Federal
U.S. Representative, 8th 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
Mary AllenDemocratic
No documented position found.
Mark MessmerRepublican
- Supports the 2025 tax law and further tax cutsIn office
Public safety
Mary AllenDemocratic
- Supports immigration reform with pathways to citizenship
Mark MessmerRepublican
- Introduced a bill to replace aging Ready Reserve sealift shipsIn office
- Supports the House-passed FY2027 defense authorization billIn office
Education
Mary AllenDemocratic
- Proposes capping family child care costs at 7% of income
- Supports universal pre-K and fully funding public schools
Mark MessmerRepublican
No documented position found.
Housing
Mary AllenDemocratic
- Supports expanding affordable housing programs to lower rent
Mark MessmerRepublican
No documented position found.
Economy & jobs
Mary AllenDemocratic
- Supports a national minimum wage tied to inflation
- Supports removing tariffs on food and other essentials
Mark MessmerRepublican
- Sponsored a bill repealing proposed federal workplace heat rulesIn office
Health & human services
Mary AllenDemocratic
- Supports protecting and expanding Medicaid and Medicare
Mark MessmerRepublican
- Introduced a bill penalizing forced chemical abortionsIn office
- Pledges to strengthen the VA and veterans' access to careIn office
Government & transparency
Mary AllenDemocratic
No documented position found.
Mark MessmerRepublican
- Voted to make Daylight Saving Time permanentIn 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.