Biography
John Reed is the Republican candidate for Indiana House of Representatives District 58 in the November 3, 2026 general election. An administrator, he describes more than ten years of experience in organizational leadership and public relations in the college setting.[1][2][3]
John Reed earned a bachelor's degree from Indiana Baptist College in 2015, a graduate degree from Indiana Baptist Seminary in 2017 and a Ph.D. from Indiana Baptist Seminary in 2025.[1] In a Ballotpedia survey, he said he is married to Lauren and the father of five children, and that he had a rural upbringing.[2]
Reed advanced from the Republican primary on May 5, 2026.[1] He said his key messages are opposing abortion, supporting Second Amendment rights, and supporting the traditional family and an education system focused on real-world productivity.[2] He listed tax policy, education, law and order, and constituent access to their representative as policy interests, and his endorsers include Johnson County Prosecutor Lance Hamner and former state Representative Woody Burton.[2]
- 1.John Reed - Ballotpedia · Ballotpedia Reference
- 2.John Reed - Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey (2026) · Ballotpedia Candidate's own words
- 3.Indiana House of Representatives elections, 2026 - Ballotpedia · Ballotpedia Reference
Researched from the cited sources on 2026-10-21. Not yet independently fact-checked.
Indiana House District 58
John Reed is on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot for Indiana House District 58 as R. Not researched in depth — candidate list only.