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Updated Oct 16, 2026, 2:28 PM ET
Republican · 3 November 2026

Barb Regnitz

Porter County Commissioner (since 2023)
Indiana

Barb Regnitz, a Republican Porter County commissioner, is the Republican nominee for Indiana's 1st congressional district in 2026, challenging Democratic incumbent Frank Mrvan in the November 3 general election.

2026 Races & Market Forecast

Live TruthIndex™ and prediction market consensus for races contested by Barb Regnitz.

IN-01 HouseSafe D
TruthIndex™
RBarb Regnitz
1.4%
DFrank Mrvan
96.4%
Polymarket 1.2% · Kalshi 1.6% · 0.8 pts apart
Barb Regnitz, TruthIndex™ over the past 59 days
Latest coverage

Live News

Recent media coverage for Barb Regnitz.

  1. Gov. Braun says no lobbying by him on Indiana redistricting issue

    The article reports that Indiana Governor Mike Braun stated he did not lobby on the state's redistricting issue.

    pro.stateaffairs.com
  2. Jennifer-Ruth Green Withdraws From Indiana 1st District GOP Primary

    The article reports that Jennifer-Ruth Green withdrew from the Indiana 1st Congressional District GOP primary.

    pro.stateaffairs.com
  3. Former U.S. Rep. Melissa Bean seeks return to Congress in race vs. Republican Jennifer Davis - CBS Chicago

    The CBS Chicago article covers former U.S. Rep. Melissa Bean seeking to return to Congress in Illinois’ 8th District, challenging Republican Jennifer Davis.

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  4. Who is running for the U.S. House in the Chicago area during the 2026 midterm elections? - CBS Chicago

    The page appears to discuss who is running for the U.S. House in the Chicago area for the 2026 midterms, including information on candidates and elections in various districts.

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Biography & Campaign Analysis

2026 race

Barb Regnitz, who has served as a Porter County commissioner since 2023, is the Republican nominee in the 2026 election for Indiana's 1st congressional district. The district covers Northwest Indiana in the eastern Chicago metropolitan area, including Hammond and Gary.

Regnitz won the Republican primary with 45.8% of the vote, ahead of news producer Jim Schenke with 30.1% and Ben Ruiz, a vice precinct committeeman, with 24.1%. Jennifer-Ruth Green, the Republican nominee for the district in 2022, withdrew from the race.

In the general election on November 3, 2026, Regnitz faces the Democratic incumbent, Frank Mrvan, who was re-elected with 53.4% of the vote in 2024.

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