On January 13, 2022, a day after Hollingsworth announced he would not run for reelection, Houchin announced that she was running to succeed him in the 2022 elections.[10] On January 29, 2022, Houchin announced that she was resigning from the state senate on February 4 to focus on her bid for Congress. She won the Republican primary[11][12] and the November 8 general election.[13]
In 2023, Houchin voted for a moratorium on aid to Ukraine.[16][17] She later voted for a ban on a Center of Excellence in Ukraine which enhances NATO activities.[18] That same year, Houchin was among 98 Republicans to vote for a ban on cluster munitions to Ukraine.[19][20]
Immigration
In 2023, Houchin voted for an amendment that would eliminate funding for immigration and refugee Assistance.[21]
Houchin's husband, Dustin, is a prosecutor for Washington County, Indiana. They have three children.[23] Dustin ran for a judgeship on the Washington County Superior Court in 2022.[24] Houchin is Protestant and attends Mount Tabor Christian church, a Restorationist church.[25][26]