2026 Elections Β· Indiana

Indiana's 1st Congressional District Candidates 2026

See every declared 2026 U.S. House candidate running in this Indiana congressional district, with FEC campaign finance and where they stand on the issues.

Source:FECUpdated Oct 19, 2026Report a correction

Who is running in Indiana's 1st Congressional District in 2026?

Frank Mrvan (Democratic) and Barb Regnitz (Republican).

Where they stand

Sources under every entry. Sentences are AI-written from the linked source.

Where the candidates stand, by issue
IssueFrank MrvanDemocraticBarb RegnitzRepublican
Economy & Jobs

Mrvan supports growing the Northwest Indiana economy through federal investments in infrastructure, environmental preservation, and education to create good-paying jobs and strengthen the region.

Candidate's own wordsSource β†—Verified Oct 19, 2026AI-written

Mrvan votes yea on acts supporting technology use, capital access, terrorism risk insurance, child welfare, and financial exploitation prevention, but nay on privacy in purchases.

Official recordSource β†—Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

No public position found.

Healthcare

Mrvan fights to lower healthcare costs by supporting Medicare negotiation of prescription drug prices and capping out-of-pocket insulin and drug costs.

Candidate's own wordsSource β†—Verified Oct 19, 2026AI-written

Mrvan votes yea on rural care, early act reauthorization, and patient support acts, but nay on lowering health care premiums and Medicaid harm prevention.

Official recordSource β†—Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

No public position found.

Immigration

Mrvan supports securing the border with safe, secure, and humane policies as a matter of national security.

Candidate's own wordsSource β†—Verified Oct 19, 2026AI-written

Mrvan votes nay on multiple immigration enforcement and security acts but yea on a national emergency resolution and a stop illegal entry act.

Official recordSource β†—Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

No public position found.

Public Safety & Crime

Mrvan supports funding for first responders and infrastructure improvements to enhance public safety in Northwest Indiana.

Candidate's own wordsSource β†—Verified Oct 19, 2026AI-written

Mrvan supports law enforcement and veterans' security, advocating for improved recruitment and retention of VA Police Officers and oversight of veterans' affairs.

Own words (office website)Source β†—Verified Oct 19, 2026AI-written

Mrvan votes yea on acts supporting guards, cashless bail, violent offender restrictions, and law enforcement support, but nay on privacy and veterans 2nd amendment protection.

Official recordSource β†—Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

No public position found.

Abortion

Mrvan supports protecting women’s reproductive rights by codifying Roe v. Wade and ensuring access to reproductive healthcare.

Candidate's own wordsSource β†—Verified Oct 19, 2026AI-written

No public position found.

Taxes & Government Spending

Mrvan votes yea on tax relief and AGOA extension acts but nay on budget resolutions and multiple appropriations acts.

Official recordSource β†—Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

No public position found.

Energy & Environment

Mrvan supports investments in wind, solar, and hydrogen energy to increase affordable energy supply and reduce utility costs.

Candidate's own wordsSource β†—Verified Oct 19, 2026AI-written

Mrvan votes yea on multiple environmental protection and conservation acts but nay on EPA rule disapproval and a heating act.

Official recordSource β†—Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

No public position found.

Foreign Policy & Defense

Mrvan votes yea on resolutions to remove forces from Iran and Lebanon and veterans clinic naming, but nay on defense authorization and FISA amendments.

Official recordSource β†—Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

No public position found.

Common questions

When is the election?

The general election is on November 3, 2026.