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Delaware County, Indiana

Indiana House District 33

2 candidates are tracked for Indiana House District 33 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: John E Bartlett and John (J.D.) Prescott. Candidate information follows official Delaware County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

John E Bartlett (Democratic), John (J.D.) Prescott (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Indiana House District 33. John (J.D.) Prescott is 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.

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, John (J.D.) Prescott, is on the ballot.

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John E Bartlett

Democratic

Biography

John Bartlett lives on his grandparents' 40-acre farm near Hartford City in Blackford County and works in IT support, per Hartford City News-Times. He graduated from Monroe Central High School in 1989 and earned a bachelor's degree from Indiana University Bloomington in 1993, double-majoring in political science and history, per Hartford City News-Times. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.

John (J.D.) Prescott

Republican Incumbent

Biography

John (J.D.) Prescott is the Republican candidate for Indiana House District 33 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list. J.D. Prescott is the incumbent state representative for House District 33, serving since 2018. He is a real estate agent in East Central Indiana who also works on Prescott Farms, and is president of the Randolph County Young Farmers organization, according to the Indiana House Republicans official roster. 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 33 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Indiana House District 33 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: John E Bartlett and John (J.D.) Prescott. Candidate information follows official Delaware County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Indiana House District 33 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 Delaware County ballot?

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Candidate roster from official Delaware County and state election office filings, last verified September 27, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles
John E Bartlett, full profileJohn (J.D.) Prescott, full profileOfficial Indiana election office