Indiana's 9th Congressional District election, 2026
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Indiana's 9th Congressional District |
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General election |
Election details |
Filing deadline: Pending |
Primary: Pending General: November 3, 2026 |
How to vote |
Poll times:
6 a.m. to 6 p.m. |
Race ratings |
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 9th 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 9
The following candidates are running in the general election for U.S. House Indiana District 9 on November 3, 2026.
Candidate | ||
Erin Houchin (R) | ||
James Davidson (D) | ||
Jim Graham (D) | ||
Emilee McCartney (D) ![]() | ||
Brad Meyer (D) | ||
![]() | Timothy Peck (D) | |
Floyd Taylor (Independent) |
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Party: Democratic Party
Incumbent: No
Political Office: None
Submitted Biography: "As a lifelong Hoosier who was raised in Salem and raising my family in Williams, Indiana, I understand the struggles our community faces every day. I will work passionately to improve the lives of my fellow Hoosiers in District 9 with common-sense solutions and meaningful policies."
Voting information
- See also: Voting in Indiana
Ballotpedia will publish the dates and deadlines related to this election as they are made available.
Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey responses
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Emilee McCartney (D)
Immigration has long been a divisive issue, often lacking real solutions. I believe the process should be seamless and accessible to those seeking a better life. Immigrants are not a threat—they are essential contributors to our society and economy. For our nation to remain strong and sustainable, we must embrace a common-sense approach that values humanity while strengthening our borders. My plan offers a practical path forward, grounded in compassion, security, and economic responsibility.
The COVID-19 pandemic exposed the vulnerabilities in our economy, particularly our overreliance on foreign manufacturing. Revitalizing domestic production is essential, but it must be practical and forward-thinking. Investing in sustainable industries like hemp-based textiles and leveraging the economic potential of legalized marijuana can generate revenue, create jobs, and stimulate innovation. From medicine to manufacturing, these industries offer real opportunities to strengthen our economy and build a more self-reliant future.

Emilee McCartney (D)

Emilee McCartney (D)

Emilee McCartney (D)

Emilee McCartney (D)

Emilee McCartney (D)

Emilee McCartney (D)
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Campaign finance
Name | Party | Receipts* | Disbursements** | Cash on hand | Date |
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Erin Houchin | Republican Party | $564,456 | $297,915 | $1,008,585 | As of June 30, 2025 |
James Davidson | Democratic Party | $0 | $0 | $0 | Data not available*** |
Jim Graham | Democratic Party | $77,573 | $59,215 | $18,359 | As of June 30, 2025 |
Emilee McCartney | Democratic Party | $0 | $0 | $0 | Data not available*** |
Brad Meyer | Democratic Party | $3,439 | $557 | $2,883 | As of June 30, 2025 |
Timothy Peck | Democratic Party | $30,420 | $28,777 | $17,517 | As of June 30, 2025 |
Floyd Taylor | 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." |
General election race ratings
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- 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 9th Congressional District election, 2026 | |||||||||
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9/2/2025 | 8/26/2025 | 8/19/2025 | 8/12/2025 | ||||||
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
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District history
The section below details election results for this office in elections dating back to 2020.
2024
See also: Indiana's 9th Congressional District election, 2024
Indiana's 9th Congressional District election, 2024 (May 7 Republican primary)
Indiana's 9th Congressional District election, 2024 (May 7 Democratic primary)
General election
General election for U.S. House Indiana District 9
Incumbent Erin Houchin defeated Timothy Peck and Russell Brooksbank in the general election for U.S. House Indiana District 9 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | Erin Houchin (R) | 64.5 | 222,884 | |
![]() | Timothy Peck (D) ![]() | 32.8 | 113,400 | |
![]() | Russell Brooksbank (L) ![]() | 2.7 | 9,454 |
Total votes: 345,738 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for U.S. House Indiana District 9
Timothy Peck defeated D. Liam Dorris in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Indiana District 9 on May 7, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Timothy Peck ![]() | 66.1 | 14,606 |
![]() | D. Liam Dorris ![]() | 33.9 | 7,493 |
Total votes: 22,099 | ||||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Aaron Cole (D)
Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. House Indiana District 9
Incumbent Erin Houchin defeated Hugh Doty in the Republican primary for U.S. House Indiana District 9 on May 7, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | Erin Houchin | 79.8 | 55,278 | |
![]() | Hugh Doty ![]() | 20.2 | 13,983 |
Total votes: 69,261 | ||||
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2022
General election
General election for U.S. House Indiana District 9
Erin Houchin defeated Matthew Fyfe, Tonya Millis, and Jacob Bailey in the general election for U.S. House Indiana District 9 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | Erin Houchin (R) | 63.6 | 143,166 | |
![]() | Matthew Fyfe (D) ![]() | 33.6 | 75,700 | |
Tonya Millis (L) | 2.8 | 6,374 | ||
Jacob Bailey (G) (Write-in) ![]() | 0.0 | 36 |
Total votes: 225,276 | ||||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Aleem Young (Freedom Party)
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for U.S. House Indiana District 9
Matthew Fyfe defeated Isak Nti Asare and D. Liam Dorris in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Indiana District 9 on May 3, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Matthew Fyfe ![]() | 56.8 | 12,240 |
Isak Nti Asare ![]() | 29.2 | 6,305 | ||
![]() | D. Liam Dorris ![]() | 14.0 | 3,023 |
Total votes: 21,568 | ||||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Babak Rezaei (D)
- Jonathon Cole (D)
Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. House Indiana District 9
The following candidates ran in the Republican primary for U.S. House Indiana District 9 on May 3, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | Erin Houchin | 37.3 | 21,697 | |
![]() | Mike Sodrel ![]() | 25.8 | 15,008 | |
![]() | Stu Barnes-Israel ![]() | 21.0 | 12,193 | |
Jim Baker | 5.1 | 2,946 | ||
![]() | J. Michael Davisson | 2.7 | 1,597 | |
![]() | D. Eric Schansberg ![]() | 2.7 | 1,559 | |
![]() | Brian Tibbs ![]() | 2.5 | 1,461 | |
![]() | Dan Heiwig ![]() | 1.6 | 919 | |
![]() | Bill Thomas | 1.3 | 756 |
Total votes: 58,136 | ||||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Hiren Patel (R)
Libertarian convention
Libertarian convention for U.S. House Indiana District 9
Tonya Millis advanced from the Libertarian convention for U.S. House Indiana District 9 on March 5, 2022.
Candidate | ||
✔ | Tonya Millis (L) |
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2020
General election
General election for U.S. House Indiana District 9
Incumbent Trey Hollingsworth defeated Andy Ruff and Tonya Millis in the general election for U.S. House Indiana District 9 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Trey Hollingsworth (R) | 60.9 | 218,606 |
![]() | Andy Ruff (D) ![]() | 34.8 | 124,826 | |
Tonya Millis (L) | 4.3 | 15,601 |
Total votes: 359,033 | ||||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- John Tilford (Independent)
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for U.S. House Indiana District 9
Andy Ruff defeated Mark J. Powell, D. Liam Dorris, Brandon Hood, and James O'Gabhann III in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Indiana District 9 on June 2, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Andy Ruff ![]() | 43.7 | 21,626 |
![]() | Mark J. Powell ![]() | 19.9 | 9,872 | |
![]() | D. Liam Dorris ![]() | 15.8 | 7,813 | |
![]() | Brandon Hood ![]() | 13.9 | 6,899 | |
James O'Gabhann III ![]() | 6.7 | 3,306 |
Total votes: 49,516 | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. House Indiana District 9
Incumbent Trey Hollingsworth advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House Indiana District 9 on June 2, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Trey Hollingsworth | 100.0 | 62,962 |
Total votes: 62,962 | ||||
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Libertarian convention
Libertarian convention for U.S. House Indiana District 9
Tonya Millis advanced from the Libertarian convention for U.S. House Indiana District 9 on March 7, 2020.
Candidate | ||
✔ | Tonya Millis (L) |
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District analysis
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See also
Indiana | 2026 primaries | 2026 U.S. Congress elections |
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Footnotes
- ↑ Inside Elections also uses Tilt ratings to indicate an even smaller advantage and greater competitiveness.
- ↑ Amee LaTour, "Email correspondence with Nathan Gonzalez," April 19, 2018
- ↑ Amee LaTour, "Email correspondence with Kyle Kondik," April 19, 2018
- ↑ Amee LaTour, "Email correspondence with Charlie Cook," April 22, 2018