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David H. Abbott — State House District 18
Republican · Indiana general election, November 3, 2026.
ADavid H. AbbottRepublican
Incumbent Republican state representative, District 18 (District 82 before 2022 redistricting); unopposed.
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Voted yes on the 2022 SB 1 abortion ban, permitless carry, girls' sports bill, SB 480, HB 1608, the 2023 school-choice budget and 2025 property-tax relief; IRTL-endorsed, NRA-PVF A, IFI 2026 score 100%.
- Life: Voted yes on SB 1 (2022) near-total abortion ban; endorsed by Indiana Right to Life PAC for 2026.
- Family: Voted yes on HB 1041 (2022) and its veto override, SB 480 (2023) and HB 1608 (2023).
- Religious liberty: Indiana Family Institute 2026 scorecard 100%.
- 2nd Amendment: NRA-PVF grade A and endorsement; voted yes on HB 1296 (2022) permitless carry.
- Limited gov’t: Voted yes on HB 1001 (2023) budget with near-universal school-choice expansion.
- Fiscal: Voted yes on SB 1 (2025) property-tax relief.