2026 election · U.S. House
2026 Indiana House race — Mark B. Messmer's seat
Incumbent: Mark B. Messmer (Republican) — see their approval score, record, and voting history on their page.
Declared candidates
Source: FEC candidate filingsStated positions (7) ▾
- Abortion: Supported defunding Planned Parenthood of Medicaid funds and voted for restrictions banning abortions sought due to race, sex, or disability diagnosis. [1]
- Digital Assets/Cryptocurrency Regulation: Supports the CLARITY Act to establish clear regulatory jurisdiction between the SEC and CFTC for digital assets, aiming to boost innovation and rural investment opportunities. [1]
- Government Workforce/DEI: Supports eliminating Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) programs in government, favoring a colorblind, merit-based hiring system. [1]
- Immigration/Border Security: Supports strict border security enforcement, backs sanctuary city bans, and cooperated on legislation empowering the state attorney general to enforce compliance with federal immigration authorities. [1][2]
- National Security/Foreign Influence: Sponsored legislation increasing reporting requirements for foreign adversary donations to U.S. colleges and introduced a bill authorizing use of letters of marque and reprisal against drug cartels. [1]
- Taxation: Has voiced concerns regarding tax policy while highlighting bipartisan legislative achievements during his time in Congress. [1]
- Trade and Tariffs: Expresses skepticism about long-term tariffs on Canada and Mexico, citing potential harm to agriculture and the broader U.S. economy despite general support for Trump's other policies. [1]
Public polling
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