Incumbent
IN-03 Republican nominee?
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MAY 12, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleU.S. Representative
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
Age49 years old (Aug 31, 1976)
GenderMale
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LocationIndiana
BackgroundPolitician
EducationLake Area Christian High School (graduated 1994)
Notable personal detailsMarlin Andrew Stutzman is a Republican U.S. Representative from Indiana’s 3rd Congressional District, serving in Congress since January 3, 2025, and previously serving from 2010 to 2017. He previously served in the Indiana House of Representatives (2002–2008) and Indiana State Senate (2009–2010). He has worked in agriculture and business, including a family farming operation, and attended Glen Oaks Community College and Trine University.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports permanent tax cuts and pro-growth, pro-business tax policies, favors simplifying the tax code (including proposals like a single-rate system and eliminating the estate tax), and advocates for reduced federal spending and regulatory rollback to spur economic growth. Has voted for legislation to preserve the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act and sponsored measures aimed at cutting government spending and accountability.
Healthcare
Supports market-based health reforms such as expanded Health Savings Accounts, transportable coverage, tax credits for employer-provided care, and legal protections for doctors; opposes the Affordable Care Act and favors reducing government involvement in health insurance.
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Immigration & Border
Supports strong immigration enforcement and opposes amnesty or a path to citizenship for people who entered the country illegally; backs ICE and local law-enforcement cooperation to arrest and process criminal noncitizens and endorses the enforcement-focused border policies of President Trump.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Marlin Stutzman has a long record of supporting major limits on abortion, including measures to defund Planned Parenthood and prohibit certain abortion practices. He has cosponsored federal bills restricting abortion funding and protections for the unborn, and has publicly advocated for banning abortion. His public statements and legislative actions align with strong pro‑life/anti‑abortion positions rather than supporting expanded abortion access.
Climate & Energy
Opposes top-down federal energy regulation and emphasizes regulatory relief and energy policies that support businesses and energy independence; has a legislative record and ratings showing opposition to many federal environmental regulations and low scores from environmental groups. Also supported some state-level alternative energy incentives earlier in his career.
Public Safety & Guns
Marlin Stutzman consistently advocates for expansive Second Amendment rights, sponsoring and authoring legislation to expand concealed-carry reciprocity and promote permit/carry protections and stating that the right to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed. His campaign materials and endorsements highlight a long pro-gun voting record and leadership on Second Amendment initiatives. He has opposed federal restrictions and promoted laws to make concealed carry across state lines easier.
News
Marlin Stutzman has recently been in the news for criticizing Senate Democrats over blocked Department of Homeland Security funding, saying the delay is hurting airport staffing and national security. He urged the Senate to bypass filibuster rules and pass the bill. More broadly, Indiana’s 2026 primaries are being shaped by GOP infighting and redistricting fallout, which is adding to the political backdrop around his role as a candidate.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20262026
LatestCycle 2026
Source: FEC
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