Indiana candidates for Governor, state reps and Congress (Senators / House of Representatives). October 12, 2015 (last updated). News Calendar Indiana (Find Your Home Town). Election, Primary & Filing Dates: Primary: May 3, 2016 Filing Deadline: ~ February 2016 (Major Parties) ~ July 2016 (Third Parties).Note: Governor & Lt. Governor candidates run together on tickets in the General Election.). Indiana Attorney General: Greg Zoeller (R). * Candidate for Congress (District 9) in 2016. Election Race Candidates: 1  Lorenzo Arredondo (D).