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Allen County, Indiana

Indiana Senate District 15

McGill and Brown are on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Names follow official Allen County election filings.

About this race

Julie McGill (Democratic), Liz Brown (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Indiana Senate District 15; Liz Brown is the sitting member, per the General Assembly caucus rosters. Democratic and Republican nominees were chosen at the May 5 primary; Libertarian nominees at the party's convention. The field is the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list (updated August 27, 2026). This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.

What this office does

State legislator. State legislators write and vote on state laws and the state budget, which fund schools, roads, prisons, universities and health programs, and set the rules for local governments and elections. Each member represents one district and serves on committees that shape bills before a floor vote. Terms are two years in most state houses and four in most state senates.

This race. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot. The sitting officeholder, Liz Brown, is on the ballot.

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Julie McGill

Democratic

Top priorities

From other published sources

  • Addressing Indiana's Medicaid waiver waitlist, per Indiana Capital Chronicle voter guide
  • Closing coverage gaps in the Healthy Indiana Plan, per Indiana Capital Chronicle voter guide
Biography

Julie McGill is the Democratic candidate for Indiana Senate District 15 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list. Founded and runs a home care business and manages rental properties; she has lived in Fort Wayne her entire life, per Indiana Capital Chronicle voter guide. Holds a bachelor's degree in mathematics and a master's degree in actuarial science, per Indiana Capital Chronicle voter guide.

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Liz Brown

RepublicanIncumbent

Top priorities

From the campaign site

  • Border security and immigration enforcement
  • Protecting women and girls' sports
  • Supporting law enforcement
Biography

Liz Brown serves in the Indiana Senate for District 15, which covers much of Allen County, and sits on the Judiciary, Health and Provider Services, Appropriations, Corrections and Criminal Law, and Ethics committees, per the campaign site. Brown raised seven children in Fort Wayne and earlier served on the Fort Wayne City Council, per the campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Indiana Senate District 15 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Indiana Senate District 15 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Julie McGill and Liz Brown. Candidate information follows official Allen County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Indiana Senate District 15 election in Indiana?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Indiana are on the Indiana election hub at theballotbrief.com.

How do I see my exact Allen County ballot?

Enter your ZIP code in the lookup at theballotbrief.com for the statewide and congressional races, or a full street address to add the county, city and district contests for that location.

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Candidate roster from official Allen County and state election office filings, last verified October 14, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles
Julie McGill, full profileLiz Brown, full profileOfficial Indiana election office