Incumbent
Marlin Stutzman
IncumbentMarlin Stutzman
IN-03 Republican nominee?
$872.55
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
BackgroundFarmer
EducationLake Area Christian High School (Sturgis, Michigan)
Notable personal detailsMarlin Andrew Stutzman is a Republican U.S. Representative for Indiana’s 3rd Congressional District, serving since January 3, 2025, and previously serving in the U.S. House from 2010 to 2017. He served in the Indiana House of Representatives (2002–2008) and the Indiana Senate (2009–2010). He is a farmer and business owner and has attended Trine University (formerly Tri-State University) and Glen Oaks Community College.
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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
Rep. Marlin Stutzman, R-Ind., criticized Senate Democrats for blocking Department of Homeland Security funding, attributing it to political motives against President Trump. The ongoing shutdown has affected TSA operations, causing staffing shortages and long security lines at airports. Stutzman urged the Senate to bypass filibuster rules to pass the funding bill, emphasizing national security concerns.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20262026
LatestCycle 2026
Source: FEC
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