Madison County, Indiana

Indiana House District 53

See where Lawson stand on taxes, public safety and jobs. Names follow official Madison County election filings.

About this race

Ethan J. Lawson (Republican) is on the November 3 ballot for Indiana House District 53; Ethan J. Lawson 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. Ethan J. Lawson is the only candidate on the ballot for this seat; unopposed candidates still appear on Indiana ballots, so the race is on the November 3 ballot but is not contested.

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. The sitting officeholder, Ethan J. Lawson, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Ethan J. Lawson

RepublicanIncumbent

Top priorities

From the campaign site

Lower taxes, lower costs and a strong economy
Combating fentanyl and illegal immigration
Strengthening public safety and supporting the military and first responders

Biography

Lawson is a lifelong Hoosier who earned a bachelor's degree in business, graduated from the Indiana Leadership Forum, and learned a trade in a small-town manufacturing business, per the campaign site. Lawson has worked as an employee for the Indiana National Guard and volunteered as vice chair of the Hancock County Republican Party, per the campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Indiana House District 53 in 2026?

One candidate is tracked for Indiana House District 53 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Ethan J. Lawson. Candidate information follows official Madison County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below. See where they stand on taxes, public safety and jobs.

When is the Indiana House District 53 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 Madison 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.

Verify this race

Candidate roster from official Madison County and state election office filings, last verified October 14, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Madison County Circuit Court Judge, No. 1 Madison County Circuit Court Judge, No. 2 Madison County Circuit Court Judge, No. 4 See all 21 Madison County races

Candidate profiles

Ethan J. Lawson, full profile Official Indiana election office