Indiana 2nd District
Rudy Yakym (R) holds this seat and is running again. 3 candidates were on the ballot on November 3, 2026.
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Rudy Yakym
Republican · holds this seat today
ALiberty Score AOn the liberty side in 103 of 107 votes and bills.
Raised $6,577,079 since January 2025: 57% from people, 24% from PACs and other committees, 19% transfers and other income. The filing at FEC.gov
Jamee Decio
Democrat · lawyer and former elkhart county deputy prosecutor
FLiberty Score F27 out of 100 across 5 principles. Graded on what Decio has said and done, because I have no votes in Congress to count for Decio.
Raised $1,455,232 since January 2025: 91% the candidate’s own money, 9% from people. The filing at FEC.gov
Higher on Liberty Score: Rudy Yakym. Rudy Yakym: A, 97 out of 100 from recorded votes. Jamee Decio: F, 27 out of 100 from words and actions, with no votes in Congress to count.
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Side by side
A solid letter is a grade from recorded votes on that principle. An outlined letter is on the same scale, for a candidate with no votes: it comes from what that candidate has said and done, and every source is listed below.
Jamee Decio, on the record
I have no votes in Congress to count for Decio, so the grade above comes from this list: what Decio has said and done on my principles. Each line has its source, and each is marked with the same test I use for votes.
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Asked whether she supports military action in Iran, she says she strongly opposes the Iran war.
“I strongly oppose the Iran War. It is an unconstitutional war of choice with no clear objectives and, now, no simple exit strategy.”
- By the test I use for votes
- Against liberty
Opposing American strikes and war on the regime in Iran is the against side of this measure.
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She says the Iran war has helped Russia and prolonged the fight for America's allies in Ukraine.
“In addition, oil prices have skyrocketed while Russia reaps billions in profits, prolonging the fight for our allies in Ukraine.”
- By the test I use for votes
- With liberty
Calling Ukraine an ally and objecting to what helps Russia is the with side of this measure.
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She says she will propose a higher tax rate for billionaires.
“I will support tax reform by proposing a major tax break for 90% of Americans and a higher tax rate for billionaires.”
- By the test I use for votes
- Against liberty
Higher taxes on the rich are the against side of this measure.
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She says she will introduce healthcare for all Americans and calls healthcare a right.
“I would also introduce healthcare for all Americans.”
- By the test I use for votes
- Against liberty
Government health care for all is the against side of this measure.
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She says her first bill on day one would eliminate tariffs.
“On day one, I will sponsor a bill to eliminate tariffs”
- By the test I use for votes
- With liberty
Opposing broad tariffs is the with side of this measure, since broad tariffs are on the against side.
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She says the proposed increase in defence spending is where spending cuts are warranted.
“For 2027, they have requested a massive increase in defense spending of $1.5 trillion. All of this balloons the deficit for the sake of illegal conflicts lacking Congress's approval. This is where spending cuts are warranted.”
- By the test I use for votes
- Against liberty
Calling for cuts to the defence budget is the against side of this measure.
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Her campaign site front page says she condemns using ICE to deport undocumented immigrants who hold jobs and pay taxes.
“She condemns using ICE to deport undocumented immigrants who hold jobs and pay taxes.”
- By the test I use for votes
- Against liberty
Opposing deportations by ICE is the against side of this measure.
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She says she will support a clear, legal path to citizenship for people here illegally.
“I will support legislation for a clear, legal path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants.”
- By the test I use for votes
- Against liberty
A path to citizenship for those here illegally is the against side of this measure.
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Asked about ICE, she says reform should repeal and replace ICE and limit Homeland Security's border control powers.
“Reform should include limiting the Department of Homeland Security's border control powers and repealing and replacing ICE with the reinstatement of INS and US Customs.”
- By the test I use for votes
- Against liberty
Opposing ICE and ending it in its present form is the against side of this measure.
Also on the ballot
William Henry (Libertarian).
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