Lindsay Patterson
Candidate for State Representative, 55th District
Background
- Occupation
- Dental hygienist
- Lives in
- Franklin County
State representative for House District 55 (Fayette, Franklin and Union counties and parts of Decatur, Ripley and Rush) since 2022; a dental hygienist in Greendale who lives on her family's farm in Franklin County. Holds a business degree from Indiana University and a dental hygiene degree from the University of Cincinnati.
Documented positions
Education
Authored requiring fetal development lessons in middle school health.In office
Patterson is the first-listed author of House Bill 1508 (2025); described here as introduced. The bill was not enacted.
ReportHouse Bill 1508 (2025 session), "Middle school health curriculum": introduced versionGovernment record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
“must include instruction on fetal development as a part of the health education curriculum for students enrolled in grades 6 through 8”
House Bill 1508 (2025 session): bill details and actionsGovernment record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
Roads & infrastructure
Authored letting county boards build low water crossings.In office
Patterson is the first-listed author of House Bill 1507 (2025); described here as introduced. The bill was not enacted.
ReportHouse Bill 1507 (2025 session), "Low water crossings": introduced versionGovernment record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
“Authorizes a local county road and bridge board to undertake low water crossing projects.”
House Bill 1507 (2025 session): bill details and actionsGovernment record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
Health & human services
Authored letting families petition for involuntary addiction treatment.In office
Patterson is the first-listed author of House Bill 1392 (2026); described here as introduced. The bill was not enacted.
ReportHouse Bill 1392 (2026 session), "Involuntary substance use disorder treatment": introduced versionGovernment record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
“Allows an individual's spouse, legal guardian, friend, or relative to petition a court for involuntary substance use disorder treatment.”
House Bill 1392 (2026 session): bill details and actionsGovernment record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
Authored banning SNAP purchases of soda, candy and snacks.In office
As introduced, the list also includes carbonated beverages, candy, snack chips and cookies. Patterson is the first-listed author of House Bill 1505 (2025); described here as introduced. The bill was not enacted.
ReportHouse Bill 1505 (2025 session), "Use of SNAP benefits": introduced versionGovernment record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
“Prohibits recipients of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits from purchasing: (1) energy drinks; (2) sweetened beverages”
House Bill 1505 (2025 session): bill details and actionsGovernment record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
Government & transparency
Authored a bill exempting Indiana from daylight saving time.In office
Patterson is the first-listed author of House Bill 1151 (2026); described here as introduced. The bill was not enacted.
ReportHouse Bill 1151 (2026 session), "Time observance in Indiana": introduced versionGovernment record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
“Exempts Indiana from daylight saving time.”
House Bill 1151 (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 Lindsay Patterson on them.
- Economy & jobsNo documented position found.
- Environment & parksNo documented position found.
- Courts & justiceNo documented position found.
All sources (19)
- Who and What Is on My Ballot: the official ballot of every precinct, 2026 General Election (Decatur 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 (Fayette 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 (Franklin 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 (Ripley 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
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 (Union County offices and districts)
Election filing · Indiana Election Division (Indiana Voter Portal) · indianavoters.in.gov
- Representative Lindsay Patterson, House District 55: member page, Indiana General Assembly
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
- State Rep. Lindsay Patterson: biography
Government record · Indiana House Republican Caucus · indianahouserepublicans.com
- House Bill 1151 (2026 session), "Time observance in Indiana": introduced version
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
- House Bill 1151 (2026 session): bill details and actions
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
- House Bill 1392 (2026 session), "Involuntary substance use disorder treatment": introduced version
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
- House Bill 1392 (2026 session): bill details and actions
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
- House Bill 1505 (2025 session), "Use of SNAP benefits": introduced version
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
- House Bill 1505 (2025 session): bill details and actions
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
- House Bill 1508 (2025 session), "Middle school health curriculum": introduced version
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
- House Bill 1508 (2025 session): bill details and actions
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
- House Bill 1507 (2025 session), "Low water crossings": introduced version
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
- House Bill 1507 (2025 session): bill details and actions
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
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