David Boyd
David Boyd
IN-06 Democratic nominee?
$15.1K
MAY 12, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleCandidate
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyModerate Democrat
LocationIndiana
EducationIndiana University Indianapolis (political science)
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Notable personal detailsDavid Lawrence Boyd is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives in Indiana’s 6th Congressional District in the 2026 election cycle. He filed with the Federal Election Commission on January 8, 2026, and his principal campaign committee is David Boyd for Congress. Public voter-guide coverage describes him as having studied political science at Indiana University Indianapolis and as a cofounder of a nonprofit focused on at-risk youth.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
The candidate's campaign materials emphasize bipartisan economic policy, fiscal responsibility (reducing national debt and eliminating wasteful spending), and support for measures to protect consumers and broaden access to capital. The platform also calls for expanding social supports such as safeguarding Social Security and increasing the federal minimum wage to $25, but does not specify clear tax policy proposals or explicit tax increases or cuts. Overall the statements show mixed priorities without a definitive stance on taxes.
Healthcare
The candidate states healthcare is a right and supports expanding and strengthening the Affordable Care Act while increasing subsidies and lowering deductibles. The candidate also says they will work to restore federal Medicaid funding, encourage Medicaid expansion in states, boost Medicare coverage, and establish a framework for Medicare for All.
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Immigration & Border
Supports immigration as a legal and orderly process while calling for robust border enforcement carried out with dignity and respect for human rights. Advocates timely, transparent immigration court processes and a clearly defined, timely path to citizenship that allows immigrants opportunities to contribute to the United States.
News
David Boyd is in the news because redistricting fights are intensifying after a Supreme Court ruling weakened protections for majority-Black districts. The decision has prompted Republican-led states to move faster on congressional map changes, with Indiana among the places affected by related primary and redistricting battles. The reporting suggests these shifts could have major consequences for House control and future voting-rights disputes.
Endorsements
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Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20262026
LatestCycle 2026
Source: FEC
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