Erin Houchin — U.S. Representative for IN-9
Erin Houchin is a Republican Representative representing Indiana (district 9), serving a term from 2025-01-03 to 2027-01-03.
Overview
| Party | Republican |
|---|---|
| Chamber | Representative |
| State | Indiana |
| District | IN-9 |
| Current term | 2025-01-03 – 2027-01-03 |
| Born | 1976-09-24 |
| Bioguide ID | H001093 |
Election & Term History
Erin Houchin has held 2 terms in Congress on record, first elected in 2023.
| Term | Office | Party |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-01-03 – 2025-01-03 | U.S. Representative for IN-9 | Republican |
| 2025-01-03 – 2027-01-03 | U.S. Representative for IN-9 | Republican |
Voting Record
In the 119th Congress, Erin Houchin has cast 540 recorded votes. Based on DW-NOMINATE ideology scoring (Voteview, UCLA) -- a standard academic measure derived from actual roll-call vote patterns, not self-description -- Erin Houchin is more conservative than 71% of House Republicans on the liberal-conservative spectrum this Congress.
| Ideology score (DW-NOMINATE, dim. 1) | 0.624 |
|---|---|
| Position within party | more conservative than 71% of House Republicans |
| Recorded votes this Congress | 540 |
| Votes with own party | 97.9% of contested roll-call votes |
| Missed votes | 13 of 643 (2.0%) |
Scale runs roughly -1 (most liberal) to +1 (most conservative); scores are relative rankings among the member's own chamber and party, not an absolute measure. "Votes with own party" compares each Yea/Nay vote to that party's majority position on the same roll call, for every recorded vote so far in the 119th Congress.
Frequently Asked Questions
What party is Erin Houchin in?
Erin Houchin is a Republican, currently serving as U.S. Representative for IN-9.
How long has Erin Houchin served in Congress?
Erin Houchin's first term on record began in 2023, and their current term runs from 2025-01-03 to 2027-01-03.
How does Erin Houchin's voting record compare to the rest of their party?
Based on DW-NOMINATE ideology scoring (Voteview, UCLA), Erin Houchin is more conservative than 71% of House Republicans in the 119th Congress, having cast 540 recorded votes.
How often does Erin Houchin vote with their own party?
Erin Houchin has voted with the majority of their own party on 97.9% of contested roll-call votes so far in the 119th Congress, missing 13 of 643 recorded votes (2.0%).