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Elise Nieshalla

Republican candidate for State Comptroller (Auditor of State), Indiana · Incumbent

Indiana State Comptroller (incumbent)

Elise Nieshalla is the Republican incumbent Indiana State Comptroller (the office formally called Auditor of State). She took office on December 1, 2023, after Gov. Eric Holcomb appointed her to succeed Tera Klutz. She won the Republican nomination at the state party convention and faces Democrat Jessica Bailey and Libertarian John Schick in the November 3, 2026 general election.

Where Nieshalla stands

Priorities for the office: Lists her top priorities as responsible fiscal policy, continued transparency on government spending, and smooth distribution of tax revenue to local governments.
Reason for running: Says she is running to keep Indiana financially strong, transparent, responsible and disciplined. She notes the office handles state accounting, reporting, payroll and vendor payments.
National debt: Calls for action on the national debt and points to Indiana's balanced budget amendment as a model for the federal government.
State Board of Finance transparency: Says State Board of Finance members review information before meetings to make sure it is 'on the up and up.'

Background

Indiana State Comptroller (Auditor of State), Dec. 2023–present; appointed by Gov. Eric Holcomb
B.S., Oral Roberts University
M.A., Indiana University, Indianapolis

In the news

Elise Neishalla: “From six cents to common sense” The Reporter, October 23, 2026
Get to know Indiana's comptroller candidates Indiana Capital Chronicle, October 13, 2026
Indiana State Comptroller – Elise Nieshalla The Reflector (University of Indianapolis), October 5, 2026

Also running for State Comptroller (Auditor of State)

Jessica Bailey Democratic
John Schick Libertarian

Sources

Last researched October 23, 2026. Written in neutral language from the sources above. Spot an error? See how to report it.