Shelby County, Indiana

Indiana House District 47

2 candidates are tracked for Indiana House District 47 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Michael E Potter and Robb Greene. Candidate information follows official Shelby County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Michael E Potter (Democratic), Robb Greene (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Indiana House District 47; Robb Greene 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, Robb Greene, is on the ballot.

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Michael E Potter

Democratic

Top priorities

Water rights and sustainable water management
New environmental impact review for businesses
Opposing public vouchers for private schools

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Michael E Potter is the Democratic candidate for Indiana House District 47 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list. Is a geologist by trade with a 23-year career working with government agencies and corporations to clean up and restore properties and waterways across the country, including in Indiana, per Progressive Indiana Network.

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Robb Greene

Republican Incumbent

Top priorities

Supports early childhood intervention services for children with disabilities
Supports workforce development programs for people with disabilities

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Robb Greene is the Republican candidate for Indiana House District 47 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list. Robb Greene is a sitting member for the district, per the General Assembly caucus rosters. Greene is a logistics consultant and former tech entrepreneur who co-founded the ghost-kitchen company ClusterTruck, serving as its chief operating officer, per the Indiana House Republicans caucus profile. He represents House District 47, covering parts of Johnson and Shelby counties, per the same profile. He serves on the Agriculture and Rural Development and Commerce, Small Business and Economic Development committees, per the caucus profile.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Indiana House District 47 in 2026?

When is the Indiana House District 47 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 Shelby 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 Shelby 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 Shelby County sample ballot and your exact ballot by address.

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Candidate profiles

Michael E Potter, full profile Robb Greene, full profile Official Indiana election office