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Mark Messmer OppScore Rating: +4.07

Mark Messmer (Republican, Indiana district 8), U.S. House, holds an OppScore of +4.07. OppScore scores politicians from -5.00 to +5.00 against a stated values framework, including a fixed life-at-conception position applied equally to every party.

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Mark Messmer is the Republican U.S. Representative for Indiana's 8th congressional district, serving since January 2025. A lifelong Hoosier, former small business owner, and Indiana state legislator, he emphasizes reducing government overreach while advancing national security, agricultural interests, and workforce policies.

Mark Messmer rating summary

Party: Republican
Position: U.S. House
State: Indiana
District: 8
OppScore: +4.07 on a -5.00 to +5.00 scale
Score basis: Record based, documented on 43 of 44 scored questions

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