Max Engling
Max Engling
Indiana Republican Secretary of State nominee?
$132.3K
JUN 21, 2026
Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current rolePolitical staffer
Political ideologyConservative Republican
GenderMale
LocationIndiana
BackgroundPolitical staffer
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Notable personal detailsMax Engling is an Indiana Republican political staffer and 2026 candidate for Indiana secretary of state. He previously worked on the staff of U.S. Sen. Jim Banks and has also worked at Beck’s Hybrids, including on an agricultural education initiative connecting policymakers with Indiana’s agricultural economy. He ran for U.S. House in Indiana’s 5th Congressional District in 2024.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports making the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act permanent, simplifying/flattening the tax code, repealing the estate tax, and has pledged against new taxes. Advocates preserving or extending recent federal tax cuts to keep taxes lower for individuals and businesses.
Healthcare
The candidate supports market-oriented reforms to expand access, including allowing small businesses to buy insurance across state lines, use Health Reimbursement Arrangements (HRAs), encouraging innovation, and reducing waste, fraud, and abuse in the system. He emphasizes private-market solutions rather than government-run universal coverage.
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Immigration & Border
Supports finishing the border wall, increasing border agents, deporting people in the country illegally, and limiting legal immigration until the border is secured. Endorses stricter enforcement-focused measures rather than expanded pathways or asylum protections.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
The candidate expresses pro-life views and supports measures to protect the unborn while distinguishing some medical procedures (e.g., ectopic pregnancy) from elective abortion. He has participated in pro-life events and is affiliated with pro-life organizations. Public statements present a generally restrictive stance on abortion rather than support for unrestricted access.
Climate & Energy
The candidate rejects that man-made climate change requires urgent action by the United States and prioritizes affordable, reliable fossil fuels (American oil, liquified natural gas, and coal) as the primary electricity sources; he also indicated support for closing the Department of Energy.
Public Safety & Guns
The candidate expresses strong support for the Second Amendment and protection of gun rights, indicating opposition to significant firearm regulations. Public materials emphasize protecting the 2nd Amendment as a priority.
News
Max Engling won the Indiana Republican nomination for secretary of state after delegates rejected incumbent Diego Morales at the state GOP convention. He secured the nomination on the second ballot with 867 votes. The November race is now set to include Democrat Beau Bayh, Libertarian Lauri Shillings, and possibly an independent bid from former Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard.
Endorsements
Endorsers of Max Engling for Indiana Republican Secretary of State nominee?
Jim Banks
Elected official
Jim Banks endorsed Max Engling for Indiana Secretary of State after withdrawing his endorsement of Diego Morales
Todd Rokita
Elected official
Todd Rokita endorsed Max Engling for Indiana Secretary of State after withdrawing his endorsement of Diego Morales
Cory Grass
Elected official
Cory Grass endorsed Max Engling for Indiana Secretary of State and later withdrew the endorsement in favor of Engling
Andrew Ireland
Elected official
Andrew Ireland endorsed Max Engling for Indiana Secretary of State and agreed to serve as campaign chairman
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