Stephen R. Bartels — State House District 74

AStephen R. BartelsRepublican

Incumbent Republican state representative for District 74, with House roll-call votes on record since 2022.

Voted yes on SB 1 (2022) abortion ban, permitless carry, girls' sports, SB 480 and the 2023 school-choice budget; NRA A-rated/endorsed; 83% on the IFI 2026 scorecard; not on the IRTL 2026 list and excused on SB 1 (2025).

• Life: Voted yes on SB 1 (2022) near-total abortion ban.
• Family: Voted yes on HB 1041 (2022) girls' sports and its veto override, SB 480 (2023) and HB 1608 (2023) at third reading (excused on final concurrence).
• Religious liberty: Scored 83% on the Indiana Family Institute 2026 scorecard (voted against IFI only on HB 1038 casino relocation); rated Leans 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 expansion.
• Fiscal: Excused on SB 1 (2025) property-tax relief; voted for the 2023 budget; graded on Republican caucus record.

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