Jamee Decio
Elkhart native | Trailblazer | Child advocate | Justice seeker | Proud union memberCampaign News and Opinion Pieces
Rudy Yakym Said Hoosiers Know Best. So Why Won’t He Listen to Them?
Over the last month, I have spent a lot of time at county fairs in the Second District. I've had the chance to talk with farmers from across the region about what their farms are facing today and what they expect to deal with in the coming seasons. These conversations...
Keeping My Word: Integrity, Family, and Hoosier Values
Recently, I held my first town hall meeting. Jamee 1, Rudy 0! (And he’s been in office over three years.) A great crowd joined me in Goshen, asking a variety of strong questions that demonstrated the knowledge and concern for our nation that many of you in this...
A Good Job Should Be Enough
For generations, Americans have believed in the central promise of the American Dream: if you work hard, play by the rules, and contribute to your community, you can build a stable life for yourself and your family. That promise helped create the world's largest...
Jamee Decio to Host First Public Town Hall on Friday, July 10, in Elkhart County
Democratic congressional candidate Jamee Decio will host a public town hall on Friday, July 10, inviting residents from across Indiana’s Second District to participate in an open conversation about the issues affecting their families, communities, and future.
The Rural Workforce Dilemma: Why Childcare Is an Economic Issue
For countless families throughout Indiana’s Second District, childcare is one of their largest monthly expenses. For Hoosier parents trying to build careers, support their families, and contribute to their communities, affordable childcare isn’t a luxury. It’s a necessity.
Happy Fourth, and Remember—Together We Win!
Every Fourth of July, we come together with family, friends, and neighbors to celebrate America’s independence. We wave flags, watch fireworks, and reflect on a nation founded on the extraordinary promise of government of the people, by the people, and for the people. It’s easy to believe our differences define us. The politics of fear and anger often drown out our shared values. But as I’ve traveled throughout Indiana’s Second District, I’ve found something very different.
Why Are Hoosiers Working Harder and Falling Further Behind?
The grocery bill keeps climbing. The electric bill keeps climbing. The mortgage payment keeps climbing. Childcare costs keep climbing. Meanwhile, wages haven’t budged, and for many Hoosiers, the American Dream feels further away than it did a generation ago. The people of Indiana have not suddenly stopped working hard. Washington has stopped working for them.
Rudy Yakym Proves Silence Isn’t Golden, It’s Just Lazy
18 days and counting. When will Rudy stop ignoring Hoosiers? ABC57's reporting confirms what Hoosiers in our district already know: Rudy Yakym isn't interested in responding to questions about the issues directly affecting a majority of his constituents’ lives. For 18...
SEA76: Costly for Indiana Businesses and the Workers Who Power Our Economy
As the granddaughter of an Italian American immigrant who came to the United States to build his family a life through hard work, I grew up understanding the value and dignity of a hard day's work and the dream of family prosperity that so many Hoosiers share today....
When Leaders Ignore the Constitution, Families Pay the Price
Last week, President Donald J. Trump launched yet another unauthorized military strike against Iran—without congressional approval, without credible evidence of an imminent threat, and without a coherent, compelling, or even reasonable explanation to the American...
The State of Indiana’s 2nd District
When I am elected as your representative in Indiana’s 2nd Congressional District, you will always be able to count on me to be truthful and accountable for my decisions. Tuesday's State of the Union address was President Donald J. Trump's opportunity to demonstrate...
Why I am running for congress
My name is Jamee Decio, I am a former practicing attorney and Elkhart County deputy prosecutor, and I am running to represent Indiana’s 2nd Congressional District and work for the people of Indiana to protect and rebuild a better democracy for all. In this pivotal...
Paperwork Formally Filed For Decio Campaign
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEElkhart, IN - Jamee Decio, a Democratic candidate for Indiana’s 2nd District House seat, formally filed paperwork in Indianapolis in her campaign to challenge incumbent Republican Rudy Yakym in the 2026 midterm elections. Decio resides in South...
Martin Luther King Day Speech
Good evening. I’m Jamee Decio—born and raised in Elkhart, and I’m running for Congress in Indiana’s 2nd District. I am humbled and honored to join you tonight as we celebrate the life of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. A man with a dream, he...
Facts Matter, Yakym’s Silence Speaks Volumes
Congressman Rudy Yakym recently sent flyers to 2nd District households boasting that his congressional office helped 10,000 constituents, resolved 3,000 constituents’ cases, and assisted 700 veterans/active-duty service members in 2025. Congressional offices receive...
Trump Uses Anti-Drug Pretense For Oil Grab
President Donald J. Trump acted like a lawless dictator when he ordered last Saturday’s military invasion of Venezuela without asking Congress to approve a declaration of war. Article I of the Constitution grants Congress the exclusive power "To declare War." Trump...
Decio Announcement Speech
Jamee Decio For Congress Thank you to all the Hoosiers and concerned Americans who attended my announcement party on November 17, 2025. The fight for our democracy and for your will as Hoosiers of Indiana’s 2nd Congressional District is only starting. I will listen...
Hoosiers Need Leaders Not Cheaters
Perspective from 2nd District Democratic Candidate for Congress Jamee Decio Indiana lawmakers stand on the brink of capitulating to White House interference in our 2026 midterm elections if Gov. Mike Braun and the statehouse redraw congressional maps so Republicans...


















