Hancock County, Indiana

Indiana House District 53

One candidate is tracked for Indiana House District 53 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Ethan J. Lawson. Candidate information follows official Hancock County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Ethan J. Lawson (Republican) is on the November 3 ballot for Indiana House District 53; Ethan J. Lawson 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. Ethan J. Lawson is the only candidate on the ballot for this seat; unopposed candidates still appear on Indiana ballots, so the race is on the November 3 ballot but is not contested.

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, Ethan J. Lawson, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Ethan J. Lawson

Republican Incumbent

Biography

Ethan Lawson worked in small-town manufacturing and earned a business degree and an MBA from Western Governors University before representing Indiana House District 53, per the Indiana House Republican Caucus. He previously worked for the Indiana National Guard and served as vice chair of the Hancock County Republican Party, per the caucus profile. He was first elected in 2024 and serves on the House Elections and Apportionment, Roads and Transportation, and Veterans Affairs and Public Safety 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 53 in 2026?

When is the Indiana House District 53 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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Candidate roster from official Hancock County and state election office filings, last verified October 1, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Indiana House District 88 Hancock County Superior Court Judge, No. 1 Hancock County Superior Court Judge, No. 2 See all 17 Hancock County races

Candidate profiles

Ethan J. Lawson, full profile Official Indiana election office