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Richard Moss

RepublicanChallengerState House District 63· Jasper, IN
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Sparse public record. Few sources document this candidate’s positions; most scores below are likely “No public position found.”
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Snapshot

Fiscal responsibilitySupport
Limited governmentSupport
Second AmendmentSupport
Pro-life issuesSupport
Family valuesSupport

Background

Richard Moss is an ear, nose, and throat surgeon based in Jasper who has made multiple bids for federal and state office: he ran for Indiana State House District 63 in 2014, and for U.S. House District 8 in 2016, 2018, and 2024, losing in the Republican primary each time (Sources 1, 2). He is the author of two books and has written as a conservative political columnist for Indiana newspapers (Source 1). His priority issues as listed in prior federal campaigns include pro-American immigration reform, free-market health care, strong national defense, pro-life, and pro-Second Amendment positions (Source 1). He also founded Bronx Bagel and Simply Pasta restaurants in Jasper (Source 1).

Positions

Fiscal responsibility

Support

Moss's prior federal campaign stated positions include "limited government," "balanced budgets," "simplify and lower taxes," and "economic growth and prosperity" (Source 1). These are stated positions from prior federal campaigns; no HD-63-specific statements found in this cycle's research.

Limited government

Support

Moss has explicitly listed "limited government" and "term limits" as priority issues in prior campaign filings (Source 1). No HD-63-specific statements found in this cycle.

Second Amendment

Support

Moss has listed "Pro-2nd Amendment" as a campaign priority issue in prior federal filings (Source 1). No Indiana state legislative record or 2026 HD-63-specific statement found.

Pro-life issues

Support

Moss has listed "Pro-Life" as a campaign priority issue in prior federal filings (Source 1). No 2026 HD-63-specific statement or pledge found.

Family values

Support

Moss has listed "Pro-Family and Traditional Values" as a priority issue in prior federal filings (Source 1). No 2026 HD-63-specific statement found.

Sources

  1. 1.
    VoteSmart — Richard Moss biography and issue positions
    https://justfacts.votesmart.org/candidate/biography/148565/richard-moss
  2. 2.
    Ballotpedia — Richard Moss
    https://ballotpedia.org/Richard_Moss
  3. 3.
    Evansville Courier Press / AOL — Moss 2024 congressional campaign announcement
    https://www.aol.com/bucshon-8th-district-race-moss-172547494.html
Last researched: 2026-04-15