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2024
Indiana's 2nd Congressional District
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General election
Election details
Filing deadline: February 6, 2026
Primary: May 5, 2026
General: November 3, 2026
How to vote
Poll times:

6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Voting in Indiana

Race ratings
Cook Political Report: Solid Republican
DDHQ and The Hill: Pending
Inside Elections: Solid Republican
Sabato's Crystal Ball: Safe Republican
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All U.S. House districts, including the 2nd Congressional District of Indiana, are holding elections in 2026. The general election is November 3, 2026. To learn more about other elections on the ballot, click here.

Candidates and election results

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General election

The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.

General election for U.S. House Indiana District 2

Incumbent Rudy Yakym, Jamee Decio, and Eric Beebe are running in the general election for U.S. House Indiana District 2 on November 3, 2026.

Candidate
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Rudy Yakym (R)
Jamee Decio (D)
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Eric Beebe (Independent) Candidate Connection

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Party: Independent

Incumbent: No

Political Office: None

Submitted Biography "I’m Eric Beebe — a U.S. Army veteran, Purdue-educated engineer, father of three, and lifelong resident of LaPorte County. I’ve spent my life working, serving, and raising my family right here in northern Indiana. I’m running because too many of our citizens feel unheard and unrepresented, and too many ballots are left blank because no one was willing to stand up. My mission is to help rebuild faith in public service by proving that integrity, humility, and accountability still belong in American politics."


Key Messages

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Reclaim the Voice of the People: Every voter deserves a choice. I’m running to end unopposed elections and restore competitive democracy in Indiana. No more gatekeeping, no more silent ballots.


Equity is the Foundation of Liberty: True freedom requires access to healthcare, education, and fair opportunity. A nation that leaves its people behind cannot call itself free.


Civic Virtue over Party Loyalty: I believe in principle before politics. My campaign is about integrity, accountability, and the courage to serve citizens — not party machines or special interests.

Voting information

See also: Voting in Indiana

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Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey responses

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Eric Beebe (Independent)

Reclaim the Voice of the People: Every voter deserves a choice. I’m running to end unopposed elections and restore competitive democracy in Indiana. No more gatekeeping, no more silent ballots.

Equity is the Foundation of Liberty: True freedom requires access to healthcare, education, and fair opportunity. A nation that leaves its people behind cannot call itself free.

Civic Virtue over Party Loyalty: I believe in principle before politics. My campaign is about integrity, accountability, and the courage to serve citizens — not party machines or special interests.
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Eric Beebe (Independent)

I’m most passionate about policies that strengthen the foundations of the Republic — civic education, equitable healthcare, and democratic reform.

Civic Education: We must restore civic literacy so every citizen understands not just their rights, but their responsibilities.

Healthcare and Education Equity: A healthy, educated population is the lifeblood of a free society. These are not partisan issues; they are the moral infrastructure of liberty.

Democratic Accountability: From open primaries to term limits and transparent local governance, we need reforms that return power to citizens and make public service about service again.
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Eric Beebe (Independent)

It's hard to have a contemporary to look up to without reservation. It's even harder to find someone in history that isn't problematic. I look up to all of the people who feel unheard and continue fighting to find their voice.
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Eric Beebe (Independent)

Integrity, accountability, and humility. Elected officials should remember they work for the people — not the other way around. It’s not enough to talk about transparency; they have to practice it through open communication, responsiveness, and honesty about both successes and failures. The best leaders are those who listen first, admit when they’re wrong, and never forget who sent them to Washington.
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Eric Beebe (Independent)

A member of Congress has three core responsibilities: representation, oversight, and stewardship.

Representation means carrying the voices and needs of one’s district into every vote and debate.

Oversight means holding the executive branch accountable, regardless of party.

Stewardship means safeguarding the long-term health of our Republic — not just winning the next election.

An effective representative must balance immediate local needs with the enduring principles of liberty, justice, and the common good.
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Eric Beebe (Independent)

As a parent, I try to think back on my childhood and how my parents would treat a given situation. I remember asking them why we were attacked on 9/11/01. "Because they hate our freedoms." Now, when my children ask why we attack other countries or when they see the aftermath of state sanctioned genocide, I have no answer. We say we don't fight over words, but we have a bullet point of "But they said 'death to America'" in the list of reasons to bomb, maim, and kill. I don't want to leave a legacy. I want to leave a future.
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Eric Beebe (Independent)

When I was 3 I was very confused why there was a war on TV about golf (Desert Shield/Storm)
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Eric Beebe (Independent)

Corn detasseling, most likely. But I worked at the a chain sandwich shop, that did not stick around for long, in high school. Left the fast pace life of au jus sauce for the economical powerhouse that was the $5 hot and ready my junior year. I will always appreciate fast food workers, especially on a Friday night. Brutality scratches the surface of the minimum wage, maximum expectation work environment.
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Eric Beebe (Independent)

Recently, I've been on a Mike Duncan kick. His book, Hero of Two Worlds: The Marquis de Lafayette in the Age of Revolution, is an outstanding look on republicanism and the statesman at the time.
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Eric Beebe (Independent)

My wife says I'm like Homer. Surely she means the author of antiquity.
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Eric Beebe (Independent)

Remembering the hex size of the oil drain plug on my truck. Its always the one size larger or smaller.
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Eric Beebe (Independent)

The House is the people’s chamber. It is the most direct expression of the citizen’s voice in federal government. Its two-year terms keep members accountable, its size ensures representation across diverse regions, and its constitutional powers, particularly over spending and investigation, make it the front line of democratic oversight.
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Eric Beebe (Independent)

Experience can help, but it should never become a barrier to entry. Government needs expertise, but it also needs citizens who understand life outside of politics — teachers, veterans, engineers, nurses, and small business owners. A healthy republic balances professional knowledge with fresh civic energy.
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Eric Beebe (Independent)

Our greatest challenge is rebuilding trust — trust in our institutions, our elections, and one another. The erosion of civic faith threatens the Republic more than any foreign adversary. If citizens lose confidence that their voice matters, democracy begins to hollow out from within. To meet this challenge, we must restore civic education, protect fair elections, and make government work visibly and honestly for the people again.
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Eric Beebe (Independent)

Yes. Two-year terms keep representatives accountable to the people. The short cycle forces responsiveness and humility. However, it also demands that we reform how campaigns are financed so representatives can focus more on governing and less on fundraising.
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Eric Beebe (Independent)

I support reasonable term limits for members of Congress. Public service should be a duty, not a career. Term limits would encourage new voices, reduce the influence of entrenched interests, and restore the idea that leadership belongs to citizens willing to serve for a time and then return to their communities.
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Eric Beebe (Independent)

Yes. Compromise, when rooted in principle, is essential to a functioning republic. The Founders built the House to represent diverse interests and find consensus through debate. Compromise should never mean abandoning core values — it should mean finding practical ways to advance the public good together.
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Eric Beebe (Independent)

That responsibility should be treated as a moral and constitutional trust. Revenue decisions reflect national priorities and values. I would use that power to advance fiscal policy that invests in education, healthcare, infrastructure, and the long-term strength of the Republic, while ensuring accountability for every dollar spent.
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Eric Beebe (Independent)

The House’s investigative power is a safeguard of the Republic. It should be used to uncover truth, protect the public interest, and ensure no one — whether of the government or of private power — is above the law. Oversight should be fact-driven and nonpartisan, aimed at justice, not headlines.
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Eric Beebe (Independent)

Winning an indoor soccer tournament as a coach for my oldest son's team. It was on my second son's birthday, no less. One of the proudest dad moments was seeing my champ giving his trophy to his brother.
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Eric Beebe (Independent)

I would support legislation to:

Expand ballot access and end gerrymandering through independent redistricting commissions.

Strengthen election security and transparency with auditable paper trails.

Ensure fair ballot access for independent and non-incumbent candidates.

Invest in civic education so every voter understands not only how to vote, but why it matters.

The right to vote and to have real choices on the ballot is the cornerstone of every other freedom we have.


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Campaign finance

Name Party Receipts* Disbursements** Cash on hand Date
Rudy Yakym Republican Party $2,167,634 $1,419,863 $1,357,351 As of September 30, 2025
Jamee Decio Democratic Party $50,495 $19,770 $30,725 As of September 30, 2025
Eric Beebe Independent $0 $0 $0 Data not available***

Source: Federal Elections Commission, "Campaign finance data," 2026. This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).

* According to the FEC, "Receipts are anything of value (money, goods, services or property) received by a political committee."
** According to the FEC, a disbursement "is a purchase, payment, distribution, loan, advance, deposit or gift of money or anything of value to influence a federal election," plus other kinds of payments not made to influence a federal election.
*** Candidate either did not report any receipts or disbursements to the FEC, or Ballotpedia did not find an FEC candidate ID.

General election race ratings

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Ballotpedia provides race ratings from four outlets: The Cook Political Report, Inside Elections, Sabato's Crystal Ball, and DDHQ/The Hill. Each race rating indicates if one party is perceived to have an advantage in the race and, if so, the degree of advantage:

  • Safe and Solid ratings indicate that one party has a clear edge and the race is not competitive.
  • Likely ratings indicate that one party has a clear edge, but an upset is possible.
  • Lean ratings indicate that one party has a small edge, but the race is competitive.[1]
  • Toss-up ratings indicate that neither party has an advantage.

Race ratings are informed by a number of factors, including polling, candidate quality, and election result history in the race's district or state.[2][3][4]

Race ratings: Indiana's 2nd Congressional District election, 2026
Race trackerRace ratings
10/14/202510/7/20259/30/20259/23/2025
The Cook Political Report with Amy WalterSolid RepublicanSolid RepublicanSolid RepublicanSolid Republican
Decision Desk HQ and The HillPendingPendingPendingPending
Inside Elections with Nathan L. GonzalesSolid RepublicanSolid RepublicanSolid RepublicanSolid Republican
Larry J. Sabato's Crystal BallSafe RepublicanSafe RepublicanSafe RepublicanSafe Republican
Note: Ballotpedia reviews external race ratings every week throughout the election season and posts weekly updates even if the media outlets have not revised their ratings during that week.

Ballot access

This section will contain information on ballot access related to this state's elections when it is available.

District history

The section below details election results for this office in elections dating back to 2020.

2024

See also: Indiana's 2nd Congressional District election, 2024

Indiana's 2nd Congressional District election, 2024 (May 7 Democratic primary)

Indiana's 2nd Congressional District election, 2024 (May 7 Republican primary)

General election

General election for U.S. House Indiana District 2

Incumbent Rudy Yakym defeated Lori A. Camp, William Henry, and Mike Hubbard in the general election for U.S. House Indiana District 2 on November 5, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Rudy Yakym
Rudy Yakym (R)
 
62.7
 
184,848
Image of Lori A. Camp
Lori A. Camp (D) Candidate Connection
 
34.6
 
101,962
Image of William Henry
William Henry (L) Candidate Connection
 
2.6
 
7,795
Image of Mike Hubbard
Mike Hubbard (Independent) (Write-in) Candidate Connection
 
0.0
 
13

Total votes: 294,618
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Indiana District 2

Lori A. Camp advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House Indiana District 2 on May 7, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Lori A. Camp
Lori A. Camp Candidate Connection
 
100.0
 
13,827

Total votes: 13,827
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Indiana District 2

Incumbent Rudy Yakym advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House Indiana District 2 on May 7, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Rudy Yakym
Rudy Yakym
 
100.0
 
50,799

Total votes: 50,799
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Libertarian convention

Libertarian convention for U.S. House Indiana District 2

William Henry advanced from the Libertarian convention for U.S. House Indiana District 2 on March 2, 2024.

Candidate
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2022

Regular election

See also: Indiana's 2nd Congressional District election, 2022

General election

General election for U.S. House Indiana District 2

Rudy Yakym defeated Paul Steury, William Henry, and Mike Hubbard in the general election for U.S. House Indiana District 2 on November 8, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Rudy Yakym
Rudy Yakym (R)
 
64.6
 
125,313
Image of Paul Steury
Paul Steury (D) Candidate Connection
 
32.4
 
62,891
Image of William Henry
William Henry (L)
 
3.0
 
5,858
Image of Mike Hubbard
Mike Hubbard (Independent) (Write-in) Candidate Connection
 
0.0
 
11

Total votes: 194,073
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Indiana District 2

Paul Steury advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House Indiana District 2 on May 3, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Paul Steury
Paul Steury Candidate Connection
 
100.0
 
11,708

Total votes: 11,708
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Indiana District 2

Incumbent Jackie Walorski advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House Indiana District 2 on May 3, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Jackie Walorski
Jackie Walorski
 
100.0
 
36,928

Total votes: 36,928
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Special election

See also: Indiana's 2nd Congressional District special election, 2022

The special election filled the vacancy left by Jackie Walorski (R), who died in a car accident on August 3, 2022.[5]

General election

Special general election for U.S. House Indiana District 2

Rudy Yakym defeated Paul Steury, William Henry, and Marla Godette in the special general election for U.S. House Indiana District 2 on November 8, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Rudy Yakym
Rudy Yakym (R)
 
63.3
 
118,997
Image of Paul Steury
Paul Steury (D) Candidate Connection
 
33.4
 
62,792
Image of William Henry
William Henry (L)
 
3.2
 
6,101
Image of Marla Godette
Marla Godette (Independent) (Write-in) Candidate Connection
 
0.1
 
143

Total votes: 188,033
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

2020

See also: Indiana's 2nd Congressional District election, 2020

General election

General election for U.S. House Indiana District 2

Incumbent Jackie Walorski defeated Pat Hackett in the general election for U.S. House Indiana District 2 on November 3, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Jackie Walorski
Jackie Walorski (R)
 
61.5
 
183,601
Image of Pat Hackett
Pat Hackett (D)
 
38.5
 
114,967

Total votes: 298,568
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Indiana District 2

Pat Hackett defeated Ellen Marks in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Indiana District 2 on June 2, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Pat Hackett
Pat Hackett
 
77.8
 
32,708
Image of Ellen Marks
Ellen Marks Candidate Connection
 
22.2
 
9,319

Total votes: 42,027
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Indiana District 2

Incumbent Jackie Walorski defeated Christopher Davis in the Republican primary for U.S. House Indiana District 2 on June 2, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Jackie Walorski
Jackie Walorski
 
78.9
 
39,628
Image of Christopher Davis
Christopher Davis Candidate Connection
 
21.1
 
10,609

Total votes: 50,237
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District analysis

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Footnotes

  1. Inside Elections also uses Tilt ratings to indicate an even smaller advantage and greater competitiveness.
  2. Amee LaTour, "Email correspondence with Nathan Gonzalez," April 19, 2018
  3. Amee LaTour, "Email correspondence with Kyle Kondik," April 19, 2018
  4. Amee LaTour, "Email correspondence with Charlie Cook," April 22, 2018
  5. CNN, "Indiana Republican Rep. Jackie Walorski is killed in car accident, McCarthy announces," accessed August 3, 2022


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