Indiana 8th District

Mark Messmer (R) holds this seat and is running again. 2 candidates were on the ballot on November 3, 2026.

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  Mark Messmer

  Republican · holds this seat today

  A

  Liberty Score A

  On the liberty side in 44 of 46 votes and bills.

  Raised $1,424,577 since January 2025: 40% transfers and other income, 38% from PACs and other committees, 22% from people. The filing at FEC.gov

  Every vote behind this grade
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  Mary Allen

  Democrat · Evansville city councilor, Army Reserve veteran

  F

  Liberty Score F

  0 out of 100 across 4 principles. Graded on what Allen has said and done, because I have no votes in Congress to count for Allen.

  Raised $493,068 since January 2025: 93% from people, 4% from the party, 2% from PACs and other committees. The filing at FEC.gov

  See each one, with its source

Higher on Liberty Score: Mark Messmer. Mark Messmer: A, 94 out of 100 from recorded votes. Mary Allen: F, 0 out of 100 from words and actions, with no votes in Congress to count.

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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.

Mary Allen, on the record

I have no votes in Congress to count for Allen, so the grade above comes from this list: what Allen has said and done on my principles. Each line has its source, and each is marked with the same test I use for votes.

• October 2026 · Her campaign siteTyranny

  Her priorities page lists support for the War Powers Resolution to end the war in Iran.

  “Supporting the War Powers Resolution to end the unpopular, illegal war in Iran.”

  By the test I use for votes

  FAgainst liberty

  The measure counts war powers limits aimed at stopping action against Iran as against liberty.

  Source: Mary Allen for Congress, PrioritiesDiscuss this
• October 2026 · Her campaign siteFree nations

  Her priorities page lists ending US military support to Israel as part of her foreign policy.

  “Ending military support to Israel to align foreign aid with human rights and international law.”

  By the test I use for votes

  FAgainst liberty

  The measure counts cutting off weapons to Israel as against liberty.

  Source: Mary Allen for Congress, PrioritiesDiscuss this
• October 2026 · Her campaign siteFree markets

  Her priorities page argues for universal health care.

  “Universal healthcare lowers costs for all of us by focusing on prevention instead of emergencies.”

  By the test I use for votes

  FAgainst liberty

  The measure counts government-run health care for all as against liberty.

  Source: Mary Allen for Congress, PrioritiesDiscuss this
• October 2026 · Her campaign siteDefense

  Her priorities page lists addressing military spending that she says enriches private defense contractors, without naming a number or a cut.

  “Addressing the runaway spending of the military that enriches private defense contractors.”

  By the test I use for votes

  ?Not clear either way

  No cut to the defence budget is named, so the words do not settle which side this follows from.

  Source: Mary Allen for Congress, PrioritiesDiscuss this
• October 2026 · Her campaign siteBorders

  Her priorities page calls for pathways to citizenship for those seeking to become Americans.

  “Prioritizing immigration reform that is smart and humane, protecting current residents while providing pathways to entry and citizenship for those seeking to become Americans.”

  By the test I use for votes

  FAgainst liberty

  The measure counts a path to citizenship as against liberty.

  Source: Mary Allen for Congress, PrioritiesDiscuss this

Who is on the ballot: the state election offices, as listed on Wikipedia on November 3, 2026, checked against the candidate file of the Federal Election Commission. See a name that is wrong or missing? Say so in the discussion.