Siddharth Mahant
Siddharth Mahant (Republican Party) is running for election to the Indiana House of Representatives to represent District 40. He is on the ballot in the Republican primary on May 5, 2026.[source]
Mahant completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. Click here to read the survey answers.
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.
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Democratic primary
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Democratic primary for Indiana House of Representatives District 40
William Colteryahn (D) is running in the Democratic primary for Indiana House of Representatives District 40 on May 5, 2026.
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Republican primary
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Republican primary for Indiana House of Representatives District 40
Incumbent Gregory Steuerwald (R) and Siddharth Mahant (R) are running in the Republican primary for Indiana House of Representatives District 40 on May 5, 2026.
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2024
See also: Indiana's 6th Congressional District election, 2024
Indiana's 6th Congressional District election, 2024 (May 7 Republican primary)
Indiana's 6th Congressional District election, 2024 (May 7 Democratic primary)
General election
General election for U.S. House Indiana District 6
Jefferson Shreve defeated Cynthia Wirth and James Sceniak in the general election for U.S. House Indiana District 6 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Jefferson Shreve (R) | 63.9 | 201,357 |
 | Cynthia Wirth (D) | 31.7 | 99,841 | |
 | James Sceniak (L) | 4.4 | 13,711 | |
| Total votes: 314,909 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for U.S. House Indiana District 6
Cynthia Wirth advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House Indiana District 6 on May 7, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Cynthia Wirth | 100.0 | 11,708 |
| Total votes: 11,708 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. House Indiana District 6
The following candidates ran in the Republican primary for U.S. House Indiana District 6 on May 7, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jefferson Shreve | 28.4 | 20,265 |
 | Mike Speedy | 22.1 | 15,752 | |
 | Jamison E. Carrier | 20.1 | 14,386 | |
 | Bill Frazier | 10.0 | 7,110 | |
 | Jeff Raatz | 8.9 | 6,365 | |
 | John Jacob | 8.1 | 5,793 | |
| Darin Childress | 2.4 | 1,737 | ||
| Total votes: 71,408 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Greg Pence (R)
- Erik Benson (R)
- Siddharth Mahant (R)
Libertarian convention
Libertarian convention for U.S. House Indiana District 6
James Sceniak advanced from the Libertarian convention for U.S. House Indiana District 6 on March 2, 2024.
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Endorsements
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Campaign themes
2026
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Siddharth Mahant completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Mahant's responses.
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Mahant comes from a diverse, working-class background — not a political one. He understands firsthand the pressures families face, including rising property taxes, higher living costs, traffic congestion, and the challenges facing small businesses. Before achieving success, he worked many jobs and faced setbacks, including selling cars, working as a nurse’s assistant, cashiering at a convenience store, becoming a realtor, owning restaurants, working as a mechanic, and driving trucks. He says those experiences taught him resilience, financial discipline, and an understanding of the changing needs of District 40.
Mahant says he is running to bring practical, common-sense leadership to the Statehouse and to represent everyday working families in District 40.- Cost of Living & Property Tax Stability District 40 families are facing rising property taxes and higher everyday expenses. A priority is promoting fair, transparent assessment practices and responsible local spending so tax bills remain predictable. This includes exploring targeted relief for seniors and long-term homeowners while maintaining funding for essential services. Supporting small businesses and job growth is also critical to strengthening the local economy and helping families keep up with the cost of living.
- Strong, Safe, and Well-Funded Schools As the district grows, schools must have sustainable funding to maintain quality education and safe learning environments. Priorities include competitive teacher pay, updated classroom resources, workforce and career pathways, and strong safety coordination with first responders. Responsible budgeting and accountability are essential to ensure taxpayer dollars directly support student success and prepare the next generation for economic opportunity.
- Public Safety & Infrastructure Population growth requires thoughtful planning for roads, traffic flow, and emergency services. A focus is ensuring police, firefighters, and EMS personnel have proper training, equipment, and reliable funding. Infrastructure planning should reduce congestion, improve safety, and keep pace with development. Long-term coordination between state and local leaders can help manage growth responsibly while protecting quality of life in District 40.
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2024
Siddharth Mahant did not complete Ballotpedia's 2024 Candidate Connection survey.
Campaign finance summary
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See also
2026 Elections
External links
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