Magdalaine Davis

Magdalaine Davis, also known as Maggie, is the Republican candidate for Indiana House of Representatives District 26 in the November 3, 2026 general election, where she faces incumbent Democrat Chris Campbell.[1][2] A Purdue University graduate and student, she lists sexual violence prevention and survivor support, education and affordability as her key messages.[2][3]

Magdalaine Davis graduated from Naples Middle High School, according to Ballotpedia.[2] In a Ballotpedia survey, she said she grew up in a military family, that her father served 28 years in the U.S. Navy and her mother was an ESL teacher.[3] She earned a bachelor's degree in political science from Purdue University in 2024 and is working on a second bachelor's degree in sociology there.[3] Davis said she conducts research on the weaponization of sexual violence and femicide.[3]

Davis advanced from the May 5, 2026 Republican primary.[2] In the survey she said she would work on stronger prevention education, improved reporting processes and expanded support for survivors, investment in public schools and teachers, and affordable housing and health care access.[3] She also said she is concerned about the spread of data centers that strain water, power and community resources without citizens' approval.[3]

Researched from the cited sources on 2026-10-21. Not yet independently fact-checked.