Kosciusko County, Indiana

Indiana House District 18

One candidate is tracked for Indiana House District 18 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: David H. Abbott. Candidate information follows official Kosciusko County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

David H. Abbott (Republican) is on the November 3 ballot for Indiana House District 18; David H. Abbott 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. David H. Abbott 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, David H. Abbott, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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David H. Abbott

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Biography

David H. Abbott is the Republican candidate for Indiana House District 18 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list. David H. Abbott is a sitting member for the district, per the General Assembly caucus rosters. Abbott previously worked in automotive manufacturing, design engineering, and management before 30 years in Noble County local government, including 27 years on the Rome City Town Council, per the Indiana House Republicans caucus profile. He has represented House District 18 since 2018 and serves as Assistant Majority Caucus Chair, per the same profile. He is vice chair of the House Government and Regulatory Reform Committee, per the caucus profile. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.

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Who is running for Indiana House District 18 in 2026?

When is the Indiana House District 18 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 Kosciusko County and state election office filings, last verified October 1, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Kosciusko County Superior Court Judge, No. 1 Kosciusko County Superior Court Judge, No. 2 Kosciusko County Superior Court Judge, No. 3 See all 16 Kosciusko County races

Candidate profiles

David H. Abbott, full profile Official Indiana election office