Who is running for State Senate District 22 in Indiana in 2026?

Natasha Baker (D), Ron Alting (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 Senate District 22 — 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

DNatasha BakerDemocratic

Candidate for State Senator, District 22 (Democratic).

LifeFFamilyDReligious libertyC2nd AmendmentFLimited gov’tDFiscalD

Endorsed by Indiana Reproductive Freedom PAC; a Moms Demand Action Gun Sense Candidate; iVoterGuide rates the candidate "Liberal".

Life: Endorsed in 2026 by Indiana Reproductive Freedom PAC, which back abortion access.
Family: No explicit positions on marriage, parental rights or gender-identity policy found; iVoterGuide rates the candidate "Liberal" and the candidate is running as a Democrat.
Religious liberty: No position on religious-liberty issues found; iVoterGuide rates the candidate "Liberal".
2nd Amendment: Was designated a Moms Demand Action Gun Sense Candidate.
Limited gov’t: No position found on school choice or deregulation; running as a Democrat suggests opposition to Indiana's voucher expansion.
Fiscal: No tax or spending position found; running as a Democrat suggests support for higher public spending.

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

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CRon AltingRepublican

Incumbent Republican state senator from District 22 with Senate votes recorded since 2022.

LifeDFamilyDReligious libertyC2nd AmendmentALimited gov’tBFiscalC

Voted no on SB 1 (2022) abortion ban, the girls' sports bill and override, SB 480 and HB 1608, but yes on permitless carry and the 2023 school-choice budget; NRA-PVF A, IFI 2026 scorecard 78%, iVoterGuide "Moderate".

Life: Voted no on SB 1 (2022) at both Senate stages and is not on Indiana Right to Life PAC's 2026 list, though he voted yes on SB 236 (2026) abortion-pill liability.
Family: Voted no on HB 1041 (2022) girls' sports and its veto override, SB 480 (2023) and HB 1608 (2023).
Religious liberty: IFI 2026 scorecard 78%, did not vote on HB 1389 religious liberty in adoption/foster care; iVoterGuide "Moderate".
2nd Amendment: Voted yes on HB 1296 (2022) permitless carry; rated A and endorsed by NRA-PVF.
Limited gov’t: Voted yes on HB 1001 (2023) budget with near-universal school-choice expansion.
Fiscal: Did not vote on SB 1 (2025) property-tax relief at 3rd reading and voted no on final passage.

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

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