Erin
Houchin
Republican incumbent Erin Houchin seeks re-election to Indiana's 9th Congressional District seat in 2026.
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Background
Erin Houchin is a Republican U.S. Representative for Indiana's 9th Congressional District, first elected in 2022. She was born and raised in the district, growing up in Scottsburg, Indiana, and currently resides in Salem. 125
Before entering Congress, Houchin served as an Indiana state senator for the 47th District for eight years (2014–2022). Prior to that, she worked as a social worker, operated a communications firm serving law enforcement, and served as Southeast Indiana Regional Director for U.S. Senator Dan Coats from 2011 to 2014. 12
She holds a B.A. from Indiana University and an M.A. in Political Management from George Washington University. 1 In Congress, Houchin has focused on issues including online child safety, rural broadband access, flood resilience, and veterans' services. 15192123
Houchin is the Republican incumbent in the November 3, 2026 general election for Indiana's 9th Congressional District. 49
At a glance
- Party
- Republican · Incumbent
- Running for
- U.S. House · District 9, Indiana
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
- Current office
- U.S. Representative for Indiana's 9th Congressional District
- Website
- erinhouchin.com(opens in a new tab)
Where they stand
Each position links to the page it was drawn from. Quotes are verbatim.
Voting record
How Erin Houchin voted in Congress: 118th Congress (2023–24) and 119th Congress (2025–26), Jan 3, 2023 to Sep 16, 2026. From the official House and Senate roll call records.
- roll call votes
- 1,909
- missed
- 0.9%
- with their party’s majority
- 97%
Recent key votes
- Sep 16, 2026 · House · S2403 · Economy & jobsRetire through Ownership ActOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass · PassedOfficial roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)Yes
- Sep 16, 2026 · House · HR9497 · Climate & energyWater Resources Development ActOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · PassedOfficial roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)Yes
- Sep 16, 2026 · House · HR9340 · Climate & energyRatepayer Protection ActOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · PassedOfficial roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)Yes
- Sep 16, 2026 · House · HJRES213 · Climate & energyProviding for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the “California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision”On Passage · PassedOfficial roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)Yes
- Sep 16, 2026 · House · HR10326 · Crime & public safetyPROOF ActOn Passage · PassedOfficial roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)Yes
- Sep 16, 2026 · House · HR9576 · Crime & public safetyNational Fraud Enforcement Division ActOn Passage · PassedOfficial roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)Yes
- Sep 15, 2026 · House · HJRES210 · Climate & energyProviding for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to “California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision”On Passage · PassedOfficial roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)Yes
- Sep 15, 2026 · House · HR9500 · Taxes & budgetTax Relief for Fraud Victims ActOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · PassedOfficial roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)Yes
Key votes are final decisions on bills and joint resolutions, and top nominations. Software sorts each into an issue from its official title, so check the roll call. All 1,909 votes →
Timeline
- Oct 11endorsementSway campaign listing shows Houchin endorsed by U.S. Chamber of Commerce and Maggie's List, among others
A campaign endorsement listing viewed October 11 on Sway showed Houchin had received endorsements from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and Maggie's List, among others. Dates for those endorsements were not established in the available material.
Erin Houchin for U.S. House of Representatives · Oct 11, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 10pollSmarter.Vote race tracker estimates Houchin's win probability at 95% with no public polls identified
A Smarter.Vote race tracker updated October 10 reported no public polls for IN-09 and estimated Houchin's win probability at 95% based on partisan lean, incumbency, and fundraising. It noted Houchin won nearly 65% of the vote in 2024 and described the district as Republican-leaning.
IN-09 House race 2026 | Smarter.Vote · Oct 10, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 9newsRoll Call reports Houchin pushing kids social media ban in lame duck, working with Rep. Auchincloss
Roll Call reported that Houchin was continuing efforts with Democratic Rep. Jake Auchincloss on legislation restricting minors' social media use. A committee version of her bill was amended from an under-16 ban to a parental-consent requirement; she also later introduced a bill to ban under-16 accounts outright.
Houchin looks to push kids social media ban in lame duck - Roll Call · Oct 9, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 7newsWFIU/WTIU publishes interview with Houchin on district access, online safety, and energy policy
In an interview published by WFIU/WTIU, Houchin addressed criticism about limited debate and town hall participation, saying her office made 36 district stops in August. She described working with Rep. Jake Auchincloss on children's online safety legislation and expressed support for the Ratepayer Protection Act. She also mentioned her endorsement by the Susan B. Anthony List.
Indiana's 9th District: An interview with Erin Houchin · Oct 7, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 7endorsementHouchin endorsed by Susan B. Anthony List, as mentioned in WFIU/WTIU interview
During the October 7 WFIU/WTIU interview, Houchin stated she had received an endorsement from the Susan B. Anthony List. The date of the endorsement itself was not specified in the interview.
Indiana's 9th District: An interview with Erin Houchin · Oct 7, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 6newsEarly voting begins in Indiana for the 2026 general election
Early voting opened across Indiana on October 6, 2026, ahead of the November 3 general election in which Houchin faces Democrat Brad Meyer, Libertarian Tonya Hudson, and independent write-in Floyd Taylor.
All 9 Indiana congressional seats are contested. Here's who's running. · Oct 9, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 1newsHouchin says her office has returned over $5 million to constituents through casework
WRBI Radio reported that Houchin announced her congressional office had returned more than $5 million to constituents through casework assistance.
Houchin Says Over $5 Million Returned to Constituents Through Casework – WRBI Radio · Oct 1, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 25newsLouisville Public Media voter guide notes Houchin supported a mid-cycle redistricting effort and cites R+15 Cook rating
Louisville Public Media's 2026 voter guide reported that Houchin had supported a mid-cycle redistricting effort that Indiana lawmakers voted down, and noted the district carries a Cook Political Report rating of R+15.
2026 Voter Guide: Indiana's 9th Congressional District · Sep 25, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 20newsCivicGate updates Erin Houchin profile page with fundraising and background data
CivicGate updated its profile on Erin Houchin, summarizing her FEC fundraising figures and biographical information as of September 23, 2026.
Erin Houchin — CivicGate · Sep 20, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 15newsSeatLedger publishes Houchin's IN-09 voting record page
SeatLedger published a page tracking Erin Houchin's voting record for Indiana's 9th Congressional District.
IN-09 voting record - Erin Houchin - SeatLedger · Sep 15, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Jun 30filingHouchin reported ~$1.86M raised, ~$1.42M spent, ~$1.18M cash on hand (FEC data through June 30)
Campaign finance figures through June 30, 2026, summarized by CivicGate from FEC data, showed Houchin had raised approximately $1.86 million, spent about $1.42 million, and held about $1.18 million cash on hand.
Erin Houchin — CivicGate · Sep 20, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Endorsements
- National Rifle Association Political Victory Fund (NRA-PVF) organizationListed as an endorser by iVoterGuide and on a 2026 endorsements page. No date for a 2026 endorsement announcement found in sources. ivoterguide.com
- National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) organizationListed among Houchin's 2026 endorsers by iVoterGuide; no announcement date provided. ivoterguide.com
- AIPAC PAC organizationListed as endorsing Houchin in the 2026 race by iVoterGuide and a 2026 endorsements page. No endorsement date found in sources. ivoterguide.com
- Huck PAC organizationListed among Houchin's 2026 endorsers by iVoterGuide; no announcement date provided. ivoterguide.com
- U.S. Chamber of Commerce organizationEndorsed Houchin for reelection on August 18, 2026. Announcement also quoted the president and CEO of the Indiana Chamber of Commerce in support. uschamber.com · Aug 18, 2026
- Maggie's List organizationEndorsed Houchin for reelection; announced in April 2026 newsletter. Organization noted this was its third endorsement of her. maggieslist.org · Apr 9, 2026
- Indiana Farm Bureau organizationIncluded Houchin among candidates endorsed by its political action committees for the 2026 primary. Primary endorsement rather than a specifically stated general-election endorsement. ivoterguide.com · Mar 30, 2026
- President Donald Trump officialEndorsed Houchin in January 2026 per The Herald-Times Feb. 4 report and Washington Examiner endorsement tracker. heraldtimesonline.com · Jan 1, 2026
Past elections
General election results for federal office, from the Federal Election Commission.
| Year | Seat | Result | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | U.S. House IN-09 · R | Won | 143,166 | 63.6% |
| 2016 | U.S. House IN-09 · R | Lost |
Covers the 2016 to 2022 general elections. The FEC has not yet published 2024 congressional results.
Campaign finance
Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.
- Raised
- $1.86M
- Spent
- $1.42M
- Cash on hand
- $1.18M
As of Jun 30, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H6IN09143(opens in a new tab)
Sources 16
- [1] Erin Houchin for U.S. House of Representatives(opens in a new tab) Oct 11, 2026
- [2] IN-09 House race 2026 | Smarter.Vote(opens in a new tab) Oct 10, 2026
- [3] All 9 Indiana congressional seats are contested. Here's who's running.(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
- [4] Houchin looks to push kids social media ban in lame duck - Roll Call(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
- [5] Voter Guide Profile for IN U.S. Rep., Dist. 9 candidate - Erin Houchin(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
- [6] Indiana's 9th District: An interview with Erin Houchin(opens in a new tab) Oct 7, 2026
- [7] Issues(opens in a new tab) Oct 4, 2026
- [8] Houchin Says Over $5 Million Returned to Constituents Through Casework – WRBI Radio(opens in a new tab) Oct 1, 2026
- [9] 2026 Voter Guide: Indiana's 9th Congressional District(opens in a new tab) Sep 25, 2026
- [10] Erin Houchin — CivicGate(opens in a new tab) Sep 20, 2026
- [11] IN-09 voting record - Erin Houchin - SeatLedger(opens in a new tab) Sep 15, 2026
- [12] U.S. Chamber Endorses Rep. Erin Houchin for Indiana's ...(opens in a new tab) Aug 18, 2026
- [13] Four Democrats are running to unseat Congresswoman ...(opens in a new tab) Apr 17, 2026
- [14] April 2026 Newsletter(opens in a new tab) Apr 9, 2026
- [15] Indiana's Houchin runs again, as data challenges her economic claims(opens in a new tab) Feb 4, 2026
- [16] Erin Houchin — official campaign website(opens in a new tab)