Tabitha Zeigler
Tabitha Zeigler (Democratic Party) is running for election to the U.S. House to represent Indiana's 8th Congressional District. She is on the ballot in the Democratic primary on May 5, 2026.[source]
Zeigler completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Tabitha Zeigler earned a high school diploma from Covington High School and a bachelor's degree from Indiana State University in 2006. Her career experience includes being self-employed.[1]
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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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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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Daniel George (R)
Endorsements
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Campaign themes
2026
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Tabitha Zeigler completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Zeigler's responses.
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- I am a humanist, autism advocate, and community leader focused on strengthening policies that support families and protect disability rights. As a parent and caregiver, I have seen how gaps in services affect autistic individuals and their families. With autism prevalence rising by 384% since 2000, lived experience in policymaking is critical. I support expanding early diagnosis and intervention, which improves long-term independence and reduces future healthcare costs. Government should invest in services, support caregivers, and ensure people with disabilities have equitable access to education, employment, and healthcare so they can live with dignity and opportunity.
- Money in politics is the gatekeeper issue that blocks progress on everything else. We cannot lower healthcare costs while insurance and pharma companies spend billions to bribe Congress. We cannot fully fund schools or make childcare affordable when defense contractors buy endless budgets for forever wars instead of classrooms. We cannot tackle the housing crisis when corporate landlords pour money into killing rent control. We cannot end endless wars when the military-industrial complex profits from conflict. Every issue—healthcare, education, housing, affordability, foreign policy—is held hostage by a system where donors come first and voters come last. We will never fix the cost of living until we fix the cost of campaigning.
- Indiana’s farmland and natural resources are vital to our future. We should protect Hoosier farms and the environment from outside investors who extract profit without investing in our communities. Preserving our land, water, and wildlife ensures future generations can live sustainably and maintain food independence. Clean air, clean water, and healthy farmland are essential to taking care of our people. With 63% of Indiana dedicated to agriculture, this resource must be protected. At the same time, we can invest in solutions like high-speed rail that keep young people connected to their communities while bringing visitors to experience Indiana’s diverse farming regions and ecological treasures.
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Campaign finance summary
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See also
2026 Elections
External links
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Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on March 12, 2026
