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Indiana · Indiana House District 71 · Updated Oct 16, 2026

Wendy Dant Chesser

DemocraticIncumbent

Incumbent state representative

2026 race · Indiana House District 71

95% chance of winning · race rated Likely D

95%5%

74% chance of winning · race rated Lean D

74%26%
● Wendy Dant ChesserINC● James McClure Jr.
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Background

Current office
Indiana House of Representatives, HD-71
Experience
State legislature

Links: Candidate list (source)

Opponents in 2026