Economy
Supports economic growth and broad tax relief.
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THE 2026 CANDIDATE FILE
Mark Messmer
Candidate for U.S. House · Indiana · District 8
Projected winner: Mark Messmer
Source checked Nov 4, 2026, 2:39 PM Eastern.
Associated Press via NPR. This call does not certify the result or change who is in office.
Certification: pending. IN · Official state election information
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THE PERSON
Background
Mark Messmer entered Congress in 2025 after serving in Indiana's House and Senate, including as Senate majority leader.
Roots
- U.S. representative
- Former state legislator
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.
Housing
Supports reducing regulatory costs of housing construction.
Source checked October 27, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.Redistricting
Supports another attempt to draw a Republican-leaning Indiana congressional map.
Source checked October 27, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.THE ELECTION
Ballot & sources
U.S. House · District 8 · 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.