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State Representative, 83rd District

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Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: A state representative votes on Indiana laws and the state budget in the Indiana House of Representatives.

Wesley Haffenden

Democratic

Real estate broker · District 83 (southwest Fort Wayne area)

The gist

  • Proposes a $15 minimum wage tied to inflation.
  • Proposes guaranteed paid sick days and family leave.
  • Proposes $60,000 starting teacher pay and phasing out vouchers.
  • Opposes bulk home buying by out-of-state corporations.
  • Opposes the proposed Little River Valley quarry.
  • Supports upfront health care pricing and no surprise bills.
More about Wesley
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  1. Proposes a $15 minimum wage tied to inflation.

    Platform - Wesley Haffenden for Indiana

    Campaign website · Wesley Haffenden for State Representative · wesleyhaffenden.com

    “Tie future increases to inflation and cost of living so we don’t fall this far behind again.”
  2. Proposes guaranteed paid sick days and family leave.

    Platform - Wesley Haffenden for Indiana

    Campaign website · Wesley Haffenden for State Representative · wesleyhaffenden.com

    “At least 7 paid sick days per year, with time earned for part-time workers too.”
  3. Proposes $60,000 starting teacher pay and phasing out vouchers.

    Platform - Wesley Haffenden for Indiana

    Campaign website · Wesley Haffenden for State Representative · wesleyhaffenden.com

    “Raise starting teacher pay to $60,000 over 3 years and keep it growing with the cost of living. … Phase out the Voucher System.”
  4. Opposes bulk home buying by out-of-state corporations.

    Platform - Wesley Haffenden for Indiana

    Campaign website · Wesley Haffenden for State Representative · wesleyhaffenden.com

    “Push back on large-scale, out-of-state corporate home buying so local buyers have a fair shot.”
  5. Opposes the proposed Little River Valley quarry.

    Wesley Haffenden for Indiana (home)

    Campaign website · Wesley Haffenden for State Representative · wesleyhaffenden.com

    “I also oppose efforts to turn this land into large-scale data center development.”
    Quarry Statements - Wesley Haffenden for Indiana

    Campaign website · Wesley Haffenden for State Representative · wesleyhaffenden.com

    “I stand with my neighbors in opposing the proposed quarry in the Little River Valley.”
  6. Supports upfront health care pricing and no surprise bills.

    Platform - Wesley Haffenden for Indiana

    Campaign website · Wesley Haffenden for State Representative · wesleyhaffenden.com

    “Upfront pricing, no surprise billing, and real transparency so patients can compare costs.”
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Christopher JudyOfficial portrait — Indiana General Assembly

Christopher Judy

RepublicanIncumbent

Licensed life and health insurance broker · Fort Wayne (Aboite Township)

The gist

  • Authored full property tax relief for totally disabled veterans.In office
  • Authored legalizing video gaming terminals with a 30% tax.In office
  • Authored barring lobbying on behalf of foreign adversaries.In office
  • Authored banning new noncompete agreements.In office
  • Authored requiring written findings in child custody orders.In office

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

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  1. Authored full property tax relief for totally disabled veterans.

    House Bill 1187 (2026 session), "Property tax credits for veterans": introduced version

    Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov

    “to an amount equal to 100% of the assessed value of the individual's real property”
    House Bill 1187 (2026 session): bill details and actions

    Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov

  2. Authored legalizing video gaming terminals with a 30% tax.

    House Bill 1235 (2026 session), "Video gaming terminals": introduced version

    Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov

    “Authorizes wagering on video gaming terminals in certain establishments.”
    House Bill 1235 (2026 session): bill details and actions

    Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov

  3. Authored barring lobbying on behalf of foreign adversaries.

    House Bill 1281 (2026 session), "Restrictions on lobbying for a foreign adversary": introduced version

    Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov

    “register as a lobbyist for a foreign adversary client”
    House Bill 1281 (2026 session): bill details and actions

    Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov

  4. Authored banning new noncompete agreements.

    House Bill 1625 (2025 session), "Prohibition on noncompete agreements": introduced version

    Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov

    “Prohibits an individual, person, or other entity from entering into a noncompete agreement after June 30, 2025.”
    House Bill 1625 (2025 session): bill details and actions

    Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov

  5. Authored requiring written findings in child custody orders.

    House Bill 1626 (2025 session), "Written findings in child custody orders": introduced version

    Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov

    “the court's findings of fact and conclusions of law on which the custody order or appellate decision is based”
    House Bill 1626 (2025 session): bill details and actions

    Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov

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