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Mary Allen
Democratic nominee for U.S. House, Indiana’s 8th District
$0
in backing from the pro-Israel PACs we track, 2016–2026
Mary Allen is the Democratic nominee for U.S. House in Indiana’s 8th District on November 3, 2026, against Mark Messmer (R, inc.). Backed by AIPAC or allied pro-Israel PACs: $0 (2016–2026).
Not a member of Congress: this page covers Mary Allen’s 2026 race. Members of Congress and governors have a page with their votes as well (the full list); this one isn’t counted in the site’s totals or lists.
Where the campaign’s money comes from
Mary Allen’s campaign has raised $493,068 in the 2026 election cycle through October 14, 2026, and had $107,507 in cash on hand at the end of that period.
- Individual donors$459,488
- Political party committees$19,795
- PACs and other committees$11,400
- The candidate’s own money and loans$1,929
- Other$457
From donors who gave over $200: $158,183 after refunds, in gifts through June 30, 2026; 98% from Indiana, 2% from other states. Top states: Indiana $154,644 (98%), Ohio $1,500 (1%), California $1,400 (1%), Illinois $500 (under 1%), New York $139 (under 1%). About 290 donors. The FEC lists a gift by donor once the donor has given more than $200 (bulk file as of October 25, 2026; each gift counted once, refunds subtracted, no donor named).
Totals the campaign reported to the FEC (individual donors are not named). Reports lag: the latest one covers the period shown. FEC candidate page: H6IN08293 (2026 reports).
- Labor unions$2,500
PAC contributions to the campaign, including donations AIPAC passed on as earmarks, since 2016.
Money from the pro-Israel PACs we track
None of the pro-Israel PACs we track gave to Mary Allen’s campaign committees or reported outside spending for or against them in 2016–2026, in the FEC filings we read.
The race
- November 3, 2026. On the ballot: Mary Allen (Democratic); Mark Messmer (Republican, incumbent)
- Incumbent: Mark Messmer (R)
- Rating: Solid RAverage of 5; all agree
- Indiana 8th District 2026: who’s running
- Every Indiana race on the 2026 ballot
- Campaign site
How to vote in Indiana
Early voting: Oct 6 – Nov 2. Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
- Dates and locations in Indiana
- Check your registration on Indiana’s election website
- Registration and ballot deadlines on Vote.gov for Indiana
About Mary Allen
Each line links its source. Background and endorsements are in our words; positions are quoted word for word from the source shown (the campaign’s or an official site, a questionnaire, or Mary Allen quoted in the news). Sources checked October 25, 2026. Listing an endorsement or a statement is not this site’s endorsement.
Background
- At-Large City Councilor in Evansville, Indiana, and its Vice President. · maryallenforcongress.com (source for At-Large City Councilor in Evansville, Indiana, and its Vice President.) (archived copy of the source for At-Large City Councilor in Evansville, Indiana, and its Vice President.)
- Small business owner for more than 15 years. · maryallenforcongress.com (source for Small business owner for more than 15 years.) (archived copy of the source for Small business owner for more than 15 years.)
- Army Reserve veteran. · maryallenforcongress.com (source for Army Reserve veteran.) (archived copy of the source for Army Reserve veteran.)
Endorsements
- Evansville Mayor Stephanie Terry · news.wnin.org (source for the Evansville Mayor Stephanie Terry endorsement) (archived copy of the source for the Evansville Mayor Stephanie Terry endorsement)
Stated positions
- Israel and Gaza: “Ending military support to Israel to align foreign aid with human rights and international law.” maryallenforcongress.com (source for Israel and Gaza statement) (archived copy of the source for Israel and Gaza statement)
- Campaign finance and super PACs: “Building a more equal playing field by getting corporate money out of politics.” maryallenforcongress.com (source for Campaign finance and super PACs statement) (archived copy of the source for Campaign finance and super PACs statement)
- Health care: “Universal healthcare lowers costs for all of us by focusing on prevention instead of emergencies.” maryallenforcongress.com (source for Health care statement) (archived copy of the source for Health care statement)
- Labor: “Protecting your right to join a union for better pay and working conditions.” maryallenforcongress.com (source for Labor statement) (archived copy of the source for Labor statement)
- Immigration: “Prioritizing immigration reform that is smart and humane, protecting current residents while providing pathways to entry and citizenship for those seeking to become Americans.” maryallenforcongress.com (source for Immigration statement) (archived copy of the source for Immigration statement)
- Housing: “Making homeownership more affordable through investments that build homes for working families, not luxury condos.” maryallenforcongress.com (source for Housing statement) (archived copy of the source for Housing statement)
Where this comes from
The same FEC ledger as every page on the site (how we count), read for each FEC candidate ID Mary Allen has used:
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Questions and answers
Has Mary Allen been backed by AIPAC?
No. Mary Allen has had no backing from AIPAC's PAC or its super PAC, United Democracy Project, or from the other pro-Israel PACs we track (2016–2026).
How much pro-Israel PAC backing has Mary Allen had?
$0 from the pro-Israel PACs we track (2016–2026).
Where do these figures come from?
They come from FEC filings.