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Indiana · 2026 United States general election · November 3

U.S. House · District 8

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Mark Messmer Republican · Incumbent Republican incumbent Mark Messmer represents Indiana's 8th Congressional District, first elected in 2024. Full profile → Mary Allen Democratic Democrat Mary Allen challenges Republican incumbent Mark Messmer for Indiana's 8th Congressional District seat in 2026. Full profile →

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IssueMark Messmer
Republican
Mary Allen
Democratic
Economy & jobsSupports tax cuts, deregulation, and job creation Voted 44 yes · 3 no · 1 missedno sourced position
Housingno sourced position Voted 3 yes no sourced position
Health careSupports rural hospital funding and mental health programs via Farm Bill Voted 10 yes · 1 missedSupports universal healthcare and protecting Medicaid and Medicare
Immigrationno sourced position Voted 12 yes · 1 no · 1 missedSupports humane immigration reform with pathways to citizenship
Abortion & reproductive rightsStrongly opposes abortion; identifies as reliably pro-life Voted 2 yes no sourced position
Educationno sourced position Voted 12 yes Supports full public school funding, universal pre-K, and teacher pay
Climate & energyOpposes EPA Endangerment Finding; supports domestic coal and energy Voted 63 yes · 1 no Supports clean energy investment and holding polluters accountable
Crime & public safetySupports National Guard deployment to address urban crime Voted 40 yes · 2 missedSupports abolishing ICE; backs humane, secure border policy
Taxes & budgetSupports permanent tax cuts and the 'One Big Beautiful Bill' Voted 27 yes Supports wealth tax, higher corporate taxes, fair-share taxation
GunsCo-sponsored Gun Owner Registration Information Protection Act Voted 5 yes Supports federal assault-weapons ban
Democracy & electionsSupports voter ID and citizenship verification for federal elections Voted 6 yes Supports campaign finance reform, term limits, court expansion
Foreign policy & defenseSupports strong defense investment and military readiness Voted 26 yes · 1 no · 1 missedOpposes war with Iran; wants Congress to reclaim war powers

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