Who is running for State Senate District 38 in Indiana in 2026?

Kacey Blundell (D), Greg Goode (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 38 — 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

FKacey BlundellDemocratic

Candidate for State Senator, District 38 (Democratic).

LifeFFamilyDReligious libertyD2nd AmendmentFLimited gov’tDFiscalD

Endorsed by Indiana Reproductive Freedom PAC and Planned Parenthood Advocates of Indiana (2026); named a Moms Demand Action Gun Sense Candidate (2026) and rated F by NRA-PVF; rated Liberal by iVoterGuide.

Life: Endorsed by Indiana Reproductive Freedom PAC and Planned Parenthood Advocates of Indiana (2026), signaling support for abortion access.
Family: No specific positions found; abortion-rights endorsements and iVoterGuide's Liberal rating suggest opposition to the conservative parental-rights and gender-policy agenda.
Religious liberty: Rated Liberal by iVoterGuide; no specific religious-liberty position found.
2nd Amendment: Named a Moms Demand Action Gun Sense Candidate (2026); rated F by NRA-PVF.
Limited gov’t: No school-choice or regulatory positions found; Liberal rating and Democratic platform suggest opposition to voucher expansion.
Fiscal: No tax or spending positions found; Democratic platform alignment suggested.

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

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AGreg GoodeRepublican

Incumbent Republican state senator, District 38.

LifeAFamilyAReligious libertyB2nd AmendmentALimited gov’tBFiscalA

Voted for SB 1 (2025) property-tax relief and SB 236 (2026) abortion-pill liability; IRTL- and NRA-endorsed (A); 89% on the Indiana Family Institute 2026 scorecard.

Life: Endorsed by Indiana Right to Life PAC (2026) and voted yes on SB 236 (2026) creating civil liability for abortion-inducing drugs.
Family: Voted with Indiana Family Institute on SB 182 (sex definition/birth certificates), SB 88 (success sequence) and HB 1408 (social media and minors) in 2026.
Religious liberty: Voted for HB 1389 (religious liberty in adoption/foster care); IFI 2026 score 89% and iVoterGuide rating Leans Conservative.
2nd Amendment: NRA-PVF grade A with endorsement.
Limited gov’t: Voted with IFI on SB 76 (immigration) in 2026; not in office for the 2023 school-choice budget vote.
Fiscal: Voted yes on SB 1 (2025) property-tax relief at both Senate readings.

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

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