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Jennifer-Ruth Green Exits Race Amid Redistricting Issues

2/6/2026

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Jennifer-Ruth Green, a Republican candidate in Indiana's 1st Congressional District, withdrew, citing competitiveness and the lack of redistricting.
She criticized the Indiana legislature for failing on gerrymandering and the census count of illegal immigrants.
Green previously lost to Democrat Frank Mrvan by nearly 6 points in 2022.
National Republican groups urged new lines, but state senators rejected them.
Green faced a $10,000 settlement over campaign-related misconduct involving state resources.

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Jennifer-Ruth Green, a Republican candidate in Indiana's 1st Congressional District, withdrew, citing competitiveness and the lack of redistricting.
She criticized the Indiana legislature for failing on gerrymandering and the census count of illegal immigrants.
Green previously lost to Democrat Frank Mrvan by nearly 6 points in 2022.
National Republican groups urged new lines, but state senators rejected them.
Green faced a $10,000 settlement over campaign-related misconduct involving state resources.