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Henry County, Indiana

Indiana House District 56

See where Rockwell and Retter stand on jobs and health care. Names follow official Henry County election filings.

About this race

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.

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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Indiana › Henry County › Indiana House District 56

Thomas Scott Rockwell

Democratic

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
Biography

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.

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Randy Retter

Republican

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
Biography

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.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Indiana House District 56 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Indiana House District 56 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Thomas Scott Rockwell and Randy Retter. Candidate information follows official Henry County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below. See where they stand on jobs and health care.

When is the Indiana House District 56 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 Henry County and state election office filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Indiana House District 33Indiana House District 54See all 4 Henry County races
Candidate profiles
Thomas Scott Rockwell, full profileRandy Retter, full profileOfficial Indiana election office