Barb Regnitz

Barb Regnitz earned a bachelor's degree from Purdue University. Her career experience includes working as a certified financial planner.[1]

Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Before entering public service, Barb worked as a computer programmer and business analyst for Woolworth Company and as a software engineer and project manager for United Airlines. She later became a Financial Advisor and Certified Financial Planner® with A.G. Edwards and Raymond James.

In 2022 Barb was elected Porter County Commissioner. Barb personally knocked on more than 11,000 doors to meet voters. She also serves on the boards of the Valparaiso Rotary Club, Valparaiso Rotary Foundation, and the LaSalle Council of Scouting America. She is the Treasurer for both the Rotary Foundation and SCORE, a volunteer business mentoring organization. Barb is a committed conservative, she focuses on public safety, infrastructure, and responsible maintenance of county facilities while prioritizing transparency and honesty in government.

In her free time you can find Barb enjoying the outdoors, whether hiking or gardening, she is outside regardless of the weather. Barb lives in Valparaiso with her husband Tim.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

Border Security:

Strengthen border security to stop illegal crossings, drugs, and human trafficking.

Support law enforcement and border agents with the tools and policies they need to do their jobs effectively.

Reform immigration policies to prioritize safety, legal entry, and accountability.Smarter Spending:

Strengthen Americans' purchasing power by ending reckless spending and curbing inflation.

Eliminate waste, fraud, and abuse to ensure taxpayer dollars are used responsibly.

Prioritize American families and businesses over foreign interests while reducing the national debt.Safe Cities:

Enforce the law by ensuring criminals are arrested, prosecuted, and held accountable for their actions.

End the cycle of catch-and-release policies that put offenders back on the streets.

Support law enforcement with the resources and respect they need to keep our communities safe.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Taxes

Education

National Debt

Secure Borders

Safe Communities

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

US Senator Todd Young (R-IN)

US Senator Jim Banks (R-IN)

Congressman Rudy Yakym (IN-02)

Congressman Marlin Stutzman (IN-03)

Congresswoman Erin Houchin (IN-09)

Campaign websiteRegnitz's campaign website stated the following:Make America Safe AgainEnforce the law by ensuring criminals are arrested, prosecuted, and held accountable for their actions.End the cycle of catch-and-release policies that put offenders back on the streets.Support law enforcement with the resources and respect they need to keep our communities safe.Make America's Borders Secure AgainStrengthen border security to stop illegal crossings, drugs, and human trafficking.Support law enforcement and border agents with the tools and policies they need to do their jobs effectively.Reform immigration policies to prioritize safety, legal entry, and accountability.Make America Affordable AgainStrengthen Americans' purchasing power by ending reckless spending and curbing inflation.Eliminate waste, fraud, and abuse to ensure taxpayer dollars are used responsibly.Prioritize American families and businesses over foreign interests while reducing the national debt.Make Americans' Votes Count AgainEnsure 100% election integrity through transparency, accountability, and secure voting procedures.Support same-day, in-person voting using verifiable, watermarked paper ballots.Limit mail-in ballots to rare, verified exceptions to protect against fraud and maintain confidence in election results.Make Americans Educated AgainRefocus schools on teaching students how to think, not what to think.Encourage curiosity and critical thinking by inspiring students to reason, question, and explore ideas.Protect fairness and safety in schools by keeping girls' sports and facilities reserved for biological females.Make Americans Healthy AgainAddress the growing crisis of poor nutrition and harmful additives in our food.Support initiatives that prioritize cleaner, more nutritious food for American families.Work alongside national efforts, including those led by RFK Jr. and the Trump Administration, to create a healthier, more resilient America.Make America Financially Free AgainProtect people's right to control their own money.Support innovation without overregulation.Make sure America stays ahead, not behind.— Barb Regnitz's campaign website (April 15, 2026)Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.