U.S. Representative
Frank J. Mrvan
Indiana District 1
DemocratProgressive
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Voting Profile
Legislative Record
Most Active Policy Areas
#1 healthcare#2 budget
40
Votes Analyzed
Data sources: voteview, congress.gov
Political Position
Ideology Spectrum
-0.31Progressive
Frank J. Mrvan holds a progressive political position within the Democratic Party, though he is somewhat more moderate than his party's average. His voting record places him in the center-left range of the ideological spectrum, suggesting he balances traditional Democratic priorities with consideration for his district's interests.
LiberalModerateConservative
Democrat avg
Near the average for Democrats (-0.38)
Data source: VoteView NOMINATE scores (UCLA/UC San Diego)
Policy Positions
Category Breakdown
40
total votes analyzed
Overview
Frank J. Mrvan represents Indiana's 1st Congressional District, which includes the industrial northwestern corner of the state. His voting patterns reflect a consistent alignment with Democratic legislative priorities while maintaining positions that are slightly more centrist than the average House Democrat. Mrvan's voting record shows strong participation in healthcare-related legislation, where he has cast the majority of his recorded votes. He has also been active on budget matters and has supported defense and education measures that have come before the House. Coming from a district with a strong manufacturing and labor heritage, Mrvan's positioning as a moderate-progressive Democrat appears to reflect the working-class character of his constituency in Northwest Indiana.
Key Positions
- •Consistent support for Democratic procedural motions and resolutions
- •Active engagement on healthcare legislation
- •Support for budget and agricultural measures
- •Backing of defense-related legislation
By Policy Area
Healthcare25
56% yea44% nay
Budget & Spending7
57% yea43% nay
Analysis updated: January 9, 2026
Campaign Finance
Follow the Money
Includes all authorized campaign committees (principal committee, joint fundraising, and other authorized committees). Outside spending by Super PACs and independent groups is shown separately below. Verify on FEC.gov →
Career: $8.7M
Fundraising Over Time
Raised per election cycleSpent
Contribution Sources
Individual$1.2M
55%
PAC / Committees$1.0M
45%
Party Committee$7K
0%
Individual Breakdown
Itemized (>$200)
$1.1M
Small Dollar (<$200)
$180K
Donation Sizes
Under $200
$260K · 19%
$200 – 499
$42K · 3%
$500 – 999
$164K · 12%
$1,000 – 1,999
$340K · 25%
$2,000+
$532K · 40%
Share of individual contribution dollars by donation size, current election cycle.
Where the Money Comes From
In-state (IN)$457K · 39%
Out-of-state$701K · 61%
Itemized individual contributions only (donations over $200 report the donor's state). Small-dollar donations are not included because the FEC does not itemize them.
IN
$457K
NY
$150K
IL
$148K
CA
$105K
MA
$55K
TX
$44K
DC
$33K
FL
$31K
Top Contributors
Top Contributing Industries
Top Donor Employers
NOT EMPLOYED$407K
SELF-EMPLOYED$113K
KPS CAPITAL PARTNERS$18K
CLIFFORD LAW OFFICES$11K
AM GENERAL LLC$9K
NULL$7K
PEAK6 INVESTMENTS$7K
FP$7K
STREAM LINE CIRCLE LLC$7K
KISTLER INVENSTMENT COMPANY$7K
PATRICK PARTNERS INC$7K
BAUPOST$7K
Employer as self-reported by itemized donors. “Not Employed” and “Self-Employed” typically rank highest for small-dollar campaigns and include retirees.
Where the Money Goes
Spending by Purpose
Other / Uncategorized
$769K
Administrative
$283K
Fundraising
$29K
Materials
$21K
Advertising
$20K
Contributions
$5K
Transfers
$3K
Refunds
$442
Purpose categories are self-reported on FEC filings; large “Other” totals are common.
Top Payees
1.$168K
CAPITAL ONE
2.$140K
SB DIGITAL, INC.
3.$112K
HELEN MILBY & CO.
4.$77K
CAPITOL COMPLIANCE ASSOCIATES
5.$66K
INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE
6.$63K
HARRY, QUINTIN
7.$47K
AZEEZ, JENNA
8.$44K
DR VENTURE III, LLC
Detailed Breakdown
Expenditures
Operating Costs
$1.1M
Operating Offsets
$35
Net Operating
$1.1M
Transfers
Transfers Out
$3K
Refunds
Individual Refunds
$653.69
Outside Spending (Super PACs)
Supporting
$774K
Opposing
$8.1M
Total Outside Spending
$8.9M
Top Outside Spenders
01
$6.3MCONGRESSIONAL LEADERSHIP FUND
-$6.3M
02
$1.2MWFW ACTION FUND, INC.
-$1.2M
03
$564KHMP
+$564K
04
$191KAMERICAN LEADERSHIP PAC
-$191K
05
$160KWOMEN SPEAK OUT PAC
-$160K
06
$124KELECT HONEST LEADERSHIP PAC
+$124K
07
$110KDEMOCRATIC PROGRESS
-$110K
08
$92KAMERICANS FOR PROSPERITY ACTION, INC. (AFP ACTION) DBA CVA ACTION AND DBA LIBRE ACTION
-$92K
Independent expenditures are made without coordination with the candidate. Source: FEC Schedule E filings.
Coverage: 1/1/2025 – 6/30/2026FEC: H0IN01150Updated: 8/12/2026Source: FEC.gov (all authorized committees)
Voting Record
Congressional Votes
35 votes across 6 categories