Patrick McAuley
Candidate for U.S. Representative, 7th Congressional District
Background
- Occupation
- Associate, Broad Ripple Capital
- Lives in
- Indianapolis
- Campaign website
- mcauleyforthe7th.com
Associate at Broad Ripple Capital and a lifelong Indianapolis resident with previous experience in the U.S. Senate. A North Central High School graduate and Wabash College All-American, he holds a master's degree in international economics and finance.
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Proposes trimming duplicative federal humanitarian aid accounts
Report2026 Voter Guide: Indiana's 7th Congressional DistrictInterview · WFYI Public Media · Sep 23, 2026 · wfyi.org
“I think humanitarian aid, that's one I've looked into. Those accounts are a mess.”
Public safety
Supports closer community-police ties and officers living locally
ReportIssues — Patrick McAuley for CongressCampaign website · Patrick McAuley for Congress · mcauleyforthe7th.com
“Patrick will push for stronger community-police relationships, more officers living and working in the same precincts”
Opposes masked and violent immigration enforcement tactics
He also said the country needs a standard for admitting people.
Report2026 Voter Guide: Indiana's 7th Congressional DistrictInterview · WFYI Public Media · Sep 23, 2026 · wfyi.org
“I don't agree with harming citizens. I don't agree with, you know, wearing, wearing bandanas over your face.”
Housing
Pledges to expand housing supply and reuse vacant properties
In his WFYI interview he proposed community land trusts that would rehabilitate tax-foreclosed homes for sale to local residents.
ReportIssues — Patrick McAuley for CongressCampaign website · Patrick McAuley for Congress · mcauleyforthe7th.com
“Patrick will fight to expand housing supply, convert vacant properties into productive use”
Economy & jobs
Supports expanding trades, apprenticeships and skilled jobs
ReportIssues — Patrick McAuley for CongressCampaign website · Patrick McAuley for Congress · mcauleyforthe7th.com
“Patrick will prioritize expanded trades, apprenticeships, and skilled-job opportunities”
Roads & infrastructure
Opposes building data centers in residential neighborhoods
Report2026 Voter Guide: Indiana's 7th Congressional DistrictInterview · WFYI Public Media · Sep 23, 2026 · wfyi.org
“But when it comes to putting data centers in residential communities, that's something that we have to get away from.”
Government & transparency
Supports requiring identification to vote
Report2026 Voter Guide: Indiana's 7th Congressional DistrictInterview · WFYI Public Media · Sep 23, 2026 · wfyi.org
“I do think we need to have IDs.”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Patrick McAuley on them.
- Health & human servicesNo documented position found.
All sources (5)
- Who and What Is on My Ballot: the official ballot of every precinct, 2026 General Election (Marion County offices and districts)
Election filing · Indiana Election Division (Indiana Voter Portal) · indianavoters.in.gov
- Who and What Is on My Ballot: the official ballot of every precinct, 2026 General Election
Election filing · Indiana Election Division (Indiana Voter Portal) · indianavoters.in.gov
- About — Patrick McAuley for Congress
Campaign website · Patrick McAuley for Congress · mcauleyforthe7th.com
- Issues — Patrick McAuley for Congress
Campaign website · Patrick McAuley for Congress · mcauleyforthe7th.com
- 2026 Voter Guide: Indiana's 7th Congressional District
Interview · WFYI Public Media · Sep 23, 2026 · wfyi.org
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