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Heath R. VanNatter — State House District 38
Republican · Indiana general election, November 3, 2026.
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Incumbent Republican state representative for District 38.
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Voted yes on SB 1 (2022) abortion ban, permitless carry, the girls' sports bill and override, SB 480, HB 1608, HB 1001 school choice and SB 1 (2025) property-tax relief; IRTL-endorsed, NRA A+, IFI 83%.
- 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) girls' sports and the veto override, SB 480 (2023) gender-transition ban for minors, and HB 1608 (2023) parental rights.
- Religious liberty: Scored 83% on the Indiana Family Institute 2026 scorecard, including support for HB 1389 (religious liberty in adoption/foster care); rated Leans Conservative by iVoterGuide.
- 2nd Amendment: Voted yes on HB 1296 (2022) permitless carry; NRA-PVF grade A+ and endorsed.
- 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.
Also running for State House District 38
- FNate Stout(D)