Indiana — 9th District

Brad Meyer

Supports fair taxes and worker empowerment

Meyer argues that economic stagnation and rising costs are the direct result of systemic policies that shift wealth to corporations and top earners. He advocates for higher wages, fair taxation, restoring union bargaining power, and addressing systemic costs in housing and education.

• Fight for higher wages, fair tax policies, and middle-class economic stability
• Restore collective bargaining rights for workers
• Address cost burdens in housing, healthcare, and higher education

“Wages have stalled while costs keep rising. Housing, healthcare, and education are squeezing families into bankruptcy.”

“He is fighting for higher wages, fair taxes, and restoring the collective bargaining power that built the middle class.”

Erin Houchin

Supports spending cuts and lower taxes

Houchin focuses on fiscal discipline, cutting federal spending, and balancing the budget to curb national debt. She advocates for reducing government regulations, promoting free market principles, and cutting taxes to encourage job creation by small businesses.

• Voted for the One Big Beautiful Bill Act reconciliation bill and the Limit, Save, Grow Act of 2023
• Signed the Americans for Tax Reform Taxpayer Protection Pledge
• Supported Indiana's Balanced Budget Amendment and advocates similar federal budget discipline

“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.”

“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.”

Brad Meyer

Supports legal hiring and humane reform

Meyer approaches immigration primarily as an economic matter driven by illegal hiring practices. He supports reforming the system to align legal immigration with employer labor needs while ending policies that divide families.

• Match legal immigration pathways directly with domestic workforce needs
• Target illegal employer hiring practices rather than focusing solely on enforcement
• Create a workable, lawful immigration system respecting human dignity

“The solution is clear: match immigration with legal hiring needs. We need workers, and immigrants need jobs.”

“Rather than design a lawful, workable system, we spend billions on policies that tear families apart and chase symptoms rather than fix the cause: illegal hiring.”

Erin Houchin

Supports strict enforcement and border wall

Houchin advocates for aggressive border security measures, including finishing the southern border wall and deporting undocumented immigrants convicted of crimes. She supported major border enforcement legislation and voted to impeach the Secretary of Homeland Security.

• Voted Yea on the Laken Riley Act, Secure the Border Act of 2023, and DUIs Act of 2025
• Voted Yea on impeaching DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas in 2024
• Supports completing the border wall and expanding deportations of criminal illegal aliens

“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.”

“Joe Biden let over 10 million individuals illegally invade our country—that we know of.”

Brad Meyer

Supports federal funding and public schools

Meyer believes strong public education is essential to democracy and equal opportunity. He defends the federal Department of Education, pointing to its vital role in gathering transparent data, funding Title I and special education (IDEA), and protecting civil rights.

• Protect federal funding for Title I low-income schools and IDEA special education
• Oppose efforts to dismantle or eliminate the federal Department of Education
• Enforce civil rights protections against discrimination in public schools

“America was made great by providing public education to all. That greatness came in the form of a promise: every child, no matter what their background or challenges, deserves to learn the skills to lead a full and dignified life.”

“The Department of Education ensures that education decisions are based on facts, that money is spent wisely and fairly, and student rights are protected from partisan politics.”

Erin Houchin

Supports parental rights in education

Houchin emphasizes parental authority over public school policy and curriculum decisions. She supported the Parents Bill of Rights and voted for legislation restricting transgender participation in female sports categories.

• Voted Yea on the Parents Bill of Rights to increase school transparency
• Voted Yea on the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2025
• Advocates for giving parents primary decision-making authority over their children's education

“Parents should be in the driver's seat of 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.”

Brad Meyer

Supports strict regulations and renewables

Meyer framing environmental protection as a critical public health and economic issue, citing Indiana's high water and air pollution levels. He advocates for strict rules on industrial polluters and robust investment in clean renewable energy.

• Hold corporate polluters accountable for air and water pollution
• Invest in renewable energy infrastructure to build local economic resilience
• Treat environmental degradation as an urgent public health risk

“When we speak of protecting the environment, we really mean protecting our health. Indiana ranks among the worst for polluted rivers and air quality.”

“Investing now in renewable energy and ecosystem resilience avoids far higher costs later.”

Erin Houchin

Supports expanding domestic fossil fuels

Houchin supports boosting domestic energy production across oil, natural gas, and coal to lower costs and strengthen national security. She voted for major House energy legislation aimed at streamlining federal energy permits.

• Voted Yea on the Lower Energy Costs Act (H.R. 1) to expand oil, gas, and coal production
• Advocates for easing federal permitting restrictions on pipelines, refineries, and energy projects
• Promotes free-market energy development to lower consumer prices

Brad Meyer

Supports diplomacy and global alliances

Meyer opposes foreign policy driven by military intimidation, arguing it damages international alliances and stability. He advocates for restoring American principled leadership through international diplomacy and cooperative engagement.

• Prioritize diplomacy and international trust-building over military threats
• Strengthen relationships with global allies
• Promote international peace and stability through principled leadership

“We are replacing principled leadership with brute force and using our military power not for defense but for intimidation.”

“This is strategically short-sighted and surrenders our leadership among nations to stand for peace and international stability.”

Erin Houchin

Supports strong defense and Israel

Houchin supports an 'America First' foreign policy that emphasizes robust defense funding, unwavering support for Israel, and countering foreign terrorism. She advocates cutting federal aid to any entity sponsoring terror.

• Voted Yea on the FY2024 and FY2025 National Defense Authorization Acts
• Supports defense funding and unequivocal U.S. aid for Israel
• Voted Yea on the Antisemitism Awareness Act of 2023

“Erin stands firmly with Israel, our nation’s strongest ally in the Middle East.”

“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.”

Brad Meyer

Supports constitutional guardrails and norms

Meyer warns that narrow majorities overriding institutional checks risk tyranny and disenfranchise half the electorate. He advocates for restoring democratic norms, constitutional accountability, and respect for truth in public service.

• Protect institutional guardrails against unilateral party rule
• Hold government leaders accountable to constitutional limits
• Restore public trust through transparency and adherence to democratic norms

“For nearly 250 years, we built norms and guardrails to ensure that no leader, no party, and no faction could dominate the other.”

“Laws and institutions must serve the Constitution, not one person’s ambition.”

Erin Houchin

Supports strict voter eligibility proof

Houchin focuses on restoring government integrity through strict voting requirements, ethics enforcement, and federal transparency. She voted for the SAVE Act to mandate citizenship proof for election registration and voted to expel Representative George Santos.

• Voted Yea on the SAVE Act requiring documentary proof of citizenship to vote in federal elections
• Voted Yea on the Epstein Files Transparency Act requiring DOJ document release
• Voted Yea on the resolution expelling Rep. George Santos from the House
• Signed the U.S. Term Limits pledge

“She will continue standing steadfast for an America First Agenda that allows us to live safely and freely.”

Brad Meyer

Supports universal Medicare for All

Meyer views the current private healthcare system as a public crisis that drives families into bankruptcy. He champions expanding public programs like Medicare to guarantee coverage for every resident and eliminate profit-driven medical debt.

• Expand Medicare to establish universal healthcare for all residents
• Eliminate medical bankruptcies and uncouple health coverage from employment constraints
• Ensure free choice of medical providers without financial fear

“Universal healthcare is a proven solution. By building on programs like Medicare, we can guarantee coverage for every resident, end medical bankruptcies, and free people to choose their doctor without fear of financial ruin.”

“Brad supports Medicare for All because no one should have to go broke just trying to stay alive.”

Erin Houchin

Supports anti-abortion legislation

Houchin is strongly pro-life, maintaining an A+ rating from SBA Pro-Life America and endorsements from national pro-life groups. She consistently advocates for restricting late-term abortions while supporting resources for mothers.

• Endorsed by National Right to Life and Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America with an A+ rating
• Advocates for federal restrictions on late-term abortion procedures
• Maintained a 100% pro-life voting record during her Indiana State Senate tenure

“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.”

Erin Houchin

Supports Second Amendment protection

Houchin strongly defends Second Amendment rights, viewing the constitutional right to bear arms as essential for personal protection. She opposes new federal restrictions on firearm ownership.

• Opposes federal gun control mandates and firearm restrictions
• Pledges to protect individual constitutional rights to self-defense

“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.”

Erin Houchin

Supports law enforcement funding

Houchin strongly opposes efforts to defund police departments and advocates for providing law enforcement with full resources and competitive compensation. She supports legislative measures that impose strict consequences on criminal behavior.

• Opposes proposals to reduce or reallocate police department funding
• Voted Yea on the Protect Our Communities from DUIs Act of 2025
• Advocates for increased federal support and resources for law enforcement officers

“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.”

Erin Houchin

Supports expanding veteran services

Houchin prioritizes quality of life improvements for military personnel, veterans, and their families. She supports fulfilling federal healthcare and financial commitments made to armed service veterans.

• Advocates for improved healthcare and support services for veterans and active-duty military spouses
• Supports protecting earned benefits and healthcare resources for former service members

“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.”