STATEHOUSE (Oct. 14, 2025) – Indiana House Republicans are seeking student interns for the 2026 legislative session, according to State Reps. Stephen Bartels (R-Eckerty) and Shane Lindauer (R-Jasper).
These paid, full-time internships are open to college students, recent graduates and students in graduate and law school. Bartels said the internship is an opportunity to gain practical knowledge of state government through active participation in the legislative process.
"The goal of these internships is giving young Hoosiers hands-on experience in our state government," Bartels said. "We offer the opportunity to work on a wide range of issues and see what a legislative session looks like up close."
Lindauer said interns will work in the Statehouse in downtown Indianapolis full time Monday through Friday during the legislative session, which starts in January and concludes in March.
"Students who participate in this internship will gain robust experience in the legislative process and learn how state government impacts Hoosiers," Lindauer said. "This is a great way to launch a career in a variety of fields, and I hope to see students in our district apply."
Positions are available in legislative operations, policy and communications.
Interns will be paired with a staff member to work directly with an assigned group of state representatives. During this spring semester internship, students will have opportunities to interact with state legislators, state agencies and private sector organizations, as well as participate in a weekly speaker series featuring Indiana civic leaders.
Applications are available online at indianahouserepublicans.com/internship and are due by Oct. 31.
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State Rep. Stephen Bartels (R-Eckerty) represents House District 74, which includes
all of Crawford, Perry and Spencer counties, and portions of Dubois and Orange counties.
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State Rep. Shane Lindauer (R-Jasper) represents House District 63,
which includes all of Martin County, and portions of Daviess, Dubois and Pike counties.
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