The Gist
State Senator, 29th District
Photo of John Ruckelshaus
John RuckelshausHoosiers for Ruckelshaus

John Ruckelshaus

Candidate for State Senator, 29th District

Republican

Background

Occupation
Former state senator
Campaign website
ruck4senate.com

Former Indiana state senator and lumber-industry small businessman who served as a deputy commissioner of the Indiana Department of Workforce Development under Gov. Mitch Daniels; a Pike High School and Indiana University graduate. He won the May 2026 Republican primary with 49% of the vote over former Sen. Mike Delph and Roni Ford.

Report

Photo: Hoosiers for Ruckelshaus

Documented positions

Taxes & budget

  • Supports helping families keep more of what they earn.

    John Ruckelshaus for State Senate

    Campaign website · Hoosiers for Ruckelshaus · ruck4senate.com

    “Helping people keep more of what they earn and giving families a fair chance to succeed.”
    Report

Economy & jobs

  • Co-authored Indiana's Employment First law for people with disabilities.

    John Ruckelshaus for State Senate

    Campaign website · Hoosiers for Ruckelshaus · ruck4senate.com

    “He coauthored Indiana's Employment First law, which established competitive, integrated employment as the first and preferred outcome for Hoosiers with disabilities.”
    Report

Roads & infrastructure

  • Authored legislation giving communities new flood-control financing.

    John Ruckelshaus for State Senate

    Campaign website · Hoosiers for Ruckelshaus · ruck4senate.com

    “he authored legislation that gave local communities a new way to finance flood-control improvements”
    Report

Health & human services

  • Authored a bill studying what drives rising health costs.

    His campaign says it passed the Senate unanimously.

    John Ruckelshaus for State Senate

    Campaign website · Hoosiers for Ruckelshaus · ruck4senate.com

    “He authored legislation to identify the factors driving those increases and develop practical recommendations.”
    Report

Government & transparency

  • Opposes mid-decade redistricting of congressional maps.

    John Ruckelshaus for State Senate

    Campaign website · Hoosiers for Ruckelshaus · ruck4senate.com

    “John urged lawmakers to reject the effort and called on both parties to respect the integrity of the redistricting process.”
    Report

Courts & justice

  • Authored Indiana's Sexual Assault Victims' Bill of Rights as senator.

    His campaign says it guarantees survivors access to advocates during exams and investigations and passed the Senate unanimously.

    John Ruckelshaus for State Senate

    Campaign website · Hoosiers for Ruckelshaus · ruck4senate.com

    “John also authored Indiana's Sexual Assault Victims' Bill of Rights, strengthening protections for survivors”
    Report

Other issues in this race

Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from John Ruckelshaus on them.

  • EducationNo documented position found.

All sources (6)

Positions are summarized from the sources listed and are not inferred from party affiliation. Items marked “Provided by” were published by the candidate's verified campaign or party office under our campaign content standards. See something wrong? Use the Report link beside it, or contact us.