👤 About Mark Messmer
Mark Messmer is a Republican incumbent for U.S. House, District 8 in Indiana’s 2026 federal election cycle. Through the most recent FEC filings, the campaign has reported $1.2M raised, $665K spent, and $714K in cash on hand. Contributions break down as $257K from individuals and $421K from PACs and party committees. The committee reports $6K in outstanding debts. 6 opponents have also filed in the 2026 race.
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💰 Campaign finance
Raised$1.2M
Cash on hand$714K
Per FEC reports, 2026 cycle
🏁 The race for U.S. House · District 8
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Mark Messmer (incumbent) VIEWING
Republican · $1.2M raised
7 candidates have filed with the FEC for this race.
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2026 candidate profile
Mark Messmer
Republican · Incumbent
Running for: Indiana House District 08
✓ Won 2026 primary
$1.2M
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Biography
Mark Messmer is a Republican incumbent for U.S. House, District 8 in Indiana’s 2026 federal election cycle. Through the most recent FEC filings, the campaign has reported $1.2M raised, $665K spent, and $714K in cash on hand. Contributions break down as $257K from individuals and $421K from PACs and party committees. The committee reports $6K 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
FEC filing
FEC IDH4IN08249
OfficeIndiana House District 08
PartyRepublican
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🗳 2026 Election
U.S. House — Indiana District 08
Primary: May 5, 2026 (4 months ago)
· General: November 3, 2026