Julie Olthoff
Candidate for State Representative, 19th District
Background
- Occupation
- State representative; retired marketing company owner
- Lives in
- Crown Point
- Campaign website
- votersforjulie.com
State representative for District 19 (parts of Lake and Porter counties) in 2014–2018 and since 2020; vice chair of the House Commerce, Small Business and Economic Development Committee. Founded VIA Marketing in Merrillville and ran it for 38 years before selling it; former Merrillville Plan Commission member.
Documented positions
Public safety
Authored a bill barring child sex offenders near HOA areasIn office
House Bill 1208 (2026): a Level 6 felony for offenders required to register for life. Did not become law.
ReportHouse Bill 1208 (2026 session), "Offender against children residency restrictions" — bill text and digest (HB1208.01.INTR)Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
“knowingly or intentionally resides within 500 feet of certain areas owned, maintained, and governed by a homeowners association”
Authored a bill requiring chemical tests after fatal crashesIn office
House Bill 1207 (2026). Did not become law.
ReportHouse Bill 1207 (2026 session), "Tests of a motor vehicle operator" — bill text and digest (HB1207.01.INTR)Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
“shall offer a chemical test to any person who the officer has reason to believe operated a vehicle that was involved in a fatal accident”
Housing
Authored a law limiting HOA fees and requiring meeting noticeIn office
House Bill 1115 (2026), Homeowners association governance; it also bars HOAs and management companies from charging homeowners a fee for services the HOA provides. Signed into law (Public Law 155-2026).
ReportHouse Bill 1115 (2026 session), "Homeowners association governance" — bill text and digest (HB1115.04.ENGS)Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
“Requires the board of an HOA to provide to HOA members at least four days advance written notice of any meeting of the board.”
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. Olthoff 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”
Courts & justice
Authored a bill funding services for crime victimsIn office
House Bill 1123 (2025). Did not become law.
ReportHouse Bill 1123 (2025 session), "Funding for programs to assist victims of crime" — bill text and digest (HB1123.01.INTR)Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
“Appropriates money to the Indiana criminal justice institute for the institute to disburse to entities eligible to receive victim assistance grants”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Julie Olthoff on them.
- Taxes & budgetNo documented position found.
- EducationNo documented position found.
- Roads & infrastructureNo documented position found.
- Health & human servicesNo documented position found.
All sources (10)
- Who and What Is on My Ballot: the official ballot of every precinct, 2026 General Election (Lake 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 (Porter 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 Julie Olthoff — member page
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
- State Rep. Julie Olthoff — member biography
Government record · Indiana House Republican Caucus · indianahouserepublicans.com
- House Bill 1115 (2026 session), "Homeowners association governance" — bill text and digest (HB1115.04.ENGS)
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
- House Bill 1208 (2026 session), "Offender against children residency restrictions" — bill text and digest (HB1208.01.INTR)
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
- House Bill 1207 (2026 session), "Tests of a motor vehicle operator" — bill text and digest (HB1207.01.INTR)
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
- House Bill 1123 (2025 session), "Funding for programs to assist victims of crime" — bill text and digest (HB1123.01.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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