Vanderburgh County, Indiana

Indiana House District 77

See where Burton stand on housing, schools and growth. Names follow official Vanderburgh County election filings.

About this race

Alex Burton (Democratic) is on the November 3 ballot for Indiana House District 77; Alex Burton 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. Alex Burton 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, Alex Burton, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Alex Burton

DemocraticIncumbent

Top priorities

From the campaign site

Youth development and quality neighborhood education
Workforce development, apprenticeships and career exploration
Safe, quality and affordable housing

Biography

Burton is an Evansville City Councilman and a business leader at Berry Global focused on developing and forecasting talent across North America, per the campaign site. Burton is a graduate of Indiana State University and Western Kentucky University and earlier worked as a public school administrator who developed career-readiness programs for students, per the campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Indiana House District 77 in 2026?

One candidate is tracked for Indiana House District 77 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Alex Burton. Candidate information follows official Vanderburgh County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below. See where they stand on housing, schools and growth.

When is the Indiana House District 77 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 Vanderburgh 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 Vanderburgh County and state election office filings, last verified October 14, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Vanderburgh County Superior Court Judge, No. 1 Vanderburgh County Prosecuting Attorney Vanderburgh County Auditor See all 15 Vanderburgh County races

Candidate profiles

Alex Burton, full profile Official Indiana election office