State
State Senator, 6th 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
James (Jay) StarkeyRepublican
- Supports curbing property tax growth through assessor accountability.
- Opposes taxpayer-funded plans for a new Bears stadium.
Kate-Lynn HolleyDemocratic
No documented position found.
Public safety
James (Jay) StarkeyRepublican
- Opposes any new restrictions on gun rights.
- Supports state cooperation with federal immigration enforcement.
Kate-Lynn HolleyDemocratic
No documented position found.
Education
James (Jay) StarkeyRepublican
- Supports school choice and opposes DEI in schools.
Kate-Lynn HolleyDemocratic
- Supports fully funding schools and expanding early learning.
Housing
James (Jay) StarkeyRepublican
No documented position found.
Kate-Lynn HolleyDemocratic
- Pledges to fight for policies keeping housing affordable.
Economy & jobs
James (Jay) StarkeyRepublican
- Supports making new industry pay its own utility costs.
Kate-Lynn HolleyDemocratic
- Supports fair wages that keep up with living costs.
- Pledges to protect family farms and open new markets.
Roads & infrastructure
James (Jay) StarkeyRepublican
No documented position found.
Kate-Lynn HolleyDemocratic
- Supports fixing roads, broadband and water without new tolls.
Health & human services
James (Jay) StarkeyRepublican
- Pledges to protect life from conception.
Kate-Lynn HolleyDemocratic
- Pledges to lower prescription costs and expand access to care.
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.