Dem challenger defeats Indiana House GOP leader in stunning upset

By: Leslie Bonilla Muñiz

Outlets: Indiana Capital Chronicle

Published: November 4, 2026

Words: 298

Last Updated: 5 days, 6 hours ago

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A virtual unknown has unseated one of the most powerful Republicans in Indiana elected office.

Democrat Lauren Cole, a clinical trial coordinator, defeated House Speaker Todd Huston 52% to 48%.

“This victory belongs to every person who believed in this campaign and helped make it possible,” Cole said on social media. “To the voters of District 37: thank you for trusting me to represent you. This campaign was always about putting people first, and that’s …

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