2 candidates are tracked for Indiana House District 35 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Phil G. Gift and Elizabeth Rowray. Candidate information follows official Delaware County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Phil G. Gift (Democratic), Elizabeth Rowray (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Indiana House District 35; Elizabeth Rowray 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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Democratic
Phil Gift is a Gaston Democrat who worked more than 17 years as a registered nurse with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, per Yahoo News (syndicated local report). No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
Republican Incumbent
Elizabeth Rowray is the Republican candidate for Indiana House District 35 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list. Elizabeth Rowray is a sitting member for the district, per the General Assembly caucus rosters. Rowray works in non-profit consulting and previously served as legislative director for U.S. Rep. Mark Souder, per the Indiana House Republicans caucus profile. Rowray represents House District 35 in Yorktown and previously served on the Yorktown school board, per the same profile. Rowray serves as Assistant Majority Floor Leader, per the caucus profile. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
Who is running for Indiana House District 35 in 2026?
2 candidates are tracked for Indiana House District 35 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Phil G. Gift and Elizabeth Rowray. Candidate information follows official Delaware County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Indiana House District 35 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.
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