Question 1

Who should I vote for in Indiana in 2026?

Accepted Answer

Vote for the candidate with the strongest record. This page scores 12 Indiana races for U.S. Senate, U.S. House and statewide office on the Ballot Standard, 15 qualities of character, qualifications and performance from public records and established reporting, and names the candidate who scores highest in each. Evidence checked October 9, 2026.

Question 2

Who should I vote for in Indiana Secretary of State?

Accepted Answer

Greg Ballard has the strongest record in the Indiana secretary of state race. Greg Ballard scores 66 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, ahead of Max Engling at 59 and Beau Bayh at 58, as of October 6, 2026. Greg Ballard's highest marks are courage and accountability. Max Engling's highest marks are accountability and command of the job. Andrew Delano (2 of 15 criteria) and Lauri Shillings (7 of 15 criteria) have too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 3

Who should I vote for in Indiana State Comptroller (Auditor of State)?

Accepted Answer

Jessica Bailey has the strongest record in the Indiana state comptroller (auditor of state) race. Jessica Bailey scores 61 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, ahead of Elise Nieshalla at 60, as of October 9, 2026. Jessica Bailey's highest marks are relevant experience and command of the job. Elise Nieshalla's highest marks are relevant experience and command of the job. John Schick (0 of 15 criteria) has too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 4

Who should I vote for in Indiana Treasurer of State?

Accepted Answer

Daniel Elliott has the strongest record in the Indiana treasurer of state race. Daniel Elliott scores 63 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, as of October 9, 2026. Daniel Elliott's highest marks are courage and relevant experience. Coumba Kebe (5 of 15 criteria) has too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 5

Who should I vote for in IN-01?

Accepted Answer

Frank Mrvan has the strongest record in Indiana's 1st Congressional District. Frank Mrvan scores 64 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, ahead of Barb Regnitz at 59, as of October 6, 2026. Frank Mrvan's highest marks are relevant experience and courage. Barb Regnitz's highest marks are roots in the constituency and relevant experience. Alex Degman (2 of 15 criteria) and Prescription Dope Deaths Johnson Jr. (0 of 15 criteria) have too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 6

Who should I vote for in IN-02?

Accepted Answer

Rudy Yakym has the strongest record in Indiana's 2nd Congressional District. Rudy Yakym scores 65 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, ahead of Jamee Decio at 59, as of October 6, 2026. Rudy Yakym's highest marks are relevant experience and showing up. Jamee Decio's highest marks are accountability and communication. William Henry (5 of 15 criteria) has too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 7

Who should I vote for in IN-03?

Accepted Answer

Marlin Stutzman has the strongest record in Indiana's 3rd Congressional District. Marlin Stutzman scores 58 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, as of October 6, 2026. Marlin Stutzman's highest marks are relevant experience and roots in the constituency. Phil Beachy (3 of 15 criteria) and Kelly Thompson (7 of 15 criteria) have too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 8

Who should I vote for in IN-04?

Accepted Answer

Jim Baird has the strongest record in Indiana's 4th Congressional District. Jim Baird scores 62 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, ahead of Drew Cox at 53, as of October 6, 2026. Jim Baird's highest marks are relevant experience and roots in the constituency. Drew Cox's highest marks are communication. David Bokash (5 of 15 criteria) has too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 9

Who should I vote for in IN-05?

Accepted Answer

J.D. Ford has the strongest record in Indiana's 5th Congressional District. J.D. Ford scores 64 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, ahead of Victoria Spartz at 59, as of October 9, 2026. J.D. Ford's highest marks are relevant experience and command of the job. Victoria Spartz's highest marks are relevant experience and courage. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 10

Who should I vote for in IN-06?

Accepted Answer

Jefferson Shreve has the strongest record in Indiana's 6th Congressional District. Jefferson Shreve scores 65 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, as of October 9, 2026. Jefferson Shreve's highest marks are roots in the constituency and relevant experience. Cinde Wirth (7 of 15 criteria) has too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 11

Who should I vote for in IN-07?

Accepted Answer

André Carson has the strongest record in Indiana's 7th Congressional District. André Carson scores 63 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, as of October 6, 2026. André Carson's highest marks are relevant experience and command of the job. Patrick McAuley (6 of 15 criteria) and James Sceniak (5 of 15 criteria) have too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 12

Who should I vote for in IN-08?

Accepted Answer

Mark Messmer has the strongest record in Indiana's 8th Congressional District. Mark Messmer scores 63 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, ahead of Mary Allen at 57, as of October 6, 2026. Mark Messmer's highest marks are relevant experience and roots in the constituency. Mary Allen's highest marks are relevant experience and communication. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 13

Who should I vote for in IN-09?

Accepted Answer

Erin Houchin has the strongest record in Indiana's 9th Congressional District. Erin Houchin scores 62 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, ahead of Brad Meyer at 56, as of October 6, 2026. Erin Houchin's highest marks are relevant experience and roots in the constituency. Brad Meyer's highest marks are accountability and communication. Tonya Hudson (7 of 15 criteria) and Floyd Michael Taylor (6 of 15 criteria) have too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Who should I vote for in Indiana?

Secretary of State of Indiana

State Comptroller (Auditor of State) of Indiana

Treasurer of State of Indiana

U.S. House, Indiana 1st Congressional District

U.S. House, Indiana 2nd Congressional District

U.S. House, Indiana 3rd Congressional District

U.S. House, Indiana 4th Congressional District

U.S. House, Indiana 5th Congressional District

U.S. House, Indiana 6th Congressional District

U.S. House, Indiana 7th Congressional District

U.S. House, Indiana 8th Congressional District

U.S. House, Indiana 9th Congressional District