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Howard County, Indiana

Indiana House District 30

2 candidates are tracked for Indiana House District 30 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Jack Chance and Paula Davis. Candidate information follows official Howard County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Jack Chance (Democratic), Paula Davis (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Indiana House District 30. Not on the November ballot: Mike Karickhoff, 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.

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.

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Jack Chance

Democratic

Biography

Jack Chance has signed the U.S. Term Limits pledge in support of a constitutional convention for congressional term limits, per U.S. Term Limits. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.

Paula Davis

Republican

Top priorities
  • Supports parental rights
  • Supports Second Amendment rights and legal immigration enforcement

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Paula Davis is a Republican candidate for Indiana State Representative whose campaign site emphasizes an education background.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Indiana House District 30 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Indiana House District 30 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Jack Chance and Paula Davis. Candidate information follows official Howard County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Indiana House District 30 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 Howard County ballot?

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

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Candidate profiles
Jack Chance, full profilePaula Davis, full profileOfficial Indiana election office