Root and Powell are on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Names follow official Hamilton County election filings.
Kirsten Root (Democratic), Tracey Powell (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Indiana Senate District 21. Not on the November ballot: Jim Buck, 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.
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Root is a social worker and the first in the family to earn a master's degree in Social Work, per the campaign site. Root's career has been spent working with families, public safety, healthcare and community programs, per the campaign site.
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Powell is a chiropractor, farmer and small business owner who has served as a Tipton County Commissioner since 2020, per the campaign site. Powell is treasurer on the executive board of the Indiana County Commissioners Association and Vice President of the North Central Indiana Regional Planning Council, per the campaign site.
Who is running for Indiana Senate District 21 in 2026?
2 candidates are tracked for Indiana Senate District 21 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Kirsten Root and Tracey Powell. Candidate information follows official Hamilton County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Indiana Senate District 21 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.
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Candidate roster from official Hamilton County and state election office filings, last verified October 14, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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