Who is running for State House District 97 in Indiana in 2026?

Justin Moed (D), Mark A Renholzberger (Lib)

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 97 — 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

DJustin MoedDemocratic

Incumbent state representative for District 97 (Democratic).

LifeFFamilyFReligious libertyD2nd AmendmentCLimited gov’tDFiscalD

Voted no on the SB 1 (2022) abortion ban, girls' sports, SB 480 and HB 1608 and is endorsed by Indiana Reproductive Freedom PAC and Planned Parenthood; NRA-PVF grade C (excused on permitless carry), 20% IFI.

Life: Voted no on SB 1 (2022) abortion ban; endorsed by Indiana Reproductive Freedom PAC and Planned Parenthood Advocates of Indiana for 2026.
Family: Voted no 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 20% on the Indiana Family Institute 2026 scorecard, voting against HB 1389 religious-liberty protections for adoption/foster providers; iVoterGuide 'Liberal'.
2nd Amendment: NRA-PVF grade C; excused on the HB 1296 (2022) permitless-carry final vote.
Limited gov’t: Voted no on HB 1001 (2023) budget with near-universal voucher expansion at third reading (excused on final passage).
Fiscal: Voted no on SB 1 (2025) property-tax relief.

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N/RMark A RenholzbergerLibertarian

Candidate for State Representative, District 97 (Libertarian).

Not rated: Libertarian candidate with no positions, endorsements or ratings found (iVoterGuide: insufficient information).

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