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Tim O'Brien — State House District 78
Republican · Indiana general election, November 3, 2026.
ATim O'BrienRepublican
Incumbent Republican state representative for District 78, with House roll-call votes on record since 2022.
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Voted yes on SB 1 (2022) abortion ban, permitless carry, girls' sports, SB 480, HB 1608 and the 2023 school-choice budget; IRTL- and NRA-endorsed (A); 83% on the IFI 2026 scorecard.
- Life: Voted yes on SB 1 (2022) near-total abortion ban and endorsed by Indiana Right to Life PAC for 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: Scored 83% on the Indiana Family Institute 2026 scorecard (voted against IFI only on HB 1038 casino relocation), including support for HB 1389 religious-liberty protections.
- 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: Voted yes on SB 1 (2025) property-tax relief; no broader low-tax/spending record captured.
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