2026 Indiana Secretary of State election
November 3, 2026
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The 2026 Indiana Secretary of State election will be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, to elect the Secretary of State of Indiana. Incumbent Republican secretary Diego Morales is running for re-election to a second term in office.[1]
Republican primary
Candidates
Declared
- Diego Morales, incumbent secretary of state (2023–present)[1]
- Jamie Reitenour, businesswoman and candidate for governor in 2024[2]
- David Shelton, clerk of Knox County (2019–present) and chairman of the Knox County Republican Party (2022–present)[3]
Potential
- Andrew Ireland, member of the Indiana House of Representatives from the 90th district (2024–present)[4]
Declined
- Kyle Conrad, former clerk of Newton County[5]
Endorsements
Diego Morales
- U.S. representatives
- Todd Rokita, Indiana Attorney General (2021–present) and former IN-4 (2011–2019)[5]
- Organizations
Democratic primary
Candidates
Declared
- Beau Bayh, judicial law clerk for the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit and son of Evan Bayh[7]
- Blythe Potter, small business owner and U.S. Army Reserves Military Police Corps veteran[8]
Third parties and independents
Libertarian Party
Declared
- Lauri Shillings, small business owner and nominee for Indiana's 5th congressional district in 2024[9]
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
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| Sabato's Crystal Ball[10] | Likely R | August 7, 2025 |
References
- ^ a b Carloni, Brittany; Colombo, Hayleigh (May 1, 2025). "Indiana Secretary of State Diego Morales announces reelection campaign". IndyStar. Retrieved July 3, 2025.
- ^ Verbanic, Ben (July 9, 2025). "Indiana GOP hopeful Jamie Reitenour targets young voter turnout". WLFI-TV.
- ^ Prickett, Julia (May 7, 2025). "Knox County Clerk launches campaign for Indiana Secretary of State". WIBQ 97.3 FM. Retrieved July 3, 2025.
- ^ "Two Candidates and a Potential Contender Challenge Diego Morales for Indiana Secretary of State in 2026". Hoosier Enquirer. June 1, 2025. Retrieved July 3, 2025.
- ^ a b Howey, Brian (May 23, 2025). "OPINION | Howey: A Republican challenger for Diego Morales". Courier Press. Retrieved July 3, 2025.
- ^ "Endorsement Archives". Republicans for National Renewal. Retrieved November 25, 2025.
- ^ Kelly, Niki (October 6, 2025). "Democrat Beau Bayh to run for Indiana Secretary of State". Indiana Capital Chronicle. Retrieved October 6, 2025.
- ^ "Franklin County Democrats Announce Protest".
- ^ Bonilla Muñiz, Leslie (May 6, 2025). "Libertarian to explore challenge to Indiana Secretary of State Diego Morales". Indiana Capital Chronicle.
- ^ Jacobson, Louis (August 7, 2025). "Previewing the 2026 Secretary of State Races". Sabato's Crystal Ball. Retrieved September 19, 2025.
External links
Official campaign websites: