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Congressional candidate James Schenke charged with driving on suspended license

Schenke faces driving-related charges while seeking the Republican nomination for Indiana’s First Congressional District.

Congressional candidate James Schenke charged with driving on suspended license
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This article1 analysis · Oct 8, 2026
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Republican congressional candidate James Schenke was charged after a traffic stop in Valparaiso with driving on a suspended license with a prior conviction and failing to provide proof of insurance. The charges could affect his campaign to face Rep. Frank Mrvan in November.

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U.S. representative Schenke hopes to face in the general election

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