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St. Joseph County, Indiana

Indiana House District 8

2 candidates are tracked for Indiana House District 8 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Ryan M Dvorak and Eric Harris. Candidate information follows official St. Joseph County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Ryan M Dvorak (Democratic), Eric Harris (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Indiana House District 8; Ryan M Dvorak 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, Ryan M Dvorak, is on the ballot.

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Ryan M Dvorak

DemocraticIncumbent

Biography

Ryan Dvorak represents Indiana House District 8, covering South Bend and northern St. Joseph County, per the Indiana House Democratic Caucus. He previously served as a senior aide to Congressman Tim Roemer and holds a law degree from the Indiana University McKinney School of Law, per the caucus profile. He was first elected to the Indiana House in 2002 and is recognized as a legislative expert on renewable energy policy, per the caucus profile. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.

Eric Harris

Republican

Biography

Eric Harris is the Republican candidate for Indiana House District 8 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Indiana House District 8 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Indiana House District 8 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Ryan M Dvorak and Eric Harris. Candidate information follows official St. Joseph County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Indiana House District 8 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 St. Joseph County ballot?

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Candidate roster from official St. Joseph County and state election office filings, last verified September 27, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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St. Joseph County Prosecuting AttorneySt. Joseph County Circuit Court ClerkSt. Joseph County AuditorSee all 17 St. Joseph County races
Candidate profiles
Ryan M Dvorak, full profileEric Harris, full profileOfficial Indiana election office