2026 United States House of Representatives elections in Indiana
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The 2026 United States House of Representatives elections in Indiana will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect the nine U.S. representatives from the state of Indiana, one from each of the state's congressional districts. The elections will coincide with other elections to the House of Representatives, elections to the United States Senate, and various state and local elections. The primary elections took place on May 5, 2026.[1]
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November 3, 2026
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Failed redistricting attempt
In late 2025, as part of the broader 2025 U.S. redistricting cycle, President Donald Trump urged Indiana to redraw its congressional map to unseat Democratic Representatives Frank Mrvan (1st district) and André Carson (7th district). The proposal faced unexpected resistance in the Republican-supermajority Senate, with more than a dozen Republicans opposing it. Trump sought to pressure holdouts by threatening to back primary challengers against those who voted no.[2] Separately, several senators received threats, including bomb threats and swatting calls, ahead of the vote.[3] The measure passed the House 57–41 on December 5, with twelve Republicans joining all Democrats in opposition,[4] but failed in the Senate on December 11 by a 31–19 vote, as 21 Republicans joined all 10 Democrats to defeat it.[5]
District 1
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The 1st district encompasses Northwest Indiana, taking in the eastern Chicago metropolitan area, including Hammond and Gary, as well as Lake County, Porter County and northwest LaPorte County. The incumbent is Democrat Frank Mrvan, who was re-elected with 53.4% of the vote in 2024.[6]
Democratic primary
Nominee
- Frank Mrvan, incumbent U.S. representative[7]
Eliminated in primary
Endorsements
Frank Mrvan
- Labor Unions
- Organizations
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of April 15, 2026 | |||
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| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Frank Mrvan (D) | $1,873,695 | $873,154 | $1,088,950 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[19] | |||
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Frank Mrvan (incumbent) | 42,519 | 80.2 | |
| Democratic | LaVetta Sparks-Wade | 10,467 | 19.8 | |
| Total votes | 52,986 | 100.0 | ||
Republican primary
Nominee
- Barb Regnitz, Porter County commissioner (2023–present)[20]
Eliminated in primary
Removed from ballot
- Richard "Sieg Heil" Mayers, white supremacist and perennial candidate (running for U.S. Senate in Alaska)[23][24]
Withdrawn
Declined
- Randy Niemeyer, Lake County councilor, chair of the Lake County Republican Party, and nominee for this district in 2024[26]
Endorsements
Barb Regnitz
- U.S. senators
- U.S. representatives
- Erin Houchin, IN-09 (2023–present)[28]
- Marlin Stutzman, IN-03 (2010–2017, 2025–present)[27]
- Rudy Yakym, IN-02 (2022–present)[28]
- Organizations
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of April 15, 2026 | |||
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| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Barb Regnitz (R) | $1,640,600[a] | $463,688 | $1,176,912 |
| Ben Ruiz (R) | $1,252 | $1,799 | $0 |
| Jim Schenke (R) | $58,804 | $52,768 | $6,036 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[19] | |||
- 1,500,000 of this total was self-funded by Regnitz.
Results
Regnitz
- 40–50%
- 60–70%
Schenke
- 30–40%
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Barb Regnitz | 13,007 | 45.8 | |
| Republican | James Kent Schenke | 8,562 | 30.1 | |
| Republican | Ben Ruiz | 6,852 | 24.1 | |
| Total votes | 28,421 | 100.0 | ||
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
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| Decision Desk HQ[31] | Safe D | September 8, 2026 |
| The Cook Political Report[32] | Likely D | February 6, 2025 |
| Inside Elections[33] | Likely D | June 11, 2026 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[34] | Likely D | May 6, 2026 |
| Race to the WH[35] | Likely D | November 21, 2025 |
| Silver Bulletin[36] | Solid D | August 20, 2026 |
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of June 30, 2026 | |||
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| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Frank Mrvan (D) | $2,386,267 | $1,138,031 | $1,336,695 |
| Barb Regnitz (R) | $2,376,255[a] | $575,567 | $1,800,688 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[19] | |||
District 2
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The 2nd district is located in north central Indiana taking in Michiana, including South Bend, Mishawaka, Elkhart, and Warsaw. The incumbent is Republican Rudy Yakym, who was re-elected with 62.7% of the vote in 2024.[6]
Republican primary
Nominee
- Rudy Yakym, incumbent U.S. representative[37]
Endorsements
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of April 15, 2026 | |||
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| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Rudy Yakym (R) | $4,026,298 | $3,517,775 | $1,118,102 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[38] | |||
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Rudy Yakym (incumbent) | 41,228 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 41,228 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic primary
Nominee
- Jamee Decio, attorney[39]
Eliminated in primary
- Shaun Maeyens, middle school teacher[40]
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of April 15, 2026 | |||
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| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Jamee Decio (D) | $279,879 | $141,898 | $137,981 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[38] | |||
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Jamee Decio | 18,142 | 72.1 | |
| Democratic | Shaun Maeyens | 7,027 | 27.9 | |
| Total votes | 25,169 | 100.0 | ||
Libertarian convention
Nominated
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
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| Decision Desk HQ[31] | Safe R | July 14, 2026 |
| The Cook Political Report[32] | Safe R | February 6, 2025 |
| Inside Elections[33] | Safe R | March 7, 2025 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[34] | Safe R | July 15, 2025 |
| Race to the WH[35] | Safe R | September 26, 2025 |
| Silver Bulletin[36] | Solid R | August 20, 2026 |
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of June 30, 2026 | |||
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| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Rudy Yakym (R) | $5,246,030 | $5,000,296 | $855,313 |
| Jamee Decio (D) | $355,589 | $251,093 | $104,496 |
| William Henry (L) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[38] | |||
District 3
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The 3rd District encompasses Northeast Indiana, which is anchored by the Fort Wayne metropolitan area, also includes the cities of Huntington, Auburn, Angola, Bluffton, Decatur, and Kendallville. The incumbent is Republican Marlin Stutzman, who was elected with 65.0% of the vote in 2024.[6]
Republican primary
Nominee
- Marlin Stutzman, incumbent U.S. representative[42]
Eliminated in primary
- Jon Kenworthy, staffer for former Senator Mike Braun and candidate for this district in 2024[43]
Endorsements
Marlin Stutzman
- Executive branch officials
- Donald Trump, 45th and 47th president of the United States (2017–2021, 2025–present)[27]
- Organizations
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of December 31, 2025 | |||
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| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Marlin Stutzman (R) | $618,303 | $446,300 | $221,320 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[45] | |||
Results
Stutzman
- 50–60%
- 60–70%
- 70–80%
Kenworthy
- 60–70%
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Marlin Stutzman (incumbent) | 39,730 | 68.2 | |
| Republican | Jon Kenworthy | 18,543 | 31.8 | |
| Total votes | 58,273 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic primary
Nominee
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of December 31, 2025 | |||
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| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Kelly Thompson (D) | $56,687 | $43,633 | $13,054 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[45] | |||
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Kelly Thompson | 21,146 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 21,146 | 100.0 | ||
Independent
Declared
- Phillip D. Beachy, semi-retired carpenter and refrigerator technician (write in)[47]
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
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| Decision Desk HQ[31] | Safe R | July 14, 2026 |
| The Cook Political Report[32] | Safe R | February 6, 2025 |
| Inside Elections[33] | Safe R | March 7, 2025 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[34] | Safe R | July 15, 2025 |
| Race to the WH[35] | Safe R | September 26, 2025 |
| Silver Bulletin[36] | Solid R | August 20, 2026 |
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of June 30, 2026 | |||
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| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Marlin Stutzman (R) | $839,564 | $786,959 | $101,922 |
| Kelly Thompson (D) | $136,340 | $130,300 | $6,039 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[48] | |||
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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| Republican | Marlin Stutzman (incumbent) | ||||
| Democratic | Kelly Thompson | ||||
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District 4
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The 4th district is located in west-central Indiana taking in Lafayette and the western suburbs of Indianapolis. The incumbent is Republican Jim Baird, who was re-elected with 64.8% of the vote in 2024.[6]
Republican primary
Nominee
Eliminated in primary
- Craig Haggard, state representative for the 57th district (2022–present)[50]
- John Piper, restaurateur and candidate for this district in 2024[43]
Endorsements
Jim Baird
- Executive branch officials
- Donald Trump, president of the United States (2017–2021, 2025–present)[51]
- U.S. representatives
- Jim Jordan, OH-04 (2007–present)[27]
- Organizations
Craig Haggard
- Statewide officials
- Todd Rokita, attorney general of Indiana (2021–present) and former IN-04 (2011–2019)[52]
- Organizations
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of December 31, 2025 | |||
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| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Jim Baird (R) | $194,545 | $268,477 | $140,677 |
| Craig Haggard (R) | $118,710 | $57,627 | $121,725 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[54] | |||
Results
Baird
- 40–50%
- 50–60%
- 60–70%
- 70–80%
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Jim Baird (incumbent) | 37,855 | 60.5 | |
| Republican | Craig Haggard | 19,102 | 30.5 | |
| Republican | John Piper | 5,596 | 8.9 | |
| Total votes | 62,553 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic primary
Nominee
- Drew Cox, veteran and instructor at Purdue University[55]
Eliminated in primary
- Roger Day, retiree and nominee for this district in 2022[43]
- Darin Patrick Griesey, farmer[55]
- Thomas Hall, welder[55]
- Robert Lovely[43]
- Joe Mackey, retired machinist and nominee for this district in 2020[55]
- Jayden McCash, truck driver[43]
- Paul McPherson, engineer and instructor at Purdue University[55]
- John Whetstone, game store owner[55]
Endorsements
Drew Cox
- Organizations
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of December 31, 2025 | |||
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| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Joe Mackey (D) | $150 | $0 | $150 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[54] | |||
Results
Cox
- 20–30%
- 30–40%
Mackey
- 20–30%
- 30–40%
McPherson
- 30–40%
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Drew Cox | 7,550 | 30.4 | |
| Democratic | Joe Mackey | 5,671 | 22.8 | |
| Democratic | Paul McPherson | 3,136 | 12.6 | |
| Democratic | Jayden McCash | 1,965 | 7.9 | |
| Democratic | Darin Patrick Griesey | 1,711 | 6.9 | |
| Democratic | John Whetstone | 1,699 | 6.8 | |
| Democratic | Thomas Hall | 1,635 | 6.6 | |
| Democratic | Roger Day | 1,507 | 6.1 | |
| Total votes | 24,874 | 100.0 | ||
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
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| Decision Desk HQ[31] | Safe R | July 14, 2026 |
| The Cook Political Report[32] | Safe R | February 6, 2025 |
| Inside Elections[33] | Safe R | March 7, 2025 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[34] | Safe R | July 15, 2025 |
| Race to the WH[35] | Safe R | September 26, 2025 |
| Silver Bulletin[36] | Solid R | August 20, 2026 |
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of June 30, 2026 | |||
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| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Jim Baird (R) | $358,292 | $481,341 | $91,560 |
| Drew Cox (D) | $20,377 | $13,514 | $6,862 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[48] | |||
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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| Republican | Jim Baird (incumbent) | ||||
| Democratic | Drew Cox | ||||
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District 5
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The 5th district encompasses suburbs north of Indianapolis including Carmel, Fishers, and Noblesville, as well as the cities of Muncie, Marion, and parts of Kokomo. The incumbent is Republican Victoria Spartz, who was re-elected with 56.6% of the vote in 2024.[6]
Republican primary
Nominee
- Victoria Spartz, incumbent U.S. representative[57]
Eliminated in primary
- Scott King[58]
Endorsements
Victoria Spartz
- Executive branch officials
- Donald Trump, president of the United States (2017–2021, 2025–present)[51]
- Organizations
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of December 31, 2025 | |||
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| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Victoria Spartz (R) | $1,012,879 | $1,061,417 | $209,511 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[59] | |||
Results
Spartz
- 50–60%
- 60–70%
King
- 50–60%
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Victoria Spartz (incumbent) | 33,695 | 59.9 | |
| Republican | Scott King | 22,526 | 40.1 | |
| Total votes | 56,221 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic primary
Nominee
- J. D. Ford, state senator for the 29th district (2018–present)[60]
Eliminated in primary
- Steve Avit, healthcare professional[58]
- Jackson Franklin, paramedic[61]
- Phil Goss, educator and candidate for the 3rd district in 2024[43]
- Dylan McKenna, technology salesman[58]
- Tara Nelson, information technology professional and nominee for the 4th district in 2012[43]
- Deborah Pickett, teacher and nominee for this district in 2024[62]
Endorsements
J.D. Ford
- State legislators
- Shelli Yoder, minority leader of the Indiana State Senate from district 40 (2020-present)[27]
- Labor Unions
Jackson Franklin
- Organizations
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of December 31, 2025 | |||
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| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| J. D. Ford (D) | $106,519 | $105,060 | $2,246 |
| Jackson Franklin (D) | $32,737 | $22,340 | $10,397 |
| Phil Goss (D) | $76,565 | $77,212 | $2,684 |
| Deborah Pickett (D) | $8,925 | $11,676 | $1,517 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[59] | |||
Results
Ford
- 20–30%
- 30–40%
- 50–60%
Franklin
- 20–30%
- 30–40%
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | J.D. Ford | 17,608 | 42.5 | |
| Democratic | Jackson Franklin | 7,023 | 17.0 | |
| Democratic | Deborah Pickett | 5,840 | 14.1 | |
| Democratic | Tara Nelson | 5,573 | 13.5 | |
| Democratic | Dylan McKenna | 3,098 | 7.5 | |
| Democratic | Phil Goss | 1,240 | 3.0 | |
| Democratic | Steven Avit | 1,022 | 2.5 | |
| Total votes | 41,404 | 100.0 | ||
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
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| Decision Desk HQ[31] | Likely R | July 14, 2026 |
| The Cook Political Report[32] | Safe R | February 6, 2025 |
| Inside Elections[33] | Safe R | March 7, 2025 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[34] | Safe R | July 15, 2025 |
| Race to the WH[35] | Safe R | September 26, 2025 |
| Silver Bulletin[36] | Likely R | August 20, 2026 |
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of June 30, 2026 | |||
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| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Victoria Spartz (R) | $1,327,227 | $1,355,273 | $230,004 |
| J.D. Ford (D) | $582,086 | $267,434 | $314,652 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[48] | |||
Polling
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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| Republican | Victoria Spartz (incumbent) | ||||
| Democratic | J.D. Ford | ||||
| Total votes | |||||
District 6
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The 6th district is located in eastern and central Indiana including Columbus and Richmond, some of Cincinnati's Indiana suburbs, most of Indianapolis' southern suburbs, and a sliver of Indianapolis itself. The incumbent is Republican Jefferson Shreve, who was elected with 63.9% of the vote in 2024.[6]
Republican primary
Nominee
- Jefferson Shreve, incumbent U.S. representative[65]
Eliminated in primary
Endorsements
Jefferson Shreve
- Executive branch officials
- Donald Trump, president of the United States (2017–2021, 2025–present)[51]
- Organizations
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of December 31, 2025 | |||
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| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Jefferson Shreve (R) | $2,296,135 | $308,423 | $2,119,426 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[67] | |||
Results
Shreve
- 50–60%
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Jefferson Shreve (incumbent) | 27,814 | 53.1 | |
| Republican | Sarah Janisse Brown | 24,559 | 46.9 | |
| Total votes | 52,373 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic primary
Nominee
Eliminated in primary
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Cinde Wirth | 13,656 | 58.7 | |
| Democratic | Kory Amyx | 3,659 | 15.7 | |
| Democratic | Nick Baker | 3,131 | 13.5 | |
| Democratic | David Boyd | 2,831 | 12.2 | |
| Total votes | 23,277 | 100.0 | ||
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
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| Decision Desk HQ[31] | Safe R | July 14, 2026 |
| The Cook Political Report[32] | Safe R | February 6, 2025 |
| Inside Elections[33] | Safe R | March 7, 2025 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[34] | Safe R | July 15, 2025 |
| Race to the WH[35] | Safe R | September 26, 2025 |
| Silver Bulletin[36] | Solid R | August 20, 2026 |
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of June 30, 2026 | |||
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| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Jefferson Shreve (R) | $2,426,804 | $950,284 | $1,608,234 |
| Cynthia Wirth (D) | $37,046 | $30,400 | $7,151 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[48] | |||
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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| Republican | Jefferson Shreve (incumbent) | ||||
| Democratic | Cynthia Wirth | ||||
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District 7
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The 7th district is entirely located within Marion County and includes most of Indianapolis, except for the southern side. The incumbent is Democrat André Carson, who was re-elected with 68.3% of the vote in 2024.[6]
Democratic primary
Nominee
- André Carson, incumbent U.S. representative[70]
Eliminated in primary
- Denise Paul Hatch, former Center Township constable[71]
- George Hornedo, former member of the Indiana Democratic Party State Central Committee[72]
- Destiny Wells, lawyer, nominee for Attorney General in 2024, and nominee for Secretary of State in 2022[71]
Endorsements
André Carson
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of December 31, 2025 | |||
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| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| André Carson (D) | $641,825 | $444,952 | $646,296 |
| George Hornedo (D) | $203,889 | $177,368 | $26,520 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[75] | |||
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | André Carson (incumbent) | 44,849 | 62.4 | |
| Democratic | Destiny Wells | 16,852 | 23.4 | |
| Democratic | George Hornedo | 7,517 | 10.5 | |
| Democratic | Denise Paul Hatch | 2,646 | 3.7 | |
| Total votes | 71,864 | 100.0 | ||
Republican primary
Nominee
- Patrick McAuley[43]
Eliminated in primary
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Patrick McAuley | 10,357 | 84.4 | |
| Republican | Felipe Rios | 1,915 | 15.6 | |
| Total votes | 12,272 | 100.0 | ||
Libertarian convention
Nominated
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| Decision Desk HQ[31] | Safe D | July 14, 2026 |
| The Cook Political Report[32] | Safe D | February 6, 2025 |
| Inside Elections[33] | Safe D | March 7, 2025 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[34] | Safe D | July 15, 2025 |
| Race to the WH[35] | Safe D | September 26, 2025 |
| Silver Bulletin[36] | Solid D | August 20, 2026 |
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of June 30, 2026 | |||
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| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| André Carson (D) | $1,006,176 | $834,249 | $621,350 |
| Patrick McAuley (R) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| James Sceniak (L) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[48] | |||
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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| Democratic | André Carson (incumbent) | ||||
| Republican | Patrick McAuley | ||||
| Libertarian | James Sceniak | ||||
| Total votes | |||||
District 8
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The 8th district is located in southwest and west central Indiana, the district is anchored in Evansville and also includes Jasper, Princeton, Terre Haute, Vincennes and Washington. The incumbent is Republican Mark Messmer, who was elected with 68.0% of the vote in 2024.[6]
Republican primary
Nominee
- Mark Messmer, incumbent U.S. representative[78]
Endorsements
Mark Messmer
- U.S. Executive Branch officials
- Donald Trump, 45th and 47th president of the United States (2017–2021, 2025–present)[78]
- Organizations
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of December 31, 2025 | |||
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| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Mark Messmer (R) | $701,391 | $364,487 | $544,009 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[79] | |||
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Mark Messmer (incumbent) | 52,249 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 52,249 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic primary
Nominee
- Mary Allen, at-large Evansville city councilor (2023–present)[80]
Eliminated in primary
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of December 31, 2025 | |||
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| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Mary Allen (D) | $119,802 | $36,931 | $82,871 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[79] | |||
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Mary Allen | 18,816 | 66.7 | |
| Democratic | Tabitha Zeigler | 4,308 | 15.3 | |
| Democratic | Christopher Rector | 3,321 | 11.8 | |
| Democratic | Mario Foradori | 1,758 | 6.2 | |
| Total votes | 28,203 | 100.0 | ||
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
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| Decision Desk HQ[31] | Safe R | July 14, 2026 |
| The Cook Political Report[32] | Safe R | February 6, 2025 |
| Inside Elections[33] | Safe R | March 7, 2025 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[34] | Safe R | July 15, 2025 |
| Race to the WH[35] | Safe R | September 26, 2025 |
| Silver Bulletin[36] | Solid R | August 20, 2026 |
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of June 30, 2026 | |||
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| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Mark Messmer (R) | $,171,366 | $664,971 | $713,500 |
| Mary Allen (D) | $294,502 | $115,194 | $179,307 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[48] | |||
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Mark Messmer (incumbent) | ||||
| Democratic | Mary Allen | ||||
| Total votes | |||||
District 9
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The 9th district is located in south-central and southeastern Indiana, the district stretches from the south suburbs of Indianapolis to the Indiana side of the Louisville metropolitan area. The incumbent is Republican Erin Houchin, who was re-elected with 64.5% of the vote in 2024.[6]
Republican primary
Nominee
- Erin Houchin, incumbent U.S. representative[83]
Endorsements
Erin Houchin
- Executive branch officials
- Donald Trump, president of the United States (2017–2021, 2025–present)[51]
- U.S. representatives
- August Pfluger, TX-11 (2021–present)[27]
- Organizations
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of December 31, 2025 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Erin Houchin (R) | $1,084,190 | $681,892 | $1,144,341 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[84] | |||
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Erin Houchin (incumbent) | 51,165 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 51,165 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic primary
Nominee
- Brad Meyer, retired civil engineer[85]
Eliminated in primary
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of December 31, 2025 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Jim Graham (D) | $122,547 | $117,665 | $4,881 |
| Brad Meyer (D) | $39,823 | $27,344 | $8,835 |
| Tim Peck (D) | $106,519 | $105,060 | $2,246 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[84] | |||
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Brad Meyer | 12,788 | 37.9 | |
| Democratic | Tim Peck | 11,181 | 33.1 | |
| Democratic | James Graham | 5,833 | 17.3 | |
| Democratic | Keil Roark | 3,935 | 11.7 | |
| Total votes | 33,737 | 100.0 | ||
Libertarian primary
Declared
- Tonya Hudson, realtor and former vice-chair of the Libertarian Party of Indiana[89]
Independent
Declared
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of December 31, 2025 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Floyd Taylor (I) | $0 | $7,921 | $0 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[84] | |||
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| Decision Desk HQ[31] | Safe R | July 14, 2026 |
| The Cook Political Report[32] | Safe R | February 6, 2025 |
| Inside Elections[33] | Safe R | March 7, 2025 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[34] | Safe R | July 15, 2025 |
| Race to the WH[35] | Safe R | September 26, 2025 |
| Silver Bulletin[36] | Solid R | August 20, 2026 |
Debates
| No. | Date | Host | Moderator | Link | Participants | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Key: P Participant A Absent N Non-invitee I Invitee W Withdrawn |
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| Houchin | Davidson | Graham | McCartney | Meyer | Peck | Roark | Voyles | Hudson | Taylor | |||||
| 1 | November 8, 2025 | Franklin & Ripley County Democratic Parties | Rachael Chatham | Video | A | P | A | W | P | P | N | N | N | P |
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of June 30, 2026 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Erin Houchin (R) | $1,856,572 | $1,415,550 | $1,183,065 |
| Brad Meyer (D) | $105,510 | $81,900 | $17,840 |
| Tonya Hudson (L) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Floyd Taylor (I) | $0 | $9,586 | $-1,664 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[48] | |||
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Erin Houchin (incumbent) | ||||
| Democratic | Brad Meyer | ||||
| Libertarian | Tonya Hudson | ||||
| Independent | Floyd Taylor | ||||
| Total votes | |||||