Joseph Trost
Democratic
Concrete construction worker and advocate for rural communities and the working class; filed as the Democratic vacancy-fill candidate on June 30, 2026, after no Democrat qualified for the primary.
Data centers
Supports common-sense restrictions on data centers to protect the safety of local water and keep utility costs low (per his official campaign site).
Economy
Supports rural development and fostering small-business success through incentives (per his official campaign site).
Veterans
Supports increasing accessibility of veterans' benefits by dedicating state employees as liaisons between the VA and Hoosiers (per his official campaign site).