State
State Representative, 36th District
- Vote for
- 1
- Term
- 2 years
- Candidates
- 2
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
What this office does: A state representative votes on Indiana laws and the state budget in the Indiana House of Representatives.
Public safety
Kimberly (Kim) TownsendDemocratic
- Supports youth programs and community-based public safety
Kyle PierceRepublican
No documented position found.
Education
Kimberly (Kim) TownsendDemocratic
- Supports investing in schools and educators
Kyle PierceRepublican
- Supports school choice and curriculum transparency
- Supports apprenticeships and technical education
Housing
Kimberly (Kim) TownsendDemocratic
- Supports expanding housing access and preventing displacement
Kyle PierceRepublican
No documented position found.
Economy & jobs
Kimberly (Kim) TownsendDemocratic
- Supports local businesses and good-paying jobs
Kyle PierceRepublican
- Authored a law adding crypto options to public retirement plansIn office
- Authored a bill requiring refunds for canceled event ticketsIn office
Health & human services
Kimberly (Kim) TownsendDemocratic
- Supports accessible, affordable health care
Kyle PierceRepublican
- Authored a law barring discrimination over consumer genetic testsIn office
Government & transparency
Kimberly (Kim) TownsendDemocratic
No documented position found.
Kyle PierceRepublican
- Voted for the 2025 mid-decade congressional redistricting billIn office
Challengers are listed first and incumbents last; otherwise candidates appear in ballot order. The Gist does not rank, rate or endorse candidates. Only positions backed by a cited source are shown; 6 issues covered in this race.