Vanderburgh County, Indiana

Indiana House District 77

One candidate is tracked for Indiana House District 77 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Alex Burton. Candidate information follows official Vanderburgh County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Alex Burton (Democratic) is on the November 3 ballot for Indiana House District 77; Alex Burton 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. Alex Burton is the only candidate on the ballot for this seat; unopposed candidates still appear on Indiana ballots, so the race is on the November 3 ballot but is not contested.

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, Alex Burton, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Alex Burton

Democratic Incumbent

Biography

Alex Burton is a graduate of Indiana State University and Western Kentucky University who represents Indiana House District 77 in Evansville, per the Indiana House Democratic Caucus. He was elected in November 2024 and serves on the House Family, Children, and Human Affairs and Judiciary committees, per the caucus profile. He is the ranking minority member of the House Natural Resources Committee, per the caucus profile. 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 77 in 2026?

When is the Indiana House District 77 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.

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Candidate roster from official Vanderburgh County and state election office filings, last verified September 25, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

Alex Burton, full profile Official Indiana election office