2018_Indiana_State_Senate_election
Elections to the Indiana Senate took place on November 6, 2018. Primary elections were held on May 8, 2018.
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More information District, Incumbent ...
| District | Incumbent | Party | Elected Senator | Party | ||
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| 1 | Frank Mrvan | Dem | Frank Mrvan | Dem | ||
| 4 | Karen Tallian | Dem | Karen Tallian | Dem | ||
| 6 | Rick Niemeyer | Rep | Rick Niemeyer | Rep | ||
| 11 | Joe Zakas | Rep | Linda Rogers | Rep | ||
| 14 | Dennis Kruse | Rep | Dennis Kruse | Rep | ||
| 15 | Liz Brown | Rep | Liz Brown | Rep | ||
| 17 | Andy Zay | Rep | Andy Zay | Rep | ||
| 19 | Travis Holdman | Rep | Travis Holdman | Rep | ||
| 21 | James R. Buck | Rep | James R. Buck | Rep | ||
| 22 | Ronnie Alting | Rep | Ronnie Alting | Rep | ||
| 23 | Phil Boots | Rep | Phil Boots | Rep | ||
| 25 | Timothy Lanane | Dem | Timothy Lanane | Dem | ||
| 26 | Doug Eckerty | Rep | Mike Gaskill | Rep | ||
| 27 | Jeff Raatz | Rep | Jeff Raatz | Rep | ||
| 29 | Mike Delph | Rep | J. D. Ford | Dem | ||
| 31 | James W. Merritt | Rep | James W. Merritt | Rep | ||
| 38 | Jon Ford | Rep | Jon Ford | Rep | ||
| 39 | Eric Bassler | Rep | Eric Bassler | Rep | ||
| 41 | Greg Walker | Rep | Greg Walker | Rep | ||
| 43 | Chip Perfect | Rep | Chip Perfect | Rep | ||
| 45 | Jim Smith | Rep | Chris Garten | Rep | ||
| 46 | Ron Grooms | Rep | Ron Grooms | Rep | ||
| 47 | Erin Houchin | Rep | Erin Houchin | Rep | ||
| 48 | Mark Messmer | Rep | Mark Messmer | Rep | ||
| 49 | Jim Tomes | Rep | Jim Tomes | Rep | ||
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Close races
Two districts had a margin of victory under 10%:
- District 31, 2.8%
- District 25, 7.8%
- District 46, 9%
Two incumbent senators, both Republicans, chose to not seek reelection.
- Doug Eckerty (R), District 26[2]
- Jim Smith (R), District 45[3]
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One incumbent Republican senator ran for reelection but was defeated in the May 8 primary.
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District 1 • District 4 • District 6 • District 11 • District 14 • District 15 • District 17 • District 19 • District 21 • District 22 • District 23 • District 25 • District 26 • District 27 • District 29 • District 31 • District 38 • District 39 • District 41 • District 43 • District 45 • District 46 • District 47 • District 48 • District 49 |
District 1
Democratic primary
More information Party, Candidate ...
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Frank Mrvan (incumbent) | 7,771 | 76.8 | |
| Democratic | Mark T. Kurowski | 1,551 | 15.3 | |
| Democratic | Chris Kukich | 801 | 7.9 | |
| Total votes | 10,123 | 100.0 | ||
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Republican primary
More information Party, Candidate ...
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Charles B. Kallas | 3,724 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 3,724 | 100.0 | ||
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General election
More information Party, Candidate ...
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Frank Mrvan (incumbent) | 29,578 | 63.3 | |
| Republican | Charles B. Kallas | 17,144 | 36.7 | |
| Total votes | 46,722 | 100.0 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
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District 4
Democratic primary
More information Party, Candidate ...
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Karen Tallian (incumbent) | 6,289 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 6,289 | 100.0 | ||
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Republican primary
More information Party, Candidate ...
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Cole Stultz | 3,596 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 3,596 | 100.0 | ||
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General election
More information Party, Candidate ...
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Karen Tallian (incumbent) | 26,762 | 60.4 | |
| Republican | Cole Stultz | 17,557 | 39.6 | |
| Total votes | 44,319 | 100.0 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
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District 6
Republican primary
More information Party, Candidate ...
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Rick Niemeyer (incumbent) | 8,721 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 8,721 | 100.0 | ||
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Democratic primary
More information Party, Candidate ...
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Ryan Farrar | 5,538 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 5,538 | 100.0 | ||
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General election
More information Party, Candidate ...
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Rick Niemeyer (incumbent) | 32,354 | 63.2 | |
| Democratic | Ryan Farrar | 18,819 | 36.8 | |
| Total votes | 51,173 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
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District 11
Republican primary
More information Party, Candidate ...
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Linda Rogers | 5,512 | 64.9 | |
| Republican | Joe Zakas (incumbent) | 2,982 | 35.1 | |
| Total votes | 8,494 | 100.0 | ||
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Democratic primary
More information Party, Candidate ...
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Ed Liptrap | 5,765 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 5,765 | 100.0 | ||
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General election
More information Party, Candidate ...
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Linda Rogers | 27,029 | 61.2 | |
| Democratic | Ed Liptrap | 17,179 | 38.8 | |
| Total votes | 44,208 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
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District 14
Republican primary
More information Party, Candidate ...
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Dennis Kruse (incumbent) | 9,458 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 9,458 | 100.0 | ||
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General election
More information Party, Candidate ...
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Dennis Kruse (incumbent) | 34,352 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 34,352 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
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District 15
Republican primary
More information Party, Candidate ...
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Liz Brown (incumbent) | 6,932 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 6,932 | 100.0 | ||
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Democratic primary
More information Party, Candidate ...
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Kathy Zoucha | 4,489 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 4,489 | 100.0 | ||
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General election
More information Party, Candidate ...
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Liz Brown (incumbent) | 23,980 | 55.4 | |
| Democratic | Kathy Zoucha | 19,321 | 44.6 | |
| Total votes | 43,301 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
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District 17
Republican primary
More information Party, Candidate ...
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Andy Zay (incumbent) | 13,215 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 13,215 | 100.0 | ||
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Democratic primary
More information Party, Candidate ...
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Gary Snyder | 2,491 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 2,491 | 100.0 | ||
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General election
More information Party, Candidate ...
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Andy Zay (incumbent) | 30,320 | 71.8 | |
| Democratic | Gary Snyder | 11,911 | 28.2 | |
| Total votes | 42,231 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
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District 19
Republican primary
More information Party, Candidate ...
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Travis Holdman (incumbent) | 11,504 | 76.1 | |
| Republican | Eric Orr | 3,613 | 23.9 | |
| Total votes | 15,117 | 100.0 | ||
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General election
More information Party, Candidate ...
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Travis Holdman (incumbent) | 29,985 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 29,985 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
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District 21
Republican primary
More information Party, Candidate ...
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | James R. Buck (incumbent) | 11,965 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 11,965 | 100.0 | ||
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Democratic primary
More information Party, Candidate ...
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Christina Fivecoate | 3,494 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 3,494 | 100.0 | ||
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General election
More information Party, Candidate ...
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | James R. Buck (incumbent) | 29,797 | 65.4 | |
| Democratic | Christina Fivecoate | 15,733 | 34.6 | |
| Total votes | 45,530 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
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District 22
Republican primary
More information Party, Candidate ...
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Ronnie Alting (incumbent) | 8,376 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 8,376 | 100.0 | ||
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Democratic primary
More information Party, Candidate ...
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Sheryl Shipley | 3,248 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 3,248 | 100.0 | ||
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General election
More information Party, Candidate ...
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Ronnie Alting (incumbent) | 20,727 | 55.3 | |
| Democratic | Sheryl Shipley | 16,721 | 44.7 | |
| Total votes | 37,448 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
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District 23
Republican primary
More information Party, Candidate ...
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Phil Boots (incumbent) | 13,281 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 13,281 | 100.0 | ||
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General election
More information Party, Candidate ...
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Phil Boots (incumbent) | 36,226 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 36,226 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
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District 25
Democratic primary
More information Party, Candidate ...
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Timothy Lanane (incumbent) | 5,843 | 64.8 | |
| Democratic | Tamie Dixon-Tatum | 3,170 | 35.2 | |
| Total votes | 9,013 | 100.0 | ||
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Republican primary
More information Party, Candidate ...
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Zaki Ali | 4,454 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 3,596 | 100.0 | ||
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General election
More information Party, Candidate ...
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Timothy Lanane (incumbent) | 19,577 | 51.9 | |
| Republican | Zaki Ali | 16,640 | 44.1 | |
| Libertarian | Robert Q. Jozwiak | 1,517 | 4.0 | |
| Total votes | 37,734 | 100.0 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
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District 26
Republican primary
More information Party, Candidate ...
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Mike Gaskill | 6,553 | 56.2 | |
| Republican | Steffanie Owens | 5,115 | 43.8 | |
| Total votes | 11,668 | 100.0 | ||
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Democratic primary
More information Party, Candidate ...
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Dave Cravens | 4,817 | 66.5 | |
| Democratic | Dave Ring | 2,425 | 33.5 | |
| Total votes | 7,242 | 100.0 | ||
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General election
More information Party, Candidate ...
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Mike Gaskill | 27,647 | 57.8 | |
| Democratic | Dave Cravens | 18,556 | 38.8 | |
| Libertarian | Greg Noland | 1,625 | 3.4 | |
| Total votes | 47,828 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
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District 27
Republican primary
More information Party, Candidate ...
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jeff Raatz (incumbent) | 11,874 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 11,874 | 100.0 | ||
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Democratic primary
More information Party, Candidate ...
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Jake Hoog | 2,344 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 2,344 | 100.0 | ||
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More information Party, Candidate ...
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Jeff Raatz (incumbent) | 27,795 | 70.9 | |
| Democratic | Jake Hoog | 11,429 | 29.1 | |
| Total votes | 39,224 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
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District 29
Republican primary
More information Party, Candidate ...
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Mike Delph (incumbent) | 6,070 | 57.6 | |
| Republican | Corrie Meyer | 4,463 | 42.4 | |
| Total votes | 10,533 | 100.0 | ||
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Democratic primary
More information Party, Candidate ...
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | J.D. Ford | 6,955 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 6,955 | 100.0 | ||
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General election
More information Party, Candidate ...
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | J. D. Ford | 31,974 | 56.7 | |
| Republican | Mike Delph (incumbent) | 24,403 | 43.3 | |
| Total votes | 56,377 | 100.0 | ||
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District 31
Republican primary
More information Party, Candidate ...
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | James W. Merritt (incumbent) | 6,283 | 67.4 | |
| Republican | Corrie Meyer | 3,043 | 32.6 | |
| Total votes | 9,326 | 100.0 | ||
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Democratic primary
More information Party, Candidate ...
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Derek Camp | 5,885 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 5,885 | 100.0 | ||
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More information Party, Candidate ...
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | James W. Merritt (incumbent) | 30,221 | 51.4 | |
| Democratic | Derek Camp | 28,612 | 48.6 | |
| Total votes | 58,883 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
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District 38
Republican primary
More information Party, Candidate ...
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jon Ford (incumbent) | 5,751 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 5,751 | 100.0 | ||
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Democratic primary
More information Party, Candidate ...
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Chris Gambill | 7,320 | 71.2 | |
| Democratic | Maria David | 2,169 | 21.1 | |
| Democratic | David Allen Fuchs II | 785 | 7.7 | |
| Total votes | 10,274 | 100.0 | ||
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General election
More information Party, Candidate ...
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jon Ford (incumbent) | 21,508 | 55.9 | |
| Democratic | Chris Gambill | 16,969 | 44.1 | |
| Total votes | 38,477 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
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District 39
Republican primary
More information Party, Candidate ...
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Eric Bassler (incumbent) | 12,511 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 12,511 | 100.0 | ||
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More information Party, Candidate ...
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Eric Bassler (incumbent) | 34,199 | ||
| Total votes | 34,199 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
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District 41
Republican primary
More information Party, Candidate ...
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Greg Walker (incumbent) | 11,881 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 11,881 | 100.0 | ||
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Democratic primary
More information Party, Candidate ...
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Ross Thomas | 3,284 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 3,284 | 100.0 | ||
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More information Party, Candidate ...
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Greg Walker (incumbent) | 28,888 | 66.6 | |
| Democratic | Ross Thomas | 14,458 | 33.4 | |
| Total votes | 43,346 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
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District 43
Republican primary
More information Party, Candidate ...
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Chip Perfect (incumbent) | 11,881 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 11,881 | 100.0 | ||
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More information Party, Candidate ...
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Chip Perfect (incumbent) | 35,509 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 35,509 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
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District 45
Republican primary
More information Party, Candidate ...
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Chris Garten | 7,324 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 7,324 | 100.0 | ||
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Democratic primary
More information Party, Candidate ...
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | John Perkins | 6,797 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 6,797 | 100.0 | ||
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More information Party, Candidate ...
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Chris Garten | 30,357 | 62.7 | |
| Democratic | John Perkins | 16,493 | 34.1 | |
| Libertarian | Charles Johnson | 1,554 | 3.2 | |
| Total votes | 48,404 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
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District 46
Republican primary
More information Party, Candidate ...
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Ron Grooms (incumbent) | 6,037 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 6,037 | 100.0 | ||
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Democratic primary
More information Party, Candidate ...
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Anna Murray | 7,031 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 7,031 | 100.0 | ||
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General election
More information Party, Candidate ...
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Ron Grooms (incumbent) | 27,012 | 54.5 | |
| Democratic | Anna Murray | 22,571 | 45.5 | |
| Total votes | 49,583 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
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District 47
Republican primary
More information Party, Candidate ...
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Erin Houchin (incumbent) | 10,935 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 10,935 | 100.0 | ||
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Democratic primary
More information Party, Candidate ...
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Nick Siler | 5,973 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 5,973 | 100.0 | ||
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More information Party, Candidate ...
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Erin Houchin (incumbent) | 31,853 | 66.5 | |
| Democratic | Nick Siler | 16,064 | 33.5 | |
| Total votes | 47,917 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
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District 48
Republican primary
More information Party, Candidate ...
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Mark Messmer (incumbent) | 12,404 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 12,404 | 100.0 | ||
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General election
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Mark Messmer (incumbent) | 38,824 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 38,824 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
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District 49
Republican primary
More information Party, Candidate ...
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jim Tomes (incumbent) | 6,869 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 6,869 | 100.0 | ||
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Democratic primary
More information Party, Candidate ...
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Edie Hardcastle | 3,058 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 3,058 | 100.0 | ||
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General election
More information Party, Candidate ...
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jim Tomes (incumbent) | 28,895 | 64.0 | |
| Democratic | Edie Hardcastle | 16,276 | 36.0 | |
| Total votes | 45,171 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
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- Rickert, Aprile (October 12, 2017). "Indiana Sen. Jim Smith not seeking re-election". News and Tribune.
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