2026 Elections · Indiana

Indiana's 2nd 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 2nd Congressional District in 2026?

Rudy Yakym (Republican), Jamee Decio (Democratic) and William Henry (Libertarian).

  • Rudy YakymRepublicanIncumbent✓ Verified
    $6.4M raised
    • Official FEC
    • Positions sourced
    See Rudy Yakym's sponsored bills →
  • Jamee DecioDemocratic✓ Verified
    $1.2M raised
    • Official FEC
    • Positions sourced
  • William HenryLibertarian

Where they stand

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

Where they differ: Jamee Decio supports cutting red tape for small businesses and ensuring the ultra-wealthy pay their fair share to keep Hoosier tax dollars working for Indiana taxpayers 1, and she supports universal healthcare as a right, advocating for universal coverage alongside private payers 56. Rudy Yakym supports tax cuts and trade policies prioritizing Hoosier workers and protecting manufacturing jobs 3, and he has voted yea on acts reauthorizing the EARLY Act, rural care, Medicaid harm prevention, lowering premiums, and patient support programs 7.
AI-written comparison of the sourced entries below. Generated Oct 19, 2026.

Where the candidates stand, by issue
IssueRudy YakymRepublicanJamee DecioDemocraticWilliam HenryLibertarian
Economy & Jobs

Yakym supports tax cuts and trade policies that prioritize Hoosier workers and protect manufacturing jobs in Indiana.

Own words (office website)Source ↗Verified Oct 19, 2026AI-written

Yakym votes yea on bills supporting technology use in regulation, capital access, privacy in purchases, TRIA reauthorization, child-related acts, and financial exploitation prevention.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

Decio supports cutting red tape for small businesses, ensuring the ultra-wealthy pay their fair share, and keeping Hoosier tax dollars working for Indiana taxpayers.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 18, 2026AI-written

Decio says growing Indiana's economy requires more workers, including farmers, small businesses and corporations.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

No public position found.

Where they differ on Economy & Jobs: Jamee Decio supports cutting red tape for small businesses, ensuring the ultra-wealthy pay their fair share, and keeping Hoosier tax dollars working for Indiana taxpayers 1. She also says growing Indiana's economy requires more workers, including farmers, small businesses, and corporations 2. Rudy Yakym supports tax cuts and trade policies that prioritize Hoosier workers and protect manufacturing jobs in Indiana 3. He has voted yea on bills supporting technology use in regulation, capital access, privacy in purchases, TRIA reauthorization, child-related acts, and financial exploitation prevention 4.
Healthcare

Yakym votes yea on acts reauthorizing EARLY Act, rural care, Medicaid harm prevention, lowering premiums, and patient support programs.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

Decio supports universal healthcare alongside private payers to guarantee access for every American and improve quality of life while empowering small businesses to compete for talent.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 18, 2026AI-written

Decio supports creating universal healthcare for all Americans, saying health care needs to be a right.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

No public position found.

Where they differ on Healthcare: Jamee Decio supports universal healthcare alongside private payers to guarantee access for every American and improve quality of life while empowering small businesses to compete for talent 1. Decio also states that healthcare needs to be a right and supports creating universal healthcare for all Americans 2. Rudy Yakym votes yea on acts reauthorizing the EARLY Act, rural care, Medicaid harm prevention, lowering premiums, and patient support programs 3.
Immigration

Yakym supports securing the border by funding the wall, providing tools to Border Patrol, and enforcing existing immigration laws.

Own words (office website)Source ↗Verified Oct 19, 2026AI-written

Yakym votes yea on Secure America Act, DHS support resolution, BOWOW Act, deporting fraudsters, and stopping illegal entry, but nay on a national emergency resolution.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

Decio supports humane immigration reform with secure borders, a clear pathway to citizenship, and repealing ICE to restore professionalism and constitutional integrity.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 18, 2026AI-written

Decio supports repealing and replacing ICE, citing deaths she attributes to the agency's conduct.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

No public position found.

Where they differ on Immigration: Jamee Decio supports humane immigration reform that includes secure borders, a clear pathway to citizenship, and repealing ICE to restore professionalism and constitutional integrity 1. She also supports repealing and replacing ICE, citing deaths she attributes to the agency's conduct 2. Rudy Yakym supports securing the border by funding the wall, providing tools to Border Patrol, and enforcing existing immigration laws 3. He has voted yea on the Secure America Act, DHS support resolution, BOWOW Act, deporting fraudsters, and stopping illegal entry, but nay on a national emergency resolution 4.
Public Safety & Crime

Yakym votes yea on GUARD Act, prison staff safety, privacy in purchases, veterans 2nd amendment, cashless bail reporting, and keeping violent offenders off streets.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

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No public position found.

Abortion

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No public position found.

Taxes & Government Spending

Yakym votes yea on tax relief for fraud victims, AGOA extension, budget resolutions, continuing appropriations, and agriculture and security appropriations.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

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No public position found.

Energy & Environment

Yakym votes yea on disapproving EPA rule, diesel emissions reduction, marine conservation, battlefield protection, consumer fuel choice, and HEATS Act.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

Decio advocates for local control and transparency over AI data centers, requiring Big Tech to pay for infrastructure and protect farmland, water, and the power grid.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 18, 2026AI-written

No public position found.

Where they differ on Energy & Environment: Jamee Decio advocates for local control and transparency over AI data centers, requiring Big Tech to pay for infrastructure and protect farmland, water, and the power grid 1. Rudy Yakym voted yea on disapproving an EPA rule, diesel emissions reduction, marine conservation, battlefield protection, consumer fuel choice, and the HEATS Act 2.
Foreign Policy & Defense

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

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

No public position found.

Common questions

When is the election?

The general election is on November 3, 2026.

How do the candidates differ on Economy & Jobs?

Jamee Decio supports cutting red tape for small businesses, ensuring the ultra-wealthy pay their fair share, and keeping Hoosier tax dollars working for Indiana taxpayers. She also says growing Indiana's economy requires more workers, including farmers, small businesses, and corporations. Rudy Yakym supports tax cuts and trade policies that prioritize Hoosier workers and protect manufacturing jobs in Indiana. He has voted yea on bills supporting technology use in regulation, capital access, privacy in purchases, TRIA reauthorization, child-related acts, and financial exploitation prevention.

How do the candidates differ on Healthcare?

Jamee Decio supports universal healthcare alongside private payers to guarantee access for every American and improve quality of life while empowering small businesses to compete for talent. Decio also states that healthcare needs to be a right and supports creating universal healthcare for all Americans. Rudy Yakym votes yea on acts reauthorizing the EARLY Act, rural care, Medicaid harm prevention, lowering premiums, and patient support programs.

How do the candidates differ on Immigration?

Jamee Decio supports humane immigration reform that includes secure borders, a clear pathway to citizenship, and repealing ICE to restore professionalism and constitutional integrity. She also supports repealing and replacing ICE, citing deaths she attributes to the agency's conduct. Rudy Yakym supports securing the border by funding the wall, providing tools to Border Patrol, and enforcing existing immigration laws. He has voted yea on the Secure America Act, DHS support resolution, BOWOW Act, deporting fraudsters, and stopping illegal entry, but nay on a national emergency resolution.

How do the candidates differ on Energy & Environment?

Jamee Decio advocates for local control and transparency over AI data centers, requiring Big Tech to pay for infrastructure and protect farmland, water, and the power grid. Rudy Yakym voted yea on disapproving an EPA rule, diesel emissions reduction, marine conservation, battlefield protection, consumer fuel choice, and the HEATS Act.