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Jim Schenke

Jim Schenke

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Overview

Current roleU.S. Army veteran

PartyRepublican

Political ideologyTrump-aligned Republican

GenderMale

LocationIndiana

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BackgroundU.S. Army veteran

EducationUniversity of Maryland

Notable personal detailsJames K. (Jim) Schenke is a Republican candidate for the U.S. House in Indiana’s 1st Congressional District. He is a U.S. Army veteran and has described work experience in journalism/communications and teaching, and has been active in the Republican Party as a precinct committeeman and Indiana state convention delegate. He previously ran for Indiana House District 26 in 2024.

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fec.govschenkeforcongress.comlinkedin.comen.wikipedia.orgin.govguides.lib.purdue.edudbpedia.orgindianaupma.orgoce.pr.govbasedinlafayette.comiowapublicradio.orgreadthedonation.comdonorsecrets.comarxiv.orgwfyi.orgaol.cominpolicy.orgreflector.uindy.eduwishtv.comlakeshorepublicmedia.orgindianacitizen.orgtermlimits.comelectrepublicans.orgyahoo.comwisconsinexaminer.comminnesotareformer.combentonspiritnews.comivoterguide.comdeveloper.ballotpedia.orgbusiness.linkedin.comlegislation.ballotpedia.orgvoterguide.ballotpedia.orgcdn.ballotpedia.orglegal.x.comlearning.linkedin.comjustfacts.votesmart.orgdocquery.fec.govdemocrats-edworkforce.house.govrepublicans-science.house.gov

Positions

LiberalConservative

Economy & Taxes

The candidate advocates for major reductions in federal spending and smaller government, calling to eliminate agencies such as the Department of Education and end programs characterized as wasteful. He frames current taxes as punishing and emphasizes defending working-class Americans by reducing federal overreach and bureaucracy. His platform prioritizes reindustrialization and protecting domestic jobs while cutting federal fiscal commitments.

Healthcare

The candidate’s campaign says he aims to expand access and lower healthcare costs and ensure residents are not left behind, but provides no specific policy proposals. Other campaign language emphasizes cutting federal spending and reducing federal overreach, creating an unclear overall approach to healthcare policy.

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Immigration & Border

The candidate supports securing the U.S. border and emphasizes border security as part of his platform, aligning his views with an 'America First' conservative approach. Public materials emphasize support for law enforcement and stronger border security measures without outlining a pathway to legalization or expanded asylum protections.

Fundraising

Latest report: Cycle 2026
Total raisedCash on hand
$58.8K
$44.1K
$29.4K
$14.7K
$0

2026

Latest
Year
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate

Cycle 2026

$58.8K
$6.0K
$52.8K
$3.3K

Source: FEC

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