Patrick
McAuley
Patrick McAuley is the 2026 Republican nominee for Indiana's 7th Congressional District, challenging Democratic incumbent André Carson.
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Background
Patrick McAuley is the 2026 Republican nominee for Indiana's 7th Congressional District, challenging incumbent Democratic Representative André Carson in the November 3, 2026 general election. 114 A lifelong Indianapolis resident, McAuley graduated from North Central High School, earned a bachelor's degree in religion/religious studies from Wabash College, and holds a master's degree in international economics and finance from Valparaiso University. 111
McAuley's professional background includes work as a brokerage assistant at Douglas Realty Group beginning in 2022 and, since 2024, as an associate at Broad Ripple Capital, Inc. in Indianapolis. His résumé also includes earlier tennis-related work and a graduate assistant role at Valparaiso University. 1114 His campaign biography notes prior U.S. Senate experience, though no specific role, senator, or dates are identified. 1
McAuley serves as a Marion County precinct committeeman, a party position. No prior elected government office has been identified in available sources. 11 His campaign focuses on issues outlined at his official website, mcauleyforthe7th.com. 1219
At a glance
- Party
- Republican
- Running for
- U.S. House · District 7, Indiana
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
- Current office
- Associate at Broad Ripple Capital, Inc.
- Website
- mcauleyforthe7th.com(opens in a new tab)
Where they stand
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Timeline
- Oct 8newsAxios voter guide describes McAuley as political newcomer and former Senate intern
Axios published a 1-minute voter guide identifying McAuley as a political newcomer and former Senate intern, summarizing his campaign focus as public safety and housing, and characterizing him as the GOP challenger to incumbent André Carson.
1-minute voter guide: Indiana's 7th Congressional District · Oct 8, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 6newsIndiana early voting begins; McAuley listed as Republican candidate on District 7 ballot
Early voting began in Indiana for the November 3 general election. McAuley appears on the 7th Congressional District ballot as the Republican candidate, alongside Democratic incumbent André Carson and Libertarian James Sceniak.
Early voting begins for Indiana's general election. What to know. · Oct 6, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 23newsMcAuley states views on immigration, ICE conduct, and voter ID in WFYI interview
In the same WFYI interview, McAuley said he was 'completely open to cultures' and people coming to the U.S. for opportunity. On ICE, he said 'I don't agree with harming citizens' and criticized agents wearing face coverings. He said he supports voter ID and favors helping visa holders and immigrants transition to citizenship so they can vote.
2026 Voter Guide: Indiana's 7th Congressional District · Sep 23, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 23newsWFYI publishes voter guide interview with McAuley on housing, jobs, and public safety
WFYI published a voter guide interview in which McAuley named homelessness, housing, public safety, and jobs as his top priorities, saying 'top two right now are jobs and homes.' He proposed helping Section 8 residents move toward homeownership and using the federal Good Neighbor Next Door program and community land trusts to return foreclosed properties to productive use. He also opposed placing data centers in residential communities and criticized duplicative federal spending.
2026 Voter Guide: Indiana's 7th Congressional District · Sep 23, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Jun 30filingNo FEC campaign committee or fundraising data found for McAuley through June 30
WFYI reported it found no McAuley campaign committee in an FEC search and no donor information on OpenSecrets through June 30. A filing is not required if a candidate raises or spends less than $5,000. A secondary race guide confirmed no FEC reports for McAuley through that date.
2026 Voter Guide: Indiana's 7th Congressional District · Sep 23, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Campaign finance
Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.
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Reporting date not available. ↳ FEC record H6IN07444(opens in a new tab)
Sources 4
- [1] 1-minute voter guide: Indiana's 7th Congressional District(opens in a new tab) Oct 8, 2026
- [2] Early voting begins for Indiana's general election. What to know.(opens in a new tab) Oct 6, 2026
- [3] Issues – Patrick McAuley for Congress(opens in a new tab) Oct 5, 2026
- [4] 2026 Voter Guide: Indiana's 7th Congressional District(opens in a new tab) Sep 23, 2026