State Representative, 74th District · Indiana 2026 General Election

Lena Goffinet

Democratic

Social worker · Perry County

The gist

Supports updating laws on data centers, Flock cameras and AI.
Opposes Medicaid cuts and waiver denials for vulnerable Hoosiers.

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Supports updating laws on data centers, Flock cameras and AI.
Lena Goffinet for House District 74, Facebook post (Sept. 12, 2026)
Candidate social media · Lena Goffinet campaign · Sep 12, 2026 · facebook.com
“Concerns about data centers, flock cameras, and AI are growing and legislation needs to catch up with the times.”
Opposes Medicaid cuts and waiver denials for vulnerable Hoosiers.
Lena Goffinet for House District 74, Facebook post (Sept. 12, 2026)
Candidate social media · Lena Goffinet campaign · Sep 12, 2026 · facebook.com
“Medicaid cuts & waiver denials for services and community supports”

Stephen R. Bartels

RepublicanIncumbent

Owner, Patoka Lake Marina and Patoka Lake Winery · Eckerty

The gist

Authored raising the death benefit for National Guard members.In office
Authored changes to the military family relief fund.In office
Authored a regulatory framework for hemp and craft hemp.In office
Authored grants for athletic trainers at rural schools.In office
Authored counting school social workers as teachers for pay rules.In office

In office = from the candidate's own official statements or legislation as an officeholder, not their campaign.

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Authored raising the death benefit for National Guard members.
House Bill 1111 (2025 session), "Indiana National Guard": introduced version
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
“Increases, from $8,800 to $20,000, the amount that shall be paid by the state if a member of the Indiana National Guard dies”
House Bill 1111 (2025 session): bill details and actions
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
Authored changes to the military family relief fund.
House Bill 1343 (2026 session), "Military and veteran matters": introduced version
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
“Makes changes to the purpose of the military family relief fund (fund).”
House Bill 1343 (2026 session): bill details and actions
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
Authored a regulatory framework for hemp and craft hemp.
House Bill 1130 (2026 session), "Craft hemp": introduced version
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
“Establishes a regulatory framework for hemp and craft hemp.”
House Bill 1130 (2026 session): bill details and actions
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
Authored grants for athletic trainers at rural schools.
House Bill 1185 (2025 session), "Athletic trainers": introduced version
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
“Establishes the rural athletic trainer support program (program) to address the shortage of health care providers in rural communities”
House Bill 1185 (2025 session): bill details and actions
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
Authored counting school social workers as teachers for pay rules.
House Bill 1045 (2025 session), "Teacher compensation": introduced version
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
“Includes school social workers and school psychologists in the definition of "teacher"”
House Bill 1045 (2025 session): bill details and actions
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov