Bob Heaton
Candidate for State Representative, 46th District
Background
- Occupation
- State representative; financial services company president
- Lives in
- Terre Haute
- Campaign website
- votebobheaton.com
State representative for District 46 (all of Owen County and parts of Clay, Monroe and Vigo counties) since 2010 and House Majority Whip; chairs the Ways and Means higher education subcommittee. President of Heaton Financial Services and a member of Indiana State's 1978-79 basketball team that played for the NCAA championship.
Documented positions
Education
Voted to let all parents choose their children's schools
ReportIssues — Bob Heaton for State RepresentativeCampaign website · Bob Heaton for State Representative Committee · votebobheaton.com
“Voted to give all parents the ability to choose the best education for their children.”
Authored a tax credit for gifts to public school foundationsIn office
House Bill 1544 (2025), capped at $1 million a year. Did not become law.
ReportHouse Bill 1544 (2025 session), "Tax credit for public school foundation" — bill text and digest (HB1544.01.INTR)Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
“Provides a 25% state tax credit for contributions made to a public school foundation”
Roads & infrastructure
Supports rural infrastructure and high-speed internet
ReportIssues — Bob Heaton for State RepresentativeCampaign website · Bob Heaton for State Representative Committee · votebobheaton.com
“Prioritizing infrastructure and high-speed internet access for our rural farms and homes.”
Health & human services
Voted for what he calls the country's most pro-life law
ReportIssues — Bob Heaton for State RepresentativeCampaign website · Bob Heaton for State Representative Committee · votebobheaton.com
“He proudly voted for the most pro-life legislation in the country”
Authored a bill protecting religious adoption and foster providersIn office
House Bill 1316 (2026), co-authored by Rep. Dale DeVon. Did not become law.
ReportHouse Bill 1316 (2026 session), "Child welfare provider protections" — bill text and digest (HB1316.01.INTR)Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
“Prohibits a governmental entity from discriminating against a person in adoption and foster care matters based on the person's sincerely held religious belief.”
Government & transparency
Voted for the 2025 mid-decade congressional redistricting billIn office
House Bill 1032 would have redrawn Indiana's congressional districts mid-decade. The House passed it 57-41 on Dec. 5, 2025 (Roll Call 28, which lists each member's vote); the Senate defeated it 19-31 on Dec. 11, 2025. Heaton is listed among the yeas.
ReportHouse Roll Call 28: House Bill 1032 (Redistricting), third reading, Dec. 5, 2025Government record · Indiana House of Representatives · Dec 5, 2025 · iga.in.gov
“Roll Call 28: Bill Passed HB 1032 - Smaltz - 3rd Reading”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Bob Heaton on them.
- Taxes & budgetNo documented position found.
All sources (11)
- Who and What Is on My Ballot: the official ballot of every precinct, 2026 General Election (Clay County offices and districts)
Election filing · Indiana Election Division (Indiana Voter Portal) · indianavoters.in.gov
- Who and What Is on My Ballot: the official ballot of every precinct, 2026 General Election (Monroe County offices and districts)
Election filing · Indiana Election Division (Indiana Voter Portal) · indianavoters.in.gov
- Who and What Is on My Ballot: the official ballot of every precinct, 2026 General Election (Owen County offices and districts)
Election filing · Indiana Election Division (Indiana Voter Portal) · indianavoters.in.gov
- Who and What Is on My Ballot: the official ballot of every precinct, 2026 General Election
Election filing · Indiana Election Division (Indiana Voter Portal) · indianavoters.in.gov
- Who and What Is on My Ballot: the official ballot of every precinct, 2026 General Election (Vigo County offices and districts)
Election filing · Indiana Election Division (Indiana Voter Portal) · indianavoters.in.gov
- Representative Robert Heaton — member page
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
- State Rep. Bob Heaton — member biography
Government record · Indiana House Republican Caucus · indianahouserepublicans.com
- Issues — Bob Heaton for State Representative
Campaign website · Bob Heaton for State Representative Committee · votebobheaton.com
- House Bill 1316 (2026 session), "Child welfare provider protections" — bill text and digest (HB1316.01.INTR)
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
- House Bill 1544 (2025 session), "Tax credit for public school foundation" — bill text and digest (HB1544.01.INTR)
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
- House Roll Call 28: House Bill 1032 (Redistricting), third reading, Dec. 5, 2025
Government record · Indiana House of Representatives · Dec 5, 2025 · iga.in.gov
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