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Messmer Wins in Indiana’s 8th District; Spartz Loses in 5th

By John Szink Nov 4, 2026 | 5:56 AM

Republican Mark Messmer of Jasper won a second two-year term to Indiana’s 8th District House seat on Tuesday.

He beat Democrat Mary Allen, an Evansville City Councilwoman.

Democratic State Senator J.D. Ford won the U.S. House race for Indiana’s 5th District, unseating Republican incumbent Victoria Spartz in a major political upset

All nine of Indiana’s congressional seats were up for election.

 

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