Blackford County, Indiana

Indiana Senate District 19

See where Murphy and Fiechter stand on schools, jobs and the budget. Names follow official Blackford County election filings.

About this race

Timothy C. Murphy (Democratic), Blake Fiechter (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Indiana Senate District 19. Not on the November ballot: Travis Holdman, the sitting member per the roster. 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.

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Timothy C. Murphy

Democratic

Top priorities

From the campaign site

Democracy reforms such as ballot initiatives and proportional representation
Economic justice, including a higher minimum wage and easier union organizing
Transparency in spending at charter and private schools that receive public funds

Biography

Murphy is a pastor of a local church in Fort Wayne, where Murphy has lived since 2018, per the campaign site. Murphy grew up in Kentucky and lists this as a first run for office, per the campaign site.

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Blake Fiechter

Republican

Biography

Blake Fiechter is the Republican candidate for Indiana Senate District 19 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Indiana Senate District 19 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Indiana Senate District 19 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Timothy C. Murphy and Blake Fiechter. Candidate information follows official Blackford County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below. See where they stand on schools, jobs and the budget.

When is the Indiana Senate District 19 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 Blackford 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 Blackford County and state election office filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

Timothy C. Murphy, full profile Blake Fiechter, full profile Official Indiana election office