Who is running for State House District 88 in Indiana in 2026?

Stephanie Jo Yocum (D), Chris Jeter (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 88 — 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

FStephanie Jo YocumDemocratic

Candidate for State Representative, District 88 (Democratic).

LifeFFamilyDReligious libertyD2nd AmendmentFLimited gov’tDFiscalD

Endorsed by Indiana Reproductive Freedom PAC and Planned Parenthood, a Moms Demand 'Gun Sense Candidate', NRA-PVF grade F, and rated 'Liberal' by iVoterGuide.

Life: Endorsed by Indiana Reproductive Freedom PAC and Planned Parenthood Advocates of Indiana for 2026.
Family: No voting record; abortion-rights endorsements and iVoterGuide 'Liberal' rating suggest opposition to conservative family and parental-rights positions.
Religious liberty: No direct position found; iVoterGuide rates her 'Liberal'.
2nd Amendment: Moms Demand Action 'Gun Sense Candidate'; NRA-PVF grade F.
Limited gov’t: No position found on school choice; running as a Democrat with a 'Liberal' iVoterGuide rating suggests opposition to voucher expansion.
Fiscal: No position found; running as a Democrat suggests support for higher spending.

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

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AChris JeterRepublican

Incumbent state representative for District 88 (Republican).

LifeAFamilyAReligious libertyA2nd AmendmentALimited gov’tAFiscalB

Voted yes on the SB 1 (2022) abortion ban, permitless carry, girls' sports and override, SB 480, HB 1608, the 2023 school-choice budget and 2025 property-tax relief; NRA-endorsed (A), 100% IFI, iVoterGuide 'Conservative'.

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) minors' gender-transition ban and HB 1608 (2023) parental-notification bill.
Religious liberty: Scored 100% on the Indiana Family Institute 2026 scorecard, including HB 1389 religious-liberty protections for adoption/foster providers; 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), which expanded Choice Scholarship vouchers to near-universal eligibility.
Fiscal: Voted yes on SB 1 (2025) property-tax relief; voted for the 2023 budget.

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

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