State

State Senator, 31st 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.

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Juanita Albright

Republican

Physician; Hamilton Southeastern School Board president · Fishers

The gist

Pledges to lower property taxes so seniors can stay home.
Supports low, predictable taxes and responsible spending.
Supports jailing violent offenders and treating low-risk ones.
Supports market-based reforms to lower premiums and drug costs.
Supports school funding, teacher support and parents' voice.

More about Juanita

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Pledges to lower property taxes so seniors can stay home.
Homepage | Dr. Juanita Albright For Indiana
Campaign website · Albright for Indiana · albrightforindiana.com
“I will work to lower property taxes for our district and help our seniors stay in their homes as they age.”
Supports low, predictable taxes and responsible spending.
Homepage | Dr. Juanita Albright For Indiana
Campaign website · Albright for Indiana · albrightforindiana.com
“I support a balanced approach that encourages job growth, keeps taxes low and predictable, and ensures state spending is responsible.”
Supports jailing violent offenders and treating low-risk ones.
Homepage | Dr. Juanita Albright For Indiana
Campaign website · Albright for Indiana · albrightforindiana.com
“keeping the most violent criminals behind bars while helping low-risk non-violent offenders receive the mental health treatment they need”
Supports market-based reforms to lower premiums and drug costs.
Homepage | Dr. Juanita Albright For Indiana
Campaign website · Albright for Indiana · albrightforindiana.com
“She feels practical, market-based reforms will bring down insurance premiums”
Supports school funding, teacher support and parents' voice.
Homepage | Dr. Juanita Albright For Indiana
Campaign website · Albright for Indiana · albrightforindiana.com
“She will ensure our local schools are funded, our teachers are supported, and parents continue to have a voice in their children's education.”

Kerry J Forestal

Democratic

Marion County sheriff

The gist

Supports investing in law enforcement and crime prevention.
Supports fully funded public schools and teachers.
Pledges to lower health care and prescription costs.
Supports expanding access to affordable child care.
Supports stronger oversight to curb unfair utility rate hikes.
Supports expanding access to attainable housing.

More about Kerry

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Supports investing in law enforcement and crime prevention.
Priorities — Kerry Forestal for State Senate
Campaign website · Forestal for State Senate Committee · kerryforestal.com
“he will fight for smart investments that support law enforcement, prevent crime, and keep families safe”
Supports fully funded public schools and teachers.
Priorities — Kerry Forestal for State Senate
Campaign website · Forestal for State Senate Committee · kerryforestal.com
“He will fight for fully funded schools, support for teachers, and the resources students need to succeed.”
Pledges to lower health care and prescription costs.
Priorities — Kerry Forestal for State Senate
Campaign website · Forestal for State Senate Committee · kerryforestal.com
“Kerry will work to lower costs and protect access to care”
Supports expanding access to affordable child care.
Priorities — Kerry Forestal for State Senate
Campaign website · Forestal for State Senate Committee · kerryforestal.com
“Kerry will support policies that expand access to affordable, quality child care”
Supports stronger oversight to curb unfair utility rate hikes.
Priorities — Kerry Forestal for State Senate
Campaign website · Forestal for State Senate Committee · kerryforestal.com
“Kerry will fight for stronger oversight and accountability so Hoosiers are protected from unfair rate hikes.”
Supports expanding access to attainable housing.
Priorities — Kerry Forestal for State Senate
Campaign website · Forestal for State Senate Committee · kerryforestal.com
“He will support practical solutions that expand access to attainable housing”

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