Elkhart County, Indiana

Indiana House District 49

2 candidates are tracked for Indiana House District 49 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Michelle Milne and Joanna King. Candidate information follows official Elkhart County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Michelle Milne (Democratic), Joanna King (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Indiana House District 49; Joanna King 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, Joanna King, is on the ballot.

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Michelle Milne

Democratic

Top priorities

Bringing people with differing views together to find solutions

Per WVPE.

Biography

Michelle Milne is the Democratic candidate for Indiana House District 49 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list. Is an educator and theater professional who has worked as a project manager for nonprofit research at IUPUI and as an assistant development director for Habitat for Humanity, per campaign site. Has led trainings for nursing staff, architects, lawyers, K-12 students, and incarcerated individuals, and has worked as a journalist and editor covering healthcare, business, and politics, per campaign site.

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Joanna King

RepublicanIncumbent

Biography

Joanna King is a small-business owner who started JoJo's Pretzels and later built multiple tourism and hospitality ventures through King Corporation, per the Indiana House Republican Caucus. She represents Indiana House District 49 and serves as Deputy Speaker Pro Tempore, per the caucus profile. She previously served as president of the Middlebury Community School Board from 2006 to 2020, per the caucus profile. 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 49 in 2026?

When is the Indiana House District 49 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 Elkhart County ballot?

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Verify this race

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

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Candidate profiles

Michelle Milne, full profile Joanna King, full profile Official Indiana election office