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FIRST ON FOX: Republican Candidate Calls Out Democratic Incumbent
A Republican looking to flip a House seat from blue to red in Indiana says his Democratic challenger has abandoned the “hardworking” constituents of his district and aligned himself with “the far left” and the “D.C. political machine” after joining Congress more than three years ago.
Randy Niemeyer, the Republican nominee to represent Indiana’s 1st Congressional District in the House, will face off against incumbent Democratic Rep. Frank Mrvan in the state’s general election later this year.
Standing Up for His Constituents
- Niemeyer criticizes Mrvan’s voting record as more aligned with the far left than the conservative constituents of their district.
- He believes Mrvan’s votes in Washington do not align with the aspirations of the people in Indiana’s 1st District.
Democratic Rep. Frank Mrvan and his GOP challenger Randy Niemeyer (Getty Images | Randy Niemeyer campaign)
Issues with Representation
- Niemeyer feels Mrvan does not interact enough with constituents beyond public appearances and events.
- He highlights Mrvan’s lack of connection to grassroots communities and everyday taxpayers.
“Frank has really aligned himself with the D.C. political machine and become very well ingrained in that and has forgotten that his district is not being represented right now by his votes the way it should be and can be,” Niemeyer stated.
Challenging the Incumbent
Randy Niemeyer speaks to supporters at an event in Highland, Indiana, on Jan. 19, 2024.
Aiming for Change and Connection
- Niemeyer emphasizes shared struggles with constituents in terms of work ethic and local government experience.
- He believes his blue-collar background sets him apart from Mrvan’s alignment with the far left.
Niemeyer’s motivation to challenge Mrvan stems from his grandmother’s impact and public service values.
Rep. Frank Mrvan first won election to Congress in 2020. (Bill Clark/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images)
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“Those people told me these stories, and it really inspired, for me, a real knowledge of what true public service meant,” Niemeyer added.
Niemeyer will face off against Mrvan, as well as three independent candidates, in the Nov. 5 general election.
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