Shaun Maeyens
IN-02 Democratic nominee?
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MAY 12, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleMiddle school teacher
PartyDemocratic
LocationIndiana
BackgroundMiddle school teacher
Notable personal detailsShaun Michael Maeyens is a Democratic candidate who ran for U.S. House in Indiana's 2nd Congressional District in the 2026 cycle. He has been described as a South Bend middle school social studies teacher, a veteran, and a former small business owner in the coffee industry. He established an authorized principal campaign committee, Shaun Maeyens for Congress, in connection with his congressional run.
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Positions
Immigration & Border
Shaun Maeyens has said immigration is a top issue in the district and has spoken about fears in the Latino and international communities about carrying identification and leaving home; he described attending a local immigration meeting and noted the issue is personal because his grandmother was an immigrant. He has not provided detailed policy prescriptions in available reporting.
Climate & Energy
Maeyens has acknowledged climate-related extreme weather impacts on local businesses but has not published detailed climate or energy policies on his campaign site or in news coverage. Public statements located are limited to issue acknowledgement rather than specific policy proposals on emissions, clean energy, or fossil-fuel phase-out.
News
Shaun Maeyens is in the news because he lost the Democratic primary in Indiana's 2nd Congressional District. Partial unofficial results showed Jamee Decio leading him by a wide margin, 13,108 to 5,600, or 70% to 30%. Decio is now expected to face Republican incumbent Rudy Yakym in the general election, though the result is still unofficial and not yet certified.
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