Background
Trevor De Vries graduated from Illiana Christian High School. De Vries earned a bachelor's degree from Purdue University. De Vries' career experience includes working in insurance.[1]
- Bachelor's:
- Purdue University
- High school:
- Illiana Christian High School
In their own words
Who are you? Tell us about yourself.
Trevor De Vries is a lifelong St. John resident, husband and father of four, who is running to represent Northwest Indiana. A successful business leader with a background in Transactional Risk Insurance, Trevor has spent his career advising organizations, solving complex problems, and building trusted partnerships.
Guided by his core values of Faith, Family, and Freedom, he is committed to protecting parental rights, reducing government overreach, defending the Second Amendment, and ensuring responsible use of taxpayers’ money. Trevor isn’t a politician; he’s a servant-leader determined to give families a stronger, safer, and more prosperous future.
An America First Conservative, Trevor is ready to represent the people in District 1 with conviction, courage, common sense and a servant’s heart.
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?
Accountability:
I am deeply committed to bringing real transparency and full accountability to government, starting with strong term limits to replace career politicians with true public servants. We must restore trust through secure elections that feature same-day voting, paper ballots, and rigorously maintained clean voter rolls—no more excuses, no more vulnerabilities. We must also secure our borders to ensure safe communities and put Hoosiers FIRST.Affordability for Hoosiers:
Fight rising costs so hardworking families keep more of their money. Lower taxes, cut government waste, and deliver balanced budgets as a true fiscal conservative. Provide real energy choice to break monopolies and drive down utility bills. Cut red tape to unleash small businesses and support smart growth that builds our future without burying families in new taxes—putting Hoosiers first, not bureaucrats or foreign interests.Families:
Empower parents to raise and educate their children—not government bureaucrats. Expand school choice so families can choose the best path for their kids, teaching them how to think critically instead of what to think. Cut harmful additives from our food supply to promote healthier, stronger Hoosier families built on faith, nutrition, and freedom from overreach.
What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?
-Reducing government overreach and cutting red tape/regulations to unleash small businesses, support farmers, and promote economic freedom without excessive taxes.
-Responsible use of taxpayers' money, ending waste, and putting Hoosiers (not bureaucrats or foreign interests) first.
-Protecting parental rights and ensuring parents—not the government—raise children.
What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?
Citizens' Coalition for Legislature Accountability
America First Insights
Indiana Freedom Caucus
On the 2026 ballot
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Compiled from the candidate’s published profile as of September 30, 2026.
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