State
State Representative, 79th 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
Ian G. RichardsonDemocratic
- Supports child care tax credits and more education spending.
Matthew S. LehmanRepublican
No documented position found.
Economy & jobs
Ian G. RichardsonDemocratic
- Pledges to work to raise the minimum wage.
Matthew S. LehmanRepublican
- Authored insurer duties when aerial images drive non-renewals.In office
- Authored barring contract exclusions based on workers' comp ratings.In office
Roads & infrastructure
Ian G. RichardsonDemocratic
- Proposes community microgrids using wind turbines and thermal storage.
Matthew S. LehmanRepublican
No documented position found.
Environment & parks
Ian G. RichardsonDemocratic
- Supports holding polluters accountable for water quality.
Matthew S. LehmanRepublican
No documented position found.
Health & human services
Ian G. RichardsonDemocratic
- Pledges to rein in medical and prescription costs.
Matthew S. LehmanRepublican
No documented position found.
Government & transparency
Ian G. RichardsonDemocratic
No documented position found.
Matthew S. LehmanRepublican
- Authored rules for online public records request portals.In office
- Authored professional standards for the State Board of Accounts.In office
Courts & justice
Ian G. RichardsonDemocratic
- Supports legalizing and taxing cannabis like tobacco.
Matthew S. LehmanRepublican
- Authored limits on certain lawsuits, including public nuisance claims.In office
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; 7 issues covered in this race.