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Erin Houchin is a conservative Republican who came to Congress in 2023 after serving in the Indiana State Senate, where she built a reputation as a fiscal hawk and advocate for limited government. A former small business owner who operated a family farm with her husband, she brings a rural perspective to issues like agriculture, energy independence, and regulatory reform. Houchin has positioned herself as a strong supporter of Second Amendment rights and traditional values while emphasizing her background as a working mother and entrepreneur who understands the challenges facing small businesses and rural communities.