District race · November 3, 2026

U.S. House District 8: 2026 Voter Guide

Only voters in Congressional District 8 vote in this race.

Republican

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

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.

Democratic

Evansville at-large city councilor; business owner; Army Reserve veteran.

Cost of living

Supports affordability, accessibility, and accountability in government.

Government reform

Supports term limits.

Government reform

Supports a congressional stock-trading ban.

Government reform

Supports Supreme Court ethics rules.

Government reform

Supports campaign-finance reform.

General platform

Supports pausing data-center construction until safeguards are in place.

Health care

Supports protecting the Affordable Care Act and moving toward a public option.

Worker safety

Supports workplace heat protections.