Mark Messmer
Mark Messmer | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Indiana's 8th district | |
| Assumed office January 3, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Larry Bucshon |
| Majority Leader of the Indiana Senate | |
| In office November 7, 2018 – August 17, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Rodric Bray |
| Succeeded by | Chris Garten |
| Member of the Indiana Senate from the 48th district | |
| In office November 5, 2014 – September 3, 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Lindel Hume |
| Succeeded by | Daryl Schmitt |
| Member of the Indiana House of Representatives from the 63rd district | |
| In office November 5, 2008 – November 5, 2014 | |
| Preceded by | Dave Crooks |
| Succeeded by | Mike Braun |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Mark Brian Messmer September 21, 1962 Jasper, Indiana, U.S. |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse | Kim Messmer |
| Children | 4 |
| Education | Purdue University (BS) |
| Website | House website Campaign website |
Mark Brian Messmer (born September 21, 1962) is an American politician who has served as the U.S. representative for Indiana's 8th congressional district since 2025. He is a member of the Republican Party.
Previously, Messmer served in the Indiana House of Representatives from 2008 to 2014 and the Indiana Senate from 2014 to 2024, serving as majority leader of the chamber from 2018 to 2022. Before that, he previously served on the Holy Family School Board from 2001 to 2004, and as its president from 2003 to 2004.
Representing a safe Republican district, Messmer was first elected to Congress in 2024 after winning a crowded Republican primary with 38% of the vote. He is a member of the moderate Republican Governance Group.