So far, six candidates have thrown their hats in the ring for the Indiana 6th Congressional District Primary Election, each hoping to secure their party's nomination to run in the general election.

Greg Pence (R), the incumbent and brother of former Vice President Mike Pence, currently represents the 6th District. On Jan. 9, Pence announced he would not be running for reelection. 

"In 2017, I ran for Congress because I was ready to serve again. As a former Marine Officer, I approached the job with purpose. After three terms, I've made the decision to not file for reelection. For the remainder of my term this year, our team will continue to focus on delivering outstanding constituent services. To the voters in Indiana's 6th District - it is a privilege and honor to represent you in our Nation's capital," said Congressman Pence.

Cynthia Wirth is running on the Democratic side. Wirth was born in Columbus, Indiana. She earned a B.A. in biology and Spanish from the University of Evansville in 1992 and an M.A. in anthropology/archaeology/underwater cultural resource management from Indiana University at Bloomington in 2009. As of 2022, Wirth attended a Ph.D. program at Ball State University. According to wirthforcoongress.com, "she is running for office because she believes in a better future for all Hoosiers. She supports 

ensuring quality, local healthcare is available to all Hoosiers at a reasonable cost, improving education, good-paying jobs, and preserving a healthy and a clean environment for future generations of Hoosiers."

Meanwhile, five Republicans are vying for the open seat in the primary. Most recently, State Senator Jeff Raatz (R-Richmond) has filed candidacy in the Republican primary for the United States House of Representatives in Indiana's 6th Congressional District. Raatz currently represents District 27 in the Indiana Senate, which includes Henry, Union and Wayne counties and a portion of Franklin County. 

"Our nation is at a tipping point," Raatz said in a news release. "If we do not dramatically change course in Washington D.C. — very quickly — the United States of America will no longer be the land of the free and the home of the brave. It's a sobering thought and something I think about on a daily basis."

Siddharth (Sid) Mahant, at the age of 23, has also announced his candidacy. Mahant says he came to America with $850, a shirt on his back, and a dream, the American dream that anyone from anywhere can succeed with hard work and diligence. According to Mahant, he worked a variety of jobs, from janitor, convenience store manager, nursing assistant, salesman, and small restaurant owner to truck driver. His path was filled with frustration, discrimination, and failure. Some jobs didn't go as planned; his restaurant burnt to the ground, but his determination never wavered. The example he has always looked up to is Abraham Lincoln, our country's greatest President, in Sid's opinion. After moving to Indiana, Sid's American dream came true. Sid built a trucking empire that began with a mobile truck repair shop that now employs over 400 Hoosiers. Mahant decided to enter politics because he "wanted to help society in a bigger way."

Mike Speedy is a member of the Indiana House of Representatives, representing District 90. He assumed office on Nov. 3, 2010. His current term ends on Nov. 6, 2024. Speedy is also a real estate investor and has served on the Indianapolis City-County Council and as part of the Indiana General Assembly. Speedy's press release announcing his candidacy said that he is a committed community leader running to be a voice for common sense and conservative ideas based on life and liberty.

Finally, Darin Childress, a Wayne County resident, and Erik Benson declared candidacy for the 6th Congressional District. Benson is also running for election to the U.S. Senate to represent Indiana. 

Some candidates are already crisscrossing the District, attending forums and rallies, and knocking on doors to try to win over voters.

The primary will occur on May 7, 2024. The general election will occur on Nov. 5, 2024.