Jackson County, Indiana

Indiana House District 65

2 candidates are tracked for Indiana House District 65 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Sean S. Steele and Chris D. May. Candidate information follows official Jackson County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Sean S. Steele (Independent), Chris D. May (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Indiana House District 65; Chris D. May 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, Chris D. May, is on the ballot.

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Sean S. Steele

Independent

Top priorities

Supports affordability and access to child care, housing and utilities
Supports equitable public school funding and vocational training programs
Supports keeping local hospitals open and expanding maternal and mental health resources

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Sean S. Steele is the Independent candidate for Indiana House District 65. He is a Lawrence County native and attorney who has spent thirty years as a teacher and coach in local schools, per his campaign site. Steele lives with his wife Jamie and their two college age children, per his campaign site.

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Chris D. May

Republican Incumbent

Biography

Chris D. May is the Republican incumbent for Indiana House District 65, serving since 2016 and chairing the House Local Government Committee, per Indiana House Republicans. He works in sales at Whitney Tool Company and owns a residential housing business, per Indiana House Republicans. May previously served three terms as a Lawrence County commissioner, per Indiana House Republicans. No campaign website was found as of September 21, 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Indiana House District 65 in 2026?

When is the Indiana House District 65 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 Jackson 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 Jackson County and state election office filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Indiana House District 62 See all 3 Jackson County races

Candidate profiles

Sean S. Steele, full profile Chris D. May, full profile Official Indiana election office