Jamee
Decio
Democratic attorney and former deputy prosecutor challenging Republican incumbent Rudy Yakym in Indiana's 2nd Congressional District
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Background
Jamee Decio is the 2026 Democratic nominee for Indiana's 2nd Congressional District, challenging Republican incumbent Rudy Yakym in the November general election. Born and raised in Elkhart, Indiana, she was among the first 325 women admitted to the University of Notre Dame and one of the first women to graduate from Notre Dame Law School. 137
Before entering the congressional race, Decio built a career spanning public service and private practice. She worked as a legislative aide for the House Banking Subcommittee on Consumer Affairs, as an advocate at Elkhart Legal Aid, and as an Elkhart County deputy prosecutor, before moving into private practice as an attorney. She is also a screenwriter and member of the Writers Guild of America. 1712
Decio won the Democratic primary on May 6, 2026, securing the nomination to face Yakym. The sources reviewed do not identify any prior elected or appointed public office held by her. 74
At a glance
- Party
- Democratic
- Running for
- U.S. House · District 2, Indiana
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
- Current office
- Democratic Candidate for U.S. House, Indiana's 2nd Congressional District
- Website
- decioforcongress.com(opens in a new tab)
Where they stand
Each position links to the page it was drawn from. Quotes are verbatim.
Timeline
- Oct 10newsWNDU covers District 2 race, describing Decio's campaign themes on costs, Medicaid, and data centers
WNDU reported that Republican incumbent Rudy Yakym faces Decio and Libertarian William Henry in Indiana's 2nd District. Decio's campaign was described as focused on lowering everyday costs, protecting Medicaid and Social Security, and requiring data-center developers to bear their own costs with greater community input and local control.
All nine Indiana congressional seats are contested. Here's ... · Oct 10, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 6newsIndiana early voting opens; Decio listed on District 2 ballot alongside Yakym and Henry
Indiana early voting opened for the general election. Local election coverage listed Decio, Republican incumbent Rudy Yakym, and Libertarian William Eric Henry as the three candidates in the District 2 race.
Early voting begins for Indiana's general election. What to know. · Oct 6, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 6debateDecio attends Health Improvement Alliance healthcare forum but declines on-camera interview
The Health Improvement Alliance of St. Joseph County held a candidate forum on healthcare. WSBT reported that Decio attended but declined to speak with the station on camera. No statement from her at the forum was provided in the report.
Candidates share their stance on healthcare at Health Improvement ... · Oct 6, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 5newsDecio speaks at Goshen City Democrats voter-engagement rally
At a Goshen City Democrats event, Decio urged voter participation, saying, 'Every vote matters. The vote, this is how we have a democracy,' according to WSBT.
Goshen City Democrats host voting rally - WSBT · Oct 5, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 2newsDecio outlines policy positions in South Bend Tribune candidate Q&A
In a South Bend Tribune candidate questionnaire, Decio stated her first bill would combine tariff elimination on local goods, a minimum 10% tax cut for working families and small businesses, and a higher tax rate for the top 1%. She also proposed a federal minimum wage tied to local costs of living, AI data center regulations, comprehensive immigration reform with repeal of ICE, opposition to Social Security and Medicare cuts, and opposition to the Iran War.
Q&A on the issues: U.S. House 2nd Dist. candidates speak on the issues · Oct 2, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - May 1filingDecio wins Democratic primary for Indiana's 2nd Congressional District with ~72% of the vote
Race coverage reports that Jamee Decio won the May 2026 Democratic primary with approximately 72% of the vote, securing the Democratic nomination for Indiana's 2nd Congressional District.
Jamee Decio (D) – IN-02 House 2026 | Smarter.Vote · Oct 9, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Endorsements
- Indiana High School Democrats organizationListed under endorsements received by Decio on iVoterGuide; no endorsement date or further details provided. ivoterguide.com
Campaign finance
Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.
- Raised
- $356K
- Spent
- $251K
- Cash on hand
- $104K
As of Jun 30, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H6IN02189(opens in a new tab)
Sources 9
- [1] All nine Indiana congressional seats are contested. Here's ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 10, 2026
- [2] Jamee Decio (D) – IN-02 House 2026 | Smarter.Vote(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
- [3] Voter Guide Profile for IN U.S. Rep., Dist. 2 candidate - Jamee Decio(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
- [4] Candidates share their stance on healthcare at Health Improvement ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 6, 2026
- [5] Early voting begins for Indiana's general election. What to know.(opens in a new tab) Oct 6, 2026
- [6] Goshen City Democrats host voting rally - WSBT(opens in a new tab) Oct 5, 2026
- [7] Q&A on the issues: U.S. House 2nd Dist. candidates speak on the issues(opens in a new tab) Oct 2, 2026
- [8] Jamee Decio - Jamee Decio For Congress(opens in a new tab) Sep 28, 2026
- [9] Decio Announcement Speech - Jamee Decio For Congress(opens in a new tab) Nov 18, 2025