Ethan Lawson
Ethan Lawson (Republican Party) is a member of the Indiana House of Representatives, representing District 53. He assumed office on November 6, 2024. His current term ends on November 4, 2026.
Lawson (Republican Party) is running for re-election to the Indiana House of Representatives to represent District 53. He declared candidacy for the Republican primary scheduled on May 5, 2026.[source]
Biography
Ethan Lawson earned both a bachelor's degree in business and a graduate degree in business administration from Western Governors University. His career experience includes serving as the director of communications for the Indiana National Guard and holding various speech and communication roles in the Indiana Governor's and Lieutenant Governor's offices.[1][2]
Sponsored legislation
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Committee assignments
2025-2026
Lawson was assigned to the following committees:
- Elections and Apportionment Committee
- Roads and Transportation Committee
- Veterans Affairs and Public Safety Committee
Elections
2026
See also: Indiana House of Representatives elections, 2026
General election
The primary will occur on May 5, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.
Democratic primary
Democratic primary for Indiana House of Representatives District 53
Reece Axel-Adams (D) is running in the Democratic primary for Indiana House of Representatives District 53 on May 5, 2026.
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Republican primary
Republican primary for Indiana House of Representatives District 53
Incumbent Ethan Lawson (R) is running in the Republican primary for Indiana House of Representatives District 53 on May 5, 2026.
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2024
See also: Indiana House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Indiana House of Representatives District 53
Ethan Lawson defeated Nate Anderson in the general election for Indiana House of Representatives District 53 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Ethan Lawson (R) | 70.4 | 24,454 |
 | Nate Anderson (D) | 29.6 | 10,281 | |
| Total votes: 34,735 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Indiana House of Representatives District 53
Nate Anderson advanced from the Democratic primary for Indiana House of Representatives District 53 on May 7, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Nate Anderson | 100.0 | 1,160 |
| Total votes: 1,160 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Indiana House of Representatives District 53
Ethan Lawson defeated Kevin Mandrell, Keely Butrum, and Brian Evans in the Republican primary for Indiana House of Representatives District 53 on May 7, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Ethan Lawson | 33.8 | 2,982 |
| Kevin Mandrell | 26.3 | 2,320 | ||
| Keely Butrum | 25.0 | 2,206 | ||
| Brian Evans | 15.0 | 1,324 | ||
| Total votes: 8,832 | |||
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Campaign finance
Endorsements
Lawson received the following endorsements.
Pledges
Lawson signed the following pledges.
Campaign themes
2026
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2024
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See also
2026 Elections
External links
Footnotes
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Robert Cherry (R) |
Indiana House of Representatives District 53 2024-Present |
Succeeded by - |
