The Ballot Brief
Bartholomew County, Indiana

Indiana House District 59

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2 candidates are tracked for Indiana House District 59 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Josh Burbrink and Ryan Lauer. Candidate information follows official Bartholomew County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

Josh Burbrink (Democratic), Ryan Lauer (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Indiana House District 59; Ryan Lauer 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.

Josh Burbrink

Democratic

Josh Burbrink is the Democratic candidate for Indiana House District 59 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list.

2026 priorities (per the campaign site)

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Ryan Lauer

Republican · Incumbent

Ryan Lauer is the Republican candidate for Indiana House District 59 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list. Ryan Lauer is a sitting member for the district, per the General Assembly caucus rosters. The Secretary of State's candidate list carries no campaign website; the name has not yet been researched.

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Candidate roster from official Bartholomew County Supervisor of Elections filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
Cross-check with the official Indiana election office, or see the full Bartholomew County sample ballot and your exact ballot by address.