Tracy Brown
Candidate for State Representative, 27th District
Background
- Occupation
- Tippecanoe County commissioner
- Lives in
- Lafayette
- Campaign website
- votetracybrown.com
Tippecanoe County commissioner since 2015 and a former two-term Tippecanoe County sheriff who began his career in the sheriff's office. A cancer survivor; he and his wife have four children.
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Supports keeping SEA 1 tax relief with local flexibility
Primary Q&A with Based in Lafayette; he says he supports the goal of 2025's Senate Bill 1.
ReportPrimary 2026 candidate Q&A: Indiana House District 27Interview · Based in Lafayette (Dave Bangert) · basedinlafayette.com
“I support maintaining tax relief while ensuring local governments have the flexibility and predictability to protect essential services.”
Education
Supports expanding loan repayment incentives for new teachers
ReportPrimary 2026 candidate Q&A: Indiana House District 27Interview · Based in Lafayette (Dave Bangert) · basedinlafayette.com
“increasing the limits in the program and other enhancements might draw more candidates into the field”
Economy & jobs
Supports local control over data center siting
ReportPrimary 2026 candidate Q&A: Indiana House District 27Interview · Based in Lafayette (Dave Bangert) · basedinlafayette.com
“Local communities should play the primary role in determining where and how data centers are developed.”
Health & human services
Supports in-state training and loan repayment for health workers
ReportPrimary 2026 candidate Q&A: Indiana House District 27Interview · Based in Lafayette (Dave Bangert) · basedinlafayette.com
“expanding in-state training opportunities and supporting loan repayment programs tied to underserved areas”
Supports reviewing child care regulations to reduce barriers
ReportPrimary 2026 candidate Q&A: Indiana House District 27Interview · Based in Lafayette (Dave Bangert) · basedinlafayette.com
“reviewing current regulations to identify and reduce unnecessary barriers that may limit access or drive-up costs”
Courts & justice
Supports tightening rules on intoxicating hemp products
ReportPrimary 2026 candidate Q&A: Indiana House District 27Interview · Based in Lafayette (Dave Bangert) · basedinlafayette.com
“That means tightening standards around labeling, potency, packaging, and where these products can be sold”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Tracy Brown on them.
- Roads & infrastructureNo documented position found.
- Government & transparencyNo documented position found.
All sources (4)
- 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 (Tippecanoe County offices and districts)
Election filing · Indiana Election Division (Indiana Voter Portal) · indianavoters.in.gov
- Learn More — Elect Tracy Brown for State Representative
Campaign website · Tracy Brown for Indiana · votetracybrown.com
- Primary 2026 candidate Q&A: Indiana House District 27
Interview · Based in Lafayette (Dave Bangert) · basedinlafayette.com
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