Housing
Opposes investment practices that inflate residential rents and supports affordable housing.
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THE 2026 CANDIDATE FILE
Cynthia (Cinde) Wirth
Candidate for U.S. House · Indiana · District 6
THE PERSON
Background
Cinde Wirth is a Columbus small-business owner, field scientist and former public high-school teacher.
Roots
- Scientist and former teacher
Education
- Doctorate in cultural and educational policy, Ball State University
- Degrees in anthropology and biology; institutions not established in this guide
Background sources checked October 27, 2026.
THE POLICIES
Where they stand
Campaign promises are labeled separately from past actions. These are sourced positions, not endorsements or predictions. No stance is assigned from party affiliation.
Childcare
Supports subsidies and federal investment in universal educational childcare.
Source checked October 27, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.Education
Prioritizes strengthening education; the guide gives limited legislative detail.
Source checked October 27, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.Environment
Prioritizes environmental protection; the guide gives limited implementation detail.
Source checked October 27, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.THE ELECTION
Ballot & sources
U.S. House · District 6 · November 3, 2026
Candidate listing checked October 24, 2026.
Indiana Election Division · 2026 General Election candidate list (filename dated September 22) ↗The candidate’s name and party follow the official ballot source. Backgrounds and issue positions are checked separately. A candidate is not an officeholder-elect unless a verified result establishes that status.