Indiana · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1218: Straight ticket voting.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1218 is a bill introduced in the Indiana House on January 5, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Straight ticket voting. Primary sponsor: Ed Clere (Independent). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 20, 2026): Representative Criswell added as coauthor.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Removes a voter's option to vote for all candidates of a political party or an independent ticket at one time (straight ticket voting) in a general or municipal election. Repeals superseded statutes relating to straight ticket voting.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Independent 1 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ed Clere | Primary sponsor | Independent | House | 72 |
| Wendy Dant Chesser | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 71 |
| Cory Criswell | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 54 |
| Carey Hamilton | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 87 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Representative Criswell added as coauthor
- First reading: referred to Committee on Elections and Apportionment
- Authored by Representative Clere
- Coauthored by Representatives Dant Chesser, Hamilton