2 candidates are tracked for Indiana House District 57 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Suzanne Fortenberry and Wes Bennett. Candidate information follows official Hendricks County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Suzanne Fortenberry (Democratic), Wes Bennett (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Indiana House District 57. Not on the November ballot: Craig Haggard, the sitting member per the roster. 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
Suzanne Fortenberry is the Democratic candidate for Indiana House District 57 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
Republican
Wes Bennett is the Republican candidate for Indiana House District 57 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list. Is a former clerk-treasurer for the town of Plainfield, per Daily Journal. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
Who is running for Indiana House District 57 in 2026?
2 candidates are tracked for Indiana House District 57 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Suzanne Fortenberry and Wes Bennett. Candidate information follows official Hendricks County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Indiana House District 57 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 Hendricks County and state election office filings, last verified September 27, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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