Republican Congressman Rudy Yakym has won reelection to the U.S. House of Representatives, defeating Democratic challenger Jamee Decio in Indiana’s 2nd Congressional District.

The Associated Press projected Yakym as the winner early Wednesday morning, Nov. 4, following Tuesday’s midterm election.

Unofficial election results showed Yakym receiving approximately 51.5% of the vote, compared to 46% for Decio. Libertarian candidate William Eric Henry finished third with approximately 2.5%.

The victory gives Yakym another two-year term representing north-central Indiana, including South Bend, Mishawaka, Elkhart, Goshen and Warsaw.

Yakym first entered Congress in November 2022, winning a special election following the death of longtime Republican Congresswoman Jackie Walorski, who was killed in an Elkhart County traffic crash earlier that year. He subsequently won reelection in 2024 with nearly 63% of the vote.

This year’s contest proved considerably closer.

Throughout his reelection campaign, Yakym emphasized lowering taxes, reducing government spending and regulations, strengthening border security and supporting economic growth.

Decio, a South Bend attorney and former Elkhart County deputy prosecutor, campaigned on making everyday expenses more affordable, protecting Social Security and Medicaid, and addressing concerns about the impact of federal economic policies on Indiana families, farmers and manufacturers.

The race attracted attention as Democrats sought to make gains in traditionally Republican congressional districts during the midterm election.

Despite a closer-than-usual contest, Yakym’s victory keeps Indiana’s 2nd Congressional District in Republican hands.

Yakym will begin his next two-year term in January 2027, as the new Congress confronts debates over federal spending, immigration, economic policy and the direction of President Donald Trump’s agenda.

Election results remain unofficial until certified by state election officials.