Mario Foradori

Mario Foradori

Democratic Party

Candidate, U.S. House Indiana District 8

Elections and appointments

Next election

May 5, 2026

Education

High school

Terre Haute South Vigo High School

Bachelor's

Indiana State University, 2025

Personal

Profession

Educator

Contact

Campaign website

Campaign Facebook

Mario Foradori (Democratic Party) is running for election to the U.S. House to represent Indiana's 8th Congressional District. Foradori is on the ballot in the Democratic primary on May 5, 2026.^[source]

Foradori completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Mario Foradori earned a high school diploma from Terre Haute South Vigo High School and a bachelor's degree from Indiana State University in 2025. Foradori's career experience includes working as an educator.

Elections

2026

See also: Indiana's 8th 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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General election for U.S. House Indiana District 8

James Burke (Independent) is running in the general election for U.S. House Indiana District 8 on November 3, 2026.

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Democratic primary

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Democratic primary for U.S. House Indiana District 8

Mary Allen (D), Mario Foradori (D), Christopher Rector (D), and Tabitha Zeigler (D) are running in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Indiana District 8 on May 5, 2026.

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		Christopher Rector
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Republican primary

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Republican primary for U.S. House Indiana District 8

Incumbent Mark Messmer (R) is running in the Republican primary for U.S. House Indiana District 8 on May 5, 2026.

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		Mark Messmer

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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Daniel George (R)

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Campaign themes

2026

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Mario Foradori completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Foradori's responses.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Mario Foradori is an educator and musician running for the U.S. House of Representatives in Indiana’s 8th Congressional District. Through his work with students and families, he has witnessed the economic pressures facing working-class households, including rising housing costs, student debt burdens, and wage stagnation. Foradori says his campaign focuses on economic opportunity, generational stability, and restoring trust in public institutions. He is running to advocate for policies that support working families, expand access to affordable healthcare and housing, and ensure that government serves the public rather than entrenched interests.

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?

• Economic security should not feel out of reach. Wages have not kept pace with the rising costs of housing, healthcare, and education. Congress must prioritize policies that strengthen working families, support small businesses, and ensure that economic growth benefits everyday Americans rather than a narrow set of powerful interests.
• Trust in public institutions must be rebuilt. Many Americans feel disconnected from government and unheard by those in power. Greater transparency, accountability, and campaign finance reform are necessary to restore confidence that elected officials serve their constituents first.
• The next generation deserves stability and opportunity. Young Americans are facing rising debt, housing barriers, and economic uncertainty. Public policy should focus on long-term investment in infrastructure, domestic industry, education, and community development to create a more stable and prosperous future.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Mario Foradori is particularly focused on economic policy affecting working- and middle-class families, housing affordability, healthcare access, student debt reform, and strengthening democratic institutions. He is also interested in policies that address mental health, workforce development, and long-term national investment in domestic manufacturing and infrastructure.

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Campaign finance summary

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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)