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Tip the Scale Blue — election intelligence for 2026 progressives. Poll data from Ballotpedia. Ratings from Cook, Sabato, and Inside Elections.

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Indiana 8th District · House

Mary Allen (D)vsMark B. Messmer (R)+1 other

Election Day · Nov 3, 2026

Score updated Aug 29, 2026

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198MONITOR

Priority Score Breakdown

Candidates

Mary Allen

Democrat

Mark B. Messmer

Republican· Incumbent

Progressive votes: 0.86%

James Burke

Independent

War Chest (FEC)

Allen

$179k

Messmer

$714k

Cash on hand, most recent FEC filing.

Expert Ratings

Cook PoliticalCookSafe R

Indiana house — Score 198 | Tip the Scale Blue