Incumbent challenges highlight Indiana congressional races

Dozens of candidates are vying for a spot in Congress — with challenges to Indiana's two longest-serving incumbents at the top of the list.

By: Leslie Bonilla Muñiz

Outlets: Indiana Capital Chronicle

Published: April 20, 2026

Words: 1,783

Last Updated: 2 months, 2 weeks ago

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Dozens of congressional candidates are vying for a shot to represent their fellow Hoosiers in Washington, D.C. — with challenges to Indiana’s two longest-serving incumbents at the top of the list.

Three incumbents, however, face no primary competition.

Indiana’s congressional delegation currently features seven Republicans and two Democrats.

U.S. representatives serve two-year terms with a salary of $174,000.

Early voting is already underway for the May 5 primary election, under the same maps approved in …

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