Show Us the Money
Democrat George Hornedo raised $268,757 for his bid to represent Indiana's 7th Congressional District, according to his campaign finance report filed with the Federal Election Commission. Individual donors contributed $172,647 to his campaign. Political committees added $2,000. Hornedo loaned his own campaign $94,110, money he has not yet repaid. His campaign spent $254,904 through mid-April, leaving him with $13,853 in cash on hand.
Hornedo's campaign received no money from political party committees. The campaign reported $850 in refunds back to individual donors. No transfers moved between his committee and other authorized committees.
Candidate Rankings
Hornedo's fundraising puts him in the lower tier among Indiana's 2026 congressional candidates. Indiana's congressional candidates combined have raised roughly $140 million this cycle. His $268,757 represents less than 1% of that total.
The state's top fundraisers far outpace Hornedo's haul. Rudy C. Yakym III raised $4,026,298 with $1,118,102 in cash on hand. Jefferson Shreve brought in $2,348,191 and holds $1,755,900 in cash. Frank J. Mrvan, a Democrat, raised $1,873,645 with $1,088,950 on hand.
Incumbents vs. Challengers
Incumbents running in Indiana hold a commanding financial edge this cycle. Hornedo, running as a challenger, ended the reporting period with $13,853 on hand, a fraction of what most incumbents in the state have available heading into the general election. The financial disparity reflects a broader pattern: incumbents have built substantial war chests while non-incumbent candidates struggle to match their resources.
Democratic candidates statewide raised $4,610,367 in total receipts during the 2026 cycle, while Republican candidates brought in $12,948,443. The one Independent candidate in the state raised $0.
Source: Federal Election Commission (FEC), data current as of April 15, 2026.
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