Federal
U.S. Representative, 1st Congressional District
- Vote for
- 1
- Term
- 2 years
- Candidates
- 2
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
What this office does: A member of the U.S. House of Representatives votes on federal laws, taxes and spending on behalf of the district.
Taxes & budget
Barb RegnitzRepublican
- Pledges to end reckless federal spending and curb inflation
Frank J. MrvanDemocratic
No documented position found.
Public safety
Barb RegnitzRepublican
- Pledges to end catch-and-release policies for offenders
- Supports stronger border security against crossings and drugs
- Opposes new restrictions on law-abiding gun owners
Frank J. MrvanDemocratic
No documented position found.
Education
Barb RegnitzRepublican
- Supports reserving girls' school sports for biological females
Frank J. MrvanDemocratic
No documented position found.
Economy & jobs
Barb RegnitzRepublican
No documented position found.
Frank J. MrvanDemocratic
- Introduced a bill denying federal funds to lockout employersIn office
- Opposes opening U.S. markets to Chinese automakersIn office
Roads & infrastructure
Barb RegnitzRepublican
No documented position found.
Frank J. MrvanDemocratic
- Opposes the federal order keeping NIPSCO coal units runningIn office
Health & human services
Barb RegnitzRepublican
- Supports efforts to remove harmful additives from food
Frank J. MrvanDemocratic
- Supports codifying Roe v. Wade in federal law
- Voted to extend enhanced ACA premium tax credits three yearsIn office
Government & transparency
Barb RegnitzRepublican
- Supports in-person paper-ballot voting and limiting mail ballots
Frank J. MrvanDemocratic
- Supports banning stock trading by members of Congress
- Opposes the President's unilateral military action in IranIn office
Challengers are listed first and incumbents last; otherwise candidates appear in ballot order. The Gist does not rank, rate or endorse candidates. Only positions backed by a cited source are shown; 7 issues covered in this race.