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State Representative, 54th 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.

CandidatesCompare by issue

Taxes & budget

  • Nan PolkDemocratic

    No documented position found.

  • Cory CriswellRepublican

    • Authored capping county treasurer fees for tax payment receipts.In office

Education

  • Nan PolkDemocratic

    • Supports education, health care and economic security for families.

  • Cory CriswellRepublican

    • Authored requiring cash payment options at school athletic events.In office
    • Authored exempting some new teachers from licensing requirements.In office

Economy & jobs

  • Nan PolkDemocratic

    No documented position found.

  • Cory CriswellRepublican

    • Authored a towing complaint board and towing charge rules.In office

Roads & infrastructure

  • Nan PolkDemocratic

    • Supports investing in rural broadband and infrastructure.

  • Cory CriswellRepublican

    No documented position found.

Government & transparency

  • Nan PolkDemocratic

    • Supports preserving religious freedom and local values.

  • Cory CriswellRepublican

    • Authored a bill eliminating straight-ticket voting.In 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.