James Schenke

James Schenke was born in New Jersey and lives in Indiana. He has attended the University of London International Programmes, the University of Maryland, American University, and Purdue University. He has served in the Army. His professional experience includes working in news reporting and production, and as a Precinct Committeeman.[1]

James Schenke did not complete [the profile publisher]'s 2026 Candidate Connection survey.

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Campaign websiteSchenke's campaign website stated the following:SECURE BORDERS & RESTORE LAW AND ORDERNorthwest Indiana communities are bearing the burden of Washington’s failure to secure the southern border. Illegal immigration contributes to crime, strains our schools and hospitals, and puts pressure on working families—especially in cities like Gary and Hammond.As Congressman, I will fight to finish the wall, enforce immigration laws, defund sanctuary policies, and remove those here illegally—including mass deportations where necessary—to put Hoosiers first.REINDUSTRIALIZE NORTHWEST INDIANA & RESTORE GOOD JOBSOnce a national manufacturing powerhouse, IN-01 has been hollowed out by decades of bad trade deals, job loss, and government neglect. Too many communities in Lake and Porter Counties look like they’ve been forgotten.As Congressman, I will fight to bring back American industry, protect our steel jobs, stop unfair Chinese competition, and turn Northwest Indiana into a hub for next-generation tech and energy manufacturing.SLASH FEDERAL OVERREACH & DEFEND THE WORKING CLASSFamilies across the Region are feeling the squeeze—skyrocketing prices, punishing taxes, and a $40 trillion federal debt that threatens our children’s future. Meanwhile, Washington grows bigger and more out of touch.As Congressman, I will vote to drastically cut federal spending, eliminate bloated agencies like the Department of Education, and end wasteful programs that do nothing for working Hoosiers. We need fewer bureaucrats and more freedom.PROTECT LIFE, LIBERTY & THE CONSTITUTIONNorthwest Indiana values faith, family, and freedom. From abortion on demand to unconstitutional gun control and radical environmental mandates, the federal government is attacking our way of life.As Congressman, I will unapologetically defend the unborn, uphold the Second Amendment, fight federal overreach, and stand strong for the values that made America great.— James Schenke's campaign website (April 15, 2026)Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.

James Schenke did not complete [the profile publisher]'s 2024 Candidate Connection survey.