Alaina Shonkwiler
Alaina Shonkwiler (Republican Party) is a member of the Indiana House of Representatives, representing District 29. She assumed office on November 6, 2024. Her current term ends on November 4, 2026.
Shonkwiler (Republican Party) is running for re-election to the Indiana House of Representatives to represent District 29. She is on the ballot in the Republican primary on May 5, 2026.[source]
Biography
Alaina Shonkwiler earned a high school diploma from Noblesville High School in 2001 and a bachelor's degree in public affairs management from Indiana University Bloomington. Her career experience includes roles as a business development associate at Garmong Construction, a manager in government consulting at Katz, Sapper & Miller, and the district director for U.S. Rep. Victoria Spartz (R).[1]
Sponsored legislation
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Committee assignments
2025-2026
Shonkwiler was assigned to the following committees:
- Government and Regulatory Reform Committee
- House Public Policy Committee
- Utilities, Energy and Telecommunications 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 29
Coumba Kebe (D) and Devon Wellington (D) are running in the Democratic primary for Indiana House of Representatives District 29 on May 5, 2026.
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Republican primary
Republican primary for Indiana House of Representatives District 29
Incumbent Alaina Shonkwiler (R) is running in the Republican primary for Indiana House of Representatives District 29 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 29
Alaina Shonkwiler defeated Christopher Hartig in the general election for Indiana House of Representatives District 29 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Alaina Shonkwiler (R) | 63.4 | 22,794 |
 | Christopher Hartig (D) | 36.6 | 13,170 | |
| Total votes: 35,964 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Indiana House of Representatives District 29
Christopher Hartig advanced from the Democratic primary for Indiana House of Representatives District 29 on May 7, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Christopher Hartig | 100.0 | 1,335 |
| Total votes: 1,335 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Indiana House of Representatives District 29
Alaina Shonkwiler defeated Laura Alerding in the Republican primary for Indiana House of Representatives District 29 on May 7, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Alaina Shonkwiler | 59.2 | 4,809 |
 | Laura Alerding | 40.8 | 3,313 | |
| Total votes: 8,122 | |||
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Campaign finance
Endorsements
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Pledges
Shonkwiler signed the following pledges.
Campaign themes
2026
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2024
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See also
2026 Elections
External links
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Candidate Indiana House of Representatives District 29 |
Officeholder Indiana House of Representatives District 29 |
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Footnotes
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| Preceded by Chuck Goodrich (R) |
Indiana House of Representatives District 29 2024-Present |
Succeeded by - |
