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Candidates for Indiana's 9th U.S. Congressional District at a forum discuss science, technology, and the environment. The forum was organized by the Indiana University Concerned Scientists coalition and hosted at the Monroe County Public Library auditorium.

Candidates for Indiana's 9th U.S. Congressional District at a forum discuss science, technology, and the environment. The forum was organized by the Indiana University Concerned Scientists coalition and hosted at the Monroe County Public Library auditorium. From left: Jim Graham (D), Brad Meyer (D), Tim Peck (D), Keil Roark(D), Floyd Taylor (I). Incumbent representative Erin Houchin was invited but declined. (Kelton O'Connell, April 14, 2026)

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