James
M Sceniak
Libertarian James M. Sceniak challenges incumbent André Carson in Indiana's 7th Congressional District in 2026
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Background
James M. Sceniak is the Libertarian candidate for Indiana's 7th Congressional District in the November 3, 2026 general election, challenging incumbent Democrat André Carson. 720 He resides in Indianapolis and serves as vice-chair of the Indiana Libertarian Party. 7
Professionally, Sceniak works as a lead registered behavior therapist at Centria Healthcare, a position he has held since 2023. Prior to that, he worked as a registered behavior technician at Autism Companion Services (2020–2023) and at the Applied Behavior Center for Autism (2018–2020). 13 He holds a B.S. in Human Services from Bethel College/University and an M.S. in Applied Behavior Analysis in Education from Ball State University. 1314
Sceniak has run for office several times as a Libertarian. He ran for U.S. Senate in 2022, U.S. House District 6 in 2024, and unsuccessfully sought a Greenwood City Council at-large seat in 2023, receiving 997 votes. 182113 His 2026 bid for Indiana's 7th Congressional District marks his latest campaign. 720
At a glance
- Party
- Libertarian
- Running for
- U.S. House · District 7, Indiana
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
- Current office
- Lead Registered Behavior Therapist at Centria Healthcare; Vice-Chair, Indiana Libertarian Party
- Website
- facebook.com(opens in a new tab)
Where they stand
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Timeline
- Oct 9newsIndiana Capital Chronicle statewide race roundup describes Sceniak as behavior therapist and prior Libertarian candidate
The Indiana Capital Chronicle's report on all nine contested Indiana congressional seats, republished by the Daily Journal, described Sceniak as a behavior therapist and prior Libertarian congressional candidate. His priorities were summarized as privacy protections, lower taxes, and veterans' care including more choice in veterans' health care.
All nine Indiana congressional seats are contested. Here's who's running. · Oct 9, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 6newsEarly voting begins in Indiana; Sceniak listed on District 7 ballot alongside Carson and McAuley
Coverage of Indiana's early voting start confirmed James M. Sceniak is on the November 3 ballot in Indiana's 7th Congressional District as the Libertarian candidate, alongside Democrat André Carson and Republican Patrick McAuley.
Early voting begins for Indiana's general election. What to know. · Oct 6, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 23newsWFYI publishes voter guide listing Sceniak as Libertarian candidate with no FEC filing found
WFYI published its 2026 Indiana 7th Congressional District voter guide, identifying Sceniak as the Libertarian candidate. WFYI reported finding no Sceniak campaign committee in its FEC search and no donor information on OpenSecrets, noting that federal filing is not required if a candidate raises or spends less than $5,000. Sceniak stated he 'only really takes donations from private voters.'
2026 Voter Guide: Indiana's 7th Congressional District · Sep 23, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Jul 29newsWFYI interviews Sceniak on policy positions for Indiana's 7th District voter guide
WFYI conducted an interview with James M. Sceniak, the Libertarian candidate and Indiana Libertarian Party vice-chair, on July 29, 2026. He outlined priorities including privacy protections, lower taxes, workforce protection, and veterans' care (branded 'Vet Care'). He opposed a blanket moratorium on data centers, favoring specific siting rules, and called current ICE tactics 'absolutely unconstitutional' while supporting border security.
2026 Voter Guide: Indiana's 7th Congressional District · Sep 23, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Sources 5
- [1] All nine Indiana congressional seats are contested. Here's who's running.(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
- [2] Early voting begins for Indiana's general election. What to know.(opens in a new tab) Oct 6, 2026
- [3] 2026 Voter Guide: Indiana's 7th Congressional District(opens in a new tab) Sep 23, 2026
- [4] Indiana's U.S. Senate race features Todd Young, Thomas McDermott Jr. and James Sceniak(opens in a new tab) Jan 17, 2024
- [5] Libertarian James Sceniak talks about inflation, abortion ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 21, 2022