Frank
J. Mrvan
Frank J. Mrvan is the incumbent Democratic U.S. Representative for Indiana's 1st Congressional District, first elected in 2020.
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- positions
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- endorsements
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Background
Frank J. Mrvan is a Democratic U.S. Representative serving Indiana's 1st Congressional District. He was born in Hammond, Indiana, graduated from Oliver P. Morton High School in Hammond in 1987, and earned a bachelor's degree from Ball State University in 1992. Before and alongside his public service, he worked as a sales representative and mortgage broker. 14/)
Mrvan served as North Township Trustee from 2005 to 2021—a tenure of approximately 15 years—before being elected to Congress. He has represented Indiana's 1st Congressional District since January 2021. 124/)
He currently resides in Highland, Indiana, according to WFYI's 2026 voter guide. He is seeking re-election in the November 2026 general election for Indiana's 1st Congressional District. 912
At a glance
- Party
- Democratic · Incumbent
- Running for
- U.S. House · District 1, Indiana
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
- Current office
- U.S. Representative for Indiana's 1st Congressional District
- Website
- mrvanforcongress.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 Frank J. Mrvan 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
- 1.8%
- with their party’s majority
- 95%
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)No
- Sep 16, 2026 · House · HR10326 · Crime & public safetyPROOF ActOn Passage · PassedOfficial roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)No
- 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)No
- 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 12newsIndianapolis Star reports on Mrvan's bill to restrict coal plant 'lifeline' orders
The Indianapolis Star reported on Mrvan's Utility Affordability and Transparency Act, detailing how it would restrict DOE emergency orders keeping two Indiana coal plants running beyond planned retirement and require utilities to disclose related costs to customers.
Indiana's 1st District Race 2026: Who's Running (IN-1) · Oct 3, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 7newsChicago Tribune reports on Mrvan's legislation targeting federal power plant orders
The Chicago Tribune covered Mrvan's introduction of legislation aimed at restricting federal emergency orders that keep coal plants operating beyond planned retirement dates, connecting the bill to two Indiana coal plants.
U.S. Rep. Mrvan introduces legislation against federal power plant orders · Oct 7, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 6newsIndiana early voting begins; Mrvan on District 1 ballot against Republican Barb Regnitz
Early voting in Indiana commenced on October 6. Mrvan is the Democratic incumbent facing Republican challenger Barb Regnitz, with Election Day set for November 3, 2026.
Frank Mrvan (D) – IN-01 House 2026 | Smarter.Vote · Oct 9, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 3newsChicago Tribune reports Mrvan vs. Regnitz race; Regnitz has Trump and Johnson endorsements
The Chicago Tribune covered the IN-01 general election matchup, noting Regnitz received endorsements from President Trump and House Speaker Mike Johnson. The story described contrasting candidate appeals on affordability, jobs, and public services; no debate or poll was reported.
Compare IN-01 House candidates 2026 | Smarter.Vote · Oct 9, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 2filingMrvan introduces Utility Affordability and Transparency Act (H.R. 10687)
Mrvan introduced H.R. 10687, which would restrict DOE emergency orders delaying power-plant retirements, require cost estimates and study of alternatives, and mandate that utilities identify related costs on customers' bills, citing struggles with heating and cooling costs in Northwest Indiana.
Lifelines for coal plants cost millions. New legislation wants them to end · Oct 12, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 27newsMrvan says redistricting talk will not impact his work in Congress
Mrvan publicly stated he would not allow discussions about redistricting to affect his legislative work.
- Sep 21newsWFYI publishes 2026 voter guide for Indiana's 1st Congressional District featuring Mrvan
WFYI's voter guide profiles Mrvan and his general-election race ahead of November 3, covering his candidacy for the Democratic incumbent seat.
All 9 Indiana congressional seats are contested. Here's who's running. · Oct 9, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Jun 30newsMrvan's campaign reports ~$2.386M in receipts and ~$1.337M cash on hand through June 30
FEC-derived figures put Mrvan's committee receipts at approximately $2.386 million and cash on hand at roughly $1.337 million as of the end of the second quarter.
Indiana Midterm 2026 Election Results | Fox News Indiana Elections · Oct 7, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - May 5filingMrvan wins Democratic primary for Indiana's 1st District with 42,519 votes
Indiana's certified primary results list Mrvan as the Democratic nominee for the 1st District, receiving 42,519 votes.
Indiana Midterm 2026 Election Results | Fox News Indiana Elections · Oct 7, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Endorsements
- Giffords organizationGiffords' candidate page states: 'We are proud to endorse Frank Mrvan for the US House of Representatives.' Date not shown. giffords.org
- Communications Workers of America unionListed on Mrvan's campaign endorsement page. No date provided on that page. mrvanforcongress.com
- United Steelworkers unionListed on Mrvan's campaign endorsement page. No date provided on that page. mrvanforcongress.com
- American Federation of Teachers (AFT) unionListed on Mrvan's campaign endorsement page. No date provided on that page. mrvanforcongress.com
- National Education Association (NEA) unionNEA's Education Votes page lists Rep. Frank Mrvan Jr. among Indiana's recommended candidates. Date not shown. educationvotes.nea.org
- AFSCME unionListed on Mrvan's campaign endorsement page. No date provided on that page. mrvanforcongress.com
- Planned Parenthood Action Fund / Planned Parenthood Alliance Advocates organizationPlanned Parenthood Alliance Advocates' Indiana endorsement page identifies Mrvan as an endorsed federal candidate. Date not shown. plannedparenthoodaction.org
- UAW Region 2B unionListed on Mrvan's campaign endorsement page. No date provided on that page. mrvanforcongress.com
- League of Conservation Voters Action Fund organizationLCV's 2025–26 endorsement page lists Frank Mrvan, IN-01, as a 2026 general-election endorsement. Announcement date not shown. lcv.org
- SEIU unionListed on Mrvan's campaign endorsement page. No date provided on that page. mrvanforcongress.com
- American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) unionAFGE announced endorsements of Mrvan and Rep. André Carson for reelection to Congress. afge.org · Apr 28, 2026
- Indiana Farm Bureau AgELECT and ELECT PACs organizationIndiana Farm Bureau announced endorsements for the 2026 primary and listed Mrvan for U.S. House District 1. infarmbureau.org · Mar 30, 2026
Past elections
General election results for federal office, from the Federal Election Commission.
| Year | Seat | Result | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | U.S. House IN-01 · D | Won | 112,656 | 52.8% |
| 2020 | U.S. House IN-01 · D | Won | 185,180 | 56.6% |
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
- $2.39M
- Spent
- $1.14M
- Cash on hand
- $1.34M
As of Jun 30, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H0IN01150(opens in a new tab)
Sources 18
- [1] Lifelines for coal plants cost millions. New legislation wants them to end(opens in a new tab) Oct 12, 2026
- [2] All 9 Indiana congressional seats are contested. Here's who's running.(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
- [3] Compare IN-01 House candidates 2026 | Smarter.Vote(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
- [4] Frank Mrvan (D) – IN-01 House 2026 | Smarter.Vote(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
- [5] Indiana Candidate Endorsements(opens in a new tab) Oct 8, 2026
- [6] Indiana Midterm 2026 Election Results | Fox News Indiana Elections(opens in a new tab) Oct 7, 2026
- [7] U.S. Rep. Mrvan introduces legislation against federal power plant orders(opens in a new tab) Oct 7, 2026
- [8] Indiana's 1st District Race 2026: Who's Running (IN-1)(opens in a new tab) Oct 3, 2026
- [9] 2026 Voter Guide: Indiana's 1st Congressional District - WFYI(opens in a new tab) Sep 21, 2026
- [10] 2025-2026 Endorsements(opens in a new tab) Aug 28, 2026
- [11] Issues - Frank Mrvan(opens in a new tab) Aug 20, 2026
- [12] Our Recommended Candidates - Education Votes(opens in a new tab) Jul 13, 2026
- [13] Volunteer with Frank Mrvan for Congress!(opens in a new tab) May 2, 2026
- [14] U.S. Rep. District 1 candidates discuss inflation, Iran, and SAVE Act(opens in a new tab) Apr 30, 2026
- [15] AFGE Endorses 2 Incumbents from Indiana for Reelection ...(opens in a new tab) Apr 28, 2026
- [16] Indiana Farm Bureau PACs Endorse 33 Candidates for Primary(opens in a new tab) Mar 30, 2026
- [17] Frank Mrvan - Giffords.org(opens in a new tab) Sep 30, 2025
- [18] Endorsements - Frank Mrvan(opens in a new tab) May 16, 2025