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2026 General Election · Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Indiana House, District 88

Indiana House of Representatives. 2-year term.

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What this office does

Members of the Indiana House of Representatives write and vote on state laws as part of the Indiana General Assembly. The House has 100 members, each representing one district for a two-year term [1].

The job in full — the duties the Indiana Code puts in it, the term, what it pays and who sets that, and what to ask a candidate.

Term
2 years [1]
Term limit
None [1]
Seats
100 [1]
On the 2026 ballot
All 100 [2]
What the law puts in this job (2)
  • Introduces and votes on state legislation as one of the two chambers of the Indiana General Assembly [1].
  • Must be at least 21 years old when taking office and have lived in the district for at least a year [1].

About this race

  • House District 88 includes portions of Hamilton, Hancock, Madison and Marion counties [3]. Yocum's campaign lists the Geist area of Indianapolis, part of Lawrence, McCordsville, Fortville, Mt. Comfort, Ingalls and part of Fishers [11].
  • This is a rematch: Yocum was the 2024 Democratic nominee, and Jeter won that year with 57.8% [12]. In 2022 Jeter won 60% to 40% over Democrat Donna Griffin [13].
  • May 5, 2026 primaries: Wikipedia's 2026 election page lists Jeter as the only declared Republican and Yocum as the only declared Democrat [12].
  • No debate or forum between the candidates was found.
  • Key differences: Jeter points to income-tax cuts, the 2025 property-tax law and the 2026 utility law as his affordability record [14]. Yocum says the legislature has "diverted more and more funding away from public schools" and has overridden local decisions on data centers, schools and community planning [15].

Candidates on the ballot

Chris Jeter

RepublicanIncumbent

Work
Attorney; partner at Massillamany Jeter & Carson LLP in Fishers, which he co-founded in 2015 [3]

Republican incumbent since 2020 and chair of the House Judiciary Committee [3]. In 2026 columns he has emphasized affordability, Healthy Indiana Plan work requirements and girls' sports rules [14, 16, 17].

Jeter's background

  • Attorney; partner at Massillamany Jeter & Carson LLP in Fishers, which he co-founded in 2015; J.D. from George Washington University and bachelor's degree from Oklahoma Baptist University [3].
  • Served seven years on active duty as a Navy JAG officer, including as a Special Assistant U.S. Attorney, and is now a Navy Reserve officer [3, 4].
  • Serves on the Fishers Economic Development Commission; lives in Fishers [3].

Jeter's positions

Economy & taxes

  • Says he supported cutting the state income tax rate from 3.15% in 2023 to 2.95%, with a cut to 2.9% scheduled for 2027 [14]. Says "if government can responsibly leave another dollar in the pocket of a Hoosier family, we should look for a way to do it" [14].

Property taxes

  • Supported SEA 1 (2025), which he describes as projected to save homeowners $1.3 billion over three years; says "We need to keep driving down property taxes" [14, 5].

Housing

  • Says he supported HEA 1001 (2026) because it "takes aim at unnecessary local barriers that can restrict housing supply and drive up construction costs" [18].

Energy & utilities

  • Cites his 2022 vote to eliminate the utility receipts tax and his support for HEA 1002 (2026), which he says "holds utilities accountable for affordability" [18, 10].

Health care

  • Supports the 2026 law requiring able-bodied Healthy Indiana Plan enrollees to complete 80 hours a month of work, job training, education or community service starting Jan. 1, 2027, with exemptions; wrote that "a safety net should never become a hammock" [16].

Public safety & children

  • Said the HB 1303 missing-child amendment is "part of a much larger effort to modernize Indiana's child welfare and endangerment laws" [8]. Said of HEA 1408, "Parents deserve greater confidence that their children are protected online" [9].

Girls' sports

  • Co-authored HEA 1041 (2022), which he describes as protecting girls competing in K-12 athletics, and voted to override the governor's veto of it; wrote in August 2026 that "protecting a separate category for female athletics should not require courage in 2026" [17].

How Jeter would run the office

  • Says Indiana should "continue cutting taxes when fiscally responsible, control property taxes, expand housing supply, demand reliable and affordable energy, confront healthcare costs and remove unnecessary barriers to economic growth" [18].

Jeter on the current officeholder

  • Is the current officeholder. No statements by Jeter about his 2026 challenger were found.

How Jeter got on the ballot

  • Selected in 2020 to fill the District 88 seat and reelected since [4]. Listed as the only declared Republican in the May 5, 2026 primary [12].

What we could not find about Jeter

  • No reason was found for his excused absence on the HB 1032 redistricting vote, and no public statement of his position on that bill was found.
  • Whether the 2024 deputy-prosecutor and Hamilton County court bills became law was not verified.
  • Whether he authored (rather than supported) HEA 1408 was not verified.
  • Campaign finance reports were not reviewed.
  • No endorsements or 2026 fundraising totals were found in the sources reviewed.

Jeter's record in office

Indiana House record, District 88 (2023-2026) · compiled from the official record, Oct. 12-13, 2026

Authored
19
7 became law
Co-authored
52
32 became law
Sponsored
28
16 became law
Co-sponsored
19
17 became law

Committees, 2026 session

  • Judiciary (Chair)
  • Courts and the Judiciary, Interim Study Committee on (House Chair)
  • Probate Code Study Committee (House Chair)
  • Courts and Criminal Code
  • Utilities, Energy and Telecommunications
  • Corrections and Criminal Code, Interim Study Committee on (House Majority Member)

Floor votes

  • 2023: Yes 405, No 66, Excused 14, Not voting 6
  • 2024: Yes 246, No 28, Excused 21, Not voting 15
  • 2025: Yes 370, No 70, Excused 57, Not voting 13
  • 2026: Yes 217, No 67, Excused 77, Not voting 16
How Jeter voted on 37 selected bills
The 118 bills Jeter carried

  • HB 1037: Enforcement of equal educational opportunity.

    2023 · Authored · passed the House only; did not pass the Senate (not reported from Senate committee)

    Defines "antisemitism", specifies that the public policy of the state is to provide educational opportunities free of religious discrimination, and provides that antisemitism is discrimination on the basis of religion.

  • HB 1038: Data security.

    2023 · Authored · passed the House only; did not pass the Senate (not reported from Senate committee)

    Removes the remedies from chapter 3 of the data security breach statute and adds a reference to relief available under chapter 4 of that statute.

  • HB 1075: Nonprofit organizations.

    2023 · Authored · passed the House only; did not pass the Senate (not reported from Senate committee)

    Provides that the contents of an investigative demand issued by the attorney general are confidential.

  • HB 1076: Indiana national guard matters.

    2023 · Authored · enacted: signed by the Governor

    Provides that a court-martial of a member of the Indiana national guard may be convened by orders of the governor or the adjutant general.

  • HB 1306: Killing a law enforcement animal.

    2023 · Authored · passed the House only; did not pass the Senate (not reported from Senate committee)

    Increases the penalty for killing a law enforcement animal to a Level 5 felony.

  • HB 1435: Cap on assessed valuation increases for homesteads.

    2023 · Authored · not reported from House committee

    Limits the annual increase in assessed value of a homestead to the lesser of: (1) 3%; or (2) the change in the Consumer Price Index; unless ownership of the homestead changes during the year or the increase results from physical changes to the homestead.

  • HB 1544: Mixed beverages.

    2023 · Authored · passed the House only; did not pass the Senate (not reported from Senate committee)

    Adds a definition of "mixed beverage".

  • HB 1554: Consumer data protection.

    2023 · Authored · not reported from House committee

    Establishes in the Indiana Code a new article concerning consumer data protection, to take effect January 1, 2024.

  • HJR 2: Impeachment of prosecutor.

    2023 · Authored · not reported from House committee

    Provides that a prosecuting attorney may be removed from office for crime, incapacity, or negligence.

  • HB 1006: Mental health programs.

    2023 · Co-authored · enacted: signed by the Governor

    Specifies the circumstances under which a person may be involuntarily committed to a facility for mental health services and specifies that these services are medically necessary when provided in accordance with generally accepted clinical care guidelines.

  • HB 1007: Electric utility service.

    2023 · Co-authored · enacted: signed by the Governor

    Provides that it is the continuing policy of the state that decisions concerning Indiana's electric generation resource mix, energy infrastructure, and electric service ratemaking constructs must take into account the following attributes of electric utility service: (1) Reliability.

  • HB 1008: Pension investments.

    2023 · Co-authored · enacted: signed by the Governor

    Specifies certain entities, actions taken, or factors considered to which the ESG commitment provisions do not apply.

  • HB 1034: Income tax exemption for military pay.

    2023 · Co-authored · enacted: signed by the Governor

    Exempts military pay for members of a reserve component of the armed forces of the United States or the national guard from the individual income tax.

  • HB 1124: Civil proceeding advance payment contracts.

    2023 · Co-authored · enacted: signed by the Governor

    Amends the law concerning civil proceeding advance payment (CPAP) transactions to provide that in a civil proceeding in which a consumer claimant has entered into a CPAP contract, the consumer claimant or the consumer claimant's attorney is required to provide to: (1) each of the other parties in the civil proceeding; and (2) each insurer that has a duty to defend another party in the civil procee

  • HB 1155: Unlicensed real estate solicitor.

    2023 · Co-authored · passed the House only; did not pass the Senate (not reported from Senate committee)

    Defines an "unlicensed real estate solicitor".

  • HB 1208: Opioid settlement.

    2023 · Co-authored · passed the House only; did not pass the Senate (not reported from Senate committee)

    Specifies that the distribution of funds from an opioid litigation settlement is subject to a bankruptcy court order or bankruptcy settlement.

  • HB 1282: Limitation of liability for DCS contractors.

    2023 · Co-authored · passed the House only; did not pass the Senate

    Limits the civil liability of contractors that provide specified services under a contract with the department of child services (DCS).

  • HB 1287: Home detention.

    2023 · Co-authored · enacted: signed by the Governor

    Allows a court to place a person convicted of certain crimes directly in a community corrections program.

  • HB 1348: Disposal of firearms by trade for new equipment.

    2023 · Co-authored · passed the House only; did not pass the Senate (not reported from Senate committee)

    Permits a law enforcement agency to dispose of certain confiscated firearms by trade with a licensed firearms dealer, a licensed firearm manufacturer, or another law enforcement agency in exchange for new firearms and other law enforcement equipment.

  • HB 1400: Statute of limitation on certain claims.

    2023 · Co-authored · passed the House only; did not pass the Senate (not reported from Senate committee)

    Provides that an action for injury to a person that results from the sexual abuse of a child, that has expired under the current statute of limitations, may be commenced at any time against certain entities seeking bankruptcy protections.

  • HB 1407: Parental rights.

    2023 · Co-authored · passed the House only; did not pass the Senate (not reported from Senate committee)

    Provides that the state of Indiana, a political subdivision or other governmental entity of the state of Indiana, a government official, or any other person acting under the color of law shall not infringe on the fundamental right of a parent to direct the upbringing, education, health care, and mental health of the parent's child without demonstrating that the infringement: (1) is required by a c

  • HB 1420: Electric transmission facilities.

    2023 · Co-authored · enacted: signed by the Governor

    Amends the chapter in the Indiana Code concerning electric transmission facilities as follows: (1) Specifies that the term "electric transmission facility" does not include a line installed solely for the purpose of connecting an electric generation facility to facilities owned by a public utility.

  • HB 1421: Energy production and resources.

    2023 · Co-authored · enacted: signed by the Governor

    Requires the Indiana utility regulatory commission (IURC) to issue an order granting or denying an application for a certificate of public convenience and necessity (certificate) not later than 240 days after the filing of the application and the submission of the applicant's case in chief.

  • HB 1466: Juror compensation.

    2023 · Co-authored · enacted: signed by the Governor

    Increases the jury fee collected from a defendant who has committed a crime or committed certain violations to $6.

  • HB 1479: Student disciplinary proceedings.

    2023 · Co-authored · not reported from House committee

    Requires a state educational institution to: (1) maintain administrative files on disciplinary proceedings that include certain information; (2) record a disciplinary hearing by video recording, audio recording, or written transcript; (3) include certain disciplinary rights and procedures in the state educational institution's code of conduct; and (4) make a good faith effort in disciplinary proce

  • HB 1608: Education matters.

    2023 · Co-authored · enacted: signed by the Governor

    Provides that a school, an employee or staff member of a school, or a third party vendor used by a school to provide instruction may not provide any instruction to a student in prekindergarten through grade 3 on human sexuality.

  • HB 1613: Indiana education scholarship account program.

    2023 · Co-authored · not reported from House committee

    Amends the: (1) definition of "eligible student" for purposes of eligibility under the Indiana education scholarship account program; and (2) grant amount that an eligible student may receive under the program.

  • HJR 6: Town and city court judges.

    2023 · Co-authored · enacted: became law (no signature action listed)

    Provides that the judge of a city or town court shall reside in: (1) the county in which the city or town court is located; or (2) the bordering Indiana county that is the closest Indiana county to the city or town in which the court is located.

  • SB 181: Cause of action concerning restraint of trade.

    2023 · Sponsored · enacted: signed by the Governor

    Amends the statute concerning combinations restraining trade as follows: (1) Provides that the attorney general may bring an action for the following on behalf of the state or a political subdivision in connection with a violation of the statute: (A) Appropriate injunctive or other equitable relief, including disgorgement of any gains derived from the violation.

  • SB 183: Unclaimed property matters.

    2023 · Sponsored · enacted: signed by the Governor

    Defines "gift card".

  • SB 278: Nonprofit corporations.

    2023 · Sponsored · passed the Senate only; did not pass the House (not reported from House committee)

    Provides that the contents of an investigative demand issued by the attorney general are to be kept confidential.

  • SB 279: Indiana national guard matters.

    2023 · Sponsored · passed the Senate only; did not pass the House (not reported from House committee)

    Provides that a court-martial of a member of the Indiana national guard may be convened by orders of the governor or the adjutant general.

  • SB 296: Sale of tax delinquent real property.

    2023 · Sponsored · enacted: signed by the Governor

    Defines the term "severed interest" as an improvement, mineral rights, air rights, water rights, or other rights in property in, on, under, or above the land for which the owner or holder of the interest identified in the current real property tax records of the county auditor is sent a separate property tax statement.

  • SB 331: Deposition of child victim.

    2023 · Sponsored · enacted: signed by the Governor

    Specifies that "deposition" or "depose", for purposes of a criminal case with a child victim, means a deposition pursuant to Indiana Trial Rule 30 or 31, or any other formal or informal statement or interview.

  • SB 348: Residential harassment.

    2023 · Sponsored · passed the Senate only; did not pass the House (not reported from House committee)

    Makes it residential harassment, a Class C misdemeanor, to picket or protest before or about a person's dwelling with the intent of harassing the person in the person's dwelling.

  • SB 468: Uniform Commercial Code amendments.

    2023 · Sponsored · enacted: signed by the Governor

    Incorporates into Indiana's Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) the Amendments to the Uniform Commercial Code (2022) approved and recommended for enactment in all states by the Uniform Law Commission (ULC) to address emerging technologies.

  • SJR 1: Limitation on right to bail.

    2023 · Sponsored · enacted: became law (no signature action listed)

    Provides that an offense other than murder or treason is not bailable if: (1) the proof is evident or the presumption strong; and (2) the state proves by clear and convincing evidence that no release conditions will reasonably protect the safety of any other person or the community.

  • SB 114: Receivership for past due utility bills.

    2023 · Co-sponsored · enacted: signed by the Governor

    Amends the Indiana Code provision that sets forth the cases in which a receiver may be appointed by a court to include the appointment of a receiver upon the request of a utility if the owner of a multifamily residential property with more than four units has incurred utility bills that are at least: (1) 90 days past due; or (2) 60 days past due if a payment plan has been entered into.

  • SB 136: Conviction data.

    2023 · Co-sponsored · enacted: signed by the Governor

    Defines "prohibited person" as a person prohibited from possessing a firearm or carrying a handgun.

  • SB 176: Small modular nuclear reactors.

    2023 · Co-sponsored · enacted: signed by the Governor

    Changes the rated electric generating capacity from 350 megawatts to 470 megawatts for purposes of the definition of "small modular nuclear reactor" as used in the statutes concerning: (1) certificates of public convenience and necessity issued by the Indiana utility regulatory commission for the construction, lease, or purchase of electric generation facilities; and (2) financial incentives for e

  • SB 221: Energy audit of state government campus.

    2023 · Co-sponsored · passed the Senate only; did not pass the House

    Provides that the Indiana department of administration may issue a request for proposals and award a contract for the conduct of an energy audit on the: (1) Indiana state capitol building; and (2) Indiana government center north and south buildings; not later than December 31, 2023.

  • SB 268: Prohibited pension system investments.

    2023 · Co-sponsored · enacted: signed by the Governor

    Prohibits the Indiana public retirement system from investing in certain restricted entities or restricted investment products, including particular investments publicly confirmed to be controlled by the People's Republic of China or the Chinese Communist Party.

  • SB 464: Jurisdiction.

    2023 · Co-sponsored · enacted: signed by the Governor

    Provides that an adult criminal court has jurisdiction over a person at least 21 years of age who committed an offense as a child (an adult child offender), if the offense could have been waived to adult court, and provides that the juvenile court has jurisdiction over an adult child offender if the offense could not have been waived.

  • SB 5: Consumer data protection.

    2023 · Co-sponsored · enacted: signed by the Governor

    Establishes a new article in the Indiana Code concerning consumer data protection, to take effect January 1, 2026.

  • HB 1002: Enforcement of equal educational opportunity.

    2024 · Authored · passed both chambers; vetoed by the Governor

    Defines "antisemitism", specifies that the public policy of the state is to provide educational opportunities free of religious discrimination, and provides that antisemitism is discrimination on the basis of race, creed, religion, or national origin.

  • HB 1235: Prohibited causes of action concerning firearms.

    2024 · Authored · enacted: signed by the Governor

    Provides that only the state of Indiana may bring or maintain an action by or on behalf of a political subdivision against a firearm or ammunition manufacturer, trade association, seller, or dealer, concerning certain matters.

  • HB 1003: Administrative law.

    2024 · Co-authored · enacted: signed by the Governor

    Makes the office of administrative law proceedings the ultimate authority in any administrative proceeding under its jurisdiction.

  • HB 1004: Pension matters.

    2024 · Co-authored · enacted: signed by the Governor

    Provides that a state employee may affirmatively elect to enroll in the deferred compensation plan prior to the auto enroll date on day 31 of the state employee's employment.

  • HB 1021: Green alert for missing at risk veterans.

    2024 · Co-authored · enacted: signed by the Governor

    Defines "veteran at risk".

  • HB 1025: Mixed beverages.

    2024 · Co-authored · enacted: signed by the Governor

    Adds a definition of "mixed beverage".

  • HB 1036: Age verification for material harmful to minors.

    2024 · Co-authored · not reported from House committee

    Requires an adult oriented website operator that displays material harmful to minors to use a reasonable age verification method to prevent a minor from accessing an adult oriented website.

  • HB 1047: Sexual offenses.

    2024 · Co-authored · enacted: signed by the Governor

    Provides that an action for injury to a person that results from the sexual abuse of a child, that has expired under the current statute of limitations, may be commenced before July 1, 2025, against specified entities seeking bankruptcy protection, if certain circumstances exist.

  • HB 1068: Unlicensed real estate solicitors.

    2024 · Co-authored · enacted: signed by the Governor

    Defines an "unlicensed real estate solicitor".

  • HB 1143: Disposal of firearms via trade for new equipment.

    2024 · Co-authored · enacted: signed by the Governor

    Permits a law enforcement agency to dispose of certain confiscated firearms by trade with a licensed firearms dealer, a licensed firearm manufacturer, or another law enforcement agency in exchange for new firearms and other law enforcement equipment.

  • HB 1160: Civil proceeding advance payment contracts and commercial litigation financing.

    2024 · Co-authored · enacted: signed by the Governor

    Prevents a CPAP provider from making any decision, having any influence, or directing the consumer claimant or the consumer claimant's attorney with respect to the conduct of the underlying civil proceeding.

  • HB 1183: Foreign ownership of land.

    2024 · Co-authored · enacted: signed by the Governor

    Provides that, beginning July 1, 2024, a prohibited person may not purchase, lease, or acquire a parcel of real property that is: (1) located in Indiana; and (2) located within a 10 mile radius of a military installation; with certain exceptions.

  • HB 1205: Mental health standards and reporting.

    2024 · Co-authored · enacted: signed by the Governor

    Requires the secretary of family and social services to provide that the standards for services provided by recovery community organizations for behavioral health recovery, when used as a recovery community organization, be certified through a certain entity and meet other standards established by the division of mental health and addiction.

  • HB 1216: Medicaid reimbursement for certain detainees.

    2024 · Co-authored · enacted: signed by the Governor

    Removes provisions in current law specifying that services provided to an individual while the individual is committed to a facility for mental health services are medically necessary when provided in accordance with generally accepted clinical care guidelines.

  • HB 1239: Administrative proceedings for unfair practices.

    2024 · Co-authored · not reported from House committee

    Allows a complaint that alleges the commission of an unfair practice under dealer services law to be filed with the office of administrative law proceedings (instead of with the dealer services division of the secretary of state).

  • HB 1278: IURC and office of energy development matters.

    2024 · Co-authored · enacted: signed by the Governor

    Repeals the Indiana Code provisions concerning the following obsolete programs and funds administered by the Indiana office of energy development (office): (1) The alternative fuel fueling station grant program.

  • HB 1369: Family and juvenile law matters.

    2024 · Co-authored · enacted: signed by the Governor

    Amends the definition for "act of rape", only for the purposes of IC 31-35-3.5 (termination of parent-child relationship of an individual who committed an act of rape), to include child molestation and sexual misconduct with a minor.

  • HJR 3: Terms of US Senators and members of Congress.

    2024 · Co-authored · passed the House only; did not pass the Senate (not reported from Senate committee)

    Terms of US Senators and members of Congress.

  • SB 181: Citizenship and immigration status.

    2024 · Sponsored · enacted: signed by the Governor

    Provides that, if the attorney general determines probable cause exists, the attorney general, rather than any person lawfully domiciled in Indiana, shall bring an action to compel a governmental body or postsecondary educational institution to comply with statutes requiring cooperation with federal immigration officials.

  • SB 293: Trespass.

    2024 · Sponsored · passed both chambers in some form; final version not enacted

    Provides that a person commits trespass if the person does not have a contractual interest in the property and knowingly or intentionally enters or refuses to leave the property of another person after having been prohibited from entering or asked to leave the property by a law enforcement officer, if the officer was dispatched to the property after a person with a contractual interest in the prop

  • SB 297: Administrative rules.

    2024 · Sponsored · passed the Senate only; did not pass the House (not reported from House committee)

    Requires an agency to conduct a regulatory analysis for certain proposed rules, including if the implementation and compliance costs are at least $1,000,000.

  • SJR 19: Service on interbranch commissions.

    2024 · Sponsored · passed the Senate only; did not pass the House (not reported from House committee)

    Adds a new section to the Constitution of the State of Indiana specifying that a Senator or Representative may serve on a commission, board, committee, or similar entity organized to govern, advise, or provide oversight to an agency of the administrative or executive departments of the state.

  • SB 150: Artificial intelligence and cybersecurity.

    2024 · Co-sponsored · enacted: signed by the Governor

    Creates the artificial intelligence task force (task force) to study and assess use of artificial intelligence technology by state agencies.

  • SB 18: Various probate matters.

    2024 · Co-sponsored · enacted: signed by the Governor

    Expands the definition of a "health care representative".

  • SB 226: Attorney's fees.

    2024 · Co-sponsored · enacted: signed by the Governor

    Increases: (1) the amount of attorney's fees that may be incurred by an offeror to $250 per hour; and (2) the total amount of attorney's fees, costs, and expenses that may be awarded to not more than $5,000; with respect to a qualified settlement offer.

  • SB 234: Disaster emergency.

    2024 · Co-sponsored · enacted: signed by the Governor

    Provides that a state of disaster emergency declared by the governor: (1) that applies to the entire state may not continue for more than 60 days unless a renewal is authorized by the general assembly; and (2) that only applies to part of the state may not continue for more than 30 days unless renewed by the governor.

  • HB 1006: Prosecutors.

    2025 · Authored · enacted: signed by the Governor

    Establishes the prosecutor review board and sets forth the duties of the board.

  • HB 1088: Various probate matters.

    2025 · Authored · enacted: signed by the Governor

    Clarifies that a personal representative or the personal representative's agent shall serve a written or electronic copy of the notice of the estate administration on a creditor of the decedent within one month of the notice being published.

  • HB 1144: Courts.

    2025 · Authored · enacted: signed by the Governor

    Provides that the judges of the Marion County juvenile courts may not appoint more than 11 magistrates.

  • HB 1007: Energy generation resources.

    2025 · Co-authored · enacted: signed by the Governor

    Provides a credit against state tax liability for expenses incurred in the manufacture of a small modular nuclear reactor (SMR) in Indiana.

  • HB 1032: Foreign interests.

    2025 · Co-authored · passed the House only; did not pass the Senate (not reported from Senate committee)

    Prohibits a prohibited person from entering into a contract for the provision of goods or services with the state, a state agency, and a political subdivision.

  • HB 1041: Student eligibility in interscholastic sports.

    2025 · Co-authored · enacted: signed by the Governor

    Requires, for purposes of interscholastic athletic events, state educational institutions and certain private postsecondary educational institutions to expressly designate an athletic team or sport as one of the following: (1) A male, men's, or boys' team or sport.

  • HB 1121: Concurrent juvenile delinquency jurisdiction on military bases.

    2025 · Co-authored · enacted: signed by the Governor

    Creates a process for the state to establish concurrent jurisdiction with the United States for certain juvenile delinquency proceedings on Indiana military property.

  • HB 1399: State offense for illegal immigration.

    2025 · Co-authored · not reported from House committee

    Creates the crime of unlawful presence in Indiana by an alien, a Class A misdemeanor.

  • HB 1466: Various agency administrative procedures.

    2025 · Co-authored · enacted: signed by the Governor

    Provides that the department of natural resources is subject to the jurisdiction of the office of administrative law proceedings.

  • HB 1471: Law enforcement officer impeachment evidence.

    2025 · Co-authored · enacted: signed by the Governor

    Establishes the procedure for placing a law enforcement officer's name on a Giglio list.

  • HB 1473: Pocket annexations.

    2025 · Co-authored · passed the House only; did not pass the Senate (not reported from Senate committee)

    Allows a municipality to annex unincorporated property that becomes completely surrounded by the municipality after June 30, 2025.

  • HB 1494: License plate information.

    2025 · Co-authored · not reported from House committee

    Removes the requirement that the bureau of motor vehicles issue registration renewal stickers for motor vehicles.

  • HB 1531: Various immigration matters.

    2025 · Co-authored · passed the House only; did not pass the Senate (not reported from Senate committee)

    Provides that if a law enforcement officer, governmental body, or a postsecondary educational institution is made a party to a civil suit and the attorney general determines that the suit has arisen out of certain acts, the attorney general shall defend the law enforcement officer, the governmental body, or the postsecondary educational institution throughout the action.

  • HB 1535: Sentencing of aliens unlawfully present.

    2025 · Co-authored · not reported from House committee

    Makes it a sentencing aggravator that the person is or has been an alien unlawfully present in the United States.

  • HB 1626: Child custody orders.

    2025 · Co-authored · enacted: signed by the Governor

    Requires the following to be included in a custody order: (1) a trial court shall include the court's findings of fact and conclusions of law on which the custody order is based; and (2) an appellate decision shall include the facts upon which the appellate court relied to affirm or reverse an order.

  • SB 222: Civil legal aid fund.

    2025 · Sponsored · enacted: signed by the Governor

    Limits how a legal services provider may use funds from the civil legal aid fund.

  • SB 289: Unlawful discrimination.

    2025 · Sponsored · enacted: signed by the Governor

    Repeals provisions concerning university diversity committees.

  • SB 324: Criminal procedures.

    2025 · Sponsored · enacted: signed by the Governor

    Increases the penalty levels of crimes related to fentanyl.

  • SB 430: Grants for participation in the 287(g) program.

    2025 · Sponsored · passed the Senate only; did not pass the House

    Establishes the 287(g) agreement grant program.

  • SB 450: Article V convention.

    2025 · Sponsored · enacted: signed by the Governor

    Changes the defined term of "delegate" to "commissioner" in reference to an individual who is appointed to represent Indiana at an Article V convention.

  • SB 11: Minor access and use of social media.

    2025 · Co-sponsored · passed the Senate only; did not pass the House (not reported from House committee)

    Requires a social media operator to restrict a minor user's viewing of social media without first obtaining verifiable parental consent for the minor user.

  • SB 182: Adult protective services.

    2025 · Co-sponsored · enacted: signed by the Governor

    Specifies that the adult protective services reporting applies to reports received through a statewide toll free telephone call or through online reporting.

  • SB 219: Trespass.

    2025 · Co-sponsored · enacted: signed by the Governor

    Provides that a person who, not having a contractual interest in the property, knowingly or intentionally enters the real property of another person after having been denied entry by the other person, that person's agent, or a law enforcement officer acting on behalf of the other person or their agent, commits criminal trespass, a Class A misdemeanor.

  • SB 502: Attachments to utility poles.

    2025 · Co-sponsored · enacted: signed by the Governor

    Defines an "attachment request" as a request made: (1) by an attaching entity, other than an electricity supplier, to the owner (pole owner) of an electric distribution pole (pole) for authorization to install, within a period of not more than 30 days, communications service equipment on 300 or more poles owned by the pole owner; and (2) in connection with, and using funds obtained from, a state o

  • SJR 21: Terms of members of Congress.

    2025 · Co-sponsored · enacted: became law (no signature action listed)

    Applies to Congress for a Convention for proposing Amendments under Article V of the Constitution of the United States to provide limits to the number of terms that an individual may serve in the United States House of Representatives and in the United States Senate.

  • HB 1193: Civil rights commission.

    2026 · Authored · enacted: signed by the Governor

    Provides that the civil rights commission (commission) may not represent a private individual in a civil action filed in circuit or superior court.

  • HB 1194: Bail matters.

    2026 · Authored · not reported from House committee

    Provides that offenses other than murder are not bailable if the state proves: (1) by a preponderance of the evidence that the proof is evident or the presumption strong; and (2) by clear and convincing evidence that the arrestee is dangerous and that no conditions of release will reasonably protect the safety of other persons or the community.

  • HB 1258: Crimes of violence.

    2026 · Authored · enacted: signed by the Governor

    Revises and consolidates the definition of "crime of violence".

  • HB 1262: Report on civics education.

    2026 · Authored · not reported from House committee

    Requires, not later than October 1, 2026, the department of education to: (1) prepare a report that includes information and recommendations, as applicable, regarding certain civics curriculum, initiatives, and assessments and certain longitudinal methodologies; and (2) submit the report to the general assembly.

  • HB 1391: Use of telecommunications device while driving.

    2026 · Authored · not reported from House committee

    Provides that a person who knowingly or intentionally violates the statute prohibiting use of a telecommunications device while operating a moving motor vehicle commits a Level 5 felony if the violation is the proximate cause of serious bodily injury to another person.

  • HB 1033: Various judicial matters.

    2026 · Co-authored · enacted: signed by the Governor

    Amends the membership of the community corrections advisory board.

  • HB 1039: Various immigration matters.

    2026 · Co-authored · not reported from House committee

    Provides that if a law enforcement officer, governmental body, or postsecondary educational institution is made a party to a civil suit and the attorney general determines that the suit has arisen out of certain acts, the attorney general shall defend the law enforcement officer, governmental body, or postsecondary educational institution throughout the action.

  • HB 1294: Administrative rules review.

    2026 · Co-authored · not reported from House committee

    Establishes the administrative rules review committee.

  • HB 1344: Funding of prosecuting attorney operations.

    2026 · Co-authored · reported from House committee; no House third-reading vote

    Establishes the public prosecution fund and a prosecuting attorney compensation fee (a court fee) of $10 for certain actions and $50 for certain actions which will be deposited in the state general fund.

  • HB 1389: Adoption and foster care matters.

    2026 · Co-authored · enacted: signed by the Governor

    Prohibits a governmental entity from discriminating against a person in adoption and foster care matters based on the person's sincerely held religious belief, unless the discriminatory act as applied to the person is required to advance a compelling government interest and is the least restrictive means of advancing the interest.

  • SB 148: Indiana crime guns task force.

    2026 · Sponsored · enacted: signed by the Governor

    Beginning July 1, 2027, adds LaPorte County and Porter County to the task force area of the Indiana crime guns task force (task force), and specifies the number required for a quorum and to take official action in the event of a tie vote.

  • SB 2: Bail procedures.

    2026 · Sponsored · enacted: signed by the Governor

    Provides that offenses other than murder are not bailable if the state proves: (1) by a preponderance of the evidence that the proof is evident or the presumption strong; and (2) by clear and convincing evidence that the arrestee is dangerous and that no conditions of release will reasonably protect the safety of other persons or the community.

  • SB 210: Article V convention of the states compact.

    2026 · Sponsored · passed the Senate only; did not pass the House (not reported from House committee)

    Adopts the compact for a safe and equal convention of the states.

  • SB 219: Uniform Antitrust Pre-merger Notification Act.

    2026 · Sponsored · passed the Senate only; did not pass the House (not reported from House committee)

    Incorporates into Indiana's law governing businesses and other associations the Uniform Antitrust Pre-Merger Notification Act (Act), as approved and recommended for enactment in all states by the Uniform Law Commission.

  • SB 236: Abortion inducing drugs and abortion reports.

    2026 · Sponsored · passed the Senate only; did not pass the House (not reported from House committee)

    Modifies the definitions of "abortion" and "abortion inducing drug".

  • SB 251: OWI penalties.

    2026 · Sponsored · passed the Senate only; did not pass the House

    Provides that if a person has one prior OWI conviction, the court shall order that the person be imprisoned for at least 10 days or perform community service, and if a person has two prior OWI convictions, the court shall order that the person be imprisoned for at least 20 days or perform community service.

  • SB 3: Constitutional amendment ballot language.

    2026 · Sponsored · enacted: signed by the Governor

    Prescribes the ballot language for the proposed constitutional amendment concerning bail.

  • SB 52: Grandparent visitation.

    2026 · Sponsored · passed the Senate only; did not pass the House (not reported from House committee)

    Urges the legislative council to assign to an appropriate study committee certain topics related to grandparent visitation rights.

  • SB 71: Various probate matters.

    2026 · Sponsored · enacted: signed by the Governor

    Establishes the guardianship code revision task force (task force) to study a recodification of the current guardianship code with any necessary changes.

  • SJR 1: Constitutional amendment concerning bail.

    2026 · Sponsored · enacted: became law (no signature action listed)

    Provides that an offense other than murder or treason is not bailable if: (1) the proof is evident or the presumption strong; and (2) the state proves by clear and convincing evidence that no release conditions will reasonably protect the safety of any other person or the community.

  • SB 256: Foreign agent registration, foreign terrorist organizations, and foreign adversaries.

    2026 · Co-sponsored · enacted: signed by the Governor

    Provides that contracts entered into, amended, or renewed by a qualified entity for the provision of a technological product or service must contain a provision requiring the contractor to confirm that the contractor and any subcontractors working under the contract for the contractor are not prohibited persons.

  • SB 291: Court security.

    2026 · Co-sponsored · enacted: signed by the Governor

    Establishes a procedure to prevent certain personal information of a protected judicial individual from being publically available by a public agency.

  • SB 76: Immigration matters.

    2026 · Co-sponsored · enacted: signed by the Governor

    Provides that if a law enforcement officer, governmental body, or postsecondary educational institution is made a party to a civil suit and the attorney general determines that the suit has arisen out of certain immigration matters, the attorney general may defend the law enforcement officer, the governmental body, or the postsecondary educational institution if representation is requested and the

How this record was put together, and what it does not show

What we list: 28 bills chosen by a rule that does not look at topic: both state budgets, four bills named in advance, the 2025-26 redistricting bill, and in each session and chamber the 3 bills whose final-passage vote drew the most “nay” votes.

  • Votes reflect party caucus dynamics. Indiana has Republican supermajorities in both chambers, and many floor votes split along party lines; a single vote says little without the bill and its context.
  • Bills often die for procedural reasons, such as no committee hearing or a deadline, and a bill marked “not reported from committee” may have become law inside another bill.
  • A third-reading vote is on the version in front of the chamber at that time; the final version can be very different.
  • Authoring and co-authoring are different: co-authors sign on, often in large numbers, and usually did not write the bill.
  • Attendance counts roll calls on bills and joint resolutions (about 89% of numbered roll calls). “Excused” is an absence the chamber approved; “not voting” means no vote was recorded.

Where Jeter's record came from

Jeter's campaign website

Sources for Jeter

Stephanie Jo Yocum

Democratic

Work
Vice president at a large nonprofit focused on education and young children's well-being [19]

Democratic nominee and 2024 nominee for this seat; nonprofit executive who chairs Serve Indiana, the governor-appointed state service commission [19, 12]. Her platform centers on public schools, affordability and local control [15].

Yocum's background

  • Vice president at a large nonprofit focused on education and young children's well-being; more than 20 years in nonprofit leadership in education and health care; former AmeriCorps member [19].
  • Chairs Serve Indiana, the governor-appointed Commission on Service and Volunteerism [19].
  • Graduated from Marion High School and attended Hanover College [19]. Her campaign lists a McCordsville mailing address [11].

Yocum's positions

Education

  • Says "our state legislature has diverted more and more funding away from public schools"; pledges to "Fully fund public schools," support and retain teachers, ensure transparency in education spending and protect local school board decisions [15].

Economy & affordability

  • Pledges to expand access to affordable child care, support housing for families, young professionals and seniors, ensure "responsible budgeting and transparent spending," and support small businesses [15].

Local control & data centers

  • Says the legislature has been "overriding decisions about development (like data centers), schools, judicial appointments, and community planning"; pledges to "Restore decision-making authority to local governments" [15].

How Yocum would run the office

  • Says she will "focus on practical, common-sense solutions that strengthen our communities, lower costs for families, and put people ahead of politics" [15].

Yocum on the current officeholder

  • Her 2026 site says she "can't stand by and watch political extremism make life harder for Indiana families" but does not name Jeter [11]. In her 2024 campaign, she said, "Our current Representative [State Rep. Chris Jeter] represents the most extreme in politics," and said she wanted to break the Republican supermajority [20].

How Yocum got on the ballot

  • Was the Democratic nominee in 2024 and lost to Jeter [12]. Listed as the only declared Democrat in the May 5, 2026 primary [12].

Yocum's endorsements and funding

  • In 2024, Indianapolis City-County Councilor Nick Roberts endorsed her at her campaign kickoff [20]. No 2026 endorsements or fundraising totals were found.

What we could not find about Yocum

  • Little 2026 news coverage of her campaign was found.
  • Her 2024 positions on reproductive rights and the Second Amendment (reported in 2024) are not repeated on her current issues page and are not listed here as 2026 positions.
  • Campaign finance reports were not reviewed.

Yocum's campaign website

Sources for Yocum

Key points

  • This is a rematch: Yocum was the 2024 Democratic nominee, and Jeter won that year with 57.8%. In 2022 Jeter won 60% to 40% over Democrat Donna Griffin. (Wikipedia)

Sources

Researched Saturday, October 10, 2026

  1. Indiana House of Representatives (Wikipedia)
  2. 2026 General Election Candidate List (Indiana Election Division)
  3. Chris Jeter (member page) (Indiana House Republicans)
  4. Chris Jeter for Indiana State Representative (Jeter for Indiana (campaign))
  5. House Roll Call 433: SB 1 (Local government finance), third reading (Indiana General Assembly (roll-call PDF mirrored by FastDemocracy/BillTexts))
  6. Fishers lawmakers working to expand Amber Alert, strengthen protections for young Hoosiers following death of local teen Hailey Buzbee (Indiana House Republicans)
  7. Hamilton County legislators highlight new state laws now in effect (Indiana House Republicans)
  8. House Roll Call 149: HB 1002 (Electric utility affordability), third reading (Indiana General Assembly (roll-call PDF mirrored by FastDemocracy/BillTexts))
  9. Stephanie Jo Yocum for Indiana State Representative | District 88 (Yocum for Indiana (campaign))
  10. 2026 Indiana House of Representatives election (Wikipedia)
  11. Indiana House election results (WFYI)
  12. Jeter: Keeping Indiana affordable for Hoosier families (Indiana House Republicans)
  13. Vision for HD88 (Yocum for Indiana (campaign))
  14. Jeter: A safety net, not a hammock (Indiana House Republicans)
  15. Jeter: Women's sports should not be controversial (Indiana House Republicans)
  16. Jeter: Prioritizing affordability to keep Indiana growing (Indiana House Republicans (column also run by Indy Politics))
  17. About Stephanie Jo (Yocum for Indiana (campaign))
  18. Yocum kicks off campaign for House District 88 (The Reporter (submitted))
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