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Politics in Bright

Who represents Bright

Bright is represented in Congress by Senators Todd Young and Jim Banks and Representative Erin Houchin. Mike Braun is governor.

Todd YoungJim BanksErin Houchin6 people represent Bright →
Election Day31days to goTuesday, November 3, 2026
Your representatives
6
in Washington and Indiana

What stands out about civic life in Bright

Read from the official results and the seats below. Party is shown as the official record.

★ What stands out · In Indiana

Who represents Bright in state government

The governor, and the legislators whose districts cover Bright.

Email all 2 legislators →
Mike BraunGovernor of IndianaRepublican · Since 2025Website ↗317-232-4567
State Senate · District 43
Randy MaxwellState SenatorRepublicanWebsite ↗Email
State House · District 68
Garrett BascomState RepresentativeRepublicanWebsite ↗Email
Elections · 2024 general election

How Indiana voted in 2024

Statewide official results. County and town results for Indiana are held back until the precinct data matches the official totals.

President2,936,677 votes
Donald J TrumpRepublican58.6%
Kamala D HarrisDemocrat39.6%
Others1.8%
U.S. Senate2,829,897 votes
Jim BanksRepublican58.6%
Valerie McCrayDemocrat38.8%
Others2.6%
DemocratRepublicanLibertarianIndependent / other

Percentages are of votes for candidates; blank and spoiled ballots aren’t counted. Party colors are neutral on purpose.

On your ballot

Election Day is November 3: 31 days away

What Indiana voters decide this November, and how to take part.

On the November 2026 ballot in Indiana
  • U.S. HouseEvery seat, every two years (now Erin Houchin)
  • State legislatureThe 2 seats that cover Bright are listed below

Plus local offices and questions. Your sample ballot from the town or state has the final list.

How to vote in Bright
  • Register or check your registration at vote.gov.
  • Ask the town clerk about absentee ballots and early voting.
  • Bring the ID your state asks for.

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In Washington

Who represents Bright in Congress

Two senators for all of Indiana, and one House member for the district.

U.S. Senate Both senators represent all of Indiana
Todd Young
Todd YoungU.S. SenatorRepublican · Since 2017Website ↗202-224-5623
Jim Banks
Jim BanksU.S. SenatorRepublican · Since 2025Website ↗202-224-4814
U.S. House · Indiana's 9th District
Erin Houchin
Erin HouchinU.S. RepresentativeRepublican · Since 2023Website ↗202-225-5315

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Sources: election results from the MIT Election Data + Science Lab, official 2024 precinct returns (statewide totals from its official state files); percentages are of votes for candidates. Congressional and state legislative districts: U.S. Census Bureau (119th Congress, 2024 state districts), matched to Bright by land area. Members of Congress: the congress-legislators project (portraits public domain). Governors and state legislators: Open States. Local officials: Open States and Wikidata. Turnout = votes for president per adult resident (Census), a rough guide, not official turnout.

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