Todd Shelton
Todd Shelton (Democratic Party) is running for election to the Indiana State Senate to represent District 25. He is on the ballot in the Democratic primary on May 5, 2026.
Shelton also ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Indiana's 5th Congressional District. He will not appear on the ballot for the Democratic primary on May 5, 2026.
Shelton completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Todd Shelton served in the U.S. Army from 2004 to 2006. He earned a bachelor's and graduate degree from the Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis in 2008. His career experience includes working as a professor.[1][2]
Elections
2026
State Senate
See also: Indiana State Senate 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 State Senate District 25
Tamie Dixon-Tatum (D) and Todd Shelton (D) are running in the Democratic primary for Indiana State Senate District 25 on May 5, 2026.
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| Tamie Dixon-Tatum | ||
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Republican primary
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Republican primary for Indiana State Senate District 25
Incumbent Mike Gaskill (R) and Katherine Callahan (R) are running in the Republican primary for Indiana State Senate District 25 on May 5, 2026.
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| Katherine Callahan | ||
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U.S. Congress
See also: Indiana's 5th Congressional District election, 2026
General election
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Democratic primary
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Democratic primary for U.S. House Indiana District 5
The following candidates are running in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Indiana District 5 on May 5, 2026.
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 | Steven Avit | |
 | J.D. Ford | |
 | Jackson Franklin | |
 | Phil Goss | |
 | Dylan McKenna | |
 | Tara Nelson | |
 | Deborah A. Pickett | |
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Samuel Cooper (D)
- Todd Shelton (D)
Republican primary
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Republican primary for U.S. House Indiana District 5
Incumbent Victoria Spartz (R) and Scott King (R) are running in the Republican primary for U.S. House Indiana District 5 on May 5, 2026.
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 | Victoria Spartz | |
 | Scott King | |
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Endorsements
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Campaign themes
2026
State Senate
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Todd Shelton completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Shelton's responses.
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- Shelton believes Indiana families deserve economic stability. His campaign focuses on addressing rising costs for groceries, housing, utilities, and everyday essentials so working families, retirees, and veterans can get ahead instead of falling behind.
- Shelton supports strong public schools and career training programs to ensure every child has access to quality education. He believes education is a public responsibility and critical to preparing the next generation for good-paying jobs.
- Shelton supports policies that increase access to affordable healthcare and childcare. He believes families should not have to choose between medical care, work, and caring for their children.
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U.S. Congress
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Todd Shelton completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Shelton's responses.
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- Shelton has a background in manufacturing and organized labor, including service as a UAW union official. His experience includes work on the factory floor and involvement in workforce development and vocational education.
- Shelton is a U.S. Army veteran and a disabled veteran. His experiences have shaped his perspective on healthcare access, veterans’ services, and support systems for seniors and working families.
- Shelton is a senior lecturer in higher education and a small business owner. He has been involved in community technology education initiatives and youth sports and has worked to support local economic development.
Note: Ballotpedia reserves the right to edit Candidate Connection survey responses. Any edits made by Ballotpedia will be clearly marked with [brackets] for the public. If the candidate disagrees with an edit, he or she may request the full removal of the survey response from Ballotpedia.org. Ballotpedia does not edit or correct typographical errors unless the candidate's campaign requests it.
Campaign finance summary
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See also
2026 Elections
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