Mark B. Messmer — U.S. Representative for IN-8
Mark B. Messmer is a Republican Representative representing Indiana (district 8), serving a term from 2025-01-03 to 2027-01-03.
Overview
| Party | Republican |
|---|---|
| Chamber | Representative |
| State | Indiana |
| District | IN-8 |
| Current term | 2025-01-03 – 2027-01-03 |
| Born | 1967-12-16 |
| Bioguide ID | M001233 |
Election & Term History
Mark B. Messmer has held 1 term in Congress on record, first elected in 2025.
| Term | Office | Party |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-03 – 2027-01-03 | U.S. Representative for IN-8 | Republican |
Voting Record
In the 119th Congress, Mark B. Messmer has cast 542 recorded votes. Based on DW-NOMINATE ideology scoring (Voteview, UCLA) -- a standard academic measure derived from actual roll-call vote patterns, not self-description -- Mark B. Messmer is more conservative than 54% of House Republicans on the liberal-conservative spectrum this Congress.
| Ideology score (DW-NOMINATE, dim. 1) | 0.55 |
|---|---|
| Position within party | more conservative than 54% of House Republicans |
| Recorded votes this Congress | 542 |
| Votes with own party | 99.0% 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 Mark B. Messmer in?
Mark B. Messmer is a Republican, currently serving as U.S. Representative for IN-8.
How long has Mark B. Messmer served in Congress?
Mark B. Messmer's first term on record began in 2025, and their current term runs from 2025-01-03 to 2027-01-03.
How does Mark B. Messmer's voting record compare to the rest of their party?
Based on DW-NOMINATE ideology scoring (Voteview, UCLA), Mark B. Messmer is more conservative than 54% of House Republicans in the 119th Congress, having cast 542 recorded votes.
How often does Mark B. Messmer vote with their own party?
Mark B. Messmer has voted with the majority of their own party on 99.0% of contested roll-call votes so far in the 119th Congress, missing 13 of 643 recorded votes (2.0%).