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State Representative, 58th 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
John ReedRepublican
- Supports property tax relief that still funds local services.
- Pledges to keep a balanced state budget.
Michelle Hennessee SearsDemocratic
- Supports ending sales tax on residential utility bills.
Public safety
John ReedRepublican
- Pledges to oppose any effort to restrict gun rights.
Michelle Hennessee SearsDemocratic
No documented position found.
Education
John ReedRepublican
- Supports higher teacher pay and parental school choice.
Michelle Hennessee SearsDemocratic
- Opposes the Choice voucher program in favor of public schools.
Economy & jobs
John ReedRepublican
No documented position found.
Michelle Hennessee SearsDemocratic
- Pledges to support legislation making Hoosier lives more affordable.
Health & human services
John ReedRepublican
- Opposes abortion and pledges to defend unborn life.
Michelle Hennessee SearsDemocratic
- Supports access to reproductive health care and reproductive freedom.
Courts & justice
John ReedRepublican
- Supports tougher prosecution of crime in Marion County.
Michelle Hennessee SearsDemocratic
- Supports tougher sentences for rape and domestic violence.
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; 6 issues covered in this race.