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James Sceniak
James Sceniak is an officeholder of the Libertarian Party of Indiana Vice Chair.
Sceniak (Libertarian Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Indiana's 6th Congressional District. He lost in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Elections
2024
See also: Indiana's 6th Congressional District election, 2024
Indiana's 6th Congressional District election, 2024 (May 7 Republican primary)
Indiana's 6th Congressional District election, 2024 (May 7 Democratic primary)
General election
General election for U.S. House Indiana District 6
Jefferson Shreve defeated Cynthia Wirth and James Sceniak in the general election for U.S. House Indiana District 6 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Jefferson Shreve (R) | 63.9 | 201,357 |
 | Cynthia Wirth (D)  | 31.7 | 99,841 | |
 | James Sceniak (L) | 4.4 | 13,711 | |
| Total votes: 314,909 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for U.S. House Indiana District 6
Cynthia Wirth advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House Indiana District 6 on May 7, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Cynthia Wirth | 100.0 | 11,708 |
| Total votes: 11,708 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. House Indiana District 6
The following candidates ran in the Republican primary for U.S. House Indiana District 6 on May 7, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jefferson Shreve | 28.4 | 20,265 |
 | Mike Speedy | 22.1 | 15,752 | |
 | Jamison E. Carrier | 20.1 | 14,386 | |
 | Bill Frazier | 10.0 | 7,110 | |
 | Jeff Raatz | 8.9 | 6,365 | |
 | John Jacob | 8.1 | 5,793 | |
| Darin Childress | 2.4 | 1,737 | ||
| Total votes: 71,408 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Greg Pence (R)
- Erik Benson (R)
- Siddharth Mahant (R)
Libertarian convention
Libertarian convention for U.S. House Indiana District 6
James Sceniak advanced from the Libertarian convention for U.S. House Indiana District 6 on March 2, 2024.
Candidate | ||
| ✔ | | James Sceniak (L) |
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Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Sceniak in this election.
2022
See also: United States Senate election in Indiana, 2022
General election
General election for U.S. Senate Indiana
The following candidates ran in the general election for U.S. Senate Indiana on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Todd C. Young (R) | 58.6 | 1,090,390 |
 | Thomas McDermott Jr. (D) | 37.9 | 704,480 | |
| James Sceniak (L) | 3.4 | 63,823 | |
 | Danny Niederberger (Independent) (Write-in) | 0.1 | 1,294 | |
 | Haneefah Khaaliq (Independent) (Write-in) | 0.0 | 148 | |
 | Phillip Beachy (Independent) (Write-in) | 0.0 | 7 | |
| David Storer (Independent) (Write-in) | 0.0 | 7 | ||
| Antonio Alvarez (Political Synergy Party) (Write-in) | 0.0 | 3 | ||
| Thomas Baer (Independent) (Write-in) | 0.0 | 2 | ||
| Total votes: 1,860,154 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Jason Gabehart (Independent)
- Ellen Kizik (Independent)
- Mark J. Powell (L)
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for U.S. Senate Indiana
Thomas McDermott Jr. advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate Indiana on May 3, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Thomas McDermott Jr. | 100.0 | 173,466 |
| Total votes: 173,466 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Valerie McCray (D)
- Haneefah Khaaliq (D)
Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. Senate Indiana
Incumbent Todd C. Young advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. Senate Indiana on May 3, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Todd C. Young | 100.0 | 372,738 |
| Total votes: 372,738 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Danny Niederberger (R)
- John Piper (R)
- Aleem Young (R)
Libertarian convention
Libertarian convention for U.S. Senate Indiana
James Sceniak defeated William Henry in the Libertarian convention for U.S. Senate Indiana on March 5, 2022.
Candidate | ||
 | William Henry (L) | |
| ✔ | | James Sceniak (L) |
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Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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James Sceniak did not complete Ballotpedia's 2024 Candidate Connection survey.
2022
James Sceniak did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.
Campaign website
Sceniak’s campaign website stated the following:
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Recognizing that all bodies have differing medical needs, medical freedom is important to protect. James has regularly stated that politicians are not physicians. He believes that your medical care should be between you and your doctor of choice. Most medical decisions have side effects and therefore only the one receiving care can make these medical decisions. Vaccinations should not be mandated from the federal level. The federal government should be prohibited from making a sweeping blanket decision. Every person has the right to protect themselves how they best see fit. James recognizes Cannabis as a medical alternative that may positively affect some individuals. Having a wide range of use, from chronic pain, to crohn’s disease, to Alzheimer’s (Mayo clinic) cannabis should be a medical option across the United States. Promising to deschedule cannabis so that this is a legal form of medical care in all 50 states is part of James’ agenda as Senator.
VetCare The V.A. and Washington have failed their obligations to veterans with their medical care. James believes that we can do better on our promises to veterans and their care. They served us and it is our turn to give them the best available medical care. James’ VetCare program allows wasteful funding of the VA to be redirected to the Veterans Personal Care Account (VPCA). The VPCA will function similarly to a health savings account. A portion of VA funds would go directly to the VPCA and allow veterans to get whatever care they need, wherever is most convenient for them, and from a doctor of their choice. The second portion of funds would be allocated to additional long term and substantial medical needs. Examples would include cancer, chronic illnesses, transplants, and other highly expensive or unique medical needs. These funds would be readily available with a doctor submitting a need of care application.
Currently, Inflation is affecting Hoosiers at an astronomical rate. This is bad for Indiana. Gas tanks are more expensive to fill, groceries cost more, and restaurants have spiked their prices. Rent and housing prices have increased. Because of inflation it is more difficult for Hoosiers to provide for their families and themselves. The value of the dollar is decreasing due to Washington’s stale and wasteful approach to our economy. James believes that you work hard for your dollar. He understands the value of keeping an inflation rate to a minimum. He wants your children and grandchildren to have an economical opportunity that will set them up for financial success. He is willing to fight for a balanced budget to stop the current wasteful spending sprees in Washington DC. Vote for someone who promises to vote against any deficit spending. Vote for someone who will protect the value of your dollar.
Criminal Justice Reform Criminal justice reform is overdue. Citizens all over the country have taken to the streets in protest demanding something be done, but Todd Young still hasn’t heard them. When our government confiscates more property each year that thieves steal, something is wrong. When government officials commit crimes and walk because of qualified immunity, something is wrong. When no-knock raids are becoming increasingly more frequent and dangerous, endangering both civilians and officers, something is wrong. Congress has been too afraid to have a real conversation about this issue. Our civil liberties can not and should not pay the price for security. I will work with members of congress from any side of the aisle to pass meaningful, common sense criminal justice reform that will make our citizens and our law enforcement officials both safer and more free.
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| —James Sceniak’s campaign website (2022)[2] | ||
Campaign finance summary
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Footnotes
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ James Sceniak’s campaign website, Priorities, accessed April 17, 2022
