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Indiana's 6th Congressional District election, 2026
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Indiana's 6th Congressional District |
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General election |
Election details |
Filing deadline: February 6, 2026 |
Primary: May 5, 2026 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 |
Ballotpedia analysis |
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All U.S. House districts, including the 6th 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 6
Incumbent Jefferson Shreve, Raymond Alt, William Kory Amyx, Alexander Hardy, and Cynthia Wirth are running in the general election for U.S. House Indiana District 6 on November 3, 2026.
Candidate | ||
![]() | Jefferson Shreve (R) | |
![]() | Raymond Alt (D) ![]() | |
![]() | William Kory Amyx (D) | |
![]() | Alexander Hardy (D) ![]() | |
![]() | Cynthia Wirth (D) |
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Candidate profiles
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Party: Democratic Party
Incumbent: No
Political Office: None
Submitted Biography: "Red White and Blue Collar American fighting for Justice for All. Often underestimated and always undaunted."
Party: Democratic Party
Incumbent: No
Political Office: None
Submitted Biography: "Alex Hardy is a progressive candidate running for U.S. House of Representatives in Indiana’s 6th Congressional District. An Army veteran who served as a 25Q (Army IT specialist) from 2005 to 2010, Hardy completed two deployments to Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF 5 & 7). After military service, Hardy worked on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic as a janitor at the Orlando VA Hospital. Hardy has worn many hats over the years—including writer, game designer, stand-up comedian, cocktail server, janitor, and Army IT specialist—gaining a broad range of experiences that inform his perspective on community and leadership. His commitment to understanding global issues has taken him abroad, including study of water quality in China and time in Bogotá, Colombia, examining the peace process between the Colombian government and FARC. Hardy entered the 2025 congressional race with a vision to bring progressive policies rooted in justice, equity, and dignity to Indiana. His campaign focuses on Medicare for All, the Green New Deal, labor rights, reproductive justice, and ending endless wars. Guided by the simple mission of “More Rights, Not Less,” Hardy aims to build a government that works for everyday people, not corporate interests."
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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Survey responses from candidates in this race
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Raymond Alt (D)
Blue Collar over White Collar
Hard worker over shrewd investor.

Alexander Hardy (D)
Advocating for universal healthcare coverage, this policy aims to ensure every person has access to affordable, high-quality medical care regardless of income or employment status. Often linked with Medicare for All proposals, it focuses on reducing costs, eliminating insurance barriers, and improving public health outcomes through a government-managed system or other inclusive healthcare models.
DEI Expansion
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) expansion involves broadening efforts within organizations and institutions to actively promote representation and fair treatment of marginalized groups. This includes enhancing recruitment, retention, and leadership opportunities for people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, women, and people with disabilities, while fostering inclusive environments that value diverse perspectives and reduce systemic bias.
Abolish ICE

Raymond Alt (D)

Alexander Hardy (D)

Raymond Alt (D)
George Washington - gained power by giving power up; first by resigning his commission and second by stepping aside after two terms. He had little education but outmaneuvered the greatest political minds of the era.
Dick Winters - leading by example; follow me vs. pointing the way.
Taylor Swift - incredibly grounded for such a big star. She doesn’t put herself above others, is very generous, and works hard to put on a great show for her fans.
Alexander Hardy (D)

Raymond Alt (D)

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Alexander Hardy (D)

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Alexander Hardy (D)

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Alexander Hardy (D)

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Alexander Hardy (D)

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Raymond Alt (D)

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Alexander Hardy (D)

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Alexander Hardy (D)

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Campaign finance
Name | Party | Receipts* | Disbursements** | Cash on hand | Date |
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Jefferson Shreve | Republican Party | $107,509 | $146,060 | $93,163 | As of June 30, 2025 |
Raymond Alt | Democratic Party | $0 | $0 | $0 | Data not available*** |
William Kory Amyx | Democratic Party | $0 | $0 | $0 | Data not available*** |
Alexander Hardy | Democratic Party | $0 | $0 | $0 | Data not available*** |
Cynthia Wirth | Democratic Party | $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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Ballotpedia provides race ratings from four outlets: The Cook Political Report, Inside Elections, Sabato's Crystal Ball, and DDHQ/The Hill. Each race rating indicates if one party is perceived to have an advantage in the race and, if so, the degree of advantage:
- 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 6th Congressional District election, 2026 | |||||||||
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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 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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2022
General election
General election for U.S. House Indiana District 6
Incumbent Greg Pence defeated Cynthia Wirth in the general election for U.S. House Indiana District 6 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Greg Pence (R) | 67.5 | 130,686 |
![]() | Cynthia Wirth (D) ![]() | 32.5 | 62,838 |
Total votes: 193,524 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for U.S. House Indiana District 6
Cynthia Wirth defeated George Thomas Holland in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Indiana District 6 on May 3, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Cynthia Wirth ![]() | 73.1 | 9,057 |
George Thomas Holland | 26.9 | 3,337 |
Total votes: 12,394 | ||||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Barton Teeters (D)
- Mark J. Powell (D)
Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. House Indiana District 6
Incumbent Greg Pence defeated James Dean Alspach in the Republican primary for U.S. House Indiana District 6 on May 3, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Greg Pence | 77.6 | 44,893 |
James Dean Alspach | 22.4 | 12,923 |
Total votes: 57,816 | ||||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Zach Smith (R)
- Erik Benson (R)
2020
General election
General election for U.S. House Indiana District 6
Incumbent Greg Pence defeated Jeannine Lee Lake and Tom Ferkinhoff in the general election for U.S. House Indiana District 6 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Greg Pence (R) | 68.7 | 225,318 |
![]() | Jeannine Lee Lake (D) | 27.8 | 91,103 | |
![]() | Tom Ferkinhoff (L) | 3.6 | 11,791 |
Total votes: 328,212 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for U.S. House Indiana District 6
Jeannine Lee Lake defeated Barry Welsh and George Thomas Holland in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Indiana District 6 on June 2, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Jeannine Lee Lake | 70.3 | 23,900 |
![]() | Barry Welsh | 15.2 | 5,163 | |
George Thomas Holland | 14.5 | 4,923 |
Total votes: 33,986 | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. House Indiana District 6
Incumbent Greg Pence defeated Mike Campbell in the Republican primary for U.S. House Indiana District 6 on June 2, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Greg Pence | 83.6 | 62,346 |
Mike Campbell | 16.4 | 12,234 |
Total votes: 74,580 | ||||
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Libertarian convention
Libertarian convention for U.S. House Indiana District 6
Tom Ferkinhoff advanced from the Libertarian convention for U.S. House Indiana District 6 on March 7, 2020.
Candidate | ||
✔ | ![]() | Tom Ferkinhoff (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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Voting in Indiana Indiana elections: 2026 • 2025 • 2024 • 2023 • 2022 • 2021 • 2020 • 2019 • 2018 |
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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