Novak and Cleveland are on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Names follow official Porter County election filings.
Randy Novak (Democratic), Chris Cleveland (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Indiana House District 9; Randy Novak 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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Randy Novak is a former firefighter and Fire Chief in LaPorte and Porter counties running for Indiana House District 9, per the campaign site.
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Chris Cleveland is a software entrepreneur running for Indiana House District 9, per the campaign site. Cleveland grew up in rural Indiana, the son of an auto mechanic and a school cafeteria worker, and previously chaired a Chicago-area Republican Party organization.
Who is running for Indiana House District 9 in 2026?
2 candidates are tracked for Indiana House District 9 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Randy Novak and Chris Cleveland. Candidate information follows official Porter County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Indiana House District 9 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 Porter County and state election office filings, last verified October 14, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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