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State Representative, 46th 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.
Taxes & budget
James H. Pittsford (Jimmy), IIIDemocratic
- Supports eliminating sales tax on residential utility bills
Bob HeatonRepublican
No documented position found.
Education
James H. Pittsford (Jimmy), IIIDemocratic
- Supports fully funding public schools
- Supports ending state-subsidized vouchers for affluent families
Bob HeatonRepublican
- Voted to let all parents choose their children's schools
- Authored a tax credit for gifts to public school foundationsIn office
Roads & infrastructure
James H. Pittsford (Jimmy), IIIDemocratic
- Opposes making Interstate 70 a toll road
Bob HeatonRepublican
- Supports rural infrastructure and high-speed internet
Health & human services
James H. Pittsford (Jimmy), IIIDemocratic
No documented position found.
Bob HeatonRepublican
- Voted for what he calls the country's most pro-life law
- Authored a bill protecting religious adoption and foster providersIn office
Government & transparency
James H. Pittsford (Jimmy), IIIDemocratic
- Pledges to fight public corruption in state government
Bob HeatonRepublican
- 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; 5 issues covered in this race.