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State Representative, 37th 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.

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Lauren S. Cole

Democratic

Clinical trials coordinator · Fishers

The gist

Supports protecting Medicaid access and affordable coverage
Supports stronger public school funding and teacher retention
Opposes the current expansion of large data centers
Supports judging corporate incentives by jobs and returns
Pledges regular town halls and explaining every vote

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Supports protecting Medicaid access and affordable coverage
Lauren Cole for Indiana House District 37
Campaign website · Committee to Elect Lauren Cole · laurencoleforin.com
“Lauren will fight to protect Medicaid access, support affordable coverage options”
Supports stronger public school funding and teacher retention
Lauren Cole for Indiana House District 37
Campaign website · Committee to Elect Lauren Cole · laurencoleforin.com
“She will work to strengthen public school funding, support and retain teachers”
Opposes the current expansion of large data centers
2026 Voter Guide: Indiana House District 37
Candidate questionnaire · WFYI Public Media · Sep 22, 2026 · wfyi.org
“I do not support the current expansion of large-scale data centers in Indiana.”
Supports judging corporate incentives by jobs and returns
2026 Voter Guide: Indiana House District 37
Candidate questionnaire · WFYI Public Media · Sep 22, 2026 · wfyi.org
“We should measure every corporate incentive program by whether it creates good-paying jobs and delivers a real return on investment”
Pledges regular town halls and explaining every vote
2026 Voter Guide: Indiana House District 37
Candidate questionnaire · WFYI Public Media · Sep 22, 2026 · wfyi.org
“I'll explain every vote I take and be available to anyone, regardless of party.”

Todd Huston

RepublicanIncumbent

Speaker of the Indiana House · Fishers

The gist

Sponsored the law creating a northwest Indiana stadium authorityIn office
Authored a law creating an Indiana-Illinois boundary commissionIn office
Led efforts to expand school choice to all familiesIn office
Supports the governor's continued gas tax suspensionIn office
Voted for the 2025 mid-decade congressional redistricting billIn office

In office = from the candidate's own official statements or legislation as an officeholder, not their campaign.

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Sponsored the law creating a northwest Indiana stadium authority
Senate Bill 27 (2026 session), "Stadium authority" — bill text and digest (SB0027.05.ENGH)
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
“Establishes the northwest Indiana stadium authority (stadium authority) for the purpose of acquiring and financing certain facilities.”
Authored a law creating an Indiana-Illinois boundary commission
House Bill 1008 (2025 session), "Indiana-Illinois boundary adjustment commission" — bill text and digest (HB1008.03.COMS)
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
“Establishes the Indiana-Illinois boundary adjustment commission”
Led efforts to expand school choice to all families
State Rep. Todd Huston — member biography
Government record · Indiana House Republican Caucus · indianahouserepublicans.com
“Huston successfully led efforts to further expand school choice this year, empowering all Hoosier families”
Supports the governor's continued gas tax suspension
Speaker Huston issues statement on continued gas tax suspension, diesel relief for farmers
Public statement · Indiana House Republican Caucus · Sep 30, 2026 · indianahouserepublicans.com
“I appreciate the Governor's continued efforts to keep gas prices affordable for Hoosiers.”
Voted for the 2025 mid-decade congressional redistricting bill
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
“Roll Call 28: Bill Passed HB 1032 - Smaltz - 3rd Reading”

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