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Rudy
Yakym

Republican U.S. Rep. Rudy Yakym seeks reelection in Indiana's 2nd Congressional District in 2026.

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20
positions
12
endorsements
5
rudyforindiana.com ↗(opens in a new tab) X(opens in a new tab)
Opponents Jamee Decio D+ 1 more Compare race →

Background

Rudy Yakym III is the Republican U.S. Representative for Indiana's 2nd Congressional District, first elected in a 2022 special election and subsequently reelected to the 118th and 119th Congresses. 12/)

Yakym was born and raised in South Bend, Indiana, and currently lives in Granger with his family. He earned an associate degree (2009) and a bachelor's degree in business finance (2011) from Indiana University South Bend, and an Executive MBA from the University of Notre Dame in 2019. 12/)

Before entering Congress, Yakym worked in the private sector, most recently as Director of Growth Initiatives at Kem Krest. He also worked on Jackie Walorski's congressional campaign in 2011–12 and served on the Indiana State Judicial Nominating Commission. 12/)

Yakym is running for reelection in Indiana's 2nd District in the November 2026 midterms. 9

At a glance

Party
Republican · Incumbent
Running for
U.S. House · District 2, Indiana
Election
Nov 3, 2026
Current office
U.S. Representative for Indiana's 2nd Congressional District
Website
rudyforindiana.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 Rudy Yakym 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
0.2%
with their party’s majority
97%

Recent key votes

  • Sep 16, 2026 · House · S2403 · Economy & jobs
    Retire through Ownership Act
    On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass · Passed
    Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
    Yes
  • Sep 16, 2026 · House · HR9497 · Climate & energy
    Water Resources Development Act
    On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · Passed
    Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
    Yes
  • Sep 16, 2026 · House · HR9340 · Climate & energy
    Ratepayer Protection Act
    On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · Passed
    Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
    Yes
  • Sep 16, 2026 · House · HJRES213 · Climate & energy
    Providing 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 · Passed
    Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
    Yes
  • Sep 16, 2026 · House · HR10326 · Crime & public safety
    PROOF Act
    On Passage · Passed
    Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
    Yes
  • Sep 16, 2026 · House · HR9576 · Crime & public safety
    National Fraud Enforcement Division Act
    On Passage · Passed
    Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
    Yes
  • Sep 15, 2026 · House · HJRES210 · Climate & energy
    Providing 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 · Passed
    Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
    Yes
  • Sep 15, 2026 · House · HR9500 · Taxes & budget
    Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act
    On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · Passed
    Official 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

  1. Oct 9
    poll
    Race model gives Yakym ~92% win probability; no public poll identified

    A Smarter.vote race tracker estimated Yakym's win probability at approximately 92%, but this figure is a model estimate only — no public district-specific poll was identified in the sources reviewed.

    2026 Indiana's 2nd Congressional District Election - smarter.vote · Oct 9, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  2. Oct 9
    filing
    General-election field confirmed: Yakym faces Democrat Decio and Libertarian Henry

    The Indiana Capital Chronicle, republished by The Republic, reported that Republican incumbent Rudy Yakym faces Democrat Jamee Decio and Libertarian William Henry in the November 3 general election. Yakym's platform is described as including limited government, lower taxes, and reduced regulation.

    All nine Indiana congressional seats are contested. Here's who's running. · Oct 9, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  3. Oct 9
    news
    Yakym reported to have raised ~$5.25 million in 2026 cycle as of June 30

    A secondary race tracker citing FEC data reported Yakym had raised approximately $5.25 million in the 2026 cycle as of June 30, 2026. This is a cycle-to-date figure and does not reflect more recent fundraising activity.

    Compare Candidates | 2026 Indiana's 2nd Congressional District ... · Oct 9, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  4. Oct 6
    news
    Early voting begins in Indiana's 2nd Congressional District race

    Early voting opened on October 6, 2026, ahead of the November 3 Election Day general election in Indiana's 2nd Congressional District.

    All nine Indiana congressional seats are contested. Here's who's running. · Oct 9, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  5. Oct 2
    news
    South Bend Tribune candidate Q&A published; Yakym had not yet responded

    The South Bend Tribune published a candidate questionnaire for the 2nd District race. As of publication, Yakym had not yet submitted a response.

    Q&A on the issues: U.S. House 2nd Dist. candidates speak on the issues · Oct 2, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  6. Sep 21
    news
    WFYI voter guide describes IN-02 as solidly Republican; Yakym won ~63% in 2024

    WFYI published a voter guide noting the district carries a Cook rating of R+13 and that Yakym received nearly 63% of the vote in 2024, characterizing the district as solidly Republican.

    2026 Voter Guide: Indiana's 2nd Congressional District - WFYI · Sep 21, 2026 (opens in a new tab)

Endorsements

  • National Right to Life organization
    Listed as an endorsement on Yakym's iVoterGuide profile; reported by the candidate. Date not established in sources reviewed. ivoterguide.com
  • AIPAC organization
    Listed as an endorsement on Yakym's iVoterGuide profile; reported by the candidate. Date not established in sources reviewed. Note: profile also identifies Yakym as an AIPAC National Council member, which alone would not establish an endorsement. ivoterguide.com
  • IUOE Local 150 union
    The union's Indiana primary endorsement sheet lists 'District 2: Rudy Yakym (R)' under Republican U.S. House endorsements. Sheet published April 2026. local150.org
  • International Franchise Association (IFA) organization
    IFA listed Yakym among candidates endorsed as a 'Friend of Franchising' ahead of the May 2026 Republican primary. franchise.org · Apr 30, 2026
  • Donald Trump official
    Trump posted on Truth Social that Yakym had his 'Complete and Total Endorsement for Re-Election.' presidency.ucsb.edu · Apr 10, 2026

Past elections

General election results for federal office, from the Federal Election Commission.

YearSeatResultVotesShare
2022U.S. House IN-02-Full Term · RWon125,53764.6%

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
$5.25M
Spent
$5.00M
Cash on hand
$855K

As of Jun 30, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H2IN02295(opens in a new tab)

Sources 20

  1. [1] 2026 Indiana's 2nd Congressional District Election - smarter.vote(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
  2. [2] All nine Indiana congressional seats are contested. Here's who's running.(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
  3. [3] Compare Candidates | 2026 Indiana's 2nd Congressional District ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
  4. [4] Q&A on the issues: U.S. House 2nd Dist. candidates speak on the issues(opens in a new tab) Oct 2, 2026
  5. [5] Press Releases - Congressman Rudy Yakym | - House.gov(opens in a new tab) Oct 1, 2026
  6. [6] 2026 Voter Guide: Indiana's 2nd Congressional District - WFYI(opens in a new tab) Sep 21, 2026
  7. [7] Voter Guide Profile for IN U.S. Rep., Dist. 2 candidate - Rudy Yakym III(opens in a new tab) Aug 30, 2026
  8. [8] Cutting Red Tape(opens in a new tab) Aug 18, 2026
  9. [9] Defending Your Rights | Congressman Rudy Yakym(opens in a new tab) Aug 18, 2026
  10. [10] Growing Jobs and Wages | Congressman Rudy Yakym(opens in a new tab) Aug 18, 2026
  11. [11] Putting Your Money Back in Your Pocket(opens in a new tab) Aug 18, 2026
  12. [12] Securing the Border(opens in a new tab) Aug 18, 2026
  13. [13] Care for Hoosiers(opens in a new tab) Aug 17, 2026
  14. [14] Yakym Condemns Rash of Violence Against NW Indiana Officers Shot in the Line of Duty(opens in a new tab) Jul 22, 2026
  15. [15] [PDF] IUOE LOCAL 150 ENDORSED CANDIDATES(opens in a new tab) May 26, 2026
  16. [16] IFA Endorses Congressional Candidates in 10 States Ahead of May ...(opens in a new tab) Apr 30, 2026
  17. [17] Truth Social Posts of April 10, 2026 | The American Presidency Project(opens in a new tab) Apr 10, 2026
  18. [18] Yakym Supports Five Ways and Means Tax Relief Bills(opens in a new tab) Mar 26, 2026
  19. [19] Yakym Announces February 2026 Staff Mobile Office Hours(opens in a new tab) Feb 3, 2026
  20. [20] Yakym Votes For Strong National Defense Bill(opens in a new tab) Dec 14, 2023
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