One candidate is tracked for Indiana House District 61 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Matt Pierce. Candidate information follows official Monroe County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Matt Pierce (Democratic) is on the November 3 ballot for Indiana House District 61; Matt Pierce 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. Matt Pierce 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.
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This race. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot. The sitting officeholder, Matt Pierce, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.
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Democratic Incumbent
Per the campaign site.
Matt Pierce is the incumbent state representative for Indiana House District 61, per the campaign site, which describes regular town halls and community events in the district.
Who is running for Indiana House District 61 in 2026?
One candidate is tracked for Indiana House District 61 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Matt Pierce. Candidate information follows official Monroe County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Indiana House District 61 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 Monroe County ballot?
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Candidate roster from official Monroe County and state election office filings, last verified September 25, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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