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Johnson County, Indiana

Indiana House District 58

2 candidates are tracked for Indiana House District 58 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Michelle Hennessee Sears and John Reed. Candidate information follows official Johnson County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Michelle Hennessee Sears (Democratic), John Reed (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Indiana House District 58. Not on the November ballot: Michelle Davis, 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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Michelle Hennessee Sears

Democratic

Biography

Michelle Hennessee Sears is the Democratic candidate for Indiana House District 58 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list. Is a certified behavior analyst and the owner and CEO of Autism Center for Enrichment Inc, per Daily Journal. Lives in Whiteland, Indiana, per Daily Journal. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.

John Reed

Republican

Top priorities
  • Supports funding for police and firefighters
  • Supports property tax relief through government efficiency
  • Supports parental school choice and a traditional core curriculum

Per the campaign site.

Biography

John Reed is an educator running for Indiana House District 58, per the campaign site, which notes family connections to law enforcement and first-responder work.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Indiana House District 58 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Indiana House District 58 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Michelle Hennessee Sears and John Reed. Candidate information follows official Johnson County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Indiana House District 58 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 Johnson County ballot?

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

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Also on your ballot
Johnson County Superior Court Judge, No. 2Johnson County Superior Court Judge, No. 3Johnson County Superior Court Judge, No. 4See all 19 Johnson County races
Candidate profiles
Michelle Hennessee Sears, full profileJohn Reed, full profileOfficial Indiana election office