Can Republicans flip Indiana's 1st Congressional District for the first time in generations?

In this episode of Region Republicans, Jim Dedelow sits down with Barb Regnatz, Republican candidate for Congress in Indiana's 1st Congressional District, to discuss her campaign, her background in business and local government, and her strategy for competing in the November general election.

Regnatz discusses her experience serving as a Porter County Commissioner, her previous career as a financial advisor and certified financial planner, and her time working in IT for United Airlines.

The conversation also explores:

🗳️ The 2026 Republican primary and why Regnatz believes this congressional race is winnable for Republicans.

📍 Lake, Porter, and LaPorte counties and the changing political dynamics across Northwest Indiana.

🏛️ Redistricting in Indiana and how the decision not to redraw congressional districts affected the Republican strategy for Indiana's 1st District.

📈 Changing voter demographics, including population growth in southern Lake County and migration from Illinois into Northwest Indiana.

💰 Campaign organization and fundraising, including Regnatz's effort to build a large campaign operation capable of competing in a congressional race.

🇺🇸 Regnatz's campaign platform, including public safety, education, border security, election security, health, and economic prosperity.

📚 Financial literacy, including Regnatz's stated goal of pursuing legislation to teach young people about budgeting, saving, investing, and financial planning.

Regnatz also talks about why she believes Republicans need to focus on winning the general election and building a campaign capable of competing against an entrenched Democratic incumbent.

Region Republicans is paid for by the Lake County Republican Party and features conversations about Republican candidates, campaigns, elections, and political issues affecting Northwest Indiana.

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