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Dave Heine — State House District 85
Republican · Indiana general election, November 3, 2026.
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Incumbent Republican state representative for District 85, with House roll-call votes on record since 2022.
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Voted yes on SB 1 (2022) abortion ban, HB 1296 permitless carry, HB 1041 girls' sports (and veto override), SB 480 and the 2023 school-choice budget; IRTL-endorsed, NRA A-rated/endorsed and 100% on the IFI 2026 scorecard.
- Life: Voted yes on SB 1 (2022) near-total abortion ban and endorsed by Indiana Right to Life PAC for 2026.
- Family: Voted yes on HB 1041 (2022) girls' sports and its veto override and on SB 480 (2023) gender-transition ban for minors; voted yes on HB 1608 (2023) at third reading.
- Religious liberty: Scored 100% on the Indiana Family Institute 2026 scorecard, including HB 1389 religious-liberty protections for adoption/foster providers; rated Conservative by iVoterGuide.
- 2nd Amendment: NRA-PVF A rating and endorsement; voted yes on HB 1296 (2022) permitless carry.
- Limited gov’t: Voted yes on HB 1001 (2023) budget with near-universal Choice Scholarship (school choice) expansion.
- Fiscal: Voted yes on SB 1 (2025) property-tax relief and the 2023 budget; no broader low-tax/spending record captured.