Jon Kenworthy
IN-03 Republican nominee?
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MAY 12, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleU.S. Army cavalry scout
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
GenderMale
LocationIndiana
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BackgroundU.S. Army cavalry scout
EducationPurdue University — B.A., Political Science and Government (2011)
Notable personal detailsJon Michael Kenworthy is a Republican candidate for the U.S. House in Indiana’s 3rd Congressional District and previously ran for the seat in 2024. He served in the U.S. Army as a cavalry scout (2003–2011) and later worked in the U.S. Senate, including as a field representative and military/veterans legislative assistant (2019–2023). He earned a B.A. in Political Science and Government from Purdue University and also holds a Purdue certificate in International Studies (both 2011).
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports policies intended to let Americans retain more income, including measures to combat inflation by reducing national debt and adopting tax reforms such as a Fair Tax or streamlined tax code; opposes estate (death) taxes and favors limiting taxpayer-funded student-debt forgiveness. These positions emphasize lower tax burdens and fiscal restraint rather than expanding progressive taxation or large redistributive programs.
Healthcare
Jon Kenworthy states that Medicaid and Medicare should remain available for now but should be gradually phased out, indicating support for reducing the role of taxpayer-funded healthcare programs. No evidence was found of support for expanding government healthcare options such as a public option or Medicare for All.
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Immigration & Border
The candidate supports stronger physical security of the southern border and prioritizes immigration for immediate family of U.S. citizens, people who aided the U.S. and face danger, and qualified workers in needed fields. Positions emphasize enforcement and selective admission rather than expanded pathways or broad regularization.
News
Jon Kenworthy is not directly discussed in the provided news summary. The report is about broader state redistricting fights ahead of the 2026 midterms, with Texas among the states shaping congressional maps and party control. Based on the available information, there are no specific recent developments about Kenworthy himself.
Endorsements
Endorsers of Jon Kenworthy for IN-03 Republican nominee?
IUOE Local 150
Labor organization
IUOE Local 150 endorsed Jon Kenworthy for U.S. House District 3 in the Indiana Republican primary.
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