Clark County, Indiana

Indiana House District 71

2 candidates are tracked for Indiana House District 71 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Wendy Dant Chesser and James R. McClure, Jr.. Candidate information follows official Clark County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Wendy Dant Chesser (Democratic), James R. McClure, Jr. (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Indiana House District 71; Wendy Dant Chesser 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.

What this office does

State legislator. State legislators write and vote on state laws and the state budget, which fund schools, roads, prisons, universities and health programs, and set the rules for local governments and elections. Each member represents one district and serves on committees that shape bills before a floor vote. Terms are two years in most state houses and four in most state senates.

This race. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot. The sitting officeholder, Wendy Dant Chesser, is on the ballot.

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Wendy Dant Chesser

Democratic Incumbent

Top priorities

Economic development and business attraction for southern Indiana

Per Indiana House Democratic Caucus.

Biography

Wendy Dant Chesser represents House District 71 in southern Indiana, covering portions of Clark and Floyd counties. Before joining the House, she spent over a decade in economic development, including as President and CEO of One Southern Indiana, and holds the Certified Economic Developer credential, according to the Indiana House Democratic Caucus. She was sworn into office on June 4, 2024, per the caucus site. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.

James R. McClure, Jr.

Republican

Biography

James R. McClure, Jr. is the Republican candidate for Indiana House District 71 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.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Indiana House District 71 in 2026?

When is the Indiana House District 71 election in Indiana?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Indiana are on the Indiana election hub at theballotbrief.com.

How do I see my exact Clark County ballot?

Enter your ZIP code in the lookup at theballotbrief.com for the statewide and congressional races, or a full street address to add the county, city and district contests for that location.

Verify this race

Candidate roster from official Clark County and state election office filings, last verified September 25, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Clark County Circuit Court Judge, No. 3 Clark County Prosecuting Attorney Clark County Circuit Court Clerk See all 19 Clark County races

Candidate profiles

Wendy Dant Chesser, full profile James R. McClure, Jr., full profile Official Indiana election office