INDIANAPOLIS — Jessica Bailey won the State Comptroller election, defeating incumbent Republican Elise Nieshalla, who conceded defeat on November 4. This is the first time Indiana Democrats have won this office since the 1982 election, 44 years ago.

Bailey has served as Porter County Clerk since 2019, winning election in 2018 and reelection in 2022. As Clerk, Bailey cleaned up the office after a disastrous mess in the administration of the 2018 election.

Over the past six months, Bailey has travelled across the state, talking with Hoosiers about bringing much-needed transparency to the office. As Comptroller, she will be a fearless watchdog for Hoosier taxpayers, ensuring proper oversight of state government spending.

In response to Jessica Bailey’s victory, Indiana Democratic Party Chair Karen Tallian released the following statement:

“I am personally delighted and proud of Jessica’s win. I have known Jessica for over a decade, and as a resident of Porter County I personally know the fantastic job she has done as Porter County Clerk. I personally recruited her for this position, and she accepted the challenge despite the odds against her. The Democrats have not held this office for over four decades. The office of Indiana Comptroller might not be well known, but it is an extremely important and powerful position. Jessica will oversee public spending, costs, and contracts, including timely distribution of funds to local governments and preparation of the state’s annual financial report. Jessica has centered her campaign around bringing record transparency to these matters and this office. For the first time in over 40 years, Hoosiers will get a peek behind the curtain.”

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