Porter County, Indiana

Indiana Senate District 4

2 candidates are tracked for Indiana Senate District 4 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Rodney Pol and Nate Uldricks. Candidate information follows official Porter County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Rodney Pol (Democratic), Nate Uldricks (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Indiana Senate District 4; Rodney Pol 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, Rodney Pol, is on the ballot.

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Rodney Pol

Democratic Incumbent

Top priorities

Juvenile justice reform, including parental notification when a minor is detained

Per Indiana Senate Democratic Caucus (SEA 415).

Biography

Rodney Pol represents Senate District 4 and serves as Minority Caucus Chair of the Indiana Senate Democratic Caucus, according to the caucus website. He lives in Chesterton and authored Senate Enrolled Act 415, which set notification requirements for law enforcement when a juvenile is arrested or detained, per the caucus site. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.

Nate Uldricks

Republican

Top priorities

Economic development focused on manufacturing
Reducing everyday costs for residents
Strengthening public safety and protecting regional natural resources

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Nate Uldricks is a third-generation Porter County resident and Purdue-trained engineer who serves as Pine Township Board chairman and a volunteer firefighter, per campaign site. He previously held management positions at the White House and the U.S. Department of Defense, per campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Indiana Senate District 4 in 2026?

When is the Indiana Senate District 4 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 Porter 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 Porter County and state election office filings, last verified September 29, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

Rodney Pol, full profile Nate Uldricks, full profile Official Indiana election office