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State Representative, 28th District
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Jeffrey A. ThompsonOfficial portrait — Indiana General Assembly

Jeffrey A. Thompson

Candidate for State Representative, 28th District

RepublicanIncumbent

Background

Occupation
State representative; retired science teacher
Lives in
Lizton
Campaign website
thompsonforindiana.com

State representative since 1998 and chair of the House Ways and Means Committee, which writes the state budget. Retired Danville Community High School chemistry, physics and math teacher and a director of North Salem State Bank.

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Photo: Official portrait — Indiana General Assembly

Documented positions

Taxes & budget

  • Authored the 2025-2027 state budget lawIn office

    House Bill 1001 (2025), co-authored with Reps. Greg Porter, Craig Snow and Jack Jordan. Signed into law (Public Law 213-2025).

    House Bill 1001 (2025 session), "State budget" — bill text and digest (HB1001.05.ENGS)

    Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov

    “Appropriates money for capital expenditures, the operation of the state, K-12 and higher education, the delivery of Medicaid and other services”
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  • Sponsored the 2025 law limiting local property tax leviesIn office

    Senate Bill 1 (2025), Local government finance; Thompson was the lead House sponsor. Levies could rise only if the local fiscal body votes after a separate public hearing. Signed into law (Public Law 68-2025).

    Senate Bill 1 (2025 session), "Local government finance" — bill text and digest (SB0001.04.ENGH)

    Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov

    “a political subdivision's ad valorem property tax levy shall not exceed the ad valorem property tax levy for its last preceding annual budget”
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  • Sponsored a law setting conditional future income tax cutsIn office

    Senate Bill 451 (2025); Thompson was the lead House sponsor. Signed into law (Public Law 80-2025).

    Senate Bill 451 (2025 session), "Income tax rate" — bill text and digest (SB0451.03.COMH)

    Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov

    “Provides for a decrease in the individual adjusted gross income tax rate beginning in 2030 depending on certain conditions being met.”
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  • Authored a law requiring property tax statements for all ownersIn office

    House Bill 1406 (2026): statements must show whether a homestead's 2027 taxes are lower than its 2026 taxes. Signed into law (Public Law 162-2026).

    House Bill 1406 (2026 session), "Property tax billing statements" — bill text and digest (HB1406.03.COMS)

    Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov

    “the county treasurer must send a property tax statement to all property owners regardless of whether the property has any liability”
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Health & human services

  • Voted to end abortion in Indiana

    As stated on his campaign site.

    Vote for Jeff Thompson

    Campaign website · Citizens for Jeff Thompson · thompsonforindiana.com

    “Proudly voted to end abortion in Indiana”
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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. Thompson is listed among the yeas.

    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

    “Roll Call 28: Bill Passed HB 1032 - Smaltz - 3rd Reading”
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Other issues in this race

Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Jeffrey A. Thompson on them.

  • EducationNo documented position found.
  • HousingNo documented position found.
  • Economy & jobsNo documented position found.

All sources (12)

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