State
State Senator, 19th District
- Vote for
- 1
- Term
- 4 years
- Candidates
- 2
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
What this office does: A state senator votes on Indiana laws and the state budget in the General Assembly.
Taxes & budget
Blake FiechterRepublican
- Pledges to cut property taxes and fight rising assessments.
Timothy C. MurphyDemocratic
- Supports replacing Indiana's flat income tax with progressive rates.
Public safety
Blake FiechterRepublican
- Supports deporting everyone in the country illegally.
- Opposes red flag gun seizure laws.
Timothy C. MurphyDemocratic
No documented position found.
Education
Blake FiechterRepublican
- Supports workforce training and skills-based education.
Timothy C. MurphyDemocratic
No documented position found.
Economy & jobs
Blake FiechterRepublican
- Opposes corporate welfare; prioritizes small towns and farmers.
Timothy C. MurphyDemocratic
- Supports raising the minimum wage, indexed to inflation.
- Supports ending right-to-work and easing union formation.
Environment & parks
Blake FiechterRepublican
No documented position found.
Timothy C. MurphyDemocratic
- Supports stronger air and water quality rules.
Health & human services
Blake FiechterRepublican
- Opposes abortion from conception to natural death.
Timothy C. MurphyDemocratic
- Proposes child care costing no more than $10 a day.
- Supports restoring reproductive freedom and abortion access.
Government & transparency
Blake FiechterRepublican
No documented position found.
Timothy C. MurphyDemocratic
- Supports a citizen ballot initiative process.
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.