Jim Graham

Jim Graham was born in Indianapolis, Indiana. He graduated from Edgewood High School. He earned a bachelor's degree from the Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, a Ph.D. from Purdue University, and graduated from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 2021. His career experience includes working as an educator, entrepreneur, and computer engineer.[1][2]

Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I grew up on small farms in Martin and Monroe Counties in Indiana. I studied engineering at Rose-Hulman and Purdue. I worked for General Motors for several years and then taught engineering at Purdue, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, and the University of Louisville. I earned an Executive Certificate in Management and Leadership from MIT and I was co-founder and CEO of the cybersecurity startup company, True Secure SCADA, LLC. Throughout my life, I have done many different things and filled many different roles. At a moment of unprecedented challenge to the principles of democracy set out by our Founders in the US Constitution, I think it is time for non-traditional politicians, like myself, to stand up and be counted in the effort to address the many contentious problems that currently face our nation. I have demonstrated leadership in many activities from leading engineering projects, to serving as Chairman of an academic department, to forming a start-up company, to volunteer positions. I will fight every day for the Hoosiers of the Indiana Ninth District - THAT'S A PROMISE!

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?

Before I decided to enter this race, I traveled extensively in the eighteen counties that make up the Indiana Ninth Congressional District. I visited with Hoosiers at diners, sporting events, festivals and county fairs. The common denominator in all these conversations was the prevalence of concern over "pocketbook issues" from the people I met. Many are having to choose between going to the dentist (or doctor) and putting food on the table for their family. Service jobs don't pay much and much of the industry which was once common in this area has now downsized or left completely. Improving economic prospects for Hoosiers through education and jobs development will be a priority for me!The Gospel of Matthew records these words of Jesus, "For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me" (Matt. 25-35). My Christian faith compels me to protest our current treatment of immigrants by ICE as WRONG and SHAMEFUL. Indiscriminately rounding up individuals, separating children from their parents, and placing law abiding people in cruel detention centers IS NOT AMERICA and should not be condoned.I AM convinced that a more balanced and compassionate approach will eventually prevail in our country and we WILL be able to work out our problems in a rational manner. There will always be areas for respectful disagreement, but there are many more areas we can work together to find "win-win" policies that make life better for the American people. Engineers are trained to carefully define problems, find a set of solutions that may work, and then analyze and find the best solution. I would try my very best to bring these skills to bear on the problems that current confront our nation.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Affordable healthcare, improved economic opportunities for Hoosier families, a fair and equitable farm bill, support for veterans and veterans' hospitals, preserving and improving Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid, protecting and improving rural hospitals, six-year Congressional term limits and twelve-year Senate term limits,

Campaign websiteGraham's campaign website stated the following:My campaign rests on three pillarsI think all of these problems, and many more, MUST be addressed in the next Congress. I’m running for office because I LOVE this country and want to see these problems FIXED, not kicked down the road!Take Care of Our NeighborsProtect and improve Social Security, Medicare and MedicaidRestore the staff and funding cuts to VA hospitalsProtect our borders and support our police officers in getting dangerous criminals off our streetsProvide Economic OpportunitiesGet our fair share of federal development grants – every other district in Indiana has benefited EXCEPT for the Ninth DistrictFind better ways to leverage our outstanding universities, colleges and Ivy-tech campuses in preparing Ninth District Hoosiers for well-paying jobsPass a comprehensive five-year Farm Bill to provide Ninth District farmers with certainty about government policies for farmingEncourage more efficient use of Federal highway funds to avoid/remove tolls on our highways and bridges.Work for Common Sense SolutionsI’ve spent my life finding WIN-WIN solutions in difficult situations and, in most instances, I have been successfulI can absolutely work with Indiana Republicans, like Senator Todd Young, to bring high technology jobs to the Ninth DistrictI’m confident I can work with national Republicans in Congress to attack critical issues like reducing the budget deficit, improving healthcare, and shoring up Social Security and MedicareSupport legislation establishing term limits for US Representatives and Senators.— Jim Graham's campaign website (April 17, 2026)Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.