2026 Elections · Indiana

Indiana's 6th 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.

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Who is running in Indiana's 6th Congressional District in 2026?

Jefferson Shreve (Republican) and Cynthia Wirth (Democratic).

Where they stand

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

Where they differ: Jefferson Shreve votes yea on bills supporting technology use, capital access, privacy protection, financial safeguards, rural and early care, lowering health care premiums, law enforcement, bail reform, and environmental conservation, and he supports strengthening domestic mining to secure critical mineral supply chains 147910. Cynthia Wirth supports raising the minimum wage, creating a skilled workforce, ensuring safe, affordable housing and childcare, restoring federal incentives for affordable housing construction, and advocates for a single-payer healthcare system, investing in community health centers, capping prescription drug costs, and protecting healthcare freedoms 235.
AI-written comparison of the sourced entries below. Generated Oct 19, 2026.

Where the candidates stand, by issue
IssueJefferson ShreveRepublicanCynthia WirthDemocratic
Economy & Jobs

Shreve votes yea on multiple bills supporting technology use, capital access, privacy protection, and financial safeguards.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

Wirth supports raising the minimum wage, creating a skilled workforce, and ensuring safe, affordable housing and childcare for working families.

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

Wirth wants to restore federal incentive programs for builders to construct affordable housing, which she says DOGE cuts gutted.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Economy & Jobs: Jefferson Shreve votes yea on multiple bills supporting technology use, capital access, privacy protection, and financial safeguards 1. Cynthia Wirth supports raising the minimum wage, creating a skilled workforce, and ensuring safe, affordable housing and childcare for working families 2. She also wants to restore federal incentive programs for builders to construct affordable housing, which she says DOGE cuts gutted 3.
Healthcare

Shreve votes yea on acts reauthorizing rural care, early care, and lowering health care premiums.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

Wirth supports a single-payer healthcare system, investing in community health centers, capping prescription drug costs, and protecting healthcare freedoms for all Hoosiers.

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

Wirth says Hoosiers across the district are being priced out of healthcare on both ACA and employer-sponsored plans.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Healthcare: Jefferson Shreve votes yea on acts reauthorizing rural care, early care, and lowering health care premiums 1. Cynthia Wirth supports a single-payer healthcare system, investing in community health centers, capping prescription drug costs, and protecting healthcare freedoms for all Hoosiers 2. She also says Hoosiers across the district are being priced out of healthcare on both ACA and employer-sponsored plans 3.
Immigration

Shreve votes yea on multiple immigration enforcement and security bills and nay on a national emergency resolution.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

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Public Safety & Crime

Shreve votes yea on bills supporting law enforcement, bail reform, and keeping violent offenders off streets.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

Wirth supports common-sense gun laws including expanded background checks and gun-safety programs to keep children, schools, and neighborhoods safe.

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

Where they differ on Public Safety & Crime: Jefferson Shreve votes yea on bills supporting law enforcement, bail reform, and keeping violent offenders off streets 1. Cynthia Wirth supports common-sense gun laws including expanded background checks and gun-safety programs to keep children, schools, and neighborhoods safe 2.
Abortion

No public position found. Check their site ↗

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Taxes & Government Spending

Shreve votes yea on tax relief, budget resolutions, and appropriations acts.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

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Energy & Environment

Shreve supports strengthening domestic mining to secure critical mineral supply chains and reduce reliance on foreign adversaries, promoting American energy independence.

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

Shreve votes yea on multiple environmental and energy-related bills including emissions reduction and conservation.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

Wirth supports investing in clean, renewable energy like solar and wind and restoring federal protections and funding for environmental agencies.

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

Where they differ on Energy & Environment: Jefferson Shreve supports strengthening domestic mining to secure critical mineral supply chains and reduce reliance on foreign adversaries, promoting American energy independence 1. He votes yea on multiple environmental and energy-related bills including emissions reduction and conservation 2. Cynthia Wirth supports investing in clean, renewable energy like solar and wind and restoring federal protections and funding for environmental agencies 3.
Foreign Policy & Defense

Shreve votes nay on resolutions to remove US forces from hostilities and yea on defense authorization and veterans affairs bills.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Common questions

When is the election?

The general election is on November 3, 2026.

How do the candidates differ on Economy & Jobs?

Jefferson Shreve votes yea on multiple bills supporting technology use, capital access, privacy protection, and financial safeguards. Cynthia Wirth supports raising the minimum wage, creating a skilled workforce, and ensuring safe, affordable housing and childcare for working families. She also wants to restore federal incentive programs for builders to construct affordable housing, which she says DOGE cuts gutted.

How do the candidates differ on Healthcare?

Jefferson Shreve votes yea on acts reauthorizing rural care, early care, and lowering health care premiums. Cynthia Wirth supports a single-payer healthcare system, investing in community health centers, capping prescription drug costs, and protecting healthcare freedoms for all Hoosiers. She also says Hoosiers across the district are being priced out of healthcare on both ACA and employer-sponsored plans.

How do the candidates differ on Public Safety & Crime?

Jefferson Shreve votes yea on bills supporting law enforcement, bail reform, and keeping violent offenders off streets. Cynthia Wirth supports common-sense gun laws including expanded background checks and gun-safety programs to keep children, schools, and neighborhoods safe.

How do the candidates differ on Energy & Environment?

Jefferson Shreve supports strengthening domestic mining to secure critical mineral supply chains and reduce reliance on foreign adversaries, promoting American energy independence. He votes yea on multiple environmental and energy-related bills including emissions reduction and conservation. Cynthia Wirth supports investing in clean, renewable energy like solar and wind and restoring federal protections and funding for environmental agencies.