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Erin Houchin

U.S. House District 9

2026 Indiana U.S. House — District 9 — General Election · November 3, 2026

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Overview

Current race
2026 Indiana U.S. House — District 9 — General Election on November 3, 2026
Official candidacy
U.S. House District 9 · Republican · Incumbent
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2026 GENERAL ELECTION - 11/3/2026

AS OF 8/12/2026

OFFICE: US REPRESENTATIVE

CANDIDATE NAME: Erin Houchin

PARTY AFFILIATION: Republican

DISTRICT: United States Representative, Ninth District

DATE FILED: 2026-01-13

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FEC committee ID: C00800649

FEC committee name: HOUCHIN FOR CONGRESS

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Published email: [email protected]

Published website: https://www.erinhouchin.com/

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Experience

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Erin Houchin was born and raised in Indiana’s 9th District, and is a proud lifelong Hoosier.

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Erin Houchin was born and raised in Indiana’s 9th District, and is a proud lifelong Hoosier.

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Erin Houchin was born and raised in Indiana’s 9th District, and is a proud lifelong Hoosier.

Erin Houchin was born and raised in Indiana’s 9th District, and is a proud lifelong Hoosier.

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In 2014, Erin defeated a powerful 26-year incumbent Democrat and was elected to the Indiana State Senate, where she served until 2022. She quickly and consistently proved herself as a strong conservative fighter as she passed legislation to protect the unborn, defend the Second Amendment, and support law enforcement. She supported Indiana’s Balanced Budget Amendment, aggressively fought tax increases, expanded broadband access in rural areas, improved educational opportunities for children, and authored legislation to make Indiana a Constitutional Carry state.

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In 2014, Erin defeated a powerful 26-year incumbent Democrat and was elected to the Indiana State Senate, where she served until 2022. She quickly and consistently proved herself as a strong conservative fighter as she passed legislation to protect the unborn, defend the Second Amendment, and support law enforcement. She supported Indiana’s Balanced Budget Amendment, aggressively fought tax increases, expanded broadband access in rural areas, improved educational opportunities for children, and authored legislation to make Indiana a Constitutional Carry state.

Erin Houchin was born and raised in Indiana’s 9th District, and is a proud lifelong Hoosier.

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A proud alumna of Indiana University in Bloomington, Erin also holds a master’s degree in political management from The George Washington University, was a Governor's appointee to the Indiana Commission for Women, and has held numerous leadership positions in the Republican Party.

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A proud alumna of Indiana University in Bloomington, Erin also holds a master’s degree in political management from The George Washington University, was a Governor's appointee to the Indiana Commission for Women, and has held numerous leadership positions in the Republican Party.

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CUT GOVERNMENT SPENDING:

Candidate position

Erin believes our government takes too much of your money, and spends too much. Just as families across Indiana balance their budgets, she believes the federal government should too. It's no question that our growing national debt is a national security concern. Erin is a committed fiscal conservative and has the track record to prove it, and as a champion for Indiana’s Balanced Budget Amendment, she is bringing that same fiscal discipline to Washington.

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Erin believes our government takes too much of your money, and spends too much. Just as families across Indiana balance their budgets, she believes the federal government should too. It's no question that our growing national debt is a national security concern. Erin is a committed fiscal conservative and has the track record to prove it, and as a champion for Indiana’s Balanced Budget Amendment, she is bringing that same fiscal discipline to Washington.

Immigration and border policy

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SECURE THE BORDER: Joe Biden let over 10 million individuals illegally invade our country—that we know of. These illegals outnumber the population of Indiana by three million people. Erin visited the border in Texas twice, and witnessed the chaos and destruction firsthand. She fully supports President Trump’s efforts to restore border security—by backing law enforcement, finishing the wall, and deporting criminal illegal aliens to protect American communities.

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SECURE THE BORDER: Joe Biden let over 10 million individuals illegally invade our country—that we know of. These illegals outnumber the population of Indiana by three million people. Erin visited the border in Texas twice, and witnessed the chaos and destruction firsthand. She fully supports President Trump’s efforts to restore border security—by backing law enforcement, finishing the wall, and deporting criminal illegal aliens to protect American communities.

Gun policy and firearms

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PROTECT THE SECOND AMENDMENT: Erin is a firm believer that the Second Amendment is one of our most important freedoms, and she understands the importance of protecting our constitutional right to bear arms. The founders saw the crucial importance of giving citizens the right to protect themselves, and we must all protect that right.

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PROTECT THE SECOND AMENDMENT: Erin is a firm believer that the Second Amendment is one of our most important freedoms, and she understands the importance of protecting our constitutional right to bear arms. The founders saw the crucial importance of giving citizens the right to protect themselves, and we must all protect that right.

National security, foreign policy, and veterans

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STAND WITH ISRAEL: Erin stands firmly with Israel, our nation’s strongest ally in the Middle East. Even before Hamas’ barbaric terrorist attack on October 7, 2023, she has vocally supported Israel’s right to defend itself, and the right of Israelis to live. Erin believes that we as a nation have a moral obligation to unequivocally defend Israel. She is committed to standing resolute against anti-Semitism in all forms at home and abroad and advocating for the U.S. to cut all aid to any sponsors of terrorism.

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STAND WITH ISRAEL: Erin stands firmly with Israel, our nation’s strongest ally in the Middle East. Even before Hamas’ barbaric terrorist attack on October 7, 2023, she has vocally supported Israel’s right to defend itself, and the right of Israelis to live. Erin believes that we as a nation have a moral obligation to unequivocally defend Israel. She is committed to standing resolute against anti-Semitism in all forms at home and abroad and advocating for the U.S. to cut all aid to any sponsors of terrorism.

Reproductive rights and health care

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PROTECT THE UNBORN: Erin is pro-life and always has been. She has been a steadfast leader in the fight for the unborn, consistently advocating for the prohibition of late-term abortions, and resources and care for mothers in need. In Congress, she continues to be a voice for the voiceless. National Right to Life and the Susan B. Anthony List have endorsed her, she has earned an A+ rating from the SBA List, and had a consistent 100% pro-life voting record as a member of the Indiana State Senate.

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PROTECT THE UNBORN: Erin is pro-life and always has been. She has been a steadfast leader in the fight for the unborn, consistently advocating for the prohibition of late-term abortions, and resources and care for mothers in need. In Congress, she continues to be a voice for the voiceless. National Right to Life and the Susan B. Anthony List have endorsed her, she has earned an A+ rating from the SBA List, and had a consistent 100% pro-life voting record as a member of the Indiana State Senate.

PROTECT THE UNBORN:

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STAND FOR CONSERVATIVE VALUES: The strong conservative values instilled in Erin growing up in Scottsburg have become a foundational part of who she is. A strong defender of the Second Amendment, the Right to Life, and the right to worship freely, Erin will always fight for our conservative freedoms and liberties. She will continue standing steadfast for an America First Agenda that allows us to live safely and freely.

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STAND FOR CONSERVATIVE VALUES: The strong conservative values instilled in Erin growing up in Scottsburg have become a foundational part of who she is. A strong defender of the Second Amendment, the Right to Life, and the right to worship freely, Erin will always fight for our conservative freedoms and liberties. She will continue standing steadfast for an America First Agenda that allows us to live safely and freely.

Education

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PROTECT PARENTAL RIGHTS: Parents should be in the driver's seat of their children's education. The pandemic opened American parents' eyes to the reality of our public school system, and millions of parents didn't like what they saw. As a mother of three, Erin knows that parents are the primary stakeholders in their children's education. That's why she voted to pass the Parents Bill of Rights and will continue to support parents in this ongoing effort for transparency and a seat at the table as we prepare the next generation for success.

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PROTECT PARENTAL RIGHTS: Parents should be in the driver's seat of their children's education. The pandemic opened American parents' eyes to the reality of our public school system, and millions of parents didn't like what they saw. As a mother of three, Erin knows that parents are the primary stakeholders in their children's education. That's why she voted to pass the Parents Bill of Rights and will continue to support parents in this ongoing effort for transparency and a seat at the table as we prepare the next generation for success.

Public safety and justice

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UPHOLD LAW & ORDER: Hoosiers are fortunate to have some of the most dedicated and talented law enforcement and public safety officials in the country, and it’s our duty to have their backs. These brave men and women should be protected by lawmakers instead of being met with hostility and resentment. Erin will always fight to ensure our officers have the necessary resources to do their jobs effectively and safely, and they have the support and compensation they deserve. Erin will never allow radical left-wing politicians to defund the police.

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UPHOLD LAW & ORDER: Hoosiers are fortunate to have some of the most dedicated and talented law enforcement and public safety officials in the country, and it’s our duty to have their backs. These brave men and women should be protected by lawmakers instead of being met with hostility and resentment. Erin will always fight to ensure our officers have the necessary resources to do their jobs effectively and safely, and they have the support and compensation they deserve. Erin will never allow radical left-wing politicians to defund the police.

Economy, jobs, taxes, and affordability

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CREATE JOBS: Erin knows the best way to create jobs and grow the economy is to get the government out of the way and let small business owners do what they do best – innovate and create new jobs. Indiana has one of the best economies in the nation, a direct result of our conservative values. As a small business owner, Erin continues the fight to cut bureaucratic red tape and support limited government while working to cut taxes, promote free markets, and control government spending.

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CREATE JOBS: Erin knows the best way to create jobs and grow the economy is to get the government out of the way and let small business owners do what they do best – innovate and create new jobs. Indiana has one of the best economies in the nation, a direct result of our conservative values. As a small business owner, Erin continues the fight to cut bureaucratic red tape and support limited government while working to cut taxes, promote free markets, and control government spending.

National security, foreign policy, and veterans

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SUPPORT OUR VETERANS: America is blessed with the greatest fighting force in the world, and Erin deeply appreciates our servicemen and women and their families. She is committed to improving the welfare and quality of life for our veterans and their families, our active-duty military members and their spouses. Erin is committed to ensuring we keep our promises to those who fought to defend our freedoms and never let them down.

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SUPPORT OUR VETERANS: America is blessed with the greatest fighting force in the world, and Erin deeply appreciates our servicemen and women and their families. She is committed to improving the welfare and quality of life for our veterans and their families, our active-duty military members and their spouses. Erin is committed to ensuring we keep our promises to those who fought to defend our freedoms and never let them down.

Public record

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1,524 captured official records

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Coverage: January 3, 2023 through July 23, 2026
Vote events
1,524
Unique measures
667
Final passage
446
Yes / No
1,162 / 326

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final passageVoted yes

Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act

Passed

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Issue: H R 8884

Vote question: On Passage

Official description: Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act

Status: Passed

Houchin | R | IN | Yea

July 23, 2026
resolutionVoted no

Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran

Passed

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Erin Houchin is recorded as voting no in the official record for on agreeing to the resolution.

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Issue: H CON RES 89

Vote question: On Agreeing to the Resolution

Official description: Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran

Status: Passed

Houchin | R | IN | Nay

July 23, 2026
resolutionVoted yes

Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036

Passed

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Erin Houchin is recorded as voting yes in the official record for on agreeing to the resolution.

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Issue: H CON RES 113

Vote question: On Agreeing to the Resolution

Official description: Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036

Status: Passed

Houchin | R | IN | Yea

July 22, 2026
final passageVoted yes

Stop Insider Trading Act

Passed

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Issue: H R 7008

Vote question: On Passage

Official description: Stop Insider Trading Act

Status: Passed

Houchin | R | IN | Yea

July 22, 2026
amendmentVoted no

H R 8800

Failed

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Erin Houchin is recorded as voting no in the official record for on agreeing to the amendment.

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Issue: H R 8800

Vote question: On Agreeing to the Amendment

Amendment author: Grothman of Wisconsin Part A Amendment No. 316

Status: Failed

Houchin | R | IN | No

July 22, 2026
amendmentVoted yes

H R 8800

Agreed to

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Issue: H R 8800

Vote question: On Agreeing to the Amendment

Amendment author: Harrigan of North Carolina Part A Amendment No. 44

Status: Agreed to

Houchin | R | IN | Aye

July 22, 2026
amendmentVoted yes

H R 8800

Failed

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Issue: H R 8800

Vote question: On Agreeing to the Amendment

Amendment author: Issa of California Part A Amendment No. 30

Status: Failed

Houchin | R | IN | Aye

July 22, 2026
amendmentVoted no

H R 8800

Failed

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Issue: H R 8800

Vote question: On Agreeing to the Amendment

Amendment author: Crane of Arizona Part A Amendment No. 15

Status: Failed

Houchin | R | IN | No

July 21, 2026

The exact official service window begins 2023-01-03, but the first identity-safe member-level roll call currently captured is dated 2023-01-03. Earlier online Clerk material that is unavailable or cannot be bridged to one exact member identity remains excluded; no vote or absence is inferred. Every numbered U.S. House roll call published by the Clerk during the configured service window is reconciled through the member's exact Bioguide ID. Clerk XML through 2002 does not publish Bioguide IDs, so those rows require a candidate-specific official House identity and service bridge plus one unique exact published-name, party, and state tuple. A published roll without an identity-safe row is retained as an explicit source omission and is not labeled as a vote or absence. Voice votes and other actions without member-level roll calls are outside this archive.

Campaign finance

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

Total receipts
$1,856,572.42
Total disbursements
$1,415,550.66
Cash on hand
$1,183,065.62
Committee debt
$0.00
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Candidate ID: H6IN09143

Name: HOUCHIN, ERIN

Office: House

State: IN

District: 09

Coverage start: 2025-01-01

Coverage end: 2026-06-30

Total receipts: $1856572.42

Total disbursements: $1415550.66

Cash on hand: $1183065.62

Debts owed by committee: $0.00

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Sources

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  1. Election record

    2026 Indiana election record — Erin Houchin

    Indiana Secretary of State

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    Erin Houchin — candidate-owned primary source 1

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    Erin Houchin campaign

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  6. Public-record identity source

    Erin Houchin — official congressional service identity

    U.S. House of Representatives

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  7. Government public record

    Erin Houchin — U.S. House roll call 2026-283

    Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives

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    Erin Houchin — U.S. House roll call 2026-282

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    Erin Houchin — U.S. House roll call 2026-281

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    Erin Houchin — U.S. House roll call 2026-280

    Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives

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  11. Government public record

    Erin Houchin — U.S. House roll call 2026-276

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    Erin Houchin — U.S. House roll call 2026-275

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  13. Government public record

    Erin Houchin — U.S. House roll call 2026-274

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  14. Government public record

    Erin Houchin — U.S. House roll call 2026-264

    Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives

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  15. Campaign-finance record

    Erin Houchin — official FEC candidate totals

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  16. Official campaign contact filing

    HOUCHIN FOR CONGRESS — current FEC Statement of Organization

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