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Jasper Today
By the People, for the People
Jasper Physician Files for State Representative Run
Dr. Richard Moss to run for Republican nomination in Indiana's 63rd District on 'Indiana First' platform
Apr. 3, 2026 at 4:05pm
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A contemplative scene of Indiana's political landscape as a new generation of conservative candidates seeks to shape the state's future.Jasper TodayJasper physician Dr. Richard Moss has filed to run for the Republican nomination for State Representative in Indiana's 63rd District. Moss, who submitted his candidacy with the Indiana Secretary of State's Office, says his campaign will focus on issues such as taxes, government spending, education, and workforce policies, as well as concerns about foreign ownership of land, economic development, and the role of state government.
Why it matters
This race in Indiana's 63rd District will be closely watched as Moss, a conservative political newcomer, challenges the status quo with his 'Indiana First' platform focused on protecting the state's strategic assets and prioritizing the interests of Hoosiers over global and special interests.
The details
In announcing his run, Moss highlighted his support for core conservative principles including balanced budgets, low taxes, cutting burdensome regulations, and reducing the size and scope of government. However, Moss says the stakes go beyond traditional policy, warning of national security risks from foreign ownership of Indiana land, especially near critical military infrastructure. Moss is also calling for reserving employment opportunities for American workers and prioritizing American students in the state's public universities.
- Dr. Richard Moss filed his candidacy with the Indiana Secretary of State's Office in April 2026.
The players
Dr. Richard Moss
A Jasper, Indiana physician who has announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination for State Representative in Indiana's 63rd District, running on an 'Indiana First' platform focused on protecting the state's strategic assets and prioritizing the interests of Hoosiers.
What they’re saying
“I'm running because too many politicians have put global and special interests ahead of Hoosiers. This campaign is about protecting what belongs to the people of Indiana.”
— Dr. Richard Moss, Candidate for State Representative
“Indiana's land, institutions, and jobs are strategic assets. They should never be controlled or exploited by foreign interests.”
— Dr. Richard Moss, Candidate for State Representative
What’s next
Moss will need to win the Republican primary election before advancing to the general election for Indiana's 63rd District State Representative seat.
The takeaway
Dr. Moss's 'Indiana First' platform represents a conservative challenge to the political establishment, focusing on protecting the state's strategic assets and prioritizing the interests of Hoosiers over global and special interests. This race will be closely watched as an indicator of the Republican party's direction in Indiana.
