Indiana's 3rd Congressional District election, 2026

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Indiana's 3rd Congressional District
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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 3rd Congressional District of Indiana, are holding elections in 2026. The general election is November 3, 2026. The primary is May 5, 2026. The filing deadline is February 6, 2026. For more information about the primaries in this election, click on the links below:

• Indiana's 3rd Congressional District election, 2026 (May 5 Democratic primary)
• Indiana's 3rd Congressional District election, 2026 (May 5 Republican primary)

Candidates and election results

Note: The following list includes official candidates only. Ballotpedia defines official candidates as people who:

• Register with a federal or state campaign finance agency before the candidate filing deadline
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Note: At this time, Ballotpedia is combining all declared candidates for this election into one list under a general election heading. As primary election dates are published, this information will be updated to separate general election candidates from primary candidates as appropriate.

General election

The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.

General election for U.S. House Indiana District 3

Incumbent Marlin A. Stutzman, Phil Goss, and Kelly Thompson are running in the general election for U.S. House Indiana District 3 on November 3, 2026.

		Candidate
		Marlin A. Stutzman (R)
		Phil Goss (D)
		Kelly Thompson (D)

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Kelly Thompson

Party: Democratic Party

Incumbent: No

Political Office: None

Submitted Biography:  "Kelly Thompson is a Hoosier business owner, non profit founder, and lifelong advocate for families and children. Kelly graduated Salutatorian from Tippecanoe Valley High School, attended Valporaiso University's Honor's College, Christ College before moving to Florida with her family to graduate with her BS in Business Administration from University of Central Florida. Kelly is a member of the ACLU, Planned Parenthood, NOW, Habitat for Humanity and Human Rights Watch. Her career experience outside of her business has been as a substitute teacher, a visiting pastor of the local jail ministry where she counseled inmates."

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Key Messages

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A government of the people, by the people and for the people is still a goal in this country. Working families are struggling to put a roof over their head, food on the table, access medical care, and get a good education. The reason we are all struggling is because for far too long the people in power have not felt our pain. Because of this they both blame us for our struggles and shame us when we bravely ask for our tax dollars to actually work for US. Let's elect people who are both committed to fight for all of us and brave enough to hold the line when pressure to cave to corporate and political influence inevitably comes.

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As a woman with a business degree and a small business owner I see the defunding and attack on public education as not just insulting and cruel, but unsustainable. A strong and well funded public education system is necessary to compete and survive in a global economy. Not only do we owe it to our kids but we as a country benefit from high quality education. It is a matter of fiscal responsibility and national security. But we can't stop there. We have real needs as a country for skilled and educated labor. To not help our people meet those needs is short sighted and dangerous.

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We have a uniquely American problem with access to healthcare. The number one reason for bankruptcy in this country is medical debt. On average we pay 12% of our income on medical expenses. We can reduce that to 5% by moving to a single payor system. As a mother, I know the fear of having to make a run to the ER not knowing, even WITH insurance, what my bill will be. As a daughter, I have experienced the frustration of my mother's insurance company making health care decisions, overriding her oncologist, as she is battling breast cancer. Inefficient private insurance companies are taking our premiums, refusing treatment, and cashing bonus checks . It's time to provide heath care to everyone regardless of our net worth.

Voting information

See also: Voting in Indiana

Election information in Indiana: Nov. 3, 2026, election.

What is the voter registration deadline?

• In-person: Oct. 5, 2026
• By mail: Postmarked by Oct. 5, 2026
• Online: Oct. 5, 2026

Is absentee/mail-in voting available to all voters?

No

What is the absentee/mail-in ballot request deadline?

• In-person: Oct. 22, 2026
• By mail: Received by Oct. 22, 2026
• Online: Oct. 22, 2026

What is the absentee/mail-in ballot return deadline?

• In-person: Nov. 3, 2026
• By mail: Received by Nov. 3, 2026

Is early voting available to all voters?

Yes

What are the early voting start and end dates?

Oct. 6, 2026 to Nov. 2, 2026

Are all voters required to present ID at the polls? If so, is a photo or non-photo ID required?

N/A

When are polls open on Election Day?

6:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. (ET/CT)

Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey responses

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Survey responses from candidates in this race

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Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

Kelly Thompson (D)

A government of the people, by the people and for the people is still a goal in this country. Working families are struggling to put a roof over their head, food on the table, access medical care, and get a good education. The reason we are all struggling is because for far too long the people in power have not felt our pain. Because of this they both blame us for our struggles and shame us when we bravely ask for our tax dollars to actually work for US. Let's elect people who are both committed to fight for all of us and brave enough to hold the line when pressure to cave to corporate and political influence inevitably comes.

As a woman with a business degree and a small business owner I see the defunding and attack on public education as not just insulting and cruel, but unsustainable. A strong and well funded public education system is necessary to compete and survive in a global economy. Not only do we owe it to our kids but we as a country benefit from high quality education. It is a matter of fiscal responsibility and national security. But we can't stop there. We have real needs as a country for skilled and educated labor. To not help our people meet those needs is short sighted and dangerous.

We have a uniquely American problem with access to healthcare. The number one reason for bankruptcy in this country is medical debt. On average we pay 12% of our income on medical expenses. We can reduce that to 5% by moving to a single payor system. As a mother, I know the fear of having to make a run to the ER not knowing, even WITH insurance, what my bill will be. As a daughter, I have experienced the frustration of my mother's insurance company making health care decisions, overriding her oncologist, as she is battling breast cancer. Inefficient private insurance companies are taking our premiums, refusing treatment, and cashing bonus checks . It's time to provide heath care to everyone regardless of our net worth.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Kelly Thompson (D)

Kitchen table issues: education, healthcare, worker's rights, climate, childcare, housing, civil rights.

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

Kelly Thompson (D)

I look up to people who work tirelessly to make the world a better place for all living things. I cannot, and will not pick just a few, because that inevitably leaves out others. There are so many people I have had the privilege to meet who work with no fame, very little money, but are sustained on the sense of purpose and legacy they live and will leave.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Kelly Thompson (D)

Honesty, integrity, accountability, courage, empathy, curiosity.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

Kelly Thompson (D)

To listen to the people of this district and take their needs to Washington DC and fight for the policies and budgets that will protect and benefit them. But my responsibilities are also to come back to the district to tell the people who hired me what is going on in DC. This is a job of service to the people.

What legacy would you like to leave?

Kelly Thompson (D)

I guess when I die I want people to say about me, "she was a lover of life and people. She asked why enough times to find real answers to problems that needed to be solved. She believed in inherent worth and when she interacted with people who caused harm to themselves or others she looked for the reasons for that behavior. She was a believer in second chances and wanted everyone who came in her presence to know that she believed in their ability to go higher, dream bigger, and join the fight to make the world a safer, gentler place."

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

Kelly Thompson (D)

I remember the bicentennial. I was 11. Our country turned 200. I remember visiting the traveling bicentennial train. It felt special and i remember feeling immense pride and awe.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

Kelly Thompson (D)

My very first job was working at a fast food restaurant, Penguin Point (also where my mother first worked.). I had it for two summers while I was in high school.

What is your favorite book? Why?

Kelly Thompson (D)

I am an avid reader so picking one book is hard. I would say the Bible has most affected my life and who I am today, but I have seen such suffering when that book is wielded as a weapon. So, is it my favorite, I am not so sure. In all honesty, this question has given me the greatest pause. Anything Andrea Gibson has written has changed me in a good way. Jodi Piccoult has written books that always make me see issues from the other side. Dan Brown makes me think. The list goes on. So many books, so little time.

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

Kelly Thompson (D)

The biggest struggle in my life is learning what problems are actually mine to solve and what are not. As a mother of 6, and grandmother of 13, my love is huge, and so is my concern. Learning that I cannot control other people has been a journey. I live by the mantra, "The only person I can control is myself. When it comes to others, it is my job to control how I respond to them."

What qualities does the U.S. House of Representatives possess that makes it unique as an institution?

Kelly Thompson (D)

The defined role of the House of Representatives includes: the power of the purse, the legislation of our laws, and the power to declare war. The fact that the term for representatives is two years is supposed to ensure that the people they represent can make a quick change if they decide that the member of congress is not spending their tax dollars, or legislating as they feel is in their best interest. This is a good thing. Too much is on the line for working families.

Do you believe that it's beneficial for representatives to have previous experience in government or politics?

Kelly Thompson (D)

No. To be honest, part of the reason we are facing the problems that we are is because we believed the lie that only career politicians should be in government. Remember, we are to have a government of the people, by the people and for the people. We need to elect people who have a proven track record of honesty, courage, integrity and public service. Don't elect people who are only telling you they care without a life of lived experiences to back up that claim.

What do you perceive to be the United States’ greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade?

Kelly Thompson (D)

Today we are faced with real problems, many of which are threatening our very survival. Some of these are our outdated and vulnerable electrical grid, climate refugees, food supplies, unregulated AI and cryptocurrency, an untrained labor force, threatened civil liberties, free & fair elections, and terrorism. These are solvable if we can work together. But our current cultural wars divide us. Those financially benefitting from the status quo are intentionally dividing us to keep us from locking arms together to solve these problems. We can do big things. We can do hard things. But only if we stop fighting each other and muster the courage to look at the issues and collaborate to find the solutions our children and grandchildren are counting on. But I am sad to admit that our very democracy is in danger. We have an unchecked, reckless executive branch. The damage it has done will have to be repaired, rebuilt, redesigned. This will take courage, curiosity, and an ability to collaborate to build back better.

Do you believe that two years is the right term length for representatives?

Kelly Thompson (D)

Yes. The job of the representative is to represent the people. If after the election the people believe that their representative is not representing them well then a change needs to be made quickly.

What are your thoughts on term limits?

Kelly Thompson (D)

I believe we should have term limits for every office including the Supreme Court.

Is there a particular representative, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?

Kelly Thompson (D)

I have respect for many, but currently I am intrigued and inspired by Representative Jasmine Crockett. She is both brilliant and brave. She is steadfast in making sure that she works tirelessly to build a country that works for the common people, the very people who have built and are working every day to build this country.

Both sitting representatives and candidates for office hear many personal stories from the residents of their district. Is there a story that you’ve heard that you found particularly touching, memorable, or impactful?

Kelly Thompson (D)

As a non profit founder who spent over a decade coming alongside families in my community I have many stories. As a candidate in 2020 for the statehouse, knocking on thousands of doors, I was entrusted with many more. And now, running for congress, I again am hearing of the struggles of the people. Some of the stories emphasize the harm done by policies and systems like a story told to me by Jose as he was waiting in line at the Adams County Fair. He told me he and his wife work at a local motel. And while his life had been hard, the story he wanted to tell me wasn't his. He told me a story of two elderly guests that had been staying there. This couple came to him one day in the office to explain that they had just gone to pick up the wife's medications and they were costing them more now than they did before so they couldn't afford the weekly rent. They weren't asking to get a price reduction. They explained that they would be living in their car. Then Jose looked me in the eye and said, "They are both veterans."

But we are facing more than bad policies and systems. At that same fair, standing in the same line, I met a man who asked me for my opinion on the "Israel Gaza situation." I explained that it is never ok to bomb starving children while they are waiting in line for food. He agreed with me. Then told me he could never vote for me because I was running as a democrat. I asked why?

He said, "because of the gays."  

After more discussion I realized we weren't going to agree on much else, so I said in closing, "Well at least we agree genocide is bad."

He shook his head and emphatically replied, "Not all genocide."

I asked, "You think some genocide is good? Who do you think deserves to be killed"

"The gays. I am a Christian Nationalist."

Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking?

Kelly Thompson (D)

I believe that cooperation and collaboration are necessary to ensure that we produce the best policies. Sometimes working together feels like compromise. That is ok. Even desirable. But there are issues about which there should never be compromises. Civil rights for one. Our constitution outlines the non-negotiables. We all have unalienable rights to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.

The Constitution says that all bills for raising revenue must originate in the House. What role would this power play in your priorities if elected?

Kelly Thompson (D)

I understand the power of the purse. I also am aware that there exist two economies: Wall Street & Main Street. When I see the need to raise revenue I will endeavor to make sure that the Wall Street and not Main Street that foots the bill.

How should the U.S. House use its investigative powers?

Kelly Thompson (D)

The House needs to make sure that it is using its full power to be the check on the executive branch that the founding fathers designed it to be. Oversight, investigation, and impeachement for illegality is non negotiable.

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

Kelly Thompson (D)

Fort Wayne City Councilwoman At-Large Michelle Chambers, My Labor Radio

Candidates hear many personal stories from voters. Is there a story that you’ve heard that you found particularly touching or memorable?

Kelly Thompson (D)

This summer, at a 4H fair I was talking to people in Adams County, Indiana. I was speaking about the housing crisis and a young man spoke up and told me a story I have not been able to forget. He worked in the office of a pay by the week motel. He had an elderly couple that had been staying there. One day the elderly gentleman came into the office and said, "We just went to pick up my wife's medications and the cost was so high we will not be able to stay at this motel anymore. Would it be ok if we slept in our car in the parking lot?" I shook my head, in empathy for both the couple and this young mad telling me the story, but then he added, "Both of the elderly people are veterans." This country is broken. We have had people in power who have not felt our pain. The systems will never be fixed by those people. This is to be a government of the people, by the people, for the people. Instead it has been of, by and for the corporations.

What is an accomplishment that you are proud of?

Kelly Thompson (D)

I am proud of many things. Surviving for one. But also for the work I have done to improve who I am and how I interact with my world. I am proud of the work I did with my non-profit helping local families. I am proud of the campaign I ran in 2020 for State Rep. And I am proud of the campaign I am running now. But I am most proud of the learning I have done to know that everyday is important. That success is a series of small decisions, and moments of courage. Together I have built a life of which I am proud and I believe leaves the world better than I found it. What else is there?

What role should the United States government have in the development or use of artificial intelligence?

Kelly Thompson (D)

REGULATION!

What legislation would you enact related to election administration in the United States?

Kelly Thompson (D)

We need STRONG voting rights legislation that provides all voters access to the polls (time of day, geographic locations, early and mail in voting) without long lines, without voters being incorrectly (and illegally) purged from the rolls, without punishing volunteers providing water to those who are waiting, and that ends political gerrymandering once and for all.

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• Marlin A. Stutzman
• Phil Goss

Campaign finance

Name	Party	Receipts*	Disbursements**	Cash on hand	Date
Marlin A. Stutzman	Republican Party	$355,361	$216,377	$188,301	As of June 30, 2025
Phil Goss	Democratic Party	$56,566	$57,191	$2,706	As of September 30, 2025
Kelly Thompson	Democratic Party	$26,096	$11,424	$14,672	As of September 30, 2025
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.

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.
• 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.

Race ratings: Indiana's 3rd Congressional District election, 2026
Race tracker	Race ratings
	12/23/2025	12/16/2025	12/9/2025	12/2/2025
The Cook Political Report with Amy Walter	Solid Republican	Solid Republican	Solid Republican	Solid Republican
Decision Desk HQ and The Hill	Pending	Pending	Pending	Pending
Inside Elections with Nathan L. Gonzales	Solid Republican	Solid Republican	Solid Republican	Solid Republican
Larry J. Sabato's Crystal Ball	Safe Republican	Safe Republican	Safe Republican	Safe 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

The table below details filing requirements for U.S. House candidates in Indiana in the 2026 election cycle. For additional information on candidate ballot access requirements in Indiana, click here.

Filing requirements for U.S. House candidates, 2026
State	Office	Party	Signatures required	Filing fee	Filing deadline	Source
Indiana	U.S. House	Ballot-qualified party	N/A (only declaration of candidacy required)	N/A	2/6/2026	Source
Indiana	U.S. House	Unaffiliated	2% of total votes cast for the secretary of state in the district in the last election	N/A	7/15/2026	Source

District history

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

• 2024
• 2022
• 2020

General election

General election for U.S. House Indiana District 3

Marlin A. Stutzman (R) defeated Kiley Adolph (D) and Jarrad Lancaster (L) in the general election for U.S. House Indiana District 3 on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Marlin A. Stutzman (R)	65.0	202,653
		Kiley Adolph (D)	31.4	97,871
		Jarrad Lancaster (L)	3.5	11,015

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 311,539
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Democratic primary

Democratic primary for U.S. House Indiana District 3

Kiley Adolph (D) defeated Phil Goss (D) in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Indiana District 3 on May 7, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Kiley Adolph	62.8	10,286
		Phil Goss	37.2	6,095

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 16,381
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Jo Anderson (D)

Republican primary

Republican primary for U.S. House Indiana District 3

The following candidates ran in the Republican primary for U.S. House Indiana District 3 on May 7, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Marlin A. Stutzman	24.2	19,507
		Tim Smith	22.6	18,204
		Wendy W. Davis	19.5	15,660
		Andy Zay	16.4	13,157
		Grant Bucher	10.3	8,259
		Jon Kenworthy	3.8	3,064
		Michael Felker	1.8	1,417
		Eric Whalen	1.5	1,189

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 80,457
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Chandler Likes (R)
• Scott Wise (R)

Libertarian Party convention

Libertarian convention for U.S. House Indiana District 3

Jarrad Lancaster (L) advanced from the Libertarian Party convention for U.S. House Indiana District 3 on March 2, 2024.

		Candidate
✔		Jarrad Lancaster

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General election

General election for U.S. House Indiana District 3

Incumbent Jim Banks (R) defeated Gary Snyder (D) and Nathan Gotsch (Independent) in the general election for U.S. House Indiana District 3 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Jim Banks (R)	65.3	131,579
		Gary Snyder (D)	30.1	60,577
		Nathan Gotsch (Independent)	4.7	9,386

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 201,542
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Democratic primary

Democratic primary for U.S. House Indiana District 3

Gary Snyder (D) defeated Aaron Calkins (D) and Phillip Beachy (D) in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Indiana District 3 on May 3, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Gary Snyder	56.2	6,794
		Aaron Calkins	23.9	2,894
		Phillip Beachy	19.9	2,400

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 12,088
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Forrest Bower (D)
• Tommy Schrader (D)
• John Stephens (D)

Republican primary

Republican primary for U.S. House Indiana District 3

Incumbent Jim Banks (R) advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House Indiana District 3 on May 3, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Jim Banks	100.0	54,033

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 54,033
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General election

General election for U.S. House Indiana District 3

Incumbent Jim Banks (R) defeated Chip Coldiron (D) in the general election for U.S. House Indiana District 3 on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Jim Banks (R)	67.8	220,989
		Chip Coldiron (D)	32.2	104,762

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 325,751
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Robert Enders (L)

Democratic primary

Democratic primary for U.S. House Indiana District 3

Chip Coldiron (D) defeated Carlos Marcano (D), Tommy Schrader (D), and Jean-Paul Kalonji (D) in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Indiana District 3 on June 2, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Chip Coldiron	38.9	13,545
		Carlos Marcano	30.9	10,759
	Submit photo	Tommy Schrader	16.0	5,570
		Jean-Paul Kalonji	14.2	4,954

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 34,828
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Republican primary

Republican primary for U.S. House Indiana District 3

Incumbent Jim Banks (R) defeated Chris Magiera (R) in the Republican primary for U.S. House Indiana District 3 on June 2, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Jim Banks	85.2	64,574
		Chris Magiera	14.8	11,200

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 75,774
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District analysis

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• District map - A map of the district in place for the election.
• Competitiveness - Information about the competitiveness of 2026 U.S. House elections in the state.
• Presidential elections - Information about presidential elections in the district and the state.
• State party control - The partisan makeup of the state's congressional delegation and state government.

• District map
• Competitiveness
• Presidential elections
• State party control

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See also: Primary election competitiveness in state and federal government, 2026

Information about competitiveness will be added here as it becomes available.

Partisan Voter Index

See also: The Cook Political Report's Partisan Voter Index

Heading into the 2026 elections, based on results from the 2024 and 2020 presidential elections, the Cook Partisan Voter Index for this district is R+16. This meant that in those two presidential elections, this district's results were 16 percentage points more Republican than the national average. This made Indiana's 3rd the 65th most Republican district nationally.

2020 presidential election results

The table below shows what the vote in the 2024 presidential election was in this district. The presidential election data was compiled by The Downballot.

2024 presidential results in Indiana's 3rd Congressional District

Kamala Harris	Donald Trump
34.0%	65.0%

Presidential voting history

See also: Presidential election in Indiana, 2024

Indiana presidential election results (1900-2024)

• 5 Democratic wins
• 27 Republican wins

Year	1900	1904	1908	1912	1916	1920	1924	1928	1932	1936	1940	1944	1948	1952	1956	1960	1964	1968	1972	1976	1980	1984	1988	1992	1996	2000	2004	2008	2012	2016	2020	2024
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See also: Party control of Indiana state government

Congressional delegation

The table below displays the partisan composition of Indiana's congressional delegation as of October 2025.

Congressional Partisan Breakdown from Indiana
Party	U.S. Senate	U.S. House	Total
Democratic	0	2	2
Republican	2	7	9
Independent	0	0	0
Vacancies	0	0	0
Total	2	9	11

State executive

The table below displays the officeholders in Indiana's top four state executive offices as of October 2025.

State executive officials in Indiana, October 2025

Office	Officeholder
Governor	Mike Braun
Lieutenant Governor	Micah Beckwith
Secretary of State	Diego Morales
Attorney General	Todd Rokita

State legislature

Indiana State Senate

Party		As of October 2025
	Democratic Party	10
	Republican Party	40
	Other	0
	Vacancies	0
Total		50

Indiana House of Representatives

Party		As of October 2025
	Democratic Party	29
	Republican Party	70
	Other	0
	Vacancies	1
Total		100

Trifecta control

Indiana Party Control: 1992-2025
No Democratic trifectas  •  Seventeen years of Republican trifectas
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Year	92	93	94	95	96	97	98	99	00	01	02	03	04	05	06	07	08	09	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	18	19	20	21	22	23	24	25
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See also

Indiana	2026 primaries	2026 U.S. Congress elections
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Footnotes

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Indiana's current delegation to the United States Congress

Senators

Jim Banks (R)

Todd Young (R)

Representatives

District 1

Frank Mrvan (D)

District 2

Rudy Yakym (R)

District 3

Marlin Stutzman (R)

District 4

Jim Baird (R)

District 5

Victoria Spartz (R)

District 6

Jefferson Shreve (R)

District 7

André Carson (D)

District 8

Mark Messmer (R)

District 9

Erin Houchin (R)

Republican Party (9)

Democratic Party (2)

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