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James Schenke
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Candidate, U.S. House Indiana District 1

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Next election

November 3, 2026

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James Schenke (Republican Party) is running for election to the U.S. House to represent Indiana's 1st Congressional District. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election.[source]

Elections

2026

See also: Indiana's 1st Congressional District election, 2026

Note: At this time, Ballotpedia is combining all declared candidates for this election into one list under a general election heading. As primary election dates are published, this information will be updated to separate general election candidates from primary candidates as appropriate.

General election

The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.

General election for U.S. House Indiana District 1

Incumbent Frank Mrvan and James Schenke are running in the general election for U.S. House Indiana District 1 on November 3, 2026.

Candidate
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Frank Mrvan (D)
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James Schenke (R)

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2024

See also: Indiana House of Representatives elections, 2024

General election

General election for Indiana House of Representatives District 26

Incumbent Chris Campbell defeated James Schenke in the general election for Indiana House of Representatives District 26 on November 5, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
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Chris Campbell (D)
 
64.1
 
11,508
Image of James Schenke
James Schenke (R)
 
35.9
 
6,450

Total votes: 17,958
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Indiana House of Representatives District 26

Incumbent Chris Campbell advanced from the Democratic primary for Indiana House of Representatives District 26 on May 7, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
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Chris Campbell
 
100.0
 
1,498

Total votes: 1,498
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Indiana House of Representatives District 26

James Schenke advanced from the Republican primary for Indiana House of Representatives District 26 on May 7, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
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James Schenke
 
100.0
 
1,789

Total votes: 1,789
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Endorsements

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Pledges

Schenke signed the following pledges.

  • U.S. Term Limits

Campaign themes

2026

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2024

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Campaign finance summary


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James Schenke campaign contribution history
YearOfficeStatusContributionsExpenditures
2026* U.S. House Indiana District 1Candidacy Declared general$17,993 $15,459
2024* Indiana House of Representatives District 26Lost general$45,970 $208
Grand total$63,963 $15,667
Sources: OpenSecretsFederal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
* Data from this year may not be complete

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