Rudy Yakym

U.S. Representative, Indiana 2nd District

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Rudy Yakym has represented Indiana's 2nd District (South Bend area) since 2022, winning both the special election to succeed the late Jackie Walorski and the regular November election. A logistics-company executive and former finance chair of the Indiana GOP, he sits on the Ways and Means Committee.

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Last reviewed: Sep 14, 2026

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Nominated to succeed the late Rep. Jackie Walorski in Indiana's 2nd District

Yakym, a longtime political ally of the late Rep. Jackie Walorski, was nominated by the Indiana Republican Party in August 2022 to run for her vacant seat and won both the special and regular elections, serving since 2022.

Verified Facts: GOP nomination documented by the Indiana Capital Chronicle; Walorski succession documented by Ballotpedia.

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T2Ballotpedia — Rudy Yakym· News article· ✓ Editorial Review Sep 14, 2026

T2Indiana Capital Chronicle — Indiana GOP nominates Rudy Yakym as Walorski replacement· News article· ✓ Editorial Review Sep 14, 2026

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Event: Nov 8, 2022· Published: Sep 14, 2026

Published· Reviewed by Editorial Review· Sep 14, 2026

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