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2 candidates are tracked for Indiana Senate District 6 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Kate-Lynn Holley and James (Jay) Starkey. Candidate information follows official Newton County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Kate-Lynn Holley (Democratic), James (Jay) Starkey (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Indiana Senate District 6. Not on the November ballot: Rick Niemeyer, 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.
Kate-Lynn Holley is the Democratic candidate for Indiana Senate District 6 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list.
2026 priorities (per the campaign site)
- Affordable housing
- Healthcare costs
- Support for farmers and rural communities
Source: candidate campaign site.
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James (Jay) Starkey is the Republican candidate for Indiana Senate District 6 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026.