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Jefferson Shreve
Image of Jefferson Shreve

Candidate, U.S. House Indiana District 6

U.S. House Indiana District 6
Tenure

2025 - Present

Term ends

2027

Years in position

0

Predecessor
Prior offices
Indianapolis City Council District 23
Successor: Scott Kreider

Indianapolis City Council District 16
Successor: Kristin Jones
Predecessor: Jeff Miller

Compensation

Base salary

$174,000

Elections and appointments
Last elected

November 5, 2024

Next election

November 3, 2026

Education

Bachelor's

Indiana University, 1989

Graduate

Purdue University, 2003

Personal
Profession
Real Estate Executive
Contact

Jefferson Shreve (Republican Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing Indiana's 6th Congressional District. He assumed office on January 3, 2025. His current term ends on January 3, 2027.

Shreve (Republican Party) is running for re-election to the U.S. House to represent Indiana's 6th Congressional District. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election.

Biography

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Jefferson Shreve earned a bachelor's degree from Indiana University in 1989, a graduate degree from the University of London in 1998, and a graduate degree from Purdue University in 2003. Shreve's career experience includes working as a real estate executive.[1]

Shreve was elected 7th District Vice Chairman of the Indiana Republican State Committee on January 17, 2018, and was re-elected on March 6, 2021. In 2020, he was selected as a district-level delegate to the 2020 Republican National Convention.[2][3]

Elections

2026

See also: Indiana's 6th Congressional District election, 2026

Note: At this time, Ballotpedia is combining all declared candidates for this election into one list under a general election heading. As primary election dates are published, this information will be updated to separate general election candidates from primary candidates as appropriate.

General election

The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.

General election for U.S. House Indiana District 6

Incumbent Jefferson Shreve is running in the general election for U.S. House Indiana District 6 on November 3, 2026.

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Jefferson Shreve (R)

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2024

See also: Indiana's 6th Congressional District election, 2024

Indiana's 6th Congressional District election, 2024 (May 7 Republican primary)

Indiana's 6th Congressional District election, 2024 (May 7 Democratic primary)

General election

General election for U.S. House Indiana District 6

Jefferson Shreve defeated Cynthia Wirth and James Sceniak in the general election for U.S. House Indiana District 6 on November 5, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Jefferson Shreve
Jefferson Shreve (R)
 
63.9
 
201,357
Image of Cynthia Wirth
Cynthia Wirth (D) Candidate Connection
 
31.7
 
99,841
Image of James Sceniak
James Sceniak (L)
 
4.4
 
13,711

Total votes: 314,909
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Indiana District 6

Cynthia Wirth advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House Indiana District 6 on May 7, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Cynthia Wirth
Cynthia Wirth Candidate Connection
 
100.0
 
11,708

Total votes: 11,708
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Indiana District 6

The following candidates ran in the Republican primary for U.S. House Indiana District 6 on May 7, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Jefferson Shreve
Jefferson Shreve
 
28.4
 
20,265
Image of Mike Speedy
Mike Speedy
 
22.1
 
15,752
Image of Jamison E. Carrier
Jamison E. Carrier Candidate Connection
 
20.1
 
14,386
Image of Bill Frazier
Bill Frazier
 
10.0
 
7,110
Image of Jeff Raatz
Jeff Raatz
 
8.9
 
6,365
Image of John Jacob
John Jacob Candidate Connection
 
8.1
 
5,793
Darin Childress
 
2.4
 
1,737

Total votes: 71,408
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

Libertarian convention

Libertarian convention for U.S. House Indiana District 6

James Sceniak advanced from the Libertarian convention for U.S. House Indiana District 6 on March 2, 2024.

Candidate
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James Sceniak (L)

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Endorsements

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2023

See also: Mayoral election in Indianapolis, Indiana (2023)

General election

General election for Mayor of Indianapolis

Incumbent Joe Hogsett defeated Jefferson Shreve in the general election for Mayor of Indianapolis on November 7, 2023.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Joe Hogsett
Joe Hogsett (D)
 
59.4
 
97,807
Image of Jefferson Shreve
Jefferson Shreve (R) Candidate Connection
 
40.6
 
66,781

Total votes: 164,588
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Mayor of Indianapolis

The following candidates ran in the Democratic primary for Mayor of Indianapolis on May 2, 2023.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Joe Hogsett
Joe Hogsett
 
58.4
 
28,320
Image of Robin Shackleford
Robin Shackleford
 
37.9
 
18,359
Image of Bob Kern
Bob Kern
 
1.4
 
694
Gregory Meriweather (Unofficially withdrew)
 
1.0
 
471
Image of Clif Marsiglio
Clif Marsiglio Candidate Connection
 
0.8
 
366
Larry Vaughn
 
0.6
 
294

Total votes: 48,504
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Mayor of Indianapolis

Jefferson Shreve defeated Abdul-Hakim Shabazz, James W. Jackson, and John L. Couch in the Republican primary for Mayor of Indianapolis on May 2, 2023.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Jefferson Shreve
Jefferson Shreve Candidate Connection
 
65.9
 
19,170
Image of Abdul-Hakim Shabazz
Abdul-Hakim Shabazz Candidate Connection
 
26.3
 
7,639
Image of James W. Jackson
James W. Jackson
 
4.3
 
1,251
Image of John L. Couch
John L. Couch Candidate Connection
 
3.6
 
1,036

Total votes: 29,096
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Endorsements

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2016

See also: Indiana State Senate elections, 2016

Elections for the Indiana State Senate took place in 2016. The primary election took place on May 3, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was February 5, 2016. Incumbent Brent Waltz (R) did not seek re-election.

Jack Sandlin defeated Sean Gorman in the Indiana State Senate District 36 general election.[4][5]

Indiana State Senate, District 36 General Election, 2016
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Republican Green check mark transparent.png Jack Sandlin 59.2% 26,696
     Democratic Sean Gorman 40.8% 18,375
Total Votes 45,071
Source: Indiana Election Divsion


Sean Gorman defeated Jesse Kharbanda in the Indiana State Senate District 36 Democratic primary.[6][7]

Indiana State Senate, District 36 Democratic Primary, 2016
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Democratic Green check mark transparent.png Sean Gorman 50.2% 4,769
     Democratic Jesse Kharbanda 49.8% 4,732
Total Votes 9,501
Source: Indiana Election Division


Jack Sandlin defeated Jefferson Shreve in the Indiana State Senate District 36 Republican primary.[6][7]

Indiana State Senate, District 36 Republican Primary, 2016
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Republican Green check mark transparent.png Jack Sandlin 51.3% 8,123
     Republican Jefferson Shreve 48.7% 7,709
Total Votes 15,832
Source: Indiana Election Division

Campaign themes

2026

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2024

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Campaign website

Shreve’s campaign website stated the following:

Secure the Border.

We must secure our southern border and fix our country’s broken immigration policies. It’s the most important issue facing America today.

The Biden Administration is unwilling and unable to fix the lawlessness, and the effects are devastating. We must complete the border wall, reform our immigration system, end catch-and-release policies, and put an end to the fentanyl trafficking that’s flowing over our southern border.

America can do this. Our current leadership chooses not to. It's past time for a change.

Manage Government Spending & Rein in Inflation.

The Biden Administration’s inflationary spending cannot continue.

As a businessman, I grew my company, Storage Express, from the ground up and into the largest Indiana self-storage company. Over three decades, I built a talented team. I employed hundreds of Hoosiers. That took steady financial stewardship and the management of a sound budget.

I will bring my life experience to Congress. I’ll fight for a balanced budget and reduce reckless giveaway spending that is driving up prices that burden Hoosier families.

Back the Blue.

I stepped up to fight the lawlessness and out-of-control crime that had taken over our state’s capital city. I will continue to back our men and women in law enforcement and fight to end soft-on-crime policies and the revolving door of crime. Our prosecutors need to prosecute. And I’ll ensure our police have the tools and resources they need to keep us safe.

Support Our Troops.

Our nation is under threat like never before. I’ll vote to ensure our military remains the strongest and most technologically advantaged fighting force in the world. And I’ll advocate for our veterans to ensure they receive the benefits they’ve earned.

Protect the Unborn.

I’m a pro-life Catholic. I believe we must do all we can to protect human life. I will work to protect the unborn and the health of expectant mothers.

Protect the 2nd Amendment.

The right to bear arms is enshrined in our U.S. Constitution. I will support the 2nd Amendment in Congress and advocate for policies that promote responsible gun ownership. When I became a gun owner years ago, I completed an NRA-authorized firearms training and gun safety program. That’s the very sort of personal responsibility-centered policy I will advocate for.

Support for Farmers.

American farmers face challenges from high fuel costs and burdensome government regulations. I’ll stand up to regulatory overreach and advocate for our Hoosier farmers. And I'll work to keep our trade and export markets open to our Indiana ag producers.

Advocate for Small Businesses.

I’m a business owner and entrepreneur. I started Storage Express in my senior year of college. We grew it into the largest self-storage company headquartered in Indiana. We worked across the Midwest and in over 40 Indiana counties, including building 26 locations in Indiana’s 6th District.

I know what it’s like to take risks, get up every day and work hard, and keep your commitments to your employees, your customers and your lenders.

I’ll be an advocate for our small business community. I will support Hoosier job creators.

Support Israel.

The events of Oct. 7, 2023, made it very clear Hamas must be eliminated. Israel suffered unimaginable atrocities at the hands of the terror group. Israel has a right to defend herself and eliminate Hamas. The United States should continue to support Israel in this effort politically and through continued aid, while also empowering Israel to fight the war on its terms. The United States must work to help secure an agreement that safely returns all Israeli and American hostages.

Protect Against the Chinese Communist Party.

The CCP poses a serious threat to the United States and our national security. For 70 years, the United States led the world in science, innovation and technology.

China is stealing our trade secrets, our intellectual property and our technological innovations. I will support legislation that strengthens our national security, holds China accountable, and advances the United States’ leadership in technology and innovation.

Make the U.S. a Leader in Digital Innovation.

Congress and the Biden Administration have failed to prepare the U.S. for the growing digital economy. I’ll work to provide certainty and stability to the industry through clear and transparent regulation, so cryptocurrency innovation remains anchored on U.S. shores and Hoosiers can invest and transact with confidence.

I’ll pursue future-oriented, fiscally sound monetary policies, and work to avoid burdensome or unnecessary Security and Exchange Commission regulations concerning cryptocurrencies and other block-chain tools.[8]

—Jefferson Shreve’s campaign website (2024)[9]

2023

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Indianapolis native, resident and civic leader.

Twice served on the Indianapolis City-County Council -- representing Districts 23 and 16. Former Commission on the City's Metropolitan Development Commission. Former member of the State Republican Committee Former Nat'l Chairman of Indiana University's Alumni Assn. Businessman. Founder/Owner of Storage Express, now owned by NYSE-traded Extra Space Storage. Member of the Extra Space board of directors (an S&P 500 company). Former hospital system board member. Member of university board at Purdue and Indiana Universities. And an all around good guy!

  • The Shreve Administration will make public safety job #1 on Day 1. We must bring the violent crime rate down in Indiana's capital city.
  • The Shreve Administration will prioritize investment in the maintenance of our existing city streets and infrastructure.
  • The Shreve Administration will focus on a market-drive revitalization of our downtown core.
Economic development efforts centered on place-making -- all toward creating an urban core that will increasingly attract talented young people who will wish to move into Indy, to develop their careers and to make their homes in our great city.

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Campaign finance summary


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Jefferson Shreve campaign contribution history
YearOfficeStatusContributionsExpenditures
2026* U.S. House Indiana District 6Candidacy Declared general$0 N/A**
2024* U.S. House Indiana District 6Won general$6,241,637 $6,109,922
Grand total$6,241,637 $6,109,922
Sources: OpenSecretsFederal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
* Data from this year may not be complete
** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
Note: Totals above reflect only available data.

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2016 Republican National Convention

See also: Republican National Convention, 2016

Shreve was a district-level delegate to the 2016 Republican National Convention from Indiana.

Delegate rules

See also: RNC delegate guidelines from Indiana, 2016 and Republican delegates from Indiana, 2016

In Indiana, district-level delegates were selected by congressional district committees, while at-large delegates were selected by the state committee. 2016 Indiana GOP bylaws required Indiana delegates to vote at the national convention for the candidate to whom they were allocated through the first round of voting, unless that candidate was not on the nominating ballot.

Indiana primary results

See also: Presidential election in Indiana, 2016
Indiana Republican Primary, 2016
Candidate Vote % Votes Delegates
Jeb Bush 0.6% 6,508 0
Ben Carson 0.8% 8,914 0
Chris Christie 0.2% 1,738 0
Ted Cruz 36.6% 406,783 0
Carly Fiorina 0.1% 1,494 0
John Kasich 7.6% 84,111 0
Rand Paul 0.4% 4,306 0
Marco Rubio 0.5% 5,175 0
Green check mark transparent.pngDonald Trump 53.3% 591,514 57
Totals 1,110,543 57
Source: Indiana Secretary of State and The New York Times

99 percent of precincts reporting.

Delegate allocation

See also: 2016 presidential nominations: calendar and delegate rules
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Indiana had 57 delegates at the 2016 Republican National Convention. Of this total, 27 were district-level delegates (three for each of the state's nine congressional districts) pledged to adhere to the results of the presidential preference primary in their respective congressional districts. Indiana's pledged Republican delegates were allocated on a winner-take-all basis; the candidate who received the greatest number of votes in a given district won all of that district's delegates.[10][11]

Of the remaining 30 delegates, 27 served at large. These delegates were allocated on a winner-take-all basis; the candidate who won the greatest share of the statewide vote in the primary was allocated all of the at-large delegates. In addition, three national party leaders (identified on the chart below as RNC delegates) served as bound delegates to the Republican National Convention. The RNC delegates were required to pledge their support to the winner of the state's primary.[10][11]

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Footnotes

Political offices
Preceded by
Greg Pence (R)
U.S. House Indiana District 6
2025-Present
Succeeded by
-
Preceded by
Jeff Miller (R)
Indianapolis City Council District 16
2018-2020
Succeeded by
Kristin Jones (D)
Preceded by
-
Indianapolis City Council District 23
2013-2016
Succeeded by
Scott Kreider (R)


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