Max Engling
Lost the 2026 race for Indiana Secretary of State.
- Last margin
- −9.2
- Lost 2026
Source: Wikidata, congress-legislators and Open States; 99chambers legislative records
Background
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- On the ballot as
- political aide and candidate for IN-05 in 2024
Every race Engling has run
Baseline: how the seat voted for president in the same or nearest year. Running ahead of it means Engling won voters the party’s presidential nominee did not; primaries have no baseline.
| Year | Office | Stage | Result | Opponents | Share | Margin | Baseline | Against baseline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Indiana Secretary of State | General | Lost | Beau Bayh (D), Greg Ballard (L) | 42.7% | D+9.2 | R+19.3 |
Source: 99chambers results archive; 2026: Indiana Election Division and civicAPI (unofficial)Updated Nov 8, 2026, 7:01 PM ET
Polls of Engling’s races
The 2026 general average had Engling behind by 6.8; Engling lost by 9.2.
| Race | Average | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 · 4 polls | D+6.8 | D+9.2 |
Source: 99chambers polling average on Election Day; 2026 results: Indiana Election Division and civicAPI (unofficial)Updated Nov 8, 2026, 7:01 PM ET
Who Engling has run against
- Beau Bayh (D) · 2026 general, lost
Source: 99chambers results archive; 2026: Indiana Election Division and civicAPI (unofficial)