Indiana Senate District 31 will see competitive primary contests on both sides of the ballot ahead of the May 5, 2026, primary election, with multiple candidates now officially in the race.
On the Republican side, Fishers City Council member Tiffany Ditlevson formally filed her candidacy this week, joining Juanita Albright, a member of the Hamilton Southeastern School Board, who previously announced her intention to seek the seat.
Ditlevson serves as an at-large member of the Fishers City Council and said her campaign will focus on fiscal discipline, public safety and managing growth in one of the state’s fastest-growing areas. In announcing her candidacy, she said Senate District 31 needs leadership that understands the challenges associated with growth and can deliver results.
A former U.S. Air Force major and combat veteran, Ditlevson brings military, public service and private-sector experience to the race. She said her background includes leading large teams, managing complex budgets and working collaboratively to solve problems, skills she believes translate well to state government.
In her campaign announcement, Ditlevson outlined priorities that include keeping taxes low, making strategic infrastructure investments, strengthening public safety, ensuring effective use of education funding and protecting residents’ quality of life. Her campaign will officially kick off with a fundraising event scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 5.
Albright, her Republican primary opponent, currently serves on the Hamilton Southeastern School Board. Her candidacy adds an education-focused background to the GOP field, setting up a contested Republican primary in the district.
Democrats will also hold at least a three-way primary contest in Senate District 31. Kerry Forestal, Lasima Packett and Catherine Torzewski have all announced they will seek the Democratic nomination. Each candidate is expected to outline policy platforms aimed at appealing to Democratic voters in the district ahead of the spring primary.
The winners of the Republican and Democratic primaries will advance to the general election later in 2026.
Indiana’s primary election is scheduled for Tuesday, May 5, 2026.