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2026 candidates we're tracking in IN-1
Frank J. Mrvan
Top priorities
From the campaign site
- Growing the Northwest Indiana Economy
- Lowering Costs
- Ending Corruption
About Frank J. Mrvan
Frank J. Mrvan is the Democratic U.S. Representative for Indiana's 1st Congressional District, seeking a fourth term in Congress, according to his campaign website. He serves as Vice Chairman of the Congressional Steel Caucus, per his official House website. His campaign site says he has focused on securing federal investments to grow Northwest Indiana's economy.
Barb Regnitz
Top priorities
From other published sources
- Supporting law enforcement and ending 'catch-and-release' policies, securing the border, and reducing federal spending and the national debt, per Indiana Capital Chronicle voter guide
About Barb Regnitz
Regnitz is a Purdue graduate with degrees in mathematics and German who worked as a software engineer and project manager with United Airlines and then as a Financial Advisor and Certified Financial Planner, per the campaign site. Regnitz was elected to the Porter County Board of Commissioners in 2022 and volunteers with the Valparaiso Rotary Club, the Rotary Foundation and SCORE, per the campaign site.
About this race
Indiana's 1st Congressional District elects one member of the U.S. House of Representatives to a two-year term. Every House seat in the country is on the ballot in 2026. The Indiana primary is Tuesday, May 5, 2026, and the general election is Tuesday, November 3, 2026.