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District race · November 3, 2026

Indiana House of Representatives District 79: 2026 Voter Guide

Only voters in State House District 79 vote in this race.

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Ian G. Richardson

Democratic

Healthcare worker; worked for CVS (pharmacy); won the 2026 Democratic primary for House District 79.

Wages

Supports raising the minimum wage, saying Indiana has not given its workers a raise in sixteen years (per his official campaign site).

Families

Supports added child care tax credits, expanded education spending and education grants (per his official campaign site).

Health care costs

Supports reining in the cost of medical care and medications (per his official campaign site).

Cannabis

Supports legalizing and taxing cannabis like tobacco (per his official campaign site).

Environment and energy

Supports holding polluters accountable for water quality and championing innovative energy and housing (per his official campaign site).

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Matthew S. Lehman

Republican Incumbent

Incumbent member of the Indiana House of Representatives.

No documented positions found in our researched sources.

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