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State Senator, 27th District

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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.

CandidatesCompare by issue

Taxes & budget

  • Ronald ItnyreDemocratic

    • Supports fiscal policy that protects local services.

  • Jeff RaatzRepublican

    • Voted to cut state taxes, including on tips and overtime.
    • Supports cutting wasteful spending and limiting government.

Public safety

  • Ronald ItnyreDemocratic

    No documented position found.

  • Jeff RaatzRepublican

    • Supports cracking down on crime and illegal immigration.

Education

  • Ronald ItnyreDemocratic

    • Supports students, teachers and families in public schools.

  • Jeff RaatzRepublican

    • Sponsored the 2026 law barring student phones during school.In office
    • Sponsored oversight of homeschooling for chronically absent students.In office

Economy & jobs

  • Ronald ItnyreDemocratic

    • Pledges to stand with farmers and rural communities.

  • Jeff RaatzRepublican

    No documented position found.

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; 4 issues covered in this race.