Jim Lucas
Candidate for State Representative, 69th District
Background
- Occupation
- Owner, The Awning Guy, Inc.
- Lives in
- Seymour
State representative for House District 69 (parts of Bartholomew, Jackson, Scott and Washington counties) since 2012; a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and owner of The Awning Guy, Inc. in Seymour. Former Seymour City Council member.
Documented positions
Public safety
Authored ending most state firearm regulation and gun-free zones.In office
As introduced, it also limits state universities from regulating firearm possession in particular places. Lucas is the first-listed author of House Bill 1170 (2025); described here as introduced. The bill was not enacted.
ReportHouse Bill 1170 (2025 session), "Elimination of gun-free zones": introduced versionGovernment record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
“the state of Indiana may not regulate: (1) firearms, ammunition, and firearm accessories”
House Bill 1170 (2025 session): bill details and actionsGovernment record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
Economy & jobs
Authored requiring employers to use E-Verify.In office
As introduced, it also bars employing an unauthorized alien. Lucas is the first-listed author of House Bill 1418 (2025); described here as introduced. The bill was not enacted.
ReportHouse Bill 1418 (2025 session), "Employing an unauthorized alien": introduced versionGovernment record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
“Requires certain employers to use the E-Verify program to verify the work eligibility status of all employees”
House Bill 1418 (2025 session): bill details and actionsGovernment record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
Health & human services
Authored a state program expanding access to birth control.In office
As introduced, it serves residents below a set household income. Lucas is the first-listed author of House Bill 1020 (2026); described here as introduced. The bill was not enacted.
ReportHouse Bill 1020 (2026 session), "Access to birth control program": introduced versionGovernment record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
“Establishes the access to birth control program (program) administered by the Indiana department of health”
House Bill 1020 (2026 session): bill details and actionsGovernment record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
Courts & justice
Authored allowing executions by firing squad or nitrogen hypoxia.In office
Lucas is the first-listed author of House Bill 1119 (2026); described here as introduced. The bill was not enacted.
ReportHouse Bill 1119 (2026 session), "Execution methods": introduced versionGovernment record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
“Authorizes the death penalty to be carried out by firing squad or nitrogen hypoxia”
House Bill 1119 (2026 session): bill details and actionsGovernment record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
Authored reclassifying marijuana and THC as Schedule III drugs.In office
Lucas is the first-listed author of House Bill 1298 (2026); described here as introduced. The bill was not enacted.
ReportHouse Bill 1298 (2026 session), "Classification of marijuana and THC": introduced versionGovernment record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
“Moves marijuana and tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) from classification as schedule I controlled substances to schedule III.”
House Bill 1298 (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 Jim Lucas on them.
- Taxes & budgetNo documented position found.
- EducationNo documented position found.
- Government & transparencyNo documented position found.
All sources (17)
- Who and What Is on My Ballot: the official ballot of every precinct, 2026 General Election (Bartholomew 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 (Jackson 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 (Scott 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 (Washington County offices and districts)
Election filing · Indiana Election Division (Indiana Voter Portal) · indianavoters.in.gov
- Representative Jim Lucas, House District 69: member page, Indiana General Assembly
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
- State Rep. Jim Lucas: biography
Government record · Indiana House Republican Caucus · indianahouserepublicans.com
- House Bill 1119 (2026 session), "Execution methods": introduced version
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
- House Bill 1119 (2026 session): bill details and actions
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
- House Bill 1298 (2026 session), "Classification of marijuana and THC": introduced version
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
- House Bill 1298 (2026 session): bill details and actions
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
- House Bill 1020 (2026 session), "Access to birth control program": introduced version
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
- House Bill 1020 (2026 session): bill details and actions
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
- House Bill 1170 (2025 session), "Elimination of gun-free zones": introduced version
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
- House Bill 1170 (2025 session): bill details and actions
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
- House Bill 1418 (2025 session), "Employing an unauthorized alien": introduced version
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
- House Bill 1418 (2025 session): bill details and actions
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
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