Hamilton County, Indiana

Indiana House District 37

2 candidates are tracked for Indiana House District 37 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Lauren S. Cole and Todd Huston. Candidate information follows official Hamilton County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Lauren S. Cole (Democratic), Todd Huston (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Indiana House District 37; Todd Huston 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, Todd Huston, is on the ballot.

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Lauren S. Cole

Democratic

Top priorities

Protecting Medicaid access and affordable coverage
Public school funding and teacher retention
Economic development that benefits workers

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Lauren S. Cole is the Democratic candidate for Indiana House District 37 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list. Is a scientist who works in cancer clinical trials and healthcare, per campaign site. Lives with a chronic illness, which she says gives her firsthand experience with healthcare access challenges, per campaign site.

Campaign site (opens in a new tab)

Todd Huston

Republican Incumbent

Biography

Todd Huston represents House District 37 in Hamilton County and has served as Speaker of the Indiana House since 2020. He was first elected to the House in 2012 and previously served on the Hamilton Southeastern School Board and the State Board of Education, according to the Indiana House Republican Caucus. 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 37 in 2026?

When is the Indiana House District 37 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?

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

Cross-check with the official Indiana election office, or see the full Hamilton County sample ballot and your exact ballot by address.

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Indiana House District 88 Hamilton County Superior Court Judge, No. 3 Hamilton County Superior Court Judge, No. 4 See all 26 Hamilton County races

Candidate profiles

Lauren S. Cole, full profile Todd Huston, full profile Official Indiana election office