State Representative, 78th District · Indiana 2026 General Election

Sally Busby

Democratic

Teacher educator, University of Evansville · District 78

The gist

Supports rate caps and accountability for utilities like CenterPoint.
Supports fully funding public schools instead of vouchers.
Supports workers' right to organize and bargain.
Supports a renters' bill of rights against unfair rent hikes.
Supports protecting and expanding affordable health care access.
Pledges to refuse corporate PAC money.

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Supports rate caps and accountability for utilities like CenterPoint.
Strategic Priorities - Sally Busby for Indiana
Campaign website · Sally Busby for Indiana Committee · sallyforindiana.com
“Fight for real rate caps and accountability for utility companies like CenterPoint.”
Supports fully funding public schools instead of vouchers.
Strategic Priorities - Sally Busby for Indiana
Campaign website · Sally Busby for Indiana Committee · sallyforindiana.com
“Fully fund public schools instead of draining them to pay for vouchers.”
Supports workers' right to organize and bargain.
Strategic Priorities - Sally Busby for Indiana
Campaign website · Sally Busby for Indiana Committee · sallyforindiana.com
“Defend workers' right to organize and bargain for fair pay and safe conditions.”
Supports a renters' bill of rights against unfair rent hikes.
Strategic Priorities - Sally Busby for Indiana
Campaign website · Sally Busby for Indiana Committee · sallyforindiana.com
“Support clear protections against unfair rent hikes and surprise fees.”
Supports protecting and expanding affordable health care access.
Strategic Priorities - Sally Busby for Indiana
Campaign website · Sally Busby for Indiana Committee · sallyforindiana.com
“Protect and expand access to affordable healthcare for working families.”
Pledges to refuse corporate PAC money.
Sally Busby for Indiana (home)
Campaign website · Sally Busby for Indiana Committee · sallyforindiana.com
“Sally isn't taking corporate PAC money.”

Tim O'Brien

RepublicanIncumbent

Real estate broker · Evansville

The gist

Authored a state grant program for pediatric cancer research.In office
Authored creating an Indiana-Ireland trade commission.In office
Authored making emergency ambulance service an essential county service.In office
Authored audits of township governments every two years.In office
Authored a tax credit for teacher professional development.In office

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

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Authored a state grant program for pediatric cancer research.
House Bill 1453 (2025 session), "Pediatric cancer research and treatment grant": introduced version
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
“Establishes the pediatric cancer research and treatment grant program”
House Bill 1453 (2025 session): bill details and actions
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
Authored creating an Indiana-Ireland trade commission.
House Bill 1489 (2025 session), "Indiana-Ireland trade commission": introduced version
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
“Establishes the Indiana-Ireland trade commission (commission) to advance bilateral trade and investment between Indiana and Ireland”
House Bill 1489 (2025 session): bill details and actions
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
Authored making emergency ambulance service an essential county service.
House Bill 1251 (2026 session), "Emergency ambulance services": introduced version
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
“Specifies that emergency medical services, including emergency ambulance services, are essential services in Indiana.”
House Bill 1251 (2026 session): bill details and actions
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
Authored audits of township governments every two years.
House Bill 1452 (2025 session), "Audits of township governments": introduced version
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
“Requires the state board of accounts to conduct examinations of townships not less than once every two years”
House Bill 1452 (2025 session): bill details and actions
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
Authored a tax credit for teacher professional development.
House Bill 1685 (2025 session), "Tax credit for teacher professional development": introduced version
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
“Provides a tax credit against the state adjusted gross income tax liability of a teacher for amounts expended for professional development.”
House Bill 1685 (2025 session): bill details and actions
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov