2 candidates are tracked for Indiana House District 56 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Thomas Scott Rockwell and Randy Retter. Candidate information follows official Wayne County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Thomas Scott Rockwell (Democratic), Randy Retter (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Indiana House District 56. Not on the November ballot: Brad Barrett, the sitting member per the roster. 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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Democratic
Thomas Scott Rockwell is the Democratic candidate for Indiana House District 56 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 21, 2026.
Republican
Per the campaign site.
Randy Retter is the Republican candidate for Indiana House District 56. He has served as Wayne County Sheriff since 2018 and began his law enforcement career in 1988 after graduating from Ball State University, per WDTN. Retter is seeking the seat being vacated by Rep. Brad Barrett, per WDTN.
Who is running for Indiana House District 56 in 2026?
2 candidates are tracked for Indiana House District 56 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Thomas Scott Rockwell and Randy Retter. Candidate information follows official Wayne County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Indiana House District 56 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 Wayne County and state election office filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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