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Ben Ruiz

Ben Ruiz

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Overview

Current roleMarket development manager

PartyRepublican

Political ideologyTrump-aligned Republican

LocationIndiana

BackgroundMarket development manager

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Notable personal detailsDavid Benyamin "Ben" Ruiz is an Indiana Republican candidate for the U.S. House in Indiana's 1st Congressional District. He has described himself as a former small business owner in advertising and marketing distribution/contracting and has also been identified as a market development manager. Ruiz has served as a 2024 Indiana Republican convention delegate and as a vice precinct committeeman.

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Positions

LiberalConservative

Economy & Taxes

The candidate advocates eliminating income and property taxes, supports trade tariffs to reduce the national debt, and promotes policies to boost domestic manufacturing and energy independence while reducing regulation and taxes on businesses and families.

Immigration & Border

Supports substantially increased physical border security including completing a border wall, removal of unauthorized immigrants, and denial of funds to jurisdictions that do not comply with immigration laws. Endorses strong enforcement measures and immediate removal of those who entered unlawfully while allowing entry for individuals who 'qualify' to contribute and become citizens.

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Abortion & Reproductive Rights

The candidate identifies as pro-life and opposes elective abortion, stating he does not advocate for any forms of abortion and that abortion decisions should be left to the states. He opposes abortion providers receiving taxpayer funds and favors restrictions on abortion access.

News

AINews Summary
Last updatedJun 11, 2026

Ben Ruiz is being mentioned in the context of Indiana’s 2026 primary elections, which are being shaped by Republican infighting after a failed redistricting push. The reporting suggests he is part of the broader set of candidates affected by the GOP fallout and intraparty challenges. No more specific recent developments about Ruiz are provided in the available summary.

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WEWashington Examiner1 month ago

What to know about Indiana’s 2026 primary elections

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Fundraising

Latest report: Cycle 2026
Total raisedCash on hand
$2.8K
$2.1K
$1.4K
$688
$0

2024

2026

Latest
Year
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate

Cycle 2024

$2.8K
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$3.3K
$217.35

Cycle 2026

$1.3K
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$1.8K
$119.95

Source: FEC

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