2 candidates are tracked for Indiana House District 42 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Brandi Vandivier and Tim R. Yocum. Candidate information follows official Vigo County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Brandi Vandivier (Democratic), Tim R. Yocum (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Indiana House District 42; Tim R. Yocum 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.
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This race. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot. The sitting officeholder, Tim R. Yocum, is on the ballot.
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Democratic
Brandi Vandivier is the Democratic candidate for Indiana House District 42 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.
Republican Incumbent
Tim Yocum represents House District 42 in west-central Indiana, covering Parke and Vermillion counties and parts of Clay, Fountain and Vigo counties. He works in operations for Duke Energy and previously served 10 years as a Vermillion County Commissioner, according to the Indiana House Republican Caucus. He chaired the Vermillion County Republican Party for 20 years and sits on the Elections and Apportionment, Environmental Affairs, and Natural Resources committees, per the caucus site. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
Who is running for Indiana House District 42 in 2026?
2 candidates are tracked for Indiana House District 42 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Brandi Vandivier and Tim R. Yocum. Candidate information follows official Vigo County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Indiana House District 42 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 Vigo County and state election office filings, last verified September 27, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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