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Indiana's 8th Congressional District (IN-8)

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Mark Messmer, a Republican, has represented the district since 2025.

The district includes all or part of 21 counties (1 in part).

According to the Census Bureau's 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the district has a population of 755,776, a median household income of $65,139, and a median age of 39.9. Of residents 25 and older, 23.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Representative

Official portrait of Mark Messmer, U.S. Representative for Indiana's 8th District
Mark Messmer

U.S. Representative for Indiana's 8th District · Republican

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2026 election

Messmer has filed with the FEC to run for this seat in 2026. 2 candidates for the seat have reported receipts to the FEC.

2 candidates have reported raising money for the 2026 IN-8 race to the FEC.

Election Day: Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Candidates for IN-8 in 2026 who reported raising money to the FEC
CandidatePartyRaisedCash on handThrough
Mark Messmer (incumbent)Republican$1,171,366$713,500Jun 30
Mary Theresa AllenDemocratic$294,502$179,308Jun 30

Includes primary candidates; FEC filings do not record primary results. FEC race page

District profile

Population
755,776
Median household income
$65,139
Median age
39.9
Bachelor's degree or higher
23.2%

Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates

Indiana senators

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    Todd Young

    U.S. Senator for Indiana · Republican

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    Jim Banks

    U.S. Senator for Indiana · Republican

Neighboring districts

  • IL-2 · Robin Kelly (D)
  • IL-12 · Mike Bost (R)
  • IL-15 · Mary Miller (R)
  • IN-4 · Jim Baird (R)
  • IN-9 · Erin Houchin (R)
  • KY-1 · James Comer (R)
  • KY-2 · Brett Guthrie (R)

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