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State Representative, 58th District

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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.

Photo of John Reed
John ReedCampaign photo — The Indiana Citizen (2026 Virtual Ballot)

John Reed

Republican

Minister and college administrator · Greenwood

The gist

  • Opposes abortion and pledges to defend unborn life.
  • Pledges to oppose any effort to restrict gun rights.
  • Supports property tax relief that still funds local services.
  • Supports tougher prosecution of crime in Marion County.
  • Supports higher teacher pay and parental school choice.
  • Pledges to keep a balanced state budget.
More about John
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  1. Opposes abortion and pledges to defend unborn life.

    John Reed for Indiana (home, "Where I Stand")

    Campaign website · Committee to Elect John Reed · reedforindiana.com

    “I will be your voice to stand for the lives of every human being”
  2. Pledges to oppose any effort to restrict gun rights.

    John Reed for Indiana (home, "Where I Stand")

    Campaign website · Committee to Elect John Reed · reedforindiana.com

    “I will never countenance any effort to deny our citizens that freedom.”
  3. Supports property tax relief that still funds local services.

    John Reed for Indiana (home, "Where I Stand")

    Campaign website · Committee to Elect John Reed · reedforindiana.com

    “We need real solutions to the property tax question”
  4. Supports tougher prosecution of crime in Marion County.

    John Reed for Indiana (home, "Where I Stand")

    Campaign website · Committee to Elect John Reed · reedforindiana.com

    “I want the stiff prosecution that we have in Johnson County to be present in Marion County”
  5. Supports higher teacher pay and parental school choice.

    John Reed for Indiana (home, "Where I Stand")

    Campaign website · Committee to Elect John Reed · reedforindiana.com

    “I will fight for teachers to have the pay and the resources that they need … empowering parents to make the best choice for their child’s education”
  6. Pledges to keep a balanced state budget.

    John Reed for Indiana (home, "Where I Stand")

    Campaign website · Committee to Elect John Reed · reedforindiana.com

    “Indiana has become an example of the success that comes from a balanced budget and fiscal responsibility.”
Photo of Michelle Hennessee Sears
Michelle Hennessee SearsCampaign photo — The Indiana Citizen (2026 Virtual Ballot)

Michelle Hennessee Sears

Democratic

Behavior analyst and small business owner · Greenwood-Whiteland area

The gist

  • Pledges to support legislation making Hoosier lives more affordable.
  • Opposes the Choice voucher program in favor of public schools.
  • Supports ending sales tax on residential utility bills.
  • Supports access to reproductive health care and reproductive freedom.
  • Supports tougher sentences for rape and domestic violence.
More about Michelle
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  1. Pledges to support legislation making Hoosier lives more affordable.

    Michelle Hennessee Sears, Facebook post on the Franklin voter forum (Sept. 29, 2026)

    Candidate social media · Michelle Hennessee Sears · Sep 29, 2026 · facebook.com

    “support legislation that will make Hoosier lives more affordable”
  2. Opposes the Choice voucher program in favor of public schools.

    Hennessee for Indiana House, Facebook post on the Choice program (Aug. 24, 2026)

    Candidate social media · Hennessee for Indiana House · Aug 24, 2026 · facebook.com

    “I’m all for our tax dollars going to support our public schools.”
  3. Supports ending sales tax on residential utility bills.

    Hennessee for Indiana House, Facebook post on utility sales tax (Sept. 12, 2026)

    Candidate social media · Hennessee for Indiana House · Sep 12, 2026 · facebook.com

    “The largest corporations in Indiana don’t pay a dime in sales tax on electricity”
  4. Supports access to reproductive health care and reproductive freedom.

    Hennessee for Indiana House, Facebook post (Sept. 30, 2026)

    Candidate social media · Hennessee for Indiana House · Sep 30, 2026 · facebook.com

    “We would ensure access to reproductive healthcare and reproductive freedoms.”
  5. Supports tougher sentences for rape and domestic violence.

    Hennessee for Indiana House, Facebook post (Sept. 30, 2026)

    Candidate social media · Hennessee for Indiana House · Sep 30, 2026 · facebook.com

    “We would increase sentencing requirements for rape, incest, sexual assault, and domestic violence.”

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