Cory Criswell
Candidate for State Representative, 54th District
Background
- Occupation
- Development director and business owner
- Lives in
- Middletown
- Campaign website
- hoosiersforcriswell.com
State representative for House District 54 (parts of Hancock, Henry, Rush and Shelby counties) since 2022; development director for the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame and owner of Criswell Lawn Care. Former educator and assistant athletic director at New Castle High School.
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Authored capping county treasurer fees for tax payment receipts.In office
Criswell is the first-listed author of House Bill 1027 (2025); described here as introduced. The bill was not enacted.
ReportHouse Bill 1027 (2025 session), "County treasurer fees": introduced versionGovernment record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
“may not exceed the greater of: (1) $1; or (2) the actual cost to the county treasurer of copying the document”
House Bill 1027 (2025 session): bill details and actionsGovernment record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
Education
Authored requiring cash payment options at school athletic events.In office
The version that passed instead removed a bar on students transferring schools primarily for athletic reasons. Criswell is the first-listed author of House Bill 1064 (2025); described here as introduced. Enacted (as amended) as Public Law 153-2025.
ReportHouse Bill 1064 (2025 session), "School athletic events": introduced versionGovernment record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
“Requires a school corporation to offer a cash payment option at athletic events beginning July 1, 2025.”
House Bill 1064 (2025 session): bill details and actionsGovernment record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
Authored exempting some new teachers from licensing requirements.In office
Criswell is the first-listed author of House Bill 1418 (2026); described here as introduced. The bill was not enacted.
ReportHouse Bill 1418 (2026 session), "Teacher licensing requirements": introduced versionGovernment record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
“certain individuals seeking an initial practitioner license are exempt from certain licensing requirements”
House Bill 1418 (2026 session): bill details and actionsGovernment record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
Economy & jobs
Authored a towing complaint board and towing charge rules.In office
Criswell is the first-listed author of House Bill 1493 (2025); described here as introduced. The bill was not enacted.
ReportHouse Bill 1493 (2025 session), "Regulation of towing services": introduced versionGovernment record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
“Establishes the towing complaint board to review and resolve towing complaints.”
House Bill 1493 (2025 session): bill details and actionsGovernment record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
Government & transparency
Authored a bill eliminating straight-ticket voting.In office
Criswell is the first-listed author of House Bill 1133 (2026); described here as introduced. The bill was not enacted.
ReportHouse Bill 1133 (2026 session), "Elimination of straight ticket voting": introduced versionGovernment record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
“Removes a voter's option to vote for all candidates of a political party or an independent ticket at one time”
House Bill 1133 (2026 session): bill details and actionsGovernment record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Cory Criswell on them.
- Roads & infrastructureNo documented position found.
All sources (17)
- Who and What Is on My Ballot: the official ballot of every precinct, 2026 General Election (Hancock 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 (Henry 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 (Rush 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 (Shelby 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
- Representative Cory Criswell, House District 54: member page, Indiana General Assembly
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
- State Rep. Cory Criswell: biography
Government record · Indiana House Republican Caucus · indianahouserepublicans.com
- House Bill 1133 (2026 session), "Elimination of straight ticket voting": introduced version
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
- House Bill 1133 (2026 session): bill details and actions
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
- House Bill 1064 (2025 session), "School athletic events": introduced version
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
- House Bill 1064 (2025 session): bill details and actions
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
- House Bill 1418 (2026 session), "Teacher licensing requirements": introduced version
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
- House Bill 1418 (2026 session): bill details and actions
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
- House Bill 1493 (2025 session), "Regulation of towing services": introduced version
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
- House Bill 1493 (2025 session): bill details and actions
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
- House Bill 1027 (2025 session), "County treasurer fees": introduced version
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
- House Bill 1027 (2025 session): bill details and actions
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
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