Wesley Haffenden

Wesley Haffenden is the Democratic candidate for the Indiana House of Representatives, District 83, in the November 3, 2026 general election, facing Republican incumbent Christopher Judy.[1][2] A real estate broker and small business owner in Northeast Indiana, he lists lowering costs, raising wages and reducing the influence of money in politics among his priorities.[2][3]

Wesley Haffenden graduated from Garrett High School, earned an associate degree from Ivy Tech Community College in 2017, a bachelor's degree from Indiana University Fort Wayne in 2020, and a graduate degree from Western Governors University in 2023.[2] In a Ballotpedia survey, he described himself as a seventh-generation Hoosier raised in a working-class family in Northeast Indiana and the first in his family to earn a bachelor's degree.[3] He said he has worked in real estate for nearly a decade and served as student body vice president in college and co-created the first Pride march in Fort Wayne.[3]

Haffenden advanced from the Democratic primary for District 83 on May 5, 2026, without a primary opponent.[2] He said in his survey that he supports raising the minimum wage, expanding workers' rights, and taking on utility, healthcare and housing costs.[3] He also said he supports term limits, independent redistricting, citizen referendums and stronger campaign finance laws, as well as reproductive rights, LGBTQ+ equality, and legalizing cannabis with expungement for past convictions.[3]

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