2026 Indiana House of Representatives election
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The 2026 Indiana House of Representatives election will be held on November 3, 2026, alongside the Indiana Senate election and the other 2026 United States elections.[1] Voters will elect members of the Indiana House of Representatives in all 100 of the U.S. state of Indiana's legislative districts to serve a two-year term.[2]
Overview
[edit]| 2026 Indiana State House general election | ||||||||
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| Party | Votes | Percentage | % Change | Seats before |
Candidates | Seats after |
+/– | |
| Republican | 69 | 79 | ||||||
| Democratic | 30 | 91 | ||||||
| Independent | 1 | 0 | ||||||
| Libertarian | 0 | 4 | ||||||
| Totals | 100.00% | — | 100 | 100 | — | |||
Background
[edit]In the 2024 United States presidential election, Republican Donald Trump won 70 Indiana House districts while Democrat Kamala Harris won 30. Heading into the 2026 election, Democrats held three districts where Trump won in 2024: District 9, located in Michigan City (Trump +3%), District 43, located in Terre Haute (Trump +3%), and District 71, located in Jeffersonville (Trump +0.3%), while Republicans held one district where Harris won in 2024: District 62, which includes parts of Monroe, Brown, and Jackson counties (Harris+0.3%).
| Harris 40–50% 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% 90–100% |
Trump 40–50% 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% 90–100%
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Predictions
[edit]| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[3] | Likely R | January 22, 2026 |
Retirements
[edit]Nine incumbents retired.
Republicans
[edit]Six Republicans retired.
- District 30: Michael Karickhoff retired.[4]
- District 56: Brad Barrett retired.[5]
- District 57: Craig Haggard retired to run for U.S. House for 4th district.[6]
- District 58: Michelle Davis retired to run for Indiana Senate.[7]
- District 63: Shane Lindauer retired.[8]
- District 70: Karen Engleman retired.[9]
Democrats
[edit]Two Democrats retired.
- District 9: Patricia Boy resigned her seat early in October 2025.[10]
- District 34: Sue Errington retired.[11]
Independents
[edit]One Independent retired.
- District 72: Edward Clere retired to run for mayor of New Albany in 2027.[12][A]
District index
[edit]Districts 1–25
[edit]District 1
[edit]The district had been represented by Democrat Carolyn Jackson since 2018. Jackson was re-elected unopposed in 2024.
Democratic primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Declared
[edit]- Carolyn Jackson, incumbent state representative[13]
District 2
[edit]The district had been represented by Democrat Earl Harris Jr. since 2016. Harris Jr. was re-elected with 82% of the vote in 2024.
Democratic primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Declared
[edit]- Earl Harris Jr., incumbent state representative[13]
District 3
[edit]The district had been represented by Democrat Ragen Hatcher since 2018. Hatcher was re-elected with 63.1% of the vote in 2024.
Democratic primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Declared
[edit]- Ragen Hatcher, incumbent state representative[13]
District 4
[edit]The district had been represented by Republican Edmond Soliday since 2006. Soliday was re-elected with 57.6% of the vote in 2024.
Republican primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Declared
[edit]- Edmond Soliday, incumbent state representative[13]
Democratic primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Declared
[edit]- Ryan Kominakis, crane operator and veteran[14]
Libertarian convention
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Nominee
[edit]- Travis Gearhart[15]
General election
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Edmond Soliday (incumbent) | |||
| Democratic | Ryan Kominakis | |||
| Libertarian | Travis Gearhart | |||
| Total votes | 100.0 | |||
District 5
[edit]The district had been represented by Republican Dale DeVon since 2012. DeVon was re-elected with 54.6% of the vote in 2024.
Republican primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Declared
[edit]- Dale DeVon, incumbent state representative[13]
Democratic primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Declared
[edit]- Alex Wait, screenwriter[13]
Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Dale DeVon (incumbent) | |||
| Democratic | Alex Wait | |||
| Total votes | 100.0 | |||
District 6
[edit]The district had been represented by Democrat Maureen Bauer since 2020. Bauer was re-elected with 81% of the vote in 2024.
Democratic primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Declared
[edit]- Maureen Bauer, incumbent state representative[13]
District 7
[edit]The district had been represented by Republican Jake Teshka since 2020. Teshka was re-elected unopposed in 2024.
Republican primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Declared
[edit]- Jake Teshka, incumbent state representative[13]
Democratic primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Declared
[edit]- Oliver Davis, South Bend city councilor (2007–present)[16]
Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jake Teshka (incumbent) | |||
| Democratic | Oliver Davis | |||
| Total votes | 100.0 | |||
District 8
[edit]The district had been represented by Democrat Ryan Dvorak since 2002. Dvorak was re-elected unopposed in 2024.
Democratic primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Declared
[edit]- Ryan Dvorak, incumbent state representative[13]
District 9
[edit]The district had been represented by Democrat Patricia Boy since 2018. Boy was re-elected with 51% of the vote in 2024. In October 2025, Boy announced she would resign on October 18, 2025.[10] Randy Novak was selected via caucus to replace Boy and sworn in on October 22, 2025.[17]
Democratic primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Declared
[edit]- Randy Novak, incumbent state representative[13]
Declined
[edit]- Patricia Boy, former state representative (2019–2025)[10]
Republican primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Declared
[edit]- Chris Cleveland, businessman[18]
Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Randy Novak (incumbent) | |||
| Republican | Chris Cleveland | |||
| Total votes | 100.0 | |||
District 10
[edit]The district had been represented by Democrat Charles Moseley since 2008. Moseley was re-elected with 52.1% of the vote in 2024.
Democratic primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Declared
[edit]- Charles Moseley, incumbent state representative[13]
Republican primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Declared
[edit]Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Charles Moseley (incumbent) | |||
| Republican | Ted Uzelac | |||
| Total votes | 100.0 | |||
District 11
[edit]The district had been represented by Republican Michael Aylesworth since 2014. Aylesworth was re-elected unopposed in 2024.
Republican primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Declared
[edit]- Michael Aylesworth, incumbent state representative[13]
Democratic primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Declared
[edit]- Tyler Bridges[13]
Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Michael Aylesworth (incumbent) | |||
| Democratic | Tyler Bridges | |||
| Total votes | 100.0 | |||
District 12
[edit]The district had been represented by Democrat Mike Andrade since 2020. Andrade was re-elected with 55% of the vote in 2024.
Democratic primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Declared
[edit]- Mike Andrade, incumbent state representative[13]
District 13
[edit]The district had been represented by Republican Matt Commons since 2024. Commons was first elected with 73.7% of the vote in 2024.
Republican primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Declared
[edit]- Matt Commons, incumbent state representative[19]
Democratic primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Nominee
[edit]- Brenna Geswein, engineer[20]
Eliminated in primary
[edit]- Edward Moyer Jr., retired principal[20]
Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Brenna Geswein | 1,670 | 78.8 | |
| Democratic | Edward Moyer Jr | 457 | 21.5 | |
| Total votes | 2,127 | 100.0 | ||
Socialist Party of Indiana convention
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Nominee
[edit]- Ben Davis[21]
General election
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Matt Commons (incumbent) | |||
| Democratic | Brenna Geswein | |||
| Socialist | Ben Davis | |||
| Total votes | 100.0 | |||
District 14
[edit]The district had been represented by Democrat Vernon Smith since 1990. Smith was re-elected with 72.1% of the vote in 2024.
Democratic primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Declared
[edit]- Vernon Smith, incumbent state representative[13]
District 15
[edit]The district had been represented by Republican Hal Slager since 2020, but previously held office from 2012 to 2018. Slager was elected with 63.3% of the vote in 2024.
Republican primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Declared
[edit]- Hal Slager, incumbent state representative[13]
Democratic primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Declared
[edit]- Anthony Oberman[13]
Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Hal Slager (incumbent) | |||
| Democratic | Anthony Oberman | |||
| Total votes | 100.0 | |||
District 16
[edit]The district had been represented by Republican Kendell Culp since 2022. Culp was re-elected with 76.9% of the vote in 2024.
Republican primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Declared
[edit]- Kendell Culp, incumbent state representative[13]
Democratic primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Declared
[edit]- Ashley Hammac[13]
Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Kendell Culp (incumbent) | |||
| Democratic | Ashley Hammac | |||
| Total votes | 100.0 | |||
District 17
[edit]The district had been represented by Republican Jack Jordan since 2016. Jordan was re-elected unopposed in 2024.
Republican primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Declared
[edit]- Jack Jordan, incumbent state representative[13]
Democratic primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Declared
[edit]- Mary Gibson[13]
Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jack Jordan (incumbent) | |||
| Democratic | Mary Gibson | |||
| Total votes | 100.0 | |||
District 18
[edit]The district had been represented by Republican David Abbott since 2022. Abbott was re-elected unopposed in 2024.
Republican primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Declared
[edit]- David Abbott, incumbent state representative[13]
District 19
[edit]The district had been represented by Republican Julie Olthoff since 2020, and she had previously represented it from 2014 to 2018. Olthoff was re-elected unopposed in 2024.
Republican primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Declared
[edit]- Julie Olthoff, incumbent state representative[13]
Democratic primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Declared
[edit]- Nick Neal[13]
Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Julie Olthoff (incumbent) | |||
| Democratic | Nick Neal | |||
| Total votes | 100.0 | |||
District 20
[edit]The district had been represented by Republican Jim Pressel since 2016. Pressel was re-elected unopposed in 2024.
Republican primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Nominee
[edit]- Jim Pressel, incumbent state representative[13]
Eliminated in primary
[edit]- Juanita Haney[13]
Endorsements
[edit]Executive branch officials
- Donald Trump, president of the United States (2017–2021, 2025–present)[22]
Statewide officials
- Mike Braun, governor of Indiana (2025–present) and former senator (2019–2025)[23]
Organizations
Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jim Pressel (incumbent) | 3,238 | 62.2 | |
| Republican | Juanita Haney | 1,972 | 37.9 | |
| Total votes | 5,210 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Nominee
[edit]- Laura Liskey[13]
Eliminated in primary
[edit]- Alicia Firanek[13]
Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Laura Liskey | 1,350 | 52.7 | |
| Democratic | Alicia Firanek | 1,212 | 47.3 | |
| Total votes | 2,562 | 100.0 | ||
Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jim Pressel (incumbent) | |||
| Democratic | Laura Liskey | |||
| Total votes | 100.0 | |||
District 21
[edit]The district had been represented by Republican Timothy Wesco since 2010. Wesco was re-elected with 79.1% of the vote in 2024.
Republican primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Declared
[edit]- Timothy Wesco, incumbent state representative[13]
Democratic primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Declared
[edit]- Charles Burkley[13]
Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Timothy Wesco (incumbent) | |||
| Democratic | Charles Burkley | |||
| Total votes | 100.0 | |||
District 22
[edit]The district had been represented by Republican Craig Snow since 2022. Snow was first elected to the district with 86.4% of the vote in 2024.
Republican primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Nominee
[edit]- Craig Snow, incumbent state representative[13]
Eliminated in primary
[edit]- Daniel Koors[13]
Endorsements
[edit]Executive branch officials
- Donald Trump, president of the United States (2017–2021, 2025–present)[22]
Statewide officials
- Mike Braun, governor of Indiana (2025–present) and former senator (2019–2025)[23]
Organizations
Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Craig Snow (incumbent) | 3,486 | 76.7 | |
| Republican | Daniel Koors | 1,059 | 23.3 | |
| Total votes | 4,545 | 100.0 | ||
District 23
[edit]The district had been represented by Republican Ethan Manning since 2018. Manning was re-elected with 73.9% of the vote in 2024.
Republican primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Declared
[edit]- Ethan Manning, incumbent state representative[13]
Democratic primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Declared
[edit]- Austin Meives[13]
Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Ethan Manning (incumbent) | |||
| Democratic | Austin Meives | |||
| Total votes | 100.0 | |||
District 24
[edit]The district had been represented by Republican Hunter Smith since 2024. Smith was elected with 56.2% of the vote in 2024.
Republican primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Declared
[edit]- Hunter Smith, incumbent state representative[13]
Democratic primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Declared
[edit]- Racheal Bleicher, businesswoman[27]
Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Hunter Smith (incumbent) | |||
| Democratic | Racheal Bleicher | |||
| Total votes | 100.0 | |||
District 25
[edit]The district had been represented by Republican Becky Cash since 2022. Cash was re-elected with 50.1% of the vote in 2024.
Republican primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Declared
[edit]- Becky Cash, incumbent state representative[13]
Democratic primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Declared
[edit]Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Becky Cash (incumbent) | |||
| Democratic | Tiffany Stoner | |||
| Total votes | 100.0 | |||
Districts 26–50
[edit]District 26
[edit]The district has been represented by Democrat Chris Campbell since 2018. Campbell was re-elected with 64.1% of the vote in 2024.
Democratic primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Declared
[edit]- Chris Campbell, incumbent state representative[13]
Republican primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Declared
[edit]- Magdalaine Davis[20]
General election
[edit]Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Chris Campbell (incumbent) | |||
| Republican | Magdalaine Davis | |||
| Total votes | 100.0 | |||
District 27
[edit]The district has been represented by Democrat Sheila Klinker since 1982. Klinker was re-elected with 61.5% of the vote in 2024.
Democratic primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Declared
[edit]- Sheila Klinker, incumbent state representative[13]
Republican primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Nominee
[edit]- Tracy Brown, Tippecanoe County commissioner and former Tippecanoe County sheriff[20]
Eliminated in primary
[edit]Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Tracy Brown | 1,966 | 79.4 | |
| Republican | Oscar Alvarez | 511 | 20.6 | |
| Total votes | 2,477 | 100.0 | ||
General election
[edit]Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Sheila Klinker (incumbent) | |||
| Republican | Tracy Brown | |||
| Total votes | 100.0 | |||
District 28
[edit]The district has been represented by Republican Jeff Thompson since 1998. Thompson was re-elected with 71.8% of the vote in 2024.
Republican primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Declared
[edit]- Jeff Thompson, incumbent state representative[13]
- Sheila Zielinski, nurse[13]
Endorsements
[edit]Executive branch officials
- Donald Trump, president of the United States (2017–2021, 2025–present)[22]
Statewide officials
- Mike Braun, governor of Indiana (2025–present) and former senator (2019–2025)[23]
Organizations
Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jeff Thompson (incumbent) | 3,773 | 55.9 | |
| Republican | Sheila Zielinski | 2,972 | 44.1 | |
| Total votes | 6,745 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Declared
[edit]- Karen Whitney[13]
General election
[edit]Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jeff Thompson (incumbent) | |||
| Democratic | Karen Whitney | |||
| Total votes | 100.0 | |||
District 29
[edit]The district has been represented by Republican Alaina Shonkwiler since 2024. Shonkwiler was elected with 63.4% of the vote in 2024.
Republican primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Declared
[edit]- Alaina Shonkwiler, incumbent state representative[29]
Democratic primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Declared
[edit]Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Devon Wellington | 1,921 | 53.7 | |
| Democratic | Coumba Kebe | 1,655 | 46.3 | |
| Total votes | 3,576 | 100.0 | ||
General election
[edit]Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Alaina Shonkwiler (incumbent) | |||
| Democratic | Devon Wellington | |||
| Total votes | 100.0 | |||
District 30
[edit]The district has been represented by Republican Michael Karickhoff since 2010. Karickhoff was re-elected with 67.5% of the vote in 2024. In November 2025, it was announced that Karickhoff would retire at the end of his term.[4]
Republican primary
[edit]Nominee
[edit]- Paula Davis, community advocate and Chapter Chair of the Howard County Moms for Liberty[32]
Eliminated in primary
[edit]Declined
[edit]- Michael Karickhoff, incumbent state representative[4]
Endorsements
[edit]Organizations
Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Paula Davis | 3,354 | 66.3 | |
| Republican | Ray Collins | 1,703 | 33.7 | |
| Total votes | 5,057 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic primary
[edit]Nominee
[edit]- Jack Chance[13]
General election
[edit]Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Paula Davis | |||
| Democratic | Jack Chance | |||
| Total votes | 100.0 | |||
District 31
[edit]The district has been represented by Republican Lori Goss-Reaves since her appointment in 2023. Goss-Reaves was elected unopposed in 2024.
Republican primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Declared
[edit]- Lori Goss-Reaves, incumbent state representative[34]
Democratic primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Declared
[edit]- Katie Robins[13]
General election
[edit]Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Lori Goss-Reaves (incumbent) | |||
| Democratic | Katie Robins | |||
| Total votes | 100.0 | |||
District 32
[edit]The district has been represented by Democrat Victoria Wilburn since 2022. Wilburn was elected with 52.1% of the vote in 2024.
Democratic primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Declared
[edit]- Victoria Wilburn, incumbent state representative[13]
Republican caucus
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Declared
[edit]General election
[edit]Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Victoria Wilburn (incumbent) | |||
| Republican | Paul Nix | |||
| Total votes | 100.0 | |||
District 33
[edit]The district has been represented by Republican J. D. Prescott since 2018. Prescott was re-elected with 73% of the vote in 2024.
Republican primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Declared
[edit]- J.D. Prescott, incumbent state representative[13]
Democratic primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Declared
[edit]General election
[edit]Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | J.D. Prescott (incumbent) | |||
| Democratic | John Bartlett | |||
| Total votes | 100.0 | |||
District 34
[edit]The district has been represented by Democrat Sue Errington since 2012. Errington was re-elected with 55.1% of the vote in 2024. She announced she would retire at the end of her term.[11]
Democratic primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Declared
[edit]Declined
[edit]- Sue Errington, incumbent state representative[11]
Endorsements
[edit]State legislators
- Sue Errington, state representative for the 34th district (2012–present)[11]
Republican primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Declared
[edit]Withdrawn
[edit]- Tim Overton, Delaware County Republican Party Chairman[39][40]
- Chris Walker, Muncie Central High School principal[41][40]
Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Richard Ivy | 1,264 | 53.2 | |
| Republican | Randall McCallister | 1,111 | 46.8 | |
| Total votes | 2,375 | 100.0 | ||
General election
[edit]Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Sara Gullion | |||
| Republican | Richard Ivy | |||
| Total votes | 100.0 | |||
District 35
[edit]The district has been represented by Republican Elizabeth Rowray since 2020. Rowray was re-elected with 71% of the vote in 2024.
Republican primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Declared
[edit]- Elizabeth Rowray, incumbent state representative[34]
Democratic primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Declared
[edit]General election
[edit]Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Elizabeth Rowray (incumbent) | |||
| Democratic | Phil Gift | |||
| Total votes | 100.0 | |||
District 36
[edit]The district has been represented by Republican Kyle Pierce since 2022. Pierce was elected with 59% of the vote in 2024.
Republican primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Declared
[edit]- Kyle Pierce, incumbent state representative[34]
Democratic primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Declared
[edit]Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Kim Townsend | 3,796 | 87.7 | |
| Democratic | Nouhad Melki II | 530 | 12.3 | |
| Total votes | 4,326 | 100.0 | ||
General election
[edit]Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Kyle Pierce (incumbent) | |||
| Democratic | Kim Townsend | |||
| Total votes | 100.0 | |||
District 37
[edit]The district has been represented by Republican Todd Huston since 2012. Huston was re-elected unopposed in 2024.
Republican primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Declared
[edit]- Todd Huston, incumbent state representative[42]
Democratic primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Declared
[edit]Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Lauren Cole | 2,167 | 55.2 | |
| Democratic | Joel Levi | 1,757 | 44.8 | |
| Total votes | 3,924 | 100.0 | ||
General election
[edit]Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Todd Huston (incumbent) | |||
| Democratic | Lauren Cole | |||
| Total votes | 100.0 | |||
District 38
[edit]The district has been represented by Republican Heath VanNatter since 2010. VanNatter was re-elected with 75.3% of the vote in 2024.
Republican primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Declared
[edit]- Mark Hufford, farmer[13]
- Heath VanNatter, incumbent state representative[44]
Endorsements
[edit]Executive branch officials
- Donald Trump, president of the United States (2017–2021, 2025–present)[22]
Statewide officials
- Mike Braun, governor of Indiana (2025–present) and former senator (2019–2025)[23]
Organizations
Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Heath VanNatter (incumbent) | 4,676 | 58.5 | |
| Republican | Mark Hufford | 3,316 | 41.5 | |
| Total votes | 7,992 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Declared
[edit]- Nate Stout[45]
General election
[edit]Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Heath VanNatter (incumbent) | |||
| Democratic | Nate Stout | |||
| Total votes | 100.0 | |||
District 39
[edit]The district has been represented by Republican Danny Lopez since 2024. Lopez was elected with 53.7% of the vote in 2024.
Republican primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Declared
[edit]- Danny Lopez, incumbent state representative[13]
Disqualified
[edit]Democratic primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Declared
[edit]- Lindsay Gramlich, president of a nonprofit organization[47]
General election
[edit]Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Danny Lopez (incumbent) | |||
| Democratic | Lindsay Gramlich | |||
| Total votes | 100.0 | |||
District 40
[edit]The district has been represented by Republican Greg Steuerwald since his appointment in 2007. Steuerwald was re-elected with 58.4% of the vote in 2024.
Republican primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Declared
[edit]- Sid Mahant, trucking company owner[48]
- Greg Steuerwald, incumbent state representative[48]
Endorsements
[edit]Statewide officials
- Mike Braun, governor of Indiana (2025–present) and former senator (2019–2025)[23]
Organizations
Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Greg Steuerwald (incumbent) | 3,527 | 75.1 | |
| Republican | Sid Mahant | 1,169 | 24.9 | |
| Total votes | 4,696 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Declared
[edit]- William Colteryahn[13]
General election
[edit]Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Greg Steuerwald (incumbent) | |||
| Democratic | William Colteryahn | |||
| Total votes | 100.0 | |||
District 41
[edit]The district has been represented by Republican Mark Genda since 2022. Genda was elected with 73.1% of the vote in 2024.
Republican primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Declared
[edit]- Mark Genda, incumbent state representative[13]
Democratic primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Declared
[edit]- Jackson Hayes[13]
General election
[edit]Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Mark Genda (incumbent) | |||
| Democratic | Jackson Hayes | |||
| Total votes | 100.0 | |||
District 42
[edit]The district has been represented by Republican Tim Yocum since 2025. After Alan Morrison was appointed to serve as the Director of the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Yocum was chosen to replace him.[49]
Republican primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Declared
[edit]District 43
[edit]The district has been represented by Democrat Tonya Pfaff since 2018. Pfaff was re-elected unopposed in 2024.
Democratic primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Declared
[edit]- Tonya Pfaff, incumbent state representative[13]
Republican primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Declared
[edit]- Amy Lore, Vigo County School Board member[50]
General election
[edit]Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Tonya Pfaff (incumbent) | |||
| Republican | Amy Lore | |||
| Total votes | 100.0 | |||
District 44
[edit]The district has been represented by Republican Beau Baird since 2018. Baird was re-elected unopposed in 2024.
Republican primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Declared
[edit]- Beau Baird, incumbent state representative[13]
- Clint Cooper[13]
Endorsements
[edit]Executive branch officials
- Donald Trump, president of the United States (2017–2021, 2025–present)[22]
Statewide officials
- Mike Braun, governor of Indiana (2025–present) and former senator (2019–2025)[23]
Organizations
Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Beau Baird (incumbent) | 3,471 | 61.5 | |
| Republican | Clint Cooper | 2,171 | 38.5 | |
| Total votes | 5,642 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Declared
[edit]- Kelsey Kauffman, educator[51]
General election
[edit]Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Beau Baird (incumbent) | |||
| Democratic | Kelsey Kauffman | |||
| Total votes | 100.0 | |||
District 45
[edit]The district has been represented by Republican Bruce Borders since 2014, but previously held office from 2004 to 2012. Borders was unopposed in 2024.
Republican primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Declared
[edit]- Bruce Borders, incumbent state representative[48]
- Kellie Streeter, Knox County Commissioner and candidate for this district in 2024[48]
Endorsements
[edit]Executive branch officials
- Donald Trump, president of the United States (2017–2021, 2025–present)[22]
Statewide officials
- Mike Braun, governor of Indiana (2025–present) and former senator (2019–2025)[23]
Organizations
Organizations
Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Kellie Streeter | 4,939 | 53.2 | |
| Republican | Bruce Borders (incumbent) | 4,340 | 46.8 | |
| Total votes | 9,279 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Declared
[edit]- Rebecca "Becky" Mayfield[48]
General election
[edit]Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Kellie Streeter | |||
| Democratic | Rebecca "Becky" Mayfield | |||
| Total votes | 100.0 | |||
District 46
[edit]The district has been represented by Republican Bob Heaton since 2010. Heaton was re-elected with 67.9% of the vote in 2024.
Republican primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Declared
[edit]- Tom Arthur, former mayor of Brazil, Indiana (2004–2007)[13]
- Bob Heaton, incumbent state representative[13]
Endorsements
[edit]Executive branch officials
- Donald Trump, president of the United States (2017–2021, 2025–present)[22]
Statewide officials
- Mike Braun, governor of Indiana (2025–present) and former senator (2019–2025)[23]
Organizations
Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Bob Heaton (incumbent) | 4,479 | 68.9 | |
| Republican | Tom Arthur | 2,022 | 31.1 | |
| Total votes | 6,501 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Declared
[edit]- James Pittsford III[48]
General election
[edit]Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Bob Heaton (incumbent) | |||
| Democratic | James Pittsford III | |||
| Total votes | 100.0 | |||
District 47
[edit]The district has been represented by Republican Robb Greene since 2022. Greene was re-elected with 74% of the vote in 2024.
Republican primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Declared
[edit]- Robb Greene, incumbent state representative[13]
Democratic primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Declared
[edit]- Michael Potter[48]
General election
[edit]Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Robb Greene (incumbent) | |||
| Democratic | Michael Potter | |||
| Total votes | 100.0 | |||
District 48
[edit]The district has been represented by Republican Doug Miller since 2014. Miller was re-elected unopposed in 2024.
Republican primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Declared
[edit]- Doug Miller, incumbent state representative[13]
Democratic primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Declared
[edit]Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Emily Yaw | 1,007 | 54 | |
| Democratic | Carl Stutsman | 858 | 46 | |
| Total votes | 1,865 | 100.0 | ||
Green Party
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Declared
[edit]- Marshall Travis, RV industry worker[52]
General election
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Doug Miller (incumbent) | |||
| Democratic | Emily Yaw | |||
| Green | Marshall Travis | |||
| Total votes | 100.0 | |||
District 49
[edit]The district has been represented by Republican Joanna King since her appointment in 2020. King was re-elected unopposed in 2024.
Republican primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Declared
[edit]- Joanna King, incumbent state representative[13]
Democratic primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Declared
[edit]Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Michelle Milne | 1,471 | 66.7 | |
| Democratic | Susan Lawson | 445 | 20.2 | |
| Democratic | Monica Garbaciak | 288 | 13.1 | |
| Total votes | 2,204 | 100.0 | ||
General election
[edit]Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Joanna King (incumbent) | |||
| Democratic | Michelle Milne | |||
| Total votes | 100.0 | |||
District 50
[edit]The district has been represented by Republican Lorissa Sweet since 2022. Sweet was elected with 76.9% of the vote in 2024.
Republican primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Declared
[edit]- Lorissa Sweet, incumbent state representative[13]
Democratic primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Declared
[edit]- Pepper Snyder, Libertarian nominee for Indiana's 3rd congressional district in 2016[48]
General election
[edit]Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Lorissa Sweet (incumbent) | |||
| Democratic | Pepper Snyder | |||
| Total votes | 100.0 | |||
Districts 51–75
[edit]District 51
[edit]The district has been represented by Republican Tony Isa since 2024. Isa was elected with 74.4% of the vote in 2024.
Republican primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Declared
[edit]Endorsements
[edit]Executive branch officials
- Donald Trump, president of the United States (2017–2021, 2025–present)[22]
Statewide officials
- Mike Braun, governor of Indiana (2025–present) and former senator (2019–2025)[23]
Organizations
Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Tony Isa (incumbent) | 3,995 | 68.2 | |
| Republican | Theresa Steele | 1,862 | 31.8 | |
| Total votes | 5,857 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Declared
[edit]- Judy Rowe, real estate broker[54]
General election
[edit]Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Tony Isa (incumbent) | |||
| Democratic | Judy Rowe | |||
| Total votes | 100.0 | |||
District 52
[edit]The district has been represented by Republican Ben Smaltz since 2012. Smaltz was re-elected with 76.7% of the vote in 2024.
Republican primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Declared
[edit]- Ben Smaltz, incumbent state representative[13]
- Eve Peters[13]
Endorsements
[edit]Executive branch officials
- Donald Trump, president of the United States (2017–2021, 2025–present)[22]
Statewide officials
- Mike Braun, governor of Indiana (2025–present) and former senator (2019–2025)[23]
Organizations
Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Ben Smaltz (incumbent) | 4,408 | 73.7 | |
| Republican | Eve Peters | 1,573 | 26.3 | |
| Total votes | 5,981 | 100.0 | ||
District 53
[edit]The district has been represented by Republican Ethan Lawson since 2024. Lawson was elected with 70.4% of the vote in 2024.
Republican primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Declared
[edit]- Ethan Lawson, incumbent state representative[34]
Democratic primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Declared
[edit]- Reece Axel-Adams, college student[55]
General election
[edit]Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Ethan Lawson (incumbent) | |||
| Democratic | Reece Axel-Adams | |||
| Total votes | 100.0 | |||
District 54
[edit]The district has been represented by Republican Cory Criswell since 2022. Criswell was re-elected unopposed in 2024.
Republican primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Declared
[edit]- Cory Criswell, incumbent state representative[56]
District 55
[edit]The district has been represented by Republican Lindsay Patterson since 2022. Patterson was re-elected with 80.5% of the vote in 2024.
Republican primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Declared
[edit]- Lindsay Patterson, incumbent state representative[13]
Democratic primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Declared
[edit]- Victoria Martz, lawyer and chairwoman of Ripley County Democrats[57]
General election
[edit]Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Lindsay Patterson (incumbent) | |||
| Democratic | Victoria Martz | |||
| Total votes | 100.0 | |||
District 56
[edit]The district has been represented by Republican Brad Barrett since 2018. Barrett was re-elected unopposed in 2024. In January 2026, Barrett announced he would retire at the end of his term.[5]
Republican primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Declared
[edit]- Randy Retter, Wayne County sheriff[5]
- Pete Zaleski, businessman[13]
Withdrawn
[edit]Declined
[edit]- Brad Barrett, incumbent state representative[5]
Endorsements
[edit]Organizations
Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Randy Retter | 3,250 | 53.0 | |
| Republican | Pete Zaleski | 2,603 | 42.4 | |
| Republican | Adam Blanton | 281 | 4.6 | |
| Total votes | 6,134 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Declared
[edit]- Thomas Rockwell[13]
General election
[edit]Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Randy Retter | |||
| Democratic | Thomas Rockwell | |||
| Total votes | 100.0 | |||
District 57
[edit]The district has been represented by Republican Craig Haggard since 2022. He was elected unopposed in 2024. Haggard is choosing to run for Indiana's 4th congressional district leaving this seat open.[6]
Republican primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Declared
[edit]- Wes Bennett[59]
- Greg “No Bull” Knott[59]
- Rob Stiles[59]
- Tina Turner, Morgan County Republican secretary[59]
Declined
[edit]- Craig Haggard, incumbent state representative (running for U.S. House for 4th district)[6]
Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Wes Bennett | 1,450 | 31.2 | |
| Republican | Greg “No Bull” Knott | 1,372 | 29.5 | |
| Republican | Rob Stiles | 924 | 19.9 | |
| Republican | Tina Turner | 904 | 19.4 | |
| Total votes | 4,650 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Declared
[edit]General election
[edit]Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Wes Bennett | |||
| Democratic | Suzanne Fortenberry | |||
| Total votes | 100.0 | |||
District 58
[edit]The district has been represented by Republican Michelle Davis since 2020. Davis was re-elected with 67.4% of the vote in 2024. Davis is choosing to run for State Senate instead leaving this seat open.[7]
Republican primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Declared
[edit]- Ed Brickley, realtor and retired police officer[59]
- John Reed, dean of students at Indiana Baptist College[59]
- John Young, former state representative for the 47th district (2016–2022)[60]
Declined
[edit]- Michelle Davis, incumbent state representative (running for State Senate District 41)[7]
Endorsements
[edit]Organizations
Organizations
Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | John Reed | 1,690 | 42.5 | |
| Republican | Ed Brickley | 1,330 | 33.5 | |
| Republican | John Young | 952 | 24.0 | |
| Total votes | 3,972 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Declared
[edit]Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Michelle Hennessee Sears | 1,327 | 75.2 | |
| Democratic | Eric Reingardt | 437 | 24.8 | |
| Total votes | 1,764 | 100.0 | ||
General election
[edit]Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | John Reed | |||
| Democratic | Michelle Hennessee Sears | |||
| Total votes | 100.0 | |||
District 59
[edit]The district had been represented by Republican Ryan Lauer since 2018. Lauer was re-elected with 63.8% of the vote in 2024.
Republican primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Declared
[edit]- Ryan Lauer, incumbent state representative[13]
District 60
[edit]The district has been represented by Republican Peggy Mayfield since 2012. Mayfield was re-elected with 75.7% of the vote in 2024.
Republican primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Declared
[edit]- Peggy Mayfield, incumbent state representative[13]
- Mike Moore, police officer[59]
- David Waters[59]
Endorsements
[edit]Statewide officials
- Mike Braun, governor of Indiana (2025–present) and former senator (2019–2025)[23]
Organizations
Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Peggy Mayfield (incumbent) | 4,767 | 66.7 | |
| Republican | Ed Brickley | 1,635 | 22.9 | |
| Republican | John Young | 750 | 10.5 | |
| Total votes | 3,972 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Declared
[edit]- Carrie L. Syczylo[59]
General election
[edit]Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Peggy Mayfield (incumbent) | |||
| Democratic | Carrie Syczylo | |||
| Total votes | 100.0 | |||
District 61
[edit]The district has been represented by Democrat Matt Pierce since 2002. Pierce was re-elected unopposed in 2024.
Democratic primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Declared
[edit]- Matt Pierce, incumbent state representative[13]
- Lilliana Young, hostess and busser[61]
Endorsements
[edit]Organizations
Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Matt Pierce (incumbent) | 3,820 | 67 | |
| Democratic | Lilliana Young | 1,879 | 33 | |
| Total votes | 5,699 | 100.0 | ||
District 62
[edit]The district has been represented by Republican Dave Hall since 2022. Hall was re-elected with 51.1% of the vote in 2024.
Republican primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Declared
[edit]Democratic primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Declared
[edit]- Amy Huffman Oliver, former deputy prosecutor[62]
General election
[edit]Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Dave Hall (incumbent) | |||
| Democratic | Amy Huffman Oliver | |||
| Total votes | 100.0 | |||
District 63
[edit]The district has been represented by Republican Shane Lindauer since his appointment in 2017. Lindauer was re-elected with 76.3% of the vote in 2024. In October 2025, Lindauer announced he would retire at the end of his term.[8]
Republican primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Declared
[edit]- Amy Kippenbrock, Dubois County Clerk and Dubois County GOP Chairman[63]
- Richard Moss, otolaryngologist, candidate for House District 63 in 2014, and candidate for Indiana's 8th congressional district in 2016, 2018, and 2024[13]
Declined
[edit]- Shane Lindauer, incumbent state representative[8]
Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Amy Kippenbrock | 6,838 | 77.4 | |
| Republican | Richard Moss | 2,001 | 22.6 | |
| Total votes | 8,839 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Declared
[edit]Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Tiffanie Arthur | 1,071 | 63.8 | |
| Democratic | Tony Bolen | 344 | 20.5 | |
| Democratic | Adam Mann | 264 | 15.7 | |
| Total votes | 8,839 | 100.0 | ||
General election
[edit]Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Amy Kippenbrock | |||
| Democratic | Tiffanie Arthur | |||
| Total votes | 100.0 | |||
District 64
[edit]The district has been represented by Republican Matt Hostettler since 2018. Hostettler was re-elected unopposed in 2024.
Republican primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Declared
[edit]- Matt Hostettler, incumbent state representative[13]
Democratic primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Declared
[edit]- Candace Greer[64]
Withdrew
[edit]- Kellie Moore, cook and candidate for Indiana's 8th congressional district in 2024[65]
General election
[edit]Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Matt Hostettler (incumbent) | |||
| Democratic | Candace Greer | |||
| Total votes | 100.0 | |||
District 65
[edit]The district has been represented by Republican Christopher May since 2016. May was re-elected unopposed in 2024.
Republican primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Declared
[edit]- Christopher May, incumbent state representative[66]
District 66
[edit]The district has been represented by Republican Zach Payne since 2020. Payne was re-elected with 69.4% of the vote in 2024.
Republican primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Declared
[edit]- Zach Payne, incumbent state representative[13]
Democratic primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Declared
[edit]- Ryan Price[13]
General election
[edit]Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Zach Payne (incumbent) | |||
| Democratic | Ryan Price | |||
| Total votes | 100.0 | |||
District 67
[edit]The district has been represented by Republican Alex Zimmerman since 2023. Zimmerman was elected unopposed in 2024.
Republican primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Declared
[edit]- Alex Zimmerman, incumbent state representative[13]
Democratic primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Declared
[edit]- Justin Chadwick[67]
General election
[edit]Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Alex Zimmerman (incumbent) | |||
| Democratic | Justin Chadwick | |||
| Total votes | 100.0 | |||
District 68
[edit]The district has been represented by Republican Garrett Bascom since 2024. He was elected with 79.5% of the vote in 2024.
Republican primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Declared
[edit]- Garrett Bascom, incumbent state representative[68]
Democratic primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Declared
[edit]- Hunter Collins, labor organizer[69]
General election
[edit]Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Garrett Bascom (incumbent) | |||
| Democratic | Hunter Collins | |||
| Total votes | 100.0 | |||
District 69
[edit]The district has been represented by Republican Jim Lucas since 2012. Lucas was re-elected with 68.7% of the vote in 2024.
Republican primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Declared
[edit]Democratic primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Declared
[edit]- Chris Bowen[30]
General election
[edit]Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jim Lucas (incumbent) | |||
| Democratic | Chris Bowen | |||
| Total votes | 100.0 | |||
District 70
[edit]The district has been represented by Republican Karen Engleman since 2016. Engleman was re-elected with 73.4% of the vote in 2024. She announced she would be retiring at the end of her term.[9]
Republican primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Declared
[edit]- John Colburn, candidate for this district in 2024[13]
- Scott Fluhr, human resources analyst and Chairman of the Harrison County Republican Party[70]
Declined
[edit]- Karen Engleman, incumbent state representative[9]
Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Scott Fluhr | 4,159 | 68.5 | |
| Republican | John Colburn | 1,914 | 31.5 | |
| Total votes | 6,073 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Declared
[edit]Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Sarah Blessing | 1,477 | 49.9 | |
| Democratic | Jerry Finn | 1,096 | 37.0 | |
| Democratic | Tamyra Persinger-Andres | 387 | 13.1 | |
| Total votes | 2,960 | 100.0 | ||
General election
[edit]Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Scott Fluhr | |||
| Democratic | Sarah Blessing | |||
| Total votes | 100.0 | |||
District 71
[edit]The district has been represented by Democrat Wendy Dant Chesser since 2024. Previous representative Rita Fleming retired from the General Assembly effective immediately one week after the 2024 primary.[72] Wendy Dant Chesser was chosen to fulfill out the remainder of her term and won election to a full term with 49.6% of the vote in 2024.[73]
Democratic primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Declared
[edit]- Wendy Dant Chesser, incumbent state representative[13]
Republican primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Declared
[edit]Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | James McClure Jr. | 1,337 | 55.1 | |
| Republican | D.M. Bagshaw | 1,090 | 44.9 | |
| Total votes | 2,427 | 100.0 | ||
General election
[edit]Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Wendy Dant Chesser (incumbent) | |||
| Republican | James McClure Jr. | |||
| Total votes | 100.0 | |||
District 72
[edit]The district has been represented by former Republican turned independent, Edward Clere since 2008. Clere was re-elected with 57.3% of the vote in 2024. In January 2026, Clere announced that he would retire at the end of his term and run for mayor of New Albany as an independent in 2027.[12]
Republican primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Declared
[edit]- Shawn Carruthers, former Floyd County commissioner[74]
- Darrell Neeley, veteran[75]
Declined
[edit]- Edward Clere, incumbent state representative (running for mayor of New Albany in 2027)[12]
Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Darrell Neeley | 2,315 | 54.2 | |
| Republican | Shawn Carruthers | 1,957 | 45.8 | |
| Total votes | 4,272 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Declared
[edit]Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Michele Henry | 2,248 | 52.2 | |
| Democratic | Cory Cochran | 2,062 | 47.8 | |
| Total votes | 4,310 | 100.0 | ||
General election
[edit]Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Darrell Neeley | |||
| Democratic | Michele Henry | |||
| Total votes | 100.0 | |||
District 73
[edit]The district has been represented by Republican Jennifer Meltzer since 2022. Meltzer was elected with 76.9% in the vote in 2024.
Republican primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Declared
[edit]Disqualified
[edit]Endorsements
[edit]Statewide officials
- Mike Braun, governor of Indiana (2025–present) and former senator (2019–2025)[23]
Organizations
Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jennifer Meltzer (incumbent) | 3,675 | 66.6 | |
| Republican | Edward Comstock | 1,844 | 33.4 | |
| Total votes | 5,519 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Declared
[edit]- Allen J. (A.J.) Miller[67]
General election
[edit]Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jennifer Meltzer (incumbent) | |||
| Democratic | Allen J. (A.J.) Miller | |||
| Total votes | 100.0 | |||
District 74
[edit]The district has been represented by Republican Stephen Bartels since his appointment in 2017. Bartels was re-elected with 68.6% in 2024.
Republican primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Declared
[edit]- Stephen Bartels, incumbent state representative[13]
District 75
[edit]The district has been represented by Republican Cindy Ledbetter since 2020. Ledbetter was re-elected unopposed in 2024.
Republican primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Declared
[edit]- Cindy Ledbetter, incumbent state representative[13]
Districts 76–100
[edit]District 76
[edit]The district has been represented by Republican Wendy McNamara since 2010. McNamara was re-elected unopposed in 2024.
Republican primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Declared
[edit]- Wendy McNamara, incumbent state representative[13]
Democratic primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Declared
[edit]- Logan Patberg[13]
General election
[edit]Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Wendy McNamara (incumbent) | |||
| Democratic | Logan Patberg | |||
| Total votes | 100.0 | |||
District 77
[edit]The district has been represented by Democrat Alex Burton since 2024. He was elected unopposed in 2024.
Democratic primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Declared
[edit]- Alex Burton, incumbent state representative[13]
District 78
[edit]The district has been represented by Republican Tim O'Brien since his appointment in 2021. O'Brien was re-elected unopposed in 2024.
Republican primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Declared
[edit]- Tim O'Brien, incumbent state representative[13]
Democratic primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Declared
[edit]- Sally Busby[13]
General election
[edit]Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Tim O'Brien (incumbent) | |||
| Democratic | Sally Busby | |||
| Total votes | 100.0 | |||
District 79
[edit]The district has been represented by Republican Matt Lehman since 2008. Lehman was re-elected unopposed in 2024.
Republican primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Declared
[edit]- Matt Lehman, incumbent state representative [77][78]
Democratic primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Declared
[edit]- Ian Richardson, healthcare worker[79]
General election
[edit]Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Matt Lehman (incumbent) | |||
| Democratic | Ian Richardson | |||
| Total votes | 100.0 | |||
District 80
[edit]The district has been represented by Democrat Phil GiaQuinta since 2006. GiaQuinta was re-elected unopposed in 2024.
Democratic primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Declared
[edit]- Phil GiaQuinta, incumbent state representative[13]
District 81
[edit]The district has been represented by Republican Martin Carbaugh since 2012. Carbaugh was re-elected with 64.9% of the vote in 2024.
Republican primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Declared
[edit]- Martin Carbaugh, incumbent state representative[13]
- David Mervar, candidate for this district in 2024[13]
Endorsements
[edit]Executive branch officials
- Donald Trump, president of the United States (2017–2021, 2025–present)[22]
Statewide officials
- Mike Braun, governor of Indiana (2025–present) and former senator (2019–2025)[23]
Organizations
Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Martin Carbaugh (incumbent) | 3,795 | 75.1 | |
| Republican | David Mervar | 1,256 | 24.9 | |
| Total votes | 5,051 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Declared
[edit]Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Sharon Wight | 1,976 | 81.6 | |
| Democratic | Chad Clevidence | 446 | 18.4 | |
| Total votes | 2,422 | 100.0 | ||
General election
[edit]Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Martin Carbaugh (incumbent) | |||
| Democratic | Sharon Wight | |||
| Total votes | 100.0 | |||
District 82
[edit]The district has been represented by Democrat Kyle Miller since 2022. Miller was re-elected unopposed in 2024.
Democratic primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Declared
[edit]- Kyle Miller, incumbent state representative[13]
District 83
[edit]The district has been represented by Republican Christopher Judy since 2014. Judy was re-elected with 64% of the vote in 2024.
Republican primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Declared
[edit]- Christopher Judy, incumbent state representative[13]
Democratic primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Declared
[edit]- Wesley Haffenden[13]
General election
[edit]Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Christopher Judy (incumbent) | |||
| Democratic | Wesley Haffenden | |||
| Total votes | 100.0 | |||
District 84
[edit]The district has been represented by Republican Bob Morris since 2010. Morris was re-elected unopposed in 2024.
Republican primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Declared
[edit]- Bob Morris, incumbent state representative[13]
Democratic primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Declared
[edit]- Misti Meehan[13]
General election
[edit]Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Bob Morris (incumbent) | |||
| Democratic | Misti Meehan | |||
| Total votes | 100.0 | |||
District 85
[edit]The district has been represented by Republican Dave Heine since 2016. Heine was re-elected with 74.4% of the vote in 2024.
Republican primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Declared
[edit]- Dave Heine, incumbent state representative[13]
Democratic primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Declared
[edit]- Mark Wehrle[13]
General election
[edit]Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Dave Heine (incumbent) | |||
| Democratic | Mark Wehrle | |||
| Total votes | 100.0 | |||
District 86
[edit]The district has been represented by Democrat Ed DeLaney since 2008. DeLaney was re-elected unopposed in 2024.
Democratic primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Declared
[edit]- Ed DeLaney, incumbent state representative[13]
Republican primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Declared
[edit]- Glenn Bill[13]
General election
[edit]Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Ed DeLaney (incumbent) | |||
| Republican | Glenn Bill | |||
| Total votes | 100.0 | |||
District 87
[edit]The district has been represented by Democrat Carey Hamilton since 2016. Hamilton was re-elected unopposed in 2024.
Democratic primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Declared
[edit]- Carey Hamilton, incumbent state representative[80]
District 88
[edit]The district has been represented by Republican Chris Jeter since 2020. Jeter was re-elected with 57.8% of the vote in 2024.
Republican primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Declared
[edit]- Chris Jeter, incumbent state representative[13]
Democratic primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Declared
[edit]General election
[edit]Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Chris Jeter (incumbent) | |||
| Democratic | Stephanie Jo Yocum | |||
| Total votes | 100.0 | |||
District 89
[edit]The district has been represented by Democrat Mitch Gore since 2020. Gore was re-elected with 55.8% of the vote in 2024.
Democratic primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Declared
[edit]- Mitch Gore, incumbent state representative[13]
Libertarian convention
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Nominee
[edit]- Drew Weingarten[82]
General election
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Mitch Gore (incumbent) | |||
| Libertarian | Drew Weingarten | |||
| Total votes | 100.0 | |||
District 90
[edit]The district has been represented by Republican Andrew Ireland since 2024. He was elected with 63.6% of the vote in 2024.
Republican primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Declared
[edit]- Andrew Ireland, incumbent state representative[13]
District 91
[edit]The district has been represented by Republican Robert Behning since 1992. Behning was re-elected with 60.1% of the vote in 2024.
Republican primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Declared
[edit]- Robert Behning, incumbent state representative[13]
Democratic primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Declared
[edit]- Jarren Hurt[13]
General election
[edit]Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Robert Behning (incumbent) | |||
| Democratic | Jarren Hurt | |||
| Total votes | 100.0 | |||
District 92
[edit]The district has been represented by Democrat Renee Pack since 2020. Pack was re-elected with 59% of the vote in 2024.
Democratic primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Declared
[edit]- Renee Pack, incumbent state representative[13]
District 93
[edit]The district has been represented by Republican Julie McGuire since 2022. McGuire was elected with 62.2% of the vote in 2024.
Republican primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Declared
[edit]- Julie McGuire, incumbent state representative[13]
Democratic primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Declared
[edit]- Eva Rosberg[13]
General election
[edit]Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Julie McGuire (incumbent) | |||
| Democratic | Eva Rosberg | |||
| Total votes | 100.0 | |||
District 94
[edit]The district has been represented by Democrat Cherrish Pryor since 2008. Pryor was re-elected unopposed in 2024.
Democratic primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Declared
[edit]- Cherrish Pryor, incumbent state representative[13]
- Andre Sisk Sr.[13]
Endorsements
[edit]Organizations
Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Cherrish Pryor (incumbent) | 6,086 | 89.4 | |
| Democratic | Andre Sisk Sr. | 719 | 10.6 | |
| Total votes | 6,805 | 100.0 | ||
District 95
[edit]The district has been represented by Democrat John Bartlett since 2008. Bartlett was re-elected unopposed in 2024.
Democratic primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Declared
[edit]- John Bartlett, incumbent state representative[13]
- Tyrrell Giles, Lawrence City councilman[48]
- Keith Graves, Indianapolis City-County Indianapolis City-County Council (2019–present)[48]
Endorsements
[edit]Organizations
Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | John Bartlett (incumbent) | 3,235 | 51.9 | |
| Democratic | Tyrrell Giles | 1,792 | 28.7 | |
| Democratic | Keith Graves | 1,211 | 19.4 | |
| Total votes | 6,238 | 100.0 | ||
District 96
[edit]The district has been represented by Democrat Greg Porter since 1992. Porter was re-elected unopposed in 2024.
Democratic primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Declared
[edit]- Greg Porter, incumbent state representative[13]
Endorsements
[edit]Organizations
District 97
[edit]The district has been represented by Democrat Justin Moed since 2012. Moed was re-elected with 58.2% of the vote in 2024.
Democratic primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Declared
[edit]- Justin Moed, incumbent state representative[13]
- Sarah Shydale, candidate for this district in 2024[13]
Endorsements
[edit]Organizations
Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Justin Moed (incumbent) | 1,820 | 67.3 | |
| Democratic | Sarah Shydale | 886 | 32.8 | |
| Total votes | 2,706 | 100.0 | ||
Libertarian convention
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Nominee
[edit]General election
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Justin Moed (incumbent) | |||
| Libertarian | Mark Renholzberger | |||
| Total votes | 100.0 | |||
District 98
[edit]The district has been represented by Democrat Robin Shackleford since 2012. Shackleford was re-elected with 81.9% of the vote in 2024.
Democratic primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Declared
[edit]- Robin Shackleford, incumbent state representative[13]
District 99
[edit]The district has been represented by Democrat Vanessa Summers since her appointment in 1991. Summers was re-elected with 81.3% of the vote in 2024.
Democratic primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Declared
[edit]- Vanessa Summers, incumbent state representative[13]
District 100
[edit]The district has been represented by Democrat Blake Johnson since his appointment 2020. Johnson was re-elected with 71.7% of the vote in 2024.
Democratic primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Declared
[edit]- Blake Johnson, incumbent state representative[13]
Notes
[edit]- ↑ Clere left the Republican Party in January 2026 and was expelled from the Indiana House Republican caucus. He is running for mayor of New Albany as an independent.
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