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Mark Messmer

Republican U.S. House · District 8 Indiana Incumbent
Primary  May 5, 2026 (5 months ago)
General  Nov 3, 2026
👤 About Mark Messmer
Mark Messmer is a Republican incumbent for U.S. House, District 8 in Indiana’s 2026 federal election cycle. The campaign committee, MESSMER FOR CONGRESS, is registered in INDIANAPOLIS, IN, with HUGO, DEREK SCOTT MR. listed as treasurer. Through the most recent FEC filings, the campaign has reported $1.4M raised, $840K spent, and $763K in cash on hand. Contributions break down as $304K from individuals and $524K from PACs and party committees. The committee reports $2K in outstanding debts. 6 opponents have also filed in the 2026 race.
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💰 Campaign finance
Raised$1.4M
Cash on hand$763K
Per FEC reports, 2026 cycle
🏁 The race for U.S. House · District 8
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Mark Messmer (incumbent) VIEWING
Republican · $1.4M raised
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Mary Theresa Allen
Democrat · $467K raised
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JW
James William Burke
IND
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DO
Daniel Olsen George
Republican
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CD
Christopher David Rector
Democrat
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AY
Aleem Young
Democrat
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Tabitha Zeigler
Democrat
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7 candidates have filed with the FEC for this race.
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Elections 2026 › Indiana › Mark Messmer
2026 candidate profile

Mark Messmer

Republican · Incumbent
Running for: Indiana House District 08
✓ Won 2026 primary
FEC pending
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Biography

Mark Messmer is a Republican incumbent for U.S. House, District 8 in Indiana’s 2026 federal election cycle. The campaign committee, MESSMER FOR CONGRESS, is registered in INDIANAPOLIS, IN, with HUGO, DEREK SCOTT MR. listed as treasurer. Through the most recent FEC filings, the campaign has reported $1.4M raised, $840K spent, and $763K in cash on hand. Contributions break down as $304K from individuals and $524K from PACs and party committees. The committee reports $2K in outstanding debts. 6 opponents have also filed in the 2026 race.

Compiled from public FEC filings and race data. A detailed profile is being expanded.

Congressional record

Mark Messmer currently holds this seat.

Committee assignments
Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural DevelopmentConservation, Research, and BiotechnologyEarly Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary EducationHouse Committee on AgricultureHouse Committee on Armed ServicesHouse Committee on Education and WorkforceLivestock, Dairy, and PoultryReadiness

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FEC filing

FEC IDH4IN08249
OfficeIndiana House District 08
PartyRepublican

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🗳 2026 Election

U.S. House — Indiana District 08

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Primary: May 5, 2026 (5 months ago)  ·  General: November 3, 2026

Other Candidates in This Race (6)

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Mary Theresa Allen
D$467K raised
JW
James William Burke
I
DO
Daniel Olsen George
R
CD
Christopher David Rector
D
AY
Aleem Young
D
TZ
Tabitha Zeigler
D
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