Who Is Running in Indiana Congressional District 2nd in 2026?
Last updated: March 4, 2026
Rudy Yakym
(Incumbent)Economy
HighRudy Yakym advocates for policies aimed at economic growth, job creation, and supporting American businesses. He supported "The One Big Beautiful Bill Act," which he described as pro-growth and pro-business, citing measures like making 2017 tax cuts permanent, eliminating taxes on tips, and cutting red tape for small businesses. He also emphasizes strengthening American energy production and reforming federal permitting processes to lower costs and encourage faster infrastructure development.
Immigration
HighRudy Yakym voted for the SAVE America Act, advocating for voter ID to protect lawful voters and prevent illegal immigrants from influencing elections. He also supported the Preventing Violence Against Women by Illegal Aliens Act, addressing concerns related to public safety. Additionally, he affirmed President Trump's position that the border is secure. His actions and statements indicate a focus on immigration enforcement and election integrity.
Healthcare
HighRep. Rudy Yakym supports healthcare reform focused on lowering costs, improving quality, and increasing access, especially for rural communities. He cites constituent feedback as a primary driver for these priorities. Yakym has advanced bipartisan bills to improve patient healthcare, including ensuring Medicare coverage for FDA-approved breakthrough medical devices, and led efforts to enhance rural healthcare access for Hoosiers.
Democratic Candidate
No Democratic candidate has been confirmed for this race yet. Check back after the primary.
| Issue | Rudy Yakym |
|---|---|
| Economy | Rudy Yakym advocates for policies aimed at economic growth, job creation, and supporting American businesses. He supported "The One Big Beautiful Bill Act," which he described as pro-growth and pro-business, citing measures like making 2017 tax cuts permanent, eliminating taxes on tips, and cutting red tape for small businesses. He also emphasizes strengthening American energy production and reforming federal permitting processes to lower costs and encourage faster infrastructure development. High |
| Immigration | Rudy Yakym voted for the SAVE America Act, advocating for voter ID to protect lawful voters and prevent illegal immigrants from influencing elections. He also supported the Preventing Violence Against Women by Illegal Aliens Act, addressing concerns related to public safety. Additionally, he affirmed President Trump's position that the border is secure. His actions and statements indicate a focus on immigration enforcement and election integrity. High |
| Healthcare | Rep. Rudy Yakym supports healthcare reform focused on lowering costs, improving quality, and increasing access, especially for rural communities. He cites constituent feedback as a primary driver for these priorities. Yakym has advanced bipartisan bills to improve patient healthcare, including ensuring Medicare coverage for FDA-approved breakthrough medical devices, and led efforts to enhance rural healthcare access for Hoosiers. High |
| Climate & Energy | Congressman Rudy Yakym voted for the SPEED Act, which supports faster construction of energy and infrastructure projects to strengthen American energy production. He also advanced his bill, H.R. 573, the Studying NEPA’s Impact on Projects Act, to improve transparency and assess the efficiency of the federal permitting process. These actions reflect a focus on streamlining development and promoting energy dominance. Low |
| Abortion & Reproductive Rights | Research pending more substantial sources. Low |
| Foreign Policy | Rudy Yakym supports a strong national defense, demonstrated by his vote to pass the Defense Appropriations Act of 2026. He also voted in favor of the Pressure Regulatory Organizations To End Chinese Threats to (PROTECT) Taiwan Act. Yakym's statements emphasize the importance of restoring America's strength on the world stage. High |
| Education | Research pending more substantial sources. Low |
| Gun Policy | Rudy Yakym introduced The Protecting the Right to Keep and Bear Arms Act to prohibit declaring emergencies for gun control, aiming to safeguard Second Amendment rights for law-abiding citizens. He also co-sponsored HR 2189, the Law-Enforcement Innovate to De-Escalate Act, which seeks to remove less-than-lethal projectile devices from regulation under the Gun Control Act. These legislative actions reflect his support for gun rights. Medium |
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