IN-08 Democratic nominee?
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MAY 12, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleEvansville City Council at-large member
PartyDemocratic
LocationIndiana
BackgroundEvansville City Council at-large member
Notable personal detailsMary Theresa Allen is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House in Indiana’s 8th Congressional District. She is an at-large member of the Evansville City Council and has described her work experience as a small business owner and nonprofit leader. She is also an Army Reserve veteran.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Mary Allen supports using local tax revenue to fund public services and economic revitalization while seeking to limit burden on residents; as Evansville City Council finance chair she proposed lowering proposed wheel-tax rates to reduce the cost to vehicle owners. She has also argued for consumer protections and regulation to prevent excessive utility rate increases that hurt households and small businesses.
Healthcare
The candidate describes healthcare as a human right and supports universal healthcare, emphasizing protection of Medicaid, funding for rural hospitals, and access to quality care. The campaign prioritizes preventing healthcare-related financial hardship and strengthening healthcare infrastructure in rural Indiana.
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Immigration & Border
Supports humane immigration reform that expands legal pathways to residency and citizenship while maintaining secure borders; emphasizes treating immigrants with dignity, oversight of DHS, and opposition to mass detention or deportation practices.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20262026
LatestCycle 2026
Source: FEC
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