William
Eric Henry
Libertarian candidate William Eric Henry is running for Indiana's 2nd Congressional District in the 2026 U.S. House election.
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Background
William Eric Henry is the Libertarian Party candidate for Indiana's 2nd Congressional District in the November 3, 2026 U.S. House election, challenging Republican incumbent Rudy Yakym. He resides in Elkhart, Indiana, and has no prior elected office; he previously ran for the same seat in 2022 and 2024. 48
According to his campaign biography as summarized by The Ballot Brief, Henry served in the U.S. Army and Indiana Army National Guard from 2005 to 2015, including a deployment to Afghanistan in 2009–2010 as a photojournalist. He subsequently worked as Communications Director and Department Adjutant for The American Legion, Department of Indiana. 1
Henry described his current occupation as "Independent advocate and communicator" to WFYI, while the South Bend Tribune candidate questionnaire lists his occupation as "Communications." His education includes the Defense Information School and college and vocational studies, though no specific institution or degree was named. 48
At a glance
- Party
- Libertarian
- Running for
- U.S. House · District 2, Indiana
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
- Website
- williamhenry.us(opens in a new tab)
Where they stand
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Timeline
- Oct 10newsHenry listed as Libertarian general-election candidate in multiple media roundups
The Goshen News and WNDU's October 10 candidate roundups identified Henry as the Libertarian candidate opposing Republican incumbent Rudy Yakym in Indiana's 2nd Congressional District general election, set for November 3, 2026.
All nine Indiana congressional seats are contested. Here's ... · Oct 10, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 2newsHenry outlines policy positions in South Bend Tribune candidate Q&A
Henry stated that the national debt is the biggest national security threat, called for balancing the budget, reducing taxes and federal agency budgets, ending U.S. foreign war funding and military combat actions, and said he opposed military action in Iran while supporting diplomacy.
Q&A on the issues: U.S. House 2nd Dist. candidates speak on the issues · Oct 2, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 21newsWFYI voter guide notes no FEC campaign committee found for Henry
In its district voter guide, WFYI reported that a search of the FEC website found no campaign committee for Henry and no donor information in OpenSecrets. WFYI noted that a filing is not required if a candidate raises or spends less than $5,000.
2026 Voter Guide: Indiana's 2nd Congressional District - WFYI · Sep 21, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Mar 1filingWilliam Eric Henry nominated as Libertarian candidate for Indiana's 2nd Congressional District
Henry was nominated for the 2nd Congressional District seat at the Libertarian Party of Indiana's March 2026 convention. The Indiana Secretary of State's candidate-filings page lists him as the Libertarian candidate with a CAN-57 filing on record.
Compare Candidates | 2026 Indiana's 2nd Congressional District ... · Oct 9, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Campaign finance
Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.
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- $0
- Spent
- $0
- Cash on hand
- $0
Reporting date not available. ↳ FEC record H4IN02200(opens in a new tab)
Sources 5
- [1] All nine Indiana congressional seats are contested. Here's ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 10, 2026
- [2] Compare Candidates | 2026 Indiana's 2nd Congressional District ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
- [3] Issues - william henry(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
- [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] 2026 Voter Guide: Indiana's 2nd Congressional District - WFYI(opens in a new tab) Sep 21, 2026