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Ryan Lauer — State House District 59
Republican · Indiana general election, November 3, 2026.
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Incumbent state representative, District 59; Republican.
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Voted yes on SB 1 (2022) abortion ban, permitless carry, the girls' sports bill, SB 480, HB 1608 and the 2023 school-choice budget; IRTL-endorsed, NRA A and endorsed, IFI 2026 score 83%.
- Life: Voted yes on SB 1 (2022) near-total abortion ban (House RC 64) and endorsed by Indiana Right to Life PAC (2026).
- Family: Voted yes on HB 1041 (2022) girls' sports and its veto override, SB 480 (2023) gender-transition ban for minors, and HB 1608 (2023) parental-rights/pronoun bill.
- Religious liberty: Voted with IFI on HB 1389 (2026 religious liberty in adoption/foster care); Indiana Family Institute 2026 score 83%; iVoterGuide 'Conservative'.
- 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 Choice Scholarship expansion (3rd reading and final passage).
- Fiscal: Voted yes on SB 1 (2025) property-tax relief (House RC 433); no broader tax-cutting record captured.
Also running for State House District 59
- DJosh Burbrink(D)