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State Representative, 5th 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.
Education
Alex WaitDemocratic
- Supports funding and protecting neighborhood public schools
Dale DeVonRepublican
- Authored a bill requiring schools to track and report bullyingIn office
Economy & jobs
Alex WaitDemocratic
- Proposes community centers or child care instead of data centers
- Pledges to reduce costs for working families
Dale DeVonRepublican
No documented position found.
Health & human services
Alex WaitDemocratic
No documented position found.
Dale DeVonRepublican
- Authored a law intercepting sports-betting withdrawals for unpaid child supportIn office
- Authored a law setting a 60-day safe haven age limitIn office
Government & transparency
Alex WaitDemocratic
- Opposes letting politicians choose their own voters
Dale DeVonRepublican
- Voted for the 2025 mid-decade congressional redistricting billIn office
Courts & justice
Alex WaitDemocratic
No documented position found.
Dale DeVonRepublican
- Authored a bill presuming joint custody and equal parenting timeIn office
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