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Hamilton County, Indiana

Indiana House District 24

2 candidates are tracked for Indiana House District 24 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Racheal Bleicher and Hunter Smith. Candidate information follows official Hamilton County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Racheal Bleicher (Democratic), Hunter Smith (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Indiana House District 24; Hunter Smith 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, Hunter Smith, is on the ballot.

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Racheal Bleicher

Democratic

Top priorities
  • Protecting the environment and ensuring its sustainability for future generations
  • Sustainable development that preserves community character
  • Economic growth paired with fiscal transparency

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Racheal Bleicher is a business leader and mother from Westfield, per campaign site.

Hunter Smith

Republican Incumbent

Biography

Hunter Smith is the Republican candidate for Indiana House District 24 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list. Hunter Smith is a sitting member for the district, per the General Assembly caucus rosters. Smith owns and operates WonderTree Farm, a regenerative farming operation, and previously played in the NFL as a punter for the Indianapolis Colts and Washington, per the Indiana House Republicans caucus profile. He represents House District 24, covering parts of Carmel, Sheridan, Westfield, and Zionsville, per the same profile. He serves on the Agriculture and Rural Development, Education, and Environmental Affairs committees, 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 24 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Indiana House District 24 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Racheal Bleicher and Hunter Smith. Candidate information follows official Hamilton County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Indiana House District 24 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 Hamilton County ballot?

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

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Candidate profiles
Racheal Bleicher, full profileHunter Smith, full profileOfficial Indiana election office