Who is running for State House District 78 in Indiana in 2026?

Sally Busby (D), Tim O'Brien (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 78 — 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

FSally BusbyDemocratic

Candidate for State Representative, District 78 (Democratic).

LifeFFamilyDReligious libertyD2nd AmendmentFLimited gov’tDFiscalD

Endorsed by Indiana Reproductive Freedom PAC and Planned Parenthood and Moms Demand Action (Gun Sense Candidate); NRA F and rated Liberal by iVoterGuide.

Life: Endorsed for 2026 by Indiana Reproductive Freedom PAC and Planned Parenthood, signaling support for abortion access.
Family: No specific positions found; Liberal iVoterGuide rating and Democratic affiliation suggest opposition.
Religious liberty: No specific positions found; rated Liberal by iVoterGuide.
2nd Amendment: Moms Demand Action Gun Sense Candidate and NRA-PVF F rating.
Limited gov’t: No specific positions found; Liberal iVoterGuide rating and Democratic affiliation suggest opposition to school choice and deregulation.
Fiscal: No specific positions found; graded on Democratic affiliation.

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

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ATim O'BrienRepublican

Incumbent Republican state representative for District 78, with House roll-call votes on record since 2022.

LifeAFamilyAReligious libertyB2nd AmendmentALimited gov’tAFiscalB

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.

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

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