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Ethan J. Lawson — State House District 53
Republican · Indiana general election, November 3, 2026.
BEthan J. LawsonRepublican
Incumbent Republican state representative, District 53.
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Voted yes on 2025 property-tax relief; IRTL and NRA (A)-endorsed, IFI 2026 score 83%.
- Life: Endorsed by Indiana Right to Life PAC for 2026; no recorded vote on SB 1 (2022) abortion ban.
- Family: No recorded votes on the 2022-23 gender/parental-rights bills; voted with Indiana Family Institute on family items in its 2026 scorecard (83%).
- Religious liberty: Indiana Family Institute 2026 scorecard 83%, including support for HB 1389 religious-liberty protections for adoptive/foster parents.
- 2nd Amendment: NRA-PVF grade A with endorsement.
- Limited gov’t: No recorded vote on the 2023 school-choice expansion; Republican with conservative-group endorsements.
- Fiscal: Voted yes on SB 1 (2025) property-tax relief.