U.S. Representative, 8th Congressional District · Indiana 2026 General Election

Mary Allen

Democratic

Evansville city councilor; small business owner · Evansville

The gist

Supports protecting and expanding Medicaid and Medicare
Supports a national minimum wage tied to inflation
Supports removing tariffs on food and other essentials
Proposes capping family child care costs at 7% of income
Supports universal pre-K and fully funding public schools
Supports immigration reform with pathways to citizenship
Supports expanding affordable housing programs to lower rent

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Supports protecting and expanding Medicaid and Medicare
Priorities — Mary Allen for Congress
Campaign website · Mary Allen for Congress · maryallenforcongress.com
“Protecting and expanding Medicaid and Medicare.”
Supports a national minimum wage tied to inflation
Priorities — Mary Allen for Congress
Campaign website · Mary Allen for Congress · maryallenforcongress.com
“Ensuring your paycheck covers your basic needs through a national minimum wage tied to inflation.”
Supports removing tariffs on food and other essentials
Priorities — Mary Allen for Congress
Campaign website · Mary Allen for Congress · maryallenforcongress.com
“Making your groceries more affordable by removing tariffs on food and other essentials and stopping corporate price hikes.”
Proposes capping family child care costs at 7% of income
Priorities — Mary Allen for Congress
Campaign website · Mary Allen for Congress · maryallenforcongress.com
“Ensuring no family pays more than 7% of their income for childcare.”
Supports universal pre-K and fully funding public schools
Priorities — Mary Allen for Congress
Campaign website · Mary Allen for Congress · maryallenforcongress.com
“Universal Pre-K to ensure all of our students get off to a good educational start in life. … Full funding for our schools so that all students can receive a high-quality education.”
Supports immigration reform with pathways to citizenship
Priorities — Mary Allen for Congress
Campaign website · Mary Allen for Congress · maryallenforcongress.com
“Prioritizing immigration reform that is smart and humane, protecting current residents while providing pathways to entry and citizenship for those seeking to become Americans.”
Supports expanding affordable housing programs to lower rent
Priorities — Mary Allen for Congress
Campaign website · Mary Allen for Congress · maryallenforcongress.com
“Lowering your rent by expanding affordable housing programs.”

Mark Messmer

RepublicanIncumbent

U.S. Representative; small business owner · Jasper

The gist

Introduced a bill to replace aging Ready Reserve sealift shipsIn office
Supports the 2025 tax law and further tax cutsIn office
Supports the House-passed FY2027 defense authorization billIn office
Sponsored a bill repealing proposed federal workplace heat rulesIn office
Voted to make Daylight Saving Time permanentIn office
Introduced a bill penalizing forced chemical abortionsIn office
Pledges to strengthen the VA and veterans' access to careIn office

In office = from the candidate's own official statements or legislation as an officeholder, not their campaign.

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Introduced a bill to replace aging Ready Reserve sealift ships
Messmer Introduces Bill to Advance Ready Reserve Force Modernization
Public statement · Office of Rep. Mark Messmer · Sep 24, 2026 · messmer.house.gov
“We need to replace its aging ships so our military can continue to move troops, equipment, and supplies wherever they are needed.”
Supports the 2025 tax law and further tax cuts
Messmer Hosts Tax Event Highlighting the Benefits of the One Big Beautiful Bill
Public statement · Office of Rep. Mark Messmer · Aug 21, 2026 · messmer.house.gov
“The One Big Beautiful Bill prevented the largest tax increase in history from crushing hard-working Americans … new ways we can deliver relief with future tax cuts”
Supports the House-passed FY2027 defense authorization bill
Messmer Celebrates Passage of the FY27 National Defense Authorization Act in the House of Representatives
Public statement · Office of Rep. Mark Messmer · Jul 22, 2026 · messmer.house.gov
“I am pleased the House has passed the Fiscal Year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act”
Sponsored a bill repealing proposed federal workplace heat rules
House Education and Workforce Committee Passes Messmer Deregulation Legislation
Public statement · Office of Rep. Mark Messmer · Jul 21, 2026 · messmer.house.gov
“rolling back more of the unnecessary Biden-era regulations that hamper America's development and expansion”
Voted to make Daylight Saving Time permanent
Messmer Applauds Passage of the Sunshine Protection Act in the House of Representatives
Public statement · Office of Rep. Mark Messmer · Jul 15, 2026 · messmer.house.gov
“Making Daylight Saving Time permanent is long overdue”
Introduced a bill penalizing forced chemical abortions
Messmer Condemns Chemical Abortion Crisis at Republican Study Committee Roundtable
Public statement · Office of Rep. Mark Messmer · Jun 25, 2026 · messmer.house.gov
“establish federal penalties for the non-consensual administration of abortion-inducing drugs”
Pledges to strengthen the VA and veterans' access to care
Messmer Convenes Roundtable to Discuss Services for America's Veterans
Public statement · Office of Rep. Mark Messmer · Aug 6, 2026 · messmer.house.gov
“I will continue working to strengthen the VA, improve access to care, and fight for the veterans of Indiana's Eighth District.”