LaVetta Sparks-Wade
LaVetta Sparks-Wade (Democratic Party) is running for election to the U.S. House to represent Indiana's 1st Congressional District. She is on the ballot in the Democratic primary on May 5, 2026.[source]
Elections
2026
See also: Indiana's 1st Congressional District election, 2026
General election
The primary will occur on May 5, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.
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Democratic primary
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Democratic primary for U.S. House Indiana District 1
Incumbent Frank Mrvan (D) and LaVetta Sparks-Wade (D) are running in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Indiana District 1 on May 5, 2026.
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 | Frank Mrvan | |
| LaVetta Sparks-Wade | ||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Joshua Coulter (D)
- Aleem Young (D)
Republican primary
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Republican primary for U.S. House Indiana District 1
Barb Regnitz (R), David Ben Ruiz (R), and James Schenke (R) are running in the Republican primary for U.S. House Indiana District 1 on May 5, 2026.
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 | Barb Regnitz | |
 | David Ben Ruiz | |
 | James Schenke | |
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
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Campaign themes
2026
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See also
2026 Elections
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