[7] Since 2019, Yakym has been the director of growth initiatives at Kem Krest, a logistics and supply chain organization.

After Walorski died in a car accident in August 2022, Yakym declared his candidacy in Indiana's 2nd congressional district special election to succeed her.

[2] Winning the nomination on the first ballot amid a field of 12 candidates, Yakym defeated contenders including former Indiana Attorney General Curtis Hill and state Representatives Curt Nisly and Christy Stutzman.

[9] In a 2024 interview, Yakym stated that his most important issues were inflation and border security.

[10] Also in 2024, Yakym sent a letter to 136 presidents of colleges regarding their positions on encampments protesting the Israel-Hamas war.