Shreve, Hostettler file to run for Congress
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Former Indianapolis mayoral candidate Jefferson Shreve on Friday submitted his paperwork to run for Indiana’s 6th Congressional District.
Shreve filed just before Friday’s noon deadline for candidates. He is one of eight Republicans who have filed to succeed Congressman Greg Pence, who is not seeking another term.
Shreve is a former member of the Indianapolis City-County Council and the founder and CEO of Storage Express. He was the Republican nominee in the 2023 Indianapolis mayoral election, which he lost to Democratic incumbent Joe Hogsett by a roughly 60-40 margin.
In southwestern Indiana, Republicans will see a familiar name on their ballots when they vote in the state’s primary.
Former Congressman John Hostettler is one of nine candidates running in the Republican primary for the 8th Congressional District. That seat is currently held by Rep. Larry Bucshon, who is not seeking another term.
Hostettler was elected to Congress in the historic Republican wave of 1994, defeating Democrat Frank McCloskey. He then held the seat until he lost his bid for reelection in 2006. His son, Matt Hostettler, has served in the Indiana House since 2018.
The primary is scheduled for May 7. Voter registration ends on April 8. Early voting runs from April 9 to May 6.