Erin Houchin was born and raised in Indiana’s 9th District, and is a proud lifelong Hoosier.

Growing up in Scottsburg as the daughter of a local dentist, Erin learned the strong conservative values of personal responsibility and hard work at an early age, but she first became politically active as an intern with the Indiana State Senate while a student at Indiana University. There, she met her husband and realized her passion for public service. After college, Erin worked in state and federal government roles, including as a Family Case Manager in child services and as Southeast Indiana Regional Director for then-U.S. Senator Dan Coats, where she worked with individuals, organizations, and businesses throughout southern Indiana. She later built her own small business helping local law enforcement communicate with the communities they serve.

In 2014, Erin defeated a powerful 26-year incumbent Democrat and was elected to the Indiana State Senate, where she served until 2022. She proved herself a strong conservative fighter, passing legislation to protect the unborn, defend the Second Amendment, and support law enforcement. She supported Indiana’s Balanced Budget Amendment, aggressively fought tax increases, expanded broadband access in rural areas, improved educational opportunities for children, and authored legislation to make Indiana a Constitutional Carry state.

Her career has taken twists and turns, but the common thread is service. Service to her family as a stay-at-home mom; service to her local community and church through volunteer efforts; and now, service to Indiana’s 9th District as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives.

She has the experience and energy we need in Washington to deliver the America First agenda — securing the border, cutting taxes for working families and seniors, and unleashing American energy to bring down costs.

A proud alumna of Indiana University in Bloomington, Erin also holds a master's degree in political management from The George Washington University, was a Governor's appointee to the Indiana Commission for Women, and has held numerous leadership positions in the Republican Party.

Elected by her colleagues as Secretary of the House Republican Conference, Erin is the second-highest-ranking Republican woman in the House. She serves on the House Energy & Commerce Committee — one of the most powerful committees in Congress, with jurisdiction over energy, health care, and technology — as well as the Budget and Rules Committees. She lives in Salem with her husband, Dustin, and their three children.