👤 About James William Burke
James William Burke is a Independent candidate for U.S. House, District 8 in Indiana’s 2026 federal election cycle. The campaign has not yet reported substantial fundraising in current FEC filings. The race’s incumbent is Republican Mark Messmer.
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🏁 The race for U.S. House · District 8
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2026 candidate profile
James William Burke
IND · Challenger
Running for: Indiana House District 08
✓ Won 2026 primary
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Biography
James William Burke is a Independent candidate for U.S. House, District 8 in Indiana’s 2026 federal election cycle. The campaign has not yet reported substantial fundraising in current FEC filings. The race’s incumbent is Republican Mark Messmer.
Compiled from public FEC filings and race data. A detailed profile is being expanded.
FEC filing
FEC IDH6IN08285
OfficeIndiana House District 08
PartyIND
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🗳 2026 Election
U.S. House — Indiana District 08
Primary: May 5, 2026 (4 months ago)
· General: November 3, 2026