Tonya
L. Hudson
Libertarian candidate for U.S. House, Indiana's 9th Congressional District (2026); real estate broker from Mitchell, IN
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Background
Tonya L. Hudson is the Libertarian Party candidate for U.S. Representative in Indiana's 9th Congressional District in the November 3, 2026 general election, challenging Republican incumbent Erin Houchin. 12411
Hudson is a native of Indiana who has lived in southern Indiana for approximately 25 years and currently resides in Mitchell. She worked for five years as an aide in the nurse's office at Brown County High School before obtaining her real estate license in 2005; she is currently a real estate broker with Suddarth and Company. 49
Hudson has been active in Libertarian Party politics for several years. She ran for U.S. House in Indiana's 9th District in 2020 and 2022, and was the Libertarian nominee for Indiana lieutenant governor in 2024 alongside Donald Rainwater. She also served as vice chair of the Libertarian Party of Indiana in 2024 and as president of the Bedford Board of REALTORS in 2013. 9
Ballotpedia reports that Hudson graduated from John Marshall High School. The available sources do not identify any prior elected public office held by Hudson. 39
At a glance
- Party
- Libertarian
- Running for
- U.S. House · District 9, Indiana
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
- Current office
- Real estate broker (Suddarth and Company)
- Website
- hudsonforhoosiers.com(opens in a new tab)
Where they stand
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Timeline
- Oct 9newsStatewide election roundup lists Hudson among challengers to incumbent Houchin in IN-09
An Indiana Capital Chronicle statewide roundup reported Hudson as one of three candidates challenging Republican incumbent Erin Houchin, alongside Democrat Brad Meyer and independent write-in Floyd Taylor, in the November 3 general election.
All 9 Indiana congressional seats are contested. Here's who's running. · Oct 9, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 7newsHudson outlines policy positions in WFIU/WTIU candidate interview
In a WFIU/WTIU interview, Hudson discussed her proposed 'Hudson Resolution to abolish the IRS,' advocated replacing income taxes with a consumer sales tax, called for ending the Iran war as illegal and unconstitutional, said health care should primarily be handled by states, and argued Congress—not the president—holds tariff authority.
Indiana's 9th District: An interview with Tonya Hudson · Oct 7, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 6newsIndiana early voting begins with Hudson listed on the District 9 ballot
Indiana's general-election early voting commenced, with Hudson listed among the candidates for the 9th Congressional District alongside incumbent Republican Erin Houchin, Democrat Brad Meyer, and independent write-in Floyd Taylor.
Early voting begins for Indiana's general election. What to know. · Oct 6, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 30filingUpdated FEC filing shows Hudson raised $1,822, spent $2,073, with -$251 cash on hand
A race guide using Hudson's September 30 FEC filing reported $1,822 raised, $2,073 spent, and negative $251 cash on hand, reflecting a later reporting period than the June 30 figures.
Indiana's 9th District Race 2026: Who's Running (IN-9) · Oct 3, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 23newsVoter-guide profile reports Hudson raised $1,719 as of June 30 per FEC data
Louisville Public Media's and WFYI's voter guides profiled Hudson, reporting her campaign committee had raised $1,719 as of the June 30 FEC reporting cutoff.
2026 Voter Guide: Indiana's 9th Congressional District - WFYI · Sep 23, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Apr 14debateFive 9th District candidates debate science, technology, and environmental issues in Bloomington
An Indiana Daily Student opinion piece references a public debate among five 9th District candidates on science, technology, and environmental topics in Bloomington. Hudson's participation cannot be confirmed from the available source description.
LETTER: Where’s our representative? · Sep 20, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Mar 22filingTonya Hudson nominated as Libertarian candidate for Indiana's 9th District at party convention
Hudson became the Libertarian nominee for Indiana's 9th Congressional District at the Libertarian Party's convention on March 22, 2026.
IN-09 House race 2026 | Smarter.Vote · Oct 10, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Campaign finance
Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.
- Raised
- $1,822
- Spent
- $2,073
- Cash on hand
- -$251
As of Sep 30, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H6IN09317(opens in a new tab)
Sources 10
- [1] IN-09 House race 2026 | Smarter.Vote(opens in a new tab) Oct 10, 2026
- [2] All 9 Indiana congressional seats are contested. Here's who's running.(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
- [3] Indiana's 9th District: An interview with Tonya Hudson(opens in a new tab) Oct 7, 2026
- [4] Early voting begins for Indiana's general election. What to know.(opens in a new tab) Oct 6, 2026
- [5] Indiana's 9th District Race 2026: Who's Running (IN-9)(opens in a new tab) Oct 3, 2026
- [6] Tonya L. Hudson(opens in a new tab) Sep 30, 2026
- [7] US House Indiana District 9(opens in a new tab) Sep 27, 2026
- [8] 2026 Voter Guide: Indiana's 9th Congressional District - WFYI(opens in a new tab) Sep 23, 2026
- [9] LETTER: Where’s our representative?(opens in a new tab) Sep 20, 2026
- [10] ROLL IT BACK - Tonya Hudson For Congress(opens in a new tab) Jul 13, 2022