State

State Representative, 85th 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.

Candidates Compare by issue

Education

Mark (Bird) WehrleDemocratic
No documented position found.
Dave HeineRepublican
- Authored a tax credit for pre-K scholarship donations.In office

Economy & jobs

Mark (Bird) WehrleDemocratic
No documented position found.
Dave HeineRepublican
- Authored 15 regional economic development commissions.In office

Environment & parks

Mark (Bird) WehrleDemocratic
No documented position found.
Dave HeineRepublican
- Authored tax credits for higher ethanol and biodiesel blends.In office
- Authored changes to the Maumee watershed development commission.In office

Health & human services

Mark (Bird) WehrleDemocratic
No documented position found.
Dave HeineRepublican
- Authored child care licensing changes, including multi-state centers.In office

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