State
State Representative, 83rd 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.
Taxes & budget
Wesley HaffendenDemocratic
No documented position found.
Christopher JudyRepublican
- Authored full property tax relief for totally disabled veterans.In office
Education
Wesley HaffendenDemocratic
- Proposes $60,000 starting teacher pay and phasing out vouchers.
Christopher JudyRepublican
No documented position found.
Housing
Wesley HaffendenDemocratic
- Opposes bulk home buying by out-of-state corporations.
Christopher JudyRepublican
No documented position found.
Economy & jobs
Wesley HaffendenDemocratic
- Proposes a $15 minimum wage tied to inflation.
- Proposes guaranteed paid sick days and family leave.
Christopher JudyRepublican
- Authored legalizing video gaming terminals with a 30% tax.In office
- Authored banning new noncompete agreements.In office
Environment & parks
Wesley HaffendenDemocratic
- Opposes the proposed Little River Valley quarry.
Christopher JudyRepublican
No documented position found.
Health & human services
Wesley HaffendenDemocratic
- Supports upfront health care pricing and no surprise bills.
Christopher JudyRepublican
No documented position found.
Government & transparency
Wesley HaffendenDemocratic
No documented position found.
Christopher JudyRepublican
- Authored barring lobbying on behalf of foreign adversaries.In office
Courts & justice
Wesley HaffendenDemocratic
No documented position found.
Christopher JudyRepublican
- Authored requiring written findings in child custody orders.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; 8 issues covered in this race.