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Lake County, Indiana

Indiana Senate District 1

Houldieson and Vries are on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Names follow official Lake County election filings.

About this race

Scott Houldieson (Democratic), Trevor G. De Vries (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Indiana Senate District 1. Not on the November ballot: Dan Dernulc, 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.

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Scott Houldieson

Democratic

Top priorities

From the campaign site

  • Focuses on advancing workers' rights and union representation at the Statehouse
Biography

Scott Houldieson is a Lake County native who has lived in Highland for 25 years, per the campaign site. A union member for more than 36 years, he serves as Vice President of UAW Local 551 and co-founded Unite All Workers for Democracy, per the campaign site. Houldieson is a candidate for Indiana Senate District 1.

Trevor G. De Vries

Trevor G. De Vries

Republican

Top priorities

From the campaign site

  • Lowering income and property taxes
  • Reducing utility costs
  • Making healthcare more affordable
Biography

De Vries is an insurance professional and trusted advisor to businesses and labor leaders, and a graduate of Purdue University, per the campaign site. De Vries is a lifelong St. John resident who serves as a Precinct Committeeman and volunteers at Living Stones Church, per the campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Indiana Senate District 1 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Indiana Senate District 1 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Scott Houldieson and Trevor G. De Vries. Candidate information follows official Lake County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Indiana Senate District 1 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 Lake County and state election office filings, last verified October 14, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles
Scott Houldieson, full profileTrevor G. De Vries, full profileOfficial Indiana election office