Tippecanoe County, Indiana

Indiana Senate District 22

2 candidates are tracked for Indiana Senate District 22 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Natasha Baker and Ron Alting. Candidate information follows official Tippecanoe County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Natasha Baker (Democratic), Ron Alting (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Indiana Senate District 22; Ron Alting 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, Ron Alting, is on the ballot.

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Natasha Baker

Democratic

Top priorities

Public school funding and safe learning environments
Cost of living, including groceries, childcare, and housing
Community safety

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Natasha Baker is the Democratic candidate for Indiana Senate District 22 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list. Is a public school Family and Consumer Sciences teacher and a graduate of Harrison High School and Purdue University, per campaign site. Is a Tippecanoe County resident and mother of two children, per campaign site.

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Ron Alting

Republican Incumbent

Biography

Ron Alting represents Senate District 22, covering Lafayette, Carroll County and part of Tippecanoe County. He works as a Business Development Leader for Trane and has served in the Indiana Senate since 1998, according to the Indiana Senate Republican Caucus. He previously served as Lafayette City Council President and holds the rank of Major in the Indiana Guard Reserve, per the caucus site. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Indiana Senate District 22 in 2026?

When is the Indiana Senate District 22 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 Tippecanoe County ballot?

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Verify this race

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

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Candidate profiles

Natasha Baker, full profile Ron Alting, full profile Official Indiana election office