About this race
By: DDHQ Automation
In the upcoming election for Indiana's 1st Congressional District, Democratic incumbent Frank Mrvan, a 55-year-old Ball State University alumnus, is running for re-election. Republican nominee is Randell Niemeyer, who attended Indiana State University and serves as a member of the Lake County Council. Niemeyer is also the co-owner of a trucking business.
As it stands, the United States House of Representatives consists of 212 Democrats and 220 Republicans, with 3 vacancies. In Indiana's 1st District, the demographic composition includes 61% Non-Hispanic White, 19% Black, 17% Hispanic, 2% Asian, and 1% Native American populations. These demographic groups form the basis of the electorate that will participate in the upcoming election.
Historically, this district has leaned towards the Democratic Party, with Joe Biden winning the presidential race in 2020 by an 8% margin. In the 2022 House election, Mrvan emerged victorious by a margin of approximately 6%. This district is expected to be competitive, and will be closely-watched as control of the House rests on a knife’s edge.
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