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Candidate profile · U.S. House District 8

Mark Messmer

Republican

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About

Incumbent U.S. representative since 2025; former Indiana state representative and state senator.

Positions on the issues

Abortion

Opposes abortion and says Indiana has the most protective pro-life legislation in the nation since Roe v. Wade was overturned.

Cryptocurrency

Supports a cryptocurrency regulatory overhaul that promotes blockchain technology and opposes central bank digital currencies.

Israel and foreign policy

Supports Israel and opposes the BDS movement.

Immigration

Supports securing the southern border, deporting immigrants here illegally, and ending birthright citizenship for people here illegally.

General platform

Supports jobs and economic growth.

Data centers

Supports requiring data centers to pay infrastructure-upgrade costs while retaining local siting control.

AI and elections

Supports disclosures for AI-generated political advertising.

Campaign funding

Total receipts through June 30, 2026 per FEC reporting: $1,171,366.

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Research sources (2)
  1. markmessmer.com
  2. congress.gov