Brad
A. Meyer
Democratic nominee Brad A. Meyer challenges incumbent Erin Houchin in Indiana's 9th Congressional District in 2026.
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Background
Brad A. Meyer is the 2026 Democratic nominee for U.S. House in Indiana's 9th Congressional District, challenging Republican incumbent Erin Houchin in the November 3, 2026 general election. He won the Democratic primary in May 2026. 6 Meyer grew up in Brownsburg, Indiana, and his family moved to Bloomington in 2010, where he currently resides. [2, 11]
Meyer spent approximately 25 years in local manufacturing, working in sensor and electronics assembly, machining, heat treat and plating, and in management roles. He subsequently served for nine years as a Navy civilian engineer at the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane, specializing in electromagnetic warfare. [2, 5] He studied electronics engineering at Purdue University, earning both bachelor's and master's degrees from Purdue University in Indianapolis. [2, 6]
Meyer has not previously held elected public office. 10 His campaign has focused on issues including healthcare, the economy, and democratic norms. [1, 9]
At a glance
- Party
- Democratic
- Running for
- U.S. House · District 9, Indiana
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
- Website
- bradmeyer.org(opens in a new tab)
Where they stand
Each position links to the page it was drawn from. Quotes are verbatim.
Timeline
- Oct 9newsIndiana Capital Chronicle roundup highlights Meyer's economic proposals: tax-free wages, overtime, Medicare for All
An Indiana Capital Chronicle candidate roundup summarized Meyer's platform: making the first $20,000 in wages tax-free, expanding overtime eligibility, protecting Social Security, supporting Medicare for All, higher wages, collective-bargaining rights, and lower housing and education costs.
All 9 Indiana congressional seats are contested. Here's who's running. · Oct 9, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 6newsEarly voting begins statewide in Indiana ahead of November 3 general election
The Indiana Capital Chronicle reported that early voting began statewide on October 6, with Election Day set for November 3. Meyer faces Republican incumbent Erin Houchin, Libertarian Tonya Hudson, and independent write-in candidate Floyd Taylor.
All 9 Indiana congressional seats are contested. Here's who's running. · Oct 9, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 5newsMeyer holds town hall in Decatur County, Greensburg
As announced, Meyer held his town hall event in Greensburg, Decatur County, continuing his tour of open, unscripted constituent meetings across the district.
Meyer to hold town hall in Decatur County Oct. 5 · Sep 21, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 25filingLPM voter guide reports Meyer raised $105,510 through June 30, 2026, with no PAC contributions
The LPM 2026 Voter Guide, citing FEC data, reported Meyer's committee, Friends of Brad Meyer, raised $105,510 through June 30, 2026, funded entirely by individual donors with no PAC contributions.
2026 Voter Guide: Indiana's 9th Congressional District · Sep 25, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 21newsMeyer campaign announces 27th town hall, with next stop in Greensburg on Oct. 5
A Republic follow-up reported Meyer's campaign had held 27 open, unscripted town halls and announced an Oct. 5 event in Greensburg (Decatur County), with topics to include the economy, nonprofit universal health care, and constitutional protections.
Meyer to hold town hall in Decatur County Oct. 5 · Sep 21, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 18newsMeyer holds additional town hall event over the weekend
WRBI Radio reported Meyer hosted a town hall Saturday as part of his ongoing district-wide tour of open, unscripted events.
Congressional Candidate Hosting Town Hall Saturday · Sep 18, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 16newsMeyer hosts town hall in Seymour, discusses health care, surveillance cameras, and student debt
The Republic reported Meyer took unscripted questions on health care, food illness outbreaks, student-loan debt, Flock surveillance cameras, and government spending. He expressed support for universal health care and stated he would join the Congressional Progressive Caucus if elected.
Indiana 9th District candidate Brad Meyer hosts town hall in Seymour · Sep 16, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - May 5filingBrad Meyer wins Democratic primary for Indiana's 9th Congressional District
Meyer won a four-candidate Democratic primary with 37.9% of the vote (12,788 votes), securing the Democratic nomination for IN-09.
IN-09 voting record - Erin Houchin - SeatLedger · Sep 15, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Endorsements
- Indiana High School Democrats organizationListed on a secondary candidate-profile page (iVoterGuide) as an endorser. Could not be confirmed through an endorsement announcement from the organization or the campaign. ivoterguide.com
- Progressive Voters Network organizationListed on a secondary candidate-profile page (iVoterGuide) as an endorser. Could not be confirmed through an endorsement announcement from the organization or the campaign. ivoterguide.com
- Indiana State AFL-CIO unionListed on the AFL-CIO's 2026 general-election endorsement page as 'District 9 - Brad A. Meyer.' Endorsements are based on voting records, in-person interviews, and candidate-questionnaire responses, voted on by the statewide Committee on Political Education. Page updated October 6, 2026. inaflcio.org · Oct 6, 2026
Campaign finance
Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.
- Raised
- $106K
- Spent
- $82K
- Cash on hand
- $18K
As of Jun 30, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H6IN09242(opens in a new tab)
Sources 14
- [1] All 9 Indiana congressional seats are contested. Here's who's running.(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
- [2] Brad Meyer for Congress – Standing up for Democracy. Fighting ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 6, 2026
- [3] Labor 2026 | Indiana State AFL-CIO(opens in a new tab) Oct 6, 2026
- [4] 2026 Voter Guide: Indiana's 9th Congressional District(opens in a new tab) Sep 25, 2026
- [5] Meyer to hold town hall in Decatur County Oct. 5(opens in a new tab) Sep 21, 2026
- [6] Congressional Candidate Hosting Town Hall Saturday(opens in a new tab) Sep 18, 2026
- [7] Brad A. Meyer(opens in a new tab) Sep 17, 2026
- [8] Indiana 9th District candidate Brad Meyer hosts town hall in Seymour(opens in a new tab) Sep 16, 2026
- [9] IN-09 voting record - Erin Houchin - SeatLedger(opens in a new tab) Sep 15, 2026
- [10] Brad Meyer discusses healthcare, economy at Monroe County town hall Thursday(opens in a new tab) Sep 3, 2026
- [11] Democratic primary candidates offer ideas for unseating ...(opens in a new tab) Apr 17, 2026
- [12] Ninth district Democrats debate who is best suited to ...(opens in a new tab) Apr 5, 2026
- [13] Brad’s FAQs – Brad Meyer for Congress(opens in a new tab) Mar 6, 2026
- [14] Foreign Policy(opens in a new tab) Jan 3, 2026