Biography
Wes Bennett is the Republican candidate for Indiana House of Representatives District 57 in the November 3, 2026 general election. A financial consultant, he says he served six years as State Commissioner of the Department of Local Government Finance and began public service in 2005 as Plainfield's Clerk-Treasurer.[1][2][3]
Wes Bennett graduated from Plainfield High School and earned an associate degree from Indiana Wesleyan University in 2000.[1] In a Ballotpedia survey, he said he spent more than 25 years in banking, insurance, investments and mortgage lending before entering public service.[2] He said he began public service in 2005 as Clerk-Treasurer for the Town of Plainfield, then served two years at the Utility Regulatory Commission and six years as State Commissioner of the Department of Local Government Finance.[2]
Bennett said he has lived in Plainfield since 1969 and has been married for 40 years, with two sons and two grandsons.[2] He advanced from the Republican primary on May 5, 2026.[1] He listed safety and security, affordability and fiscal responsibility, and education as his campaign's key messages.[2]
- 1.Wes Bennett - Ballotpedia · Ballotpedia Reference
- 2.Wes Bennett - 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 57
Wes Bennett is on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot for Indiana House District 57 as R. Not researched in depth — candidate list only.