Wendy (Mac) McNamara
Candidate for State Representative, 76th District
Background
- Occupation
- Director, EVSC Early College
- Lives in
- Evansville
- Campaign website
- wendymcnamara.com
State representative for House District 76 (Posey County and part of Vanderburgh County) since 2010 and chair of the House Courts and Criminal Code Committee; director of the EVSC Early College high school in Evansville. Former teacher, social studies supervisor and assistant principal in the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation.
Documented positions
Public safety
Authored letting police order people to stay 25 feet back.In office
As introduced, approaching after such an order would be an offense. McNamara is the first-listed author of House Bill 1122 (2025); described here as introduced. Enacted (as amended) as Public Law 4-2025.
ReportHouse Bill 1122 (2025 session), "Unlawful encroachment": introduced versionGovernment record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
“the person's presence within 25 feet of the officer will interfere with the performance of the officer's duties”
House Bill 1122 (2025 session): bill details and actionsGovernment record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
Authored tougher penalties for battery on school and health workers.In office
McNamara is the first-listed author of House Bill 1040 (2026); described here as introduced. The bill was not enacted.
ReportHouse Bill 1040 (2026 session), "Battery against vulnerable workers": introduced versionGovernment record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
“Increases the penalty for battery on certain health care employees and school employees.”
House Bill 1040 (2026 session): bill details and actionsGovernment record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
Economy & jobs
Authored licensing rules for cryptocurrency kiosks.In office
The enacted version went further and prohibits operating virtual currency kiosks in Indiana. McNamara is the first-listed author of House Bill 1116 (2026); described here as introduced. Enacted (as amended) as Public Law 143-2026.
ReportHouse Bill 1116 (2026 session), "Virtual currency kiosks": introduced versionGovernment record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
“Requires an operator of a virtual currency kiosk (operator) operated in Indiana to be licensed in Indiana as a money transmitter.”
House Bill 1116 (2026 session): bill details and actionsGovernment record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
Courts & justice
Authored a new crime for distributing child sexual abuse material.In office
As introduced, it also moves CSAM possession into its own section and aligns sentencing enhancements. McNamara is the first-listed author of House Bill 1303 (2026); described here as introduced. Enacted (as amended) as Public Law 92-2026.
ReportHouse Bill 1303 (2026 session), "Child sexual abuse material crimes": introduced versionGovernment record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
“Creates a new crime for distribution of CSAM”
House Bill 1303 (2026 session): bill details and actionsGovernment record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
Authored changes to statewide juvenile justice oversight.In office
McNamara is the first-listed author of House Bill 1403 (2025); described here as introduced. Enacted (as amended) as Public Law 122-2025.
ReportHouse Bill 1403 (2025 session), "Juvenile justice matters": introduced versionGovernment record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
“Amends the duties of the statewide juvenile justice oversight body”
House Bill 1403 (2025 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 Wendy (Mac) McNamara on them.
- EducationNo documented position found.
- Roads & infrastructureNo documented position found.
- Health & human servicesNo documented position found.
All sources (15)
- Who and What Is on My Ballot: the official ballot of every precinct, 2026 General Election (Posey 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 (Vanderburgh County offices and districts)
Election filing · Indiana Election Division (Indiana Voter Portal) · indianavoters.in.gov
- Representative Wendy McNamara, House District 76: member page, Indiana General Assembly
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
- State Rep. Wendy McNamara: biography
Government record · Indiana House Republican Caucus · indianahouserepublicans.com
- House Bill 1116 (2026 session), "Virtual currency kiosks": introduced version
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
- House Bill 1116 (2026 session): bill details and actions
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
- House Bill 1303 (2026 session), "Child sexual abuse material crimes": introduced version
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
- House Bill 1303 (2026 session): bill details and actions
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
- House Bill 1122 (2025 session), "Unlawful encroachment": introduced version
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
- House Bill 1122 (2025 session): bill details and actions
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
- House Bill 1403 (2025 session), "Juvenile justice matters": introduced version
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
- House Bill 1403 (2025 session): bill details and actions
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
- House Bill 1040 (2026 session), "Battery against vulnerable workers": introduced version
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
- House Bill 1040 (2026 session): bill details and actions
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
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