Who is running for State House District 35 in Indiana in 2026?

Phil G. Gift (D), Elizabeth Rowray (R)

When is the Indiana 2026 general election?

Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Polls are open 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. local time.

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State House District 35 — Indiana 2026

2 candidates on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot (official Indiana Election Division list, as of October 22, 2026). Grades reflect each candidate's public record on life, family, religious liberty, the Second Amendment, limited government and fiscal responsibility.

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Candidates

DPhil G. GiftDemocratic

Candidate for State Representative, District 35 (Democratic).

LifeFFamilyDReligious libertyC2nd AmendmentCLimited gov’tDFiscalD

Endorsed in 2026 by Indiana Reproductive Freedom PAC and Planned Parenthood Advocates of Indiana and rated Liberal by iVoterGuide; no gun-policy rating or legislative record found.

Life: Endorsed in 2026 by Indiana Reproductive Freedom PAC and Planned Parenthood Advocates of Indiana, signaling support for abortion access.
Family: Running as a Democrat with no explicit position found; party platform suggests opposition to conservative family and gender-identity policy.
Religious liberty: No position found; running as a Democrat.
2nd Amendment: No position found; unrated by NRA-PVF and not listed by Moms Demand Action.
Limited gov’t: Running as a Democrat with no explicit position found; party platform suggests support for expanded government programs over school choice.
Fiscal: Running as a Democrat with no explicit position found; party platform suggests support for higher public spending.

Sources: [1] [2] [3] [4]

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AElizabeth RowrayRepublican

Incumbent Republican state representative for District 35.

LifeAFamilyAReligious libertyA2nd AmendmentALimited gov’tBFiscalB

Voted yes on SB 1 (2022) abortion ban, permitless carry, the girls' sports bill and override, SB 480, HB 1001 school choice and SB 1 (2025); IRTL-endorsed, NRA A, IFI 95%.

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 override, SB 480 (2023) and HB 1608 (2023, 3rd reading; excused on final vote).
Religious liberty: Scored 95% on the Indiana Family Institute 2026 scorecard, supporting HB 1389 (religious liberty in adoption/foster care); rated 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.

Sources: [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6]

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