Barb Regnitz

RPorter County Commissioner (since 2022)

Won the May 5, 2026 Republican primary over David Ben Ruiz and James Schenke

Barb Regnitz is a Porter County Commissioner and former financial advisor running as the Republican nominee for Indiana's 1st District.[4]

Basic profile — the most important sourced facts we found.

SupportsExpand immigration enforcement and deportations
Campaign platform calls for strengthening border security and ending 'catch-and-release' policies.[4]
“End the cycle of catch-and-release policies that put offenders back on the streets.”

Lists border security, reducing government spending, and public safety ("Safe Cities") as her three key campaign messages.[4]
Says she is personally passionate about taxes, education, the national debt, and secure borders.[4]

Worked as a computer programmer and business analyst for the Woolworth Company and as a software engineer and project manager for United Airlines before becoming a financial advisor.[4]
Became a Certified Financial Planner with A.G. Edwards and Raymond James.[4]
Elected Porter County Commissioner in 2022.[4]
Holds a bachelor's degree from Purdue University.[1]
Serves on the boards of the Valparaiso Rotary Club, Valparaiso Rotary Foundation, and the LaSalle Council of Scouting America.[4]

Raised $2.4M · spent $576K · $1.8M cash on hand (through 2026-06-30) FEC filing ↗

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