Madison County, Indiana

Indiana House District 31

2 candidates are tracked for Indiana House District 31 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Katie Robins and Lori J. Goss-Reaves. Candidate information follows official Madison County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Katie Robins (Democratic), Lori J. Goss-Reaves (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Indiana House District 31; Lori J. Goss-Reaves 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, Lori J. Goss-Reaves, is on the ballot.

Indiana › Madison County › Indiana House District 31

Katie Robins

Democratic

Top priorities

Healthcare access and affordability
Support for working families and children

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Katie Robins is the Democratic candidate for Indiana House District 31 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list. Is a registered nurse who has worked in intensive care since 2020, including during the COVID-19 pandemic, per campaign site. Was born and raised in Kokomo, Indiana, graduated from Kokomo High School in 2015, and attended Indiana University Kokomo to pursue nursing, per campaign site.

Campaign site (opens in a new tab)

Lori J. Goss-Reaves

Republican Incumbent

Biography

Lori Goss-Reaves is a professor of social work and director of field placement at Indiana Wesleyan University who represents Indiana House District 31, per the Indiana House Republican Caucus. She began her career as a social worker specializing in children with intellectual and developmental disabilities, per the caucus profile. She took office in June 2023 and serves as vice chair of the House Insurance Committee, per the caucus profile. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.

Next on your ballotIndiana House District 35

See your full ballot

Voting info and more

Questions about this race

Who is running for Indiana House District 31 in 2026?

When is the Indiana House District 31 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 Madison 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 Madison County and state election office filings, last verified September 27, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

Cross-check with the official Indiana election office, or see the full Madison County sample ballot and your exact ballot by address.

The rest of your Madison County ballot

21 tracked races in Madison County, Indiana. Landed here from another county's search? Look up your own ballot below.

Also on your ballot

Indiana House District 36 Indiana House District 53 Indiana House District 88 See all 21 Madison County races

Candidate profiles

Katie Robins, full profile Lori J. Goss-Reaves, full profile Official Indiana election office