Primary Elections

Indiana Primary Elections 2026

Primary date, filing deadlines, key contested races, and what to watch in Indiana ahead of the 2026 general election.

May 5, 2026
Primary Date
None
Runoff / RCV
February 2026
Filing Deadline
Moderate — Senate primary comp
Competitiveness

Key 2026 Primary Races

U.S. Senate Todd Young (R) up 2026
Governor Mike Braun (R) not up until 2028
U.S. House IN-1 (Mrvan) competitive, others safe

2026 Primary Overview

Indiana is safely Republican. Todd Young is up for Senate re-election and may face a primary if he is seen as insufficiently conservative. IN-1 (Hammond area) is competitive in general.

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