Indy Standard

Indiana House Republicans are inviting college students, recent graduates, and graduate or law students to apply for paid, full-time internships during the 2026 legislative session. State Representatives Chris May (R-Bedford) and Stephen Bartels (R-Eckerty) announced the opportunity on October 14.

According to May, the internship provides practical experience in state government. "Through the House internship program, students will work in a professional setting and see how policy impacts Hoosiers," May said. "Participants have the chance to meet and work alongside state leaders on a variety of topics and issue areas."

Bartels explained that interns will be based at the Statehouse in downtown Indianapolis from Monday through Friday throughout the legislative session, which runs from January to March. "The goal of these internships is creating hands-on experiences working in 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."

Internship positions are available in legislative operations, policy, and communications. Interns will be paired with staff members who support groups of state representatives. The program also includes opportunities for interaction with legislators, agencies, private sector organizations, and participation in a weekly speaker series featuring Indiana civic leaders.

Applications can be submitted online at indianahouserepublicans.com/internship until October 31.

State Rep. Stephen Bartels represents House District 74, which covers all of Crawford, Perry, and Spencer counties as well as parts of Dubois and Orange counties.