André Carson, an 18-year Democratic Congressman, is eying reelection for Indiana’s 7th District as Democrats seem poised to regain control of the House.
Carson has held office since 2008 following the death of his grandmother, former U.S. Rep. Julia Carson. He represents the six most northern townships in Marion County.
Carson previously told Mirror Indy he wants to increase affordability, pause data center construction and support immigrants’ rights.
Republican Patrick McAuley and Libertarian James Sceniak are trying to win the seat.
McCauley has said he wants to improve public safety, housing options and job growth. Sceniak did not respond to Mirror Indy’s voter guide and he does not have a campaign website.
All nine Indiana Congressional seats are on the ballot this year for two-year terms. While no political party has flipped a Congressional seat in Indiana since 2012, pundits are keeping a close watch on the 5th District, which stretches into the northern suburbs.
The election comes nearly a year after President Donald Trump’s administration told Indiana state lawmakers to redraw congressional district boundaries to try to pick up more Republican seats before the map is scheduled for review in 2031. The Indiana Senate voted against the proposal.
All seven Indiana Republican Congressional members supported the 2025 redistricting push, including U.S. Rep. Jefferson Shreve for Indiana’s 6th District. Shreve represents the three southernmost townships in Marion County.
Shreve was first elected in 2024 to represent east central and eastern Indiana counties, including Henry, Hancock, Wayne, Johnson, Shelby, Rush, Fayette, Union and portions of Bartholomew, Marion and Randolph.
Shreve told Indiana Capitol Chronicle he wants to prioritize reducing federal spending, border security and reduce taxes and regulations for small businesses.
He’ll face Democrat Cynthia Wirth. If elected, she wants to focus on affordability, “corruption in government,” and retaining federal programs such as Social Security and Medicare.
Mrvan vs. Regnitz in Indiana’s 1st District
U.S. Rep. Frank Mrvan, a Democrat, faces Republican Barb Regnitz.
Incumbent Mrvan was elected in 2020 to represent the following northwest Indiana counties: Lake, Porter and portions of La Porte. Along with Carson, he’s the only other Indiana Democrat in Congress.
Yakym vs. Decio vs. Henry in Indiana’s 2nd District
U.S. Rep. Rudy Yakym, a Republican, faces Democrat Jamee Decio and Libertarian William Henry.
Incumbent Yakym was appointed in 2022 following the death of former U.S. Rep. Jackie Walorski, and was elected in 2024. He represents the following north Indiana counties: St. Joseph, Starke, Elkhart, Pulaski, Marshall, Fulton, Wabash, Miami and portions of Cass, La Porte and Kosciusko.
Stutzman vs. Thompson in Indiana’s 3rd District
U.S. Rep. Marlin Stutzman, a Republican, faces Democrat Kelly Thompson.
Incumbent Stutzman held the position from 2009-2017. He was reelected in 2025 to represent the following northeast Indiana counties: LaGrange, Steuben, Noble, DeKalb, Whitley, Allen, Huntington, Wells, Adams, Blackford, Jay and portions of Kosciusko and Randolph.
Baird vs. Cox in Indiana’s 4th District
U.S. Rep. Jim Baird, a Republican, faces Democrat Drew Cox.
Incumbent Baird was elected in 2018 to represent the following west central Indiana counties: Newton, Jasper, Benton, White, Carroll, Warren, Tippecanoe, Clinton, Montgomery, Boone, Hendricks, Morgan, Putnam portions of Cass, Fountain and Howard.
Spartz vs. Ford in Indiana’s 5th District
U.S. Rep. Victoria Spartz, a Republican, faces Democrat J.D. Ford, an Indiana state lawmaker who has represented Indianapolis since 2018 but is not running for his seat.
He authored and supported legislation to address physician shortages, increase behavioral and mental health resources and require personal financial literacy education in high school. Ford is the state legislature’s first openly LGBTQ+ member.
Incumbent Spartz was elected in 2020 and 2024 to represent the following central Indiana counties: Grant, Tipton, Hamilton, Madison, Delaware and most of Howard.
Spartz wants to increase government accountability, reduce federal spending and simplify legal immigration and expand work visas.
Messmer vs. Allen in Indiana’s 8th District
U.S. Rep. Mark Messmer, a Republican, faces Democrat Mary Allen.
Incumbent Messmer was elected in 2024 to represent the following southwest Indiana counties: Vermillion, Parke, Vigo, Clay, Owen, Sullivan, Greene, Knox, Daviess, Martin, Gibson, Pike, Dubois, Orange, Crawford, Posey, Vanderburgh, Warrick, Spencer, Perry and portions of Fountain.
Houchin vs. Meyer vs. Hudson in Indiana’s 9th District
U.S. Rep. Erin Houchin, a Republican, faces Democrat Brad Meyer and Libertarian Tonya Hudson.
Incumbent Houchin was elected in 2022 to represent the following southeast Indiana counties: Monroe, Brown, Decatur, Franklin, Lawrence, Jackson, Jennings, Ripley, Dearborn, Washington, Scott, Jefferson, Switzerland, Ohio, Harrison, Floyd, Clark and portions of Bartholomew.
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Mirror Indy reporter Elizabeth Gabriel covers the south side of Marion County. Contact her at elizabeth.gabriel@mirrorindy.org. Follow her on X at @_elizabethgabs.
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