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James McClure Jr.

RepublicanFirst-time candidate

Information technology professional

James McClure Jr. is a Republican candidate for Indiana House of Representatives District 71 in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

From the candidate’s public filings

Background

James McClure Jr. served in the U.S. Air Force from 1990 to 1994. He graduated from Clarksville High School. He earned an associate degree from the Community College of the Air Force in 1994. His career experience includes working as an information technology professional.[1]

Associates:
Community College of the Air Force, 1994
High school:
Clarksville High School

In their own words

Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I'm a veteran running to represent Hoosiers, not corporate donors. I am a life-long resident of Clark County and have been fighting against government overreach and corruption for over thirty years.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

It is morally wrong for the State to have a perpetual lien on your property. Indiana has one of the most complicated tax laws in the country. I want to repeal all of it, including SB1, and replace it with a simple, one-time, flat 7% sales tax on all real estate transfers. This will eliminate the need for assessments, saving the State millions of dollars and it will protect seniors and those on fixed incomes, who will no longer worry about losing the home they raised their family in.The IEDC audit needs to be completed. All of the fraud must be exposed. The entire corrupt organization must be repealed and the remaining assets returned to Hoosiers. Government shouldn't pick winners and losers. The free market serves citizens best.The under-the-table deals involved in bringing a Meta data center to River Ridge should concern all residents of Clark County. Our electrical and water rates will go up when that facility comes on line. Any and all NDAs between Meta and local government officials should be declared null and void as they infringe on Hoosiers' First Amendment Right to redress their government. The sales tax abatement that Meta was given violates Article 1, Section 23 and should be immediately terminated.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I will champion Hoosiers' Rights and will do everything within My power to insure that neither the State nor the Federal government abridges them.

James McClure Jr. did not complete [the profile publisher]'s 2024 Candidate Connection survey.

James McClure Jr. did not complete [the profile publisher]'s 2022 Candidate Connection survey.

On the 2026 ballot

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Compiled from the candidate’s published profile as of September 30, 2026.

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James McClure Jr. — Indiana House of Representatives District 71 candidate, 2026 | True Vote