Allen County Sample Ballot & Voter Guide 2026
43 candidates are on the November 3, 2026 ballot across 26 Allen County races, led by the Allen County Superior Court Judge, Civil No. 2 contest.
County offices
Prosecuting AttorneyTesa Helge (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Tesa Helge Republican
Tesa Helge appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Allen County Prosecuting Attorney, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
Tesa Helge (Republican) is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Allen County Prosecuting Attorney, per the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list (updated August 27, 2026). Indiana prints unopposed candidates.
Full race pageCircuit Court ClerkKeri Roby (D) · Toshua Manuel (R)
Keri Roby Democratic
Keri Roby filed to run for Allen County Circuit Court Clerk on January 29, 2026 and is campaigning to become the next clerk of the Allen Circuit and Superior Courts, per Fort Wayne Journal Gazette. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
Toshua Manuel Republican
- Improving office processes to serve the community efficiently and cost-effectively
- Applying decades of experience and working relationships built in the Clerk's office
Per the campaign site.
About Toshua Manuel
Manuel has served as chief deputy clerk in the Allen County Clerk's Office since May 2023, following more than 25 years in the office in roles including election security manager, central services manager, and court records deputy, per the campaign site. Manuel holds an MBA and two business administration degrees from Indiana Wesleyan University along with election administration certifications from Ball State and Auburn, per the campaign site.
Keri Roby (Democratic), Toshua Manuel (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Allen County Circuit Court Clerk, per the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list (updated August 27, 2026).
Full race pageAuditorNikole Gillum (D) · Jacquelynn Scheuman (R)
Nikole Gillum Democratic
Nikole Gillum filed as the Democratic candidate for Allen County Auditor on June 15, 2026, per Allen County official candidate filing report. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
Jacquelynn Scheuman Republican
Jacquelynn Scheuman filed as the Republican candidate for Allen County Auditor, per Allen County official candidate filing report. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
Nikole Gillum (Democratic), Jacquelynn Scheuman (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Allen County Auditor, per the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list (updated August 27, 2026).
Full race pageRecorderCheyenne Stoppenhagen (D) · Nicole Keesling (R)
Cheyenne Stoppenhagen Democratic
Cheyenne Stoppenhagen appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Allen County Recorder, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
Nicole Keesling Republican
Nicole Keesling filed for reelection as Allen County Recorder after first being elected in 2022; before that she served as a Records Controller in the office for a little over three years, and earlier as a scheduler in the Washington, D.C. office of Congressman Jim Banks, per Fort Wayne Journal Gazette. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
Cheyenne Stoppenhagen (Democratic), Nicole Keesling (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Allen County Recorder, per the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list (updated August 27, 2026).
Full race pageSheriffTroy R Hershberger (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Troy R Hershberger Republican
Troy R Hershberger appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Allen County Sheriff, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
Troy R Hershberger (Republican) is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Allen County Sheriff, per the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list (updated August 27, 2026). Indiana prints unopposed candidates.
Full race pageAssessorStacey O'Day (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Stacey O'Day Republican
Stacey O'Day appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Allen County Assessor, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
Stacey O'Day (Republican) is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Allen County Assessor, per the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list (updated August 27, 2026). Indiana prints unopposed candidates.
Full race pageCommissioner, District 2Kate Conner (D) · Ozzie Mitson (R)
Kate Conner Democratic
- Supporting local job creation and limiting developer-friendly tax breaks that raise living costs
- Reducing reliance on corporate tax abatements to fund essential services and infrastructure
- Strengthening zoning ordinances to protect agricultural and residential areas
Per the campaign site.
About Kate Conner
Kate Conner was born and raised in Fort Wayne and graduated from Northrop High School in 2011; she worked in the restaurant industry for about 15 years before moving into financial-sector work focused on analysis and process improvement since 2021, per Kate Conner campaign site.
Ozzie Mitson Republican
- Maintaining safe roads, bridges, and drainage systems
- Fiscal responsibility, including reducing waste and keeping government lean
- Supporting law enforcement and first responders
Per the campaign site.
About Ozzie Mitson
Ozzie Mitson is a Fort Wayne native who has worked as a congressional staffer and in municipal government, and currently serves as Director of Government Affairs for IU Health Fort Wayne, per Ozzie Mitson campaign site.
Kate Conner (Democratic), Ozzie Mitson (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Allen County Commissioner, District 2, per the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list (updated August 27, 2026).
Full race pageCommissioner, District 3Jorge Fernandez (D) · Paul Moss (R)
Jorge Fernandez Democratic
Jorge Fernandez is an educator who previously sought the Allen County Commissioner District 3 seat in 2022 and 2025 before running again in 2026, per WANE 15.
Paul Moss Republican
- Strategic and transparent county spending, with pushback on unnecessary government growth
- Supporting law enforcement and public safety
- Long-term planning and preventive maintenance of roads, bridges, and public facilities
Per the campaign site.
About Paul Moss
Paul Moss holds a bachelor's degree in Health Services Administration from Indiana University and previously worked as a healthcare CEO, per Paul Moss campaign site. Moss served two terms on the Allen County Council, including as Council President, and has served on the Allen County Public Library Board of Trustees, per Paul Moss campaign site.
Jorge Fernandez (Democratic), Paul Moss (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Allen County Commissioner, District 3, per the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list (updated August 27, 2026).
Full race pageCouncil, District 1Melissa Fisher (D) · Mike Clendenen (R)
Melissa Fisher Democratic
- Wise economic investment and stewardship of taxpayer dollars
- Restoring balance and representation on the council
- Proactive measures and partnerships addressing mental health needs
Per the campaign site.
About Melissa Fisher
Fisher brings more than 20 years of experience in behavioral health and public service, per her campaign site. She holds degrees in human services and political science from IPFW, a master's degree in psychology from Indiana Tech, and a Master of Divinity from United Theological Seminary, per her campaign site. She previously worked as a case manager supporting people with developmental disabilities, co-founded the mental health organization New Wave Wellness, and serves as an associate pastor at Aldersgate United Methodist Church after previously leading Faith United Methodist Church, per her campaign site. She sits on the Mayor's Commission Advisory Board for Mental Health, per her campaign site.
Mike Clendenen Republican
- Fiscal responsibility and responsible economic development
- Safe communities
- Family opportunity and economic development to retain residents
Per the campaign site.
About Mike Clendenen
Clendenen worked as a park board commissioner and superintendent with the New Haven-Adams Township Parks and Recreation Department, retiring after 25 years of public service, per his campaign site. His background includes government budgeting and purchasing, per his campaign site.
Melissa Fisher (Democratic), Mike Clendenen (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Allen County Council, District 1, per the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list (updated August 27, 2026).
Full race pageCouncil, District 2Mark Hagar (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Mark Hagar Republican
Mark Hagar appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Allen County Council, District 2, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
Mark Hagar (Republican) is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Allen County Council, District 2, per the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list (updated August 27, 2026). Indiana prints unopposed candidates.
Full race pageCouncil, District 3Stacey Freeman (D) · Eric (ET) Tippmann (R)
Stacey Freeman Democratic
Stacey Freeman filed for Allen County Council District 3 as a Democratic candidate on February 6, 2026, per Fort Wayne Journal Gazette.
Eric (ET) Tippmann Republican
Eric Tippmann filed for Allen County Council District 3 as a Republican on January 13, 2026, per Fort Wayne Journal Gazette. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
Stacey Freeman (Democratic), Eric (ET) Tippmann (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Allen County Council, District 3, per the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list (updated August 27, 2026).
Full race pageCouncil, District 4Lee Castillo (D) · Don Wyss (R)
Lee Castillo Democratic
Lee Castillo filed for Allen County Council District 4 as a Democratic candidate on January 28, 2026, per Fort Wayne Journal Gazette. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
Don Wyss Republican
Don Wyss filed for Allen County Council District 4 as a Republican on January 7, 2026, per Fort Wayne Journal Gazette. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
Lee Castillo (Democratic), Don Wyss (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Allen County Council, District 4, per the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list (updated August 27, 2026).
Full race pageJudges
Superior Court Judge, Civil No. 2Craig J Bobay (Non Partisan)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Craig J Bobay Non Partisan Incumbent
Craig J. Bobay was appointed to the Allen Superior Court's Civil Division in June 2013 and was re-elected to the position in 2014 and 2020, per Allen County government, Meet the Judges. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
Craig J Bobay (Non Partisan) is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Allen County Superior Court Judge, Civil No. 2, per the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list (updated August 27, 2026). Indiana prints unopposed candidates.
Full race pageSuperior Court Judge, Civil No. 3Jennifer L. DeGroote (Non Partisan)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Jennifer L. DeGroote Non Partisan Incumbent
Jennifer L. DeGroote has served the Allen Superior Court, Civil Division, as a judicial officer since 1999, per Allen County government, Meet the Judges. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
Jennifer L. DeGroote (Non Partisan) is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Allen County Superior Court Judge, Civil No. 3, per the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list (updated August 27, 2026). Indiana prints unopposed candidates.
Full race pageSuperior Court Judge, Criminal No. 5Christina Gull (Non Partisan) · Samuel R. Keirns (Non Partisan) · Jesus (Rick) Trevino (Non Partisan)
Christina Gull Non Partisan
Christina Gull appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Allen County Superior Court Judge, Criminal No. 5, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
Samuel R. Keirns Non Partisan Incumbent
Samuel R. Keirns currently serves as a magistrate in the Allen Superior Court's criminal division, per Indiana Judicial Branch court directory. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
Jesus (Rick) Trevino Non Partisan Incumbent
Jesus R. Trevino currently serves as a magistrate in the Allen County court system, per Indiana Judicial Branch court directory. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
Christina Gull (Non Partisan), Samuel R. Keirns (Non Partisan), Jesus (Rick) Trevino (Non Partisan) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Allen County Superior Court Judge, Criminal No. 5, per the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list (updated August 27, 2026).
Full race pageSuperior Court Judge, Criminal No. 6David M Zent (Non Partisan)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
David M Zent Non Partisan Incumbent
David M. Zent has served as a judge in the Allen Superior Court's Criminal Division since January 1, 2019, per Allen County government, Meet the Judges. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
David M Zent (Non Partisan) is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Allen County Superior Court Judge, Criminal No. 6, per the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list (updated August 27, 2026). Indiana prints unopposed candidates.
Full race pageSuperior Court Judge, Family Relations No. 7Brent A. Ecenbarger (Non Partisan)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Brent A. Ecenbarger Non Partisan Incumbent
Brent A. Ecenbarger was appointed to the Allen Superior Court's Family Relations Division in September 2025, per Allen County government, Meet the Judges. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
Brent A. Ecenbarger (Non Partisan) is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Allen County Superior Court Judge, Family Relations No. 7, per the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list (updated August 27, 2026). Indiana prints unopposed candidates.
Full race pageBy address
These seats are elected by district; only the district covering your address is on your ballot.
Allen County is split across 9 Indiana Senate and House districts.
Find your districts by addressIndiana Senate: 3 districtsDistricts 14, 15, 19
Indiana Senate District 14Blaine Sefton (D) · Tyler Johnson (R)
Blaine Sefton Democratic
- Supports affordable housing measures, including changes to zoning laws
- Supports raising the minimum wage and expanding unionization
- Opposes new data center development and calls for a data center moratorium
Per the campaign site.
About Blaine Sefton
Blaine Sefton is a union electrician with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers who previously worked as a case manager for the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration and at the Social Security Office of Disability Adjudication, per the campaign site. Sefton has experienced homelessness, an experience the campaign site says informs Sefton's approach to public service. Sefton, endorsed by the Fort Wayne Democratic Socialists of America and the Indiana AFL-CIO, is a candidate for the Indiana Senate.
Tyler Johnson Republican Incumbent
Tyler Johnson is the Republican candidate for Indiana Senate District 14 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list. Tyler Johnson is a sitting member for the district, per the General Assembly caucus rosters. Johnson is an emergency room physician, per the Indiana Senate Republicans caucus profile. He has represented Senate District 14, covering Leo and parts of Allen and DeKalb counties, since being elected in 2022, per the same profile. He serves as Assistant Majority Caucus Chair and sits on the Health and Provider Services Committee, per the caucus profile. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
Blaine Sefton (Democratic), Tyler Johnson (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Indiana Senate District 14; Tyler Johnson is the sitting member, per the General Assembly caucus rosters. Democratic and Republican nominees were chosen at the May 5 primary; Libertarian nominees at the party's convention. The field is the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list (updated August 27, 2026). This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.
Full race pageIndiana Senate District 15Julie McGill (D) · Liz Brown (R)
Julie McGill Democratic
- Addressing Indiana's Medicaid waiver waitlist
- Closing coverage gaps in the Healthy Indiana Plan
Per the Indiana Capital Chronicle voter guide.
About Julie McGill
Julie McGill is the Democratic candidate for Indiana Senate District 15 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list. Founded and runs a home care business and manages rental properties; she has lived in Fort Wayne her entire life, per Indiana Capital Chronicle voter guide. Holds a bachelor's degree in mathematics and a master's degree in actuarial science, per Indiana Capital Chronicle voter guide.
Liz Brown Republican Incumbent
Liz Brown is the Republican candidate for Indiana Senate District 15 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list. Liz Brown is a sitting member for the district, per the General Assembly caucus rosters. Brown owns Brown Mediation LLC and is licensed to practice law in Indiana and Ohio, per the Indiana Senate Republicans caucus profile. She has represented Senate District 15 in Fort Wayne since being elected in 2014, after previously serving on the Fort Wayne City Council, per the same profile. She chairs the Senate Judiciary Committee, per the caucus profile. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
Julie McGill (Democratic), Liz Brown (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Indiana Senate District 15; Liz Brown is the sitting member, per the General Assembly caucus rosters. Democratic and Republican nominees were chosen at the May 5 primary; Libertarian nominees at the party's convention. The field is the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list (updated August 27, 2026). This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.
Full race pageIndiana Senate District 19Timothy C. Murphy (D) · Blake Fiechter (R)
Timothy C. Murphy Democratic
Timothy C. Murphy is the Democratic candidate for Indiana Senate District 19 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
Blake Fiechter Republican
Blake Fiechter is the Republican candidate for Indiana Senate District 19 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
Timothy C. Murphy (Democratic), Blake Fiechter (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Indiana Senate District 19. Not on the November ballot: Travis Holdman, the sitting member per the roster. Democratic and Republican nominees were chosen at the May 5 primary; Libertarian nominees at the party's convention. The field is the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list (updated August 27, 2026). This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.
Full race pageIndiana House: 6 districtsDistricts 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85
Indiana House District 80Phil GiaQuinta (D)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Phil GiaQuinta Democratic Incumbent
Phil GiaQuinta is a customer account manager for Fort Wayne City Utilities who represents Indiana House District 80, per the Indiana House Democratic Caucus. He was elected to the Indiana House in 2006 and became House Democratic Caucus Leader in November 2018, per the caucus profile. He is the son of former state representative Ben GiaQuinta, per the caucus profile. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
Phil GiaQuinta (Democratic) is on the November 3 ballot for Indiana House District 80; Phil GiaQuinta is the sitting member, per the General Assembly caucus rosters. Democratic and Republican nominees were chosen at the May 5 primary; Libertarian nominees at the party's convention. The field is the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list (updated August 27, 2026). This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot. Phil GiaQuinta is the only candidate on the ballot for this seat; unopposed candidates still appear on Indiana ballots, so the race is on the November 3 ballot but is not contested.
Full race pageIndiana House District 81Sharon L Wight (D) · Martin Carbaugh (R)
Sharon L Wight Democratic
- Education
- Healthcare
- Economic growth
Per the campaign site.
About Sharon L Wight
Sharon L Wight is the Democratic candidate for Indiana House District 81 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list. Is a lifelong district resident with two master's degrees who works in educational technology and teaches as an adjunct professor, per Journal Gazette.
Martin Carbaugh Republican Incumbent
Martin Carbaugh represents House District 81 in the northwestern portion of Fort Wayne and part of Allen County. He works as a financial planner at Financial Focus and has served in the House since 2012, chairing the House Insurance Committee, according to the Indiana House Republican Caucus. He volunteers with Junior Achievement teaching financial literacy, per the caucus site. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
Sharon L Wight (Democratic), Martin Carbaugh (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Indiana House District 81; Martin Carbaugh is the sitting member, per the General Assembly caucus rosters. Democratic and Republican nominees were chosen at the May 5 primary; Libertarian nominees at the party's convention. The field is the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list (updated August 27, 2026). This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.
Full race pageIndiana House District 82Kyle Miller (D)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Kyle Miller Democratic Incumbent
- Strengthening local economies and affordable health care access
- Support for veterans and lowering prescription medication costs
Per the Indiana House Democratic Caucus.
About Kyle Miller
Kyle Miller represents House District 82 in Fort Wayne and Allen County. He is the ranking Democrat on the House Commerce, Small Business and Economic Development Committee, according to the Indiana House Democratic Caucus, and also serves on the Financial Institutions and Public Policy committees.
Kyle Miller (Democratic) is on the November 3 ballot for Indiana House District 82; Kyle Miller is the sitting member, per the General Assembly caucus rosters. Democratic and Republican nominees were chosen at the May 5 primary; Libertarian nominees at the party's convention. The field is the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list (updated August 27, 2026). This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot. Kyle Miller is the only candidate on the ballot for this seat; unopposed candidates still appear on Indiana ballots, so the race is on the November 3 ballot but is not contested.
Full race pageIndiana House District 83Wesley Haffenden (D) · Christopher Judy (R)
Wesley Haffenden Democratic
- Living wages, healthcare affordability, and housing access
- Reducing political influence of corporations and utilities
- Cannabis legalization and voting access
Per the campaign site.
About Wesley Haffenden
Wesley Haffenden is the Democratic candidate for Indiana House District 83 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list. Describes himself as a seventh-generation Hoosier running to represent House District 83, per campaign site. Has been endorsed as a 2026 Moms Demand Action Gun Sense Candidate, per candidate profile.
Christopher Judy Republican Incumbent
Christopher Judy is a licensed life and health insurance broker who represents Indiana House District 83, per the Indiana House Republican Caucus. He is a decorated veteran of the Indiana National Guard who served in Iraq in 2008 as a combat medic, per the caucus profile. He joined the Indiana House of Representatives in September 2014 and serves on the Financial Institutions, Veterans Affairs and Public Safety, and Ways and Means committees, per the caucus profile. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
Wesley Haffenden (Democratic), Christopher Judy (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Indiana House District 83; Christopher Judy is the sitting member, per the General Assembly caucus rosters. Democratic and Republican nominees were chosen at the May 5 primary; Libertarian nominees at the party's convention. The field is the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list (updated August 27, 2026). This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.
Full race pageIndiana House District 84Misti Meehan (D) · Bob Morris (R)
Misti Meehan Democratic
Misti Meehan is the Democratic candidate for Indiana House District 84 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
Bob Morris Republican Incumbent
Bob Morris is the Republican candidate for Indiana House District 84 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list. Bob Morris is a sitting member for the district, per the General Assembly caucus rosters. Morris is a small-business owner who has founded four entrepreneurial ventures and a graduate of Indiana University Bloomington, per the Indiana House Republicans caucus profile. He has represented House District 84 in Fort Wayne and Allen County since 2010, per the same profile. He chairs the Commerce, Small Business and Economic Development Committee, per the caucus profile. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
Misti Meehan (Democratic), Bob Morris (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Indiana House District 84; Bob Morris is the sitting member, per the General Assembly caucus rosters. Democratic and Republican nominees were chosen at the May 5 primary; Libertarian nominees at the party's convention. The field is the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list (updated August 27, 2026). This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.
Full race pageIndiana House District 85Mark (Bird) Wehrle (D) · Dave Heine (R)
Mark (Bird) Wehrle Democratic
Mark (Bird) Wehrle is the Democratic candidate for Indiana House District 85 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
Dave Heine Republican Incumbent
- Supports limiting government authority and reducing taxes
- Supports parental choice in education
Per the campaign site.
About Dave Heine
Dave Heine is a retired farmer and former Do-It-Best Corp executive running for Indiana House District 85, per the campaign site, which credits Heine with co-authoring a large state tax-cut bill.
Mark (Bird) Wehrle (Democratic), Dave Heine (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Indiana House District 85; Dave Heine is the sitting member, per the General Assembly caucus rosters. Democratic and Republican nominees were chosen at the May 5 primary; Libertarian nominees at the party's convention. The field is the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list (updated August 27, 2026). This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.
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