👤 About James Schenke
James Schenke is a Republican candidate for U.S. House, District 1 in Indiana’s 2026 federal election cycle. The campaign committee, SCHENKE FOR CONGRESS, is registered in GARY, IN, with CURTIS, ELIZABETH listed as treasurer. Through the most recent FEC filings, the campaign has reported $59K raised, $55K spent, and $4K in cash on hand. The committee reports $22K in outstanding debts. The race’s incumbent is Democratic Frank Mrvan.
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💰 Campaign finance
Raised$59K
Cash on hand$4K
Per FEC reports, 2026 cycle
🏁 The race for U.S. House · District 1
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Republican · $59K raised
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2026 candidate profile
James Schenke
Republican · Challenger
Running for: Indiana House District 01
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Biography
James Schenke is a Republican candidate for U.S. House, District 1 in Indiana’s 2026 federal election cycle. The campaign committee, SCHENKE FOR CONGRESS, is registered in GARY, IN, with CURTIS, ELIZABETH listed as treasurer. Through the most recent FEC filings, the campaign has reported $59K raised, $55K spent, and $4K in cash on hand. The committee reports $22K in outstanding debts. The race’s incumbent is Democratic Frank Mrvan.
Compiled from public FEC filings and race data. A detailed profile is being expanded.
FEC filing
FEC IDH6IN01223
OfficeIndiana House District 01
PartyRepublican
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🗳 2026 Election
U.S. House — Indiana District 01
Primary: May 5, 2026 (4 months ago)
· General: November 3, 2026