the budget and sets tax rates. Together they determine how your property tax dollars get spent. One commissioner seat and some council seats are up in 2026.
What to look for: Voting record on budgets and tax rates, stance on development and zoning, any conflicts of interest with county contractors, meeting attendance.
County Auditor, Treasurer, Recorder & Assessor
These "row offices" handle the county's financial machinery. The Auditor manages payroll and accounts. The Treasurer collects property taxes and manages investments. The Recorder files deeds, mortgages, and liens. The Assessor determines property values — which directly sets your property tax bill.
What to look for: Professional qualifications (CPAs, certified assessors), modernization plans, audit history, whether they've lost track of public money or had assessment appeals overturned.
Township Trustee & Advisory Board
Indiana's 1,006 townships are the smallest unit of government, and some of the least watched. The Trustee administers emergency assistance (rent, utilities, food) for residents in crisis and may manage fire protection, parks, and cemeteries. The Advisory Board (3 members) oversees the trustee's budget. These offices fly completely under the radar, which is exactly why some townships have had serious mismanagement problems.
What to look for: How they handle poor relief requests, budget transparency, any State Board of Accounts audit findings, whether the township has been flagged for unnecessary spending.
Party Business: Precinct Committeeperson & Convention Delegates
Precinct Committeeperson (Democratic ballot only in 2026): the ground-level party organizer for your voting precinct. They help select local party leadership and fill ballot vacancies. Convention Delegates (both parties): these delegates attend state conventions where they'll nominate candidates for Secretary of State, Treasurer, and Comptroller — offices that never appear on a primary ballot.
Why it matters: If you care who runs for statewide office, this is where it's actually decided. Most voters skip these lines on the ballot, which means a very small number of people make these choices.
Find your polling place
Look up your exact polling location, hours, and what's on your ballot at the Indiana Voter Portal.
Find My Polling PlaceOr call 1-866-IN-1-VOTE (1-866-461-8683)
Find your local candidates
Indiana Citizen maintains a complete filed-candidate list for every county. See who's running for every office on your ballot.
Full Candidate ListOr call your county election board for a precinct-specific sample ballot.