Henry County Sample Ballot & Voter Guide 2026
Who is running for Indiana Senate and Indiana House and more, and where they stand on the budget, schools and agriculture.
Local races not included. We have not yet gathered Henry County's county, city and school board races, so they are not shown here. Your ballot may carry them. See the Indiana Election Division page.
By address
These seats are elected by district; only the district covering your address is on your ballot.
Henry County is split across 3 Indiana House districts.
Find your districts by addressIndiana House: 3 districtsDistricts 33, 54, 56
Indiana House District 33John E Bartlett (D) · John (J.D.) Prescott (R)
John E Bartlett
John Bartlett lives on his grandparents' 40-acre farm near Hartford City in Blackford County and works in IT support, per Hartford City News-Times. He graduated from Monroe Central High School in 1989 and earned a bachelor's degree from Indiana University Bloomington in 1993, double-majoring in political science and history, per Hartford City News-Times. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
John (J.D.) Prescott
John (J.D.) Prescott is the Republican candidate for Indiana House District 33 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list. J.D. Prescott is the incumbent state representative for House District 33, serving since 2018. He is a real estate agent in East Central Indiana who also works on Prescott Farms, and is president of the Randolph County Young Farmers organization, according to the Indiana House Republicans official roster. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
John E Bartlett (Democratic), John (J.D.) Prescott (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Indiana House District 33. John (J.D.) Prescott is 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.
Full race pageIndiana House District 54Nan Polk (D) · Cory Criswell (R)
Nan Polk
Nan Polk is the Democratic candidate for Indiana House District 54, per an announcement covered by the Courier-Times of New Castle. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
Cory Criswell
Top priorities
From the campaign site
- Supports fiscal responsibility and limited government
- Supports public safety funding and Second Amendment rights
About Cory Criswell
Cory Criswell is an educator and coach with the New Castle School Corporation running for Indiana House District 54, per the campaign site. Criswell also operates a lawn care business and serves on the Fall Creek Township Advisory Board.
Nan Polk (Democratic), Cory Criswell (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Indiana House District 54; Cory Criswell 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.
Full race pageIndiana House District 56Thomas Scott Rockwell (D) · Randy Retter (R)
Thomas Scott Rockwell
Top priorities
From the campaign site
- A just economy with fair wages, workers' rights and affordable housing
- Healthcare as a human right
- Real democracy through campaign finance reform, fair districts and local control
About Thomas Scott Rockwell
Rockwell is a Richmond-based Quaker minister and church leader whose ministry has centered on supporting churches and helping communities through change, per the campaign site. Rockwell says Richmond has been home for six years and describes being one of the youngest people running for office in Indiana in 2026, per the campaign site.
Randy Retter
Top priorities
From the campaign site
- Supports school safety and public safety resources for first responders
- Supports fiscal responsibility and rural infrastructure funding
- Supports expanding mental health and addiction treatment partnerships
About Randy Retter
Randy Retter is the Republican candidate for Indiana House District 56. He has served as Wayne County Sheriff since 2018 and began his law enforcement career in 1988 after graduating from Ball State University, per WDTN. Retter is seeking the seat being vacated by Rep. Brad Barrett, per WDTN.
Thomas Scott Rockwell (Democratic), Randy Retter (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Indiana House District 56. Not on the November ballot: Brad Barrett, 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.
Full race pageIndiana Senate District 27Ronald Itnyre (D) · Jeff Raatz (R)
Ronald Itnyre
Ronald Itnyre is the Democratic candidate for Indiana Senate District 27 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 21, 2026.
Jeff Raatz
Top priorities
From the campaign site
- Supports Hoosier agriculture and rural interests
- Supports fiscal responsibility and reducing wasteful state spending
- Supports school funding and literacy programs
About Jeff Raatz
Jeff Raatz is the Republican incumbent for Indiana Senate District 27. He was raised on a farm and served in the U.S. Army before moving to Richmond in 1998, per his campaign site.
Ronald Itnyre (Democratic), Jeff Raatz (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Indiana Senate District 27; Jeff Raatz 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.
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Indiana Democratic and Republican nominees were chosen at the May 5 primary (plurality, no runoffs); Libertarian nominees at the party's convention and the statewide offices at the party state conventions. The field is the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list (updated August 27, 2026). Indiana prints unopposed candidates; declared write-in candidates are counted but their names never print.
Who is on the ballot in Henry County, Indiana on November 3, 2026?
Henry County sample ballot 2026: see where the indiana senate and indiana house candidates stand on the budget, schools and agriculture. Every candidate profile on this page names the official filing or campaign source it came from.
When is the 2026 general election in Indiana?
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