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Barb Regnitz

U.S. House District 1

2026 Indiana U.S. House — District 1 — General Election · November 3, 2026

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Last reviewed September 18, 2026

Overview

Current race
2026 Indiana U.S. House — District 1 — General Election on November 3, 2026
Official candidacy
U.S. House District 1 · Republican · Candidate
VerifiedOfficial records: Indiana Secretary of State
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2026 GENERAL ELECTION - 11/3/2026

AS OF 8/12/2026

OFFICE: US REPRESENTATIVE

CANDIDATE NAME: Barb Regnitz

PARTY AFFILIATION: Republican

DISTRICT: United States Representative, First District

DATE FILED: 2026-01-14

Experience

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Meet Barb Regnitz

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Barb and her husband Tim are proud to call Valparaiso home. A graduate of Purdue, Barb holds degrees in Mathematics and German, spending her senior year studying abroad in Freiburg, Germany.

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Barb and her husband Tim are proud to call Valparaiso home. A graduate of Purdue, Barb holds degrees in Mathematics and German, spending her senior year studying abroad in Freiburg, Germany.

Meet Barb Regnitz

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Before serving Porter County, Barb built a successful career in both technology and finance — first as a Software Engineer and Project Manager with United Airlines, and later as a Financial Advisor and Certified Financial Planner® helping families plan for their future. Those experiences taught her the value of fiscal responsibility, transparency, and careful decision-making — principles she carries with her in public service today.

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Before serving Porter County, Barb built a successful career in both technology and finance — first as a Software Engineer and Project Manager with United Airlines, and later as a Financial Advisor and Certified Financial Planner® helping families plan for their future. Those experiences taught her the value of fiscal responsibility, transparency, and careful decision-making — principles she carries with her in public service today.

Meet Barb Regnitz

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In 2022, Barb was elected to the Porter County Board of Commissioners, running on a platform of accountability, infrastructure improvements, and public safety. Known for her hands-on approach, she personally knocked on more than 11,000 doors during her campaign to listen and learn directly from residents.

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In 2022, Barb was elected to the Porter County Board of Commissioners, running on a platform of accountability, infrastructure improvements, and public safety. Known for her hands-on approach, she personally knocked on more than 11,000 doors during her campaign to listen and learn directly from residents.

Meet Barb Regnitz

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From running projects in the private sector to managing Porter County's resources as Commissioner, Barb has a proven track record of results — and she'll bring that same focus and discipline with her to Congress.

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From running projects in the private sector to managing Porter County's resources as Commissioner, Barb has a proven track record of results — and she'll bring that same focus and discipline with her to Congress.

Positions and priorities

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Make America Safe Again

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Enforce the law by ensuring criminals are arrested, prosecuted, and held accountable for their actions. End the cycle of catch-and-release policies that put offenders back on the streets. Support law enforcement with the resources and respect they need to keep our communities safe.

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End the cycle of catch-and-release policies that put offenders back on the streets.

Make America's Borders Secure Again

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Strengthen border security to stop illegal crossings, drugs, and human trafficking. Support law enforcement and border agents with the tools and policies they need to do their jobs effectively. Reform immigration policies to prioritize safety, legal entry, and accountability.

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•Strengthen border security to stop illegal crossings, drugs, and human trafficking.

Make America Affordable Again

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Strengthen Americans' purchasing power by ending reckless spending and curbing inflation. Eliminate waste, fraud, and abuse to ensure taxpayer dollars are used responsibly. Prioritize American families and businesses over foreign interests while reducing the national debt.

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•Eliminate waste, fraud, and abuse to ensure taxpayer dollars are used responsibly.

Make Americans' Votes Count Again

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Ensure 100% election integrity through transparency, accountability, and secure voting procedures. Support same-day, in-person voting using verifiable, watermarked paper ballots. Limit mail-in ballots to rare, verified exceptions to protect against fraud and maintain confidence in election results.

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•Limit mail-in ballots to rare, verified exceptions to protect against fraud and maintain confidence in election results.

Make Americans Educated Again

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Refocus schools on teaching students how to think, not what to think. Encourage curiosity and critical thinking by inspiring students to reason, question, and explore ideas. Protect fairness and safety in schools by keeping girls' sports and facilities reserved for biological females.

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•Protect fairness and safety in schools by keeping girls' sports and facilities reserved for biological females.

Make Americans Healthy Again

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Address the growing crisis of poor nutrition and harmful additives in our food. Support initiatives that prioritize cleaner, more nutritious food for American families. Work alongside national efforts, including those led by RFK Jr. and the Trump Administration, to create a healthier, more resilient America.

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•Work alongside national efforts, including those led by RFK Jr. and the Trump Administration, to create a healthier, more resilient America.

Make America Financially Free Again

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Protect people's right to control their own money. Support innovation without overregulation. Make sure America stays ahead, not behind.

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•Make sure America stays ahead, not behind.

Make America Armed Again

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Defend the constitutional right of law-abiding Americans to keep and bear arms without unnecessary government overreach. Support responsible gun ownership while focusing on enforcing existing laws against violent criminals, not punishing legal gun owners. Protect personal freedom, self-defense, and longstanding traditions like hunting, sport shooting, and family firearm safety education.

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•Protect personal freedom, self-defense, and longstanding traditions like hunting, sport shooting, and family firearm safety education.

Public record

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Campaign finance

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FEC candidate totals October 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026.

Total receipts
$2,376,255.95
Total disbursements
$575,567.05
Cash on hand
$1,800,688.90
Committee debt
$2,000,000.00
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Candidate ID: H6IN01231

Name: REGNITZ, BARB

Office: House

State: IN

District: 01

Coverage start: 2025-10-01

Coverage end: 2026-06-30

Total receipts: $2376255.95

Total disbursements: $575567.05

Cash on hand: $1800688.90

Debts owed by committee: $2000000.00

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Complete public-action archive

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Sources

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  1. Election record

    2026 Indiana election record — Barb Regnitz

    Indiana Secretary of State

    Open Indiana Secretary of State
  2. Campaign-finance record

    Barb Regnitz — official FEC candidate totals

    Federal Election Commission

    Open Federal Election Commission
  3. Official campaign contact filing

    BARB REGNITZ FOR CONGRESS — current FEC Statement of Organization

    Federal Election Commission

    Open Federal Election Commission
  4. Candidate-provided

    Barb Regnitz campaign source

    Barb Regnitz campaign

    Open Barb Regnitz campaign
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