State Representative, 46th District · Indiana 2026 General Election

James H. Pittsford (Jimmy), III

Democratic

Retired union steamfitter · Ellettsville

The gist

Supports fully funding public schools
Supports ending state-subsidized vouchers for affluent families
Opposes making Interstate 70 a toll road
Supports eliminating sales tax on residential utility bills
Pledges to fight public corruption in state government

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Supports fully funding public schools
Jimmy Pittsford for State Representative, House District 46
Campaign website · Pittsford for Indiana · pittsford4indiana.com
“I will make public education a priority by supporting fully funding our public schools in House District 46.”
Supports ending state-subsidized vouchers for affluent families
Jimmy Pittsford for State Representative, House District 46
Campaign website · Pittsford for Indiana · pittsford4indiana.com
“I support eliminating state subsidized vouchers for our most affluent citizens.”
Opposes making Interstate 70 a toll road
Jimmy Pittsford for State Representative, House District 46
Campaign website · Pittsford for Indiana · pittsford4indiana.com
“I will oppose the establishment of making Interstate 70 a toll road”
Supports eliminating sales tax on residential utility bills
Jimmy Pittsford for State Representative, House District 46
Campaign website · Pittsford for Indiana · pittsford4indiana.com
“the elimination of the 7% state sales tax on residential utility bills”
Pledges to fight public corruption in state government
Jimmy Pittsford for State Representative, House District 46
Campaign website · Pittsford for Indiana · pittsford4indiana.com
“I will work to restore accountability and public integrity against public corruption in our state government.”

Bob Heaton

RepublicanIncumbent

State representative; financial services company president · Terre Haute

The gist

Voted for what he calls the country's most pro-life law
Voted to let all parents choose their children's schools
Supports rural infrastructure and high-speed internet
Authored a bill protecting religious adoption and foster providersIn office
Authored a tax credit for gifts to public school foundationsIn 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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Voted for what he calls the country's most pro-life law
Issues — Bob Heaton for State Representative
Campaign website · Bob Heaton for State Representative Committee · votebobheaton.com
“He proudly voted for the most pro-life legislation in the country”
Voted to let all parents choose their children's schools
Issues — Bob Heaton for State Representative
Campaign website · Bob Heaton for State Representative Committee · votebobheaton.com
“Voted to give all parents the ability to choose the best education for their children.”
Supports rural infrastructure and high-speed internet
Issues — Bob Heaton for State Representative
Campaign website · Bob Heaton for State Representative Committee · votebobheaton.com
“Prioritizing infrastructure and high-speed internet access for our rural farms and homes.”
Authored a bill protecting religious adoption and foster providers
House Bill 1316 (2026 session), "Child welfare provider protections" — bill text and digest (HB1316.01.INTR)
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
“Prohibits a governmental entity from discriminating against a person in adoption and foster care matters based on the person's sincerely held religious belief.”
Authored a tax credit for gifts to public school foundations
House Bill 1544 (2025 session), "Tax credit for public school foundation" — bill text and digest (HB1544.01.INTR)
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
“Provides a 25% state tax credit for contributions made to a public school foundation”
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”