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2026 Race · Indiana

U.S. House (District 8)

3 candidates on record · incumbent running

The 2026 election for U.S. House (District 8) in Indiana is scheduled for November 3, 2026. 3 candidates are on record: Mark Messmer (Republican), Mary Allen (Democratic), and James Burke (Independent). The seat is currently held by Mark B. Messmer (Republican), who has served since January 2025, and the incumbent is on the ballot.

Mary Allen

Democratic

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James Burke

Independent

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Incumbent's record this term

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Mark B. Messmer

Republican · Since January 2025

Committee assignments[congress.gov]

  • Agriculture
  • Armed Services
  • Education and Workforce

Recent legislation sponsored[congress.gov]

  • HR.9128

    CFTC Protection of Information and Data Act of 2026

  • HR.7720

    Child Care Payment Integrity and Fraud Accountability Act of 2026

2026 Indiana U.S. House (District 8) — Questions & Answers

Who is running for U.S. House (District 8) in Indiana in 2026?

Mark Messmer (Republican), Mary Allen (Democratic), and James Burke (Independent). Mark Messmer is the incumbent.

When is the 2026 Indiana U.S. House (District 8) election?

The general election is November 3, 2026. Voter registration deadlines are set by Indiana and are listed at vote.gov.

Who currently holds this seat?

Mark B. Messmer, a Republican, currently represents Indiana, serving since January 2025.

What committees does Mark B. Messmer serve on?

Mark B. Messmer serves on House Committee on Agriculture, House Committee on Armed Services, and House Committee on Education and Workforce. Committee assignments are sourced from congress.gov.

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