Perry County, Indiana

Indiana House District 74

2 candidates are tracked for Indiana House District 74 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Lena Goffinet and Stephen R. Bartels. Candidate information follows official Perry County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Lena Goffinet (Democratic), Stephen R. Bartels (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Indiana House District 74; Stephen R. Bartels 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, Stephen R. Bartels, is on the ballot.

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Lena Goffinet

Democratic

Top priorities

Fully funded public schools, competitive teacher compensation and expanded vocational training
Tax relief for small businesses and workforce development
Road and bridge safety improvements and expanded high-speed internet

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Lena Goffinet holds a Master of Social Work degree and has nearly two decades of experience serving children, families and vulnerable communities across Southern Indiana, per her campaign site. She is a lifelong Perry County resident who returned home in 2013, per her campaign site.

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Stephen R. Bartels

Republican Incumbent

Biography

Stephen R. Bartels is the incumbent state representative for Indiana House District 74, per the campaign site. Bartels is a former law enforcement officer and 22-year military veteran who retired as a Major, and owns Patoka Lake Marina and Patoka Lake Winery.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Indiana House District 74 in 2026?

When is the Indiana House District 74 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 Perry 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 Perry County and state election office filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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

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Candidate profiles

Lena Goffinet, full profile Stephen R. Bartels, full profile Official Indiana election office