Steve Bartels is a member of the Indiana House of Representatives, representing District 74. He assumed office on November 16, 2017. His current term ends on November 4, 2026. Bartels is running for re-election to the Indiana House of Representatives to represent District 74. He is on the ballot in the Republican primary on May 5, 2026. Bartels was first appointed to the chamber on November 6, 2017, following the resignation of incumbent Lloyd Arnold.