2022_Indiana_State_Senate_election
2022 Indiana Senate election
Legislature election in Indiana
The 2022 Indiana Senate election took place on Tuesday November 8, 2022 with elections in the U.S. state of Indiana, coinciding with other elections in the state, U.S. House, and Indiana House, as well as various other state and local elections. Voters will elect members to 25 of the 50 seats in the Indiana Senate to serve four-year terms in single-member constituencies. The primary election took place on Tuesday May 3, 2022.[1] The Republican Party has held a majority since 2011.[2]
Not to be confused with 2022 United States Senate election in Indiana.
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More information Party, Votes ...
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| Party | Votes | Percentage | % Change | Candidates | Seats before |
Seats after |
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| Republican | 401,612 | 60.67% |  4.07% |
25 | 39 | 40 | 1 | |
| Democratic | 260,340 | 39.33% |  4.07% |
17 | 11 | 10 | 1 | |
| Totals | 100.00% | — | 36 | 50 | 50 | — | ||
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More information Source, Ranking ...
| Source | Ranking | As of |
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| Sabato's Crystal Ball[3] | Safe R | May 19, 2022 |
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Republicans
- District 47: Kevin Boehnlein lost renomination to fellow incumbent Gary Byrne in a redistricting race.
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District 1
The district has been represented by Democrat Frank Mrvan since 1998, but previously held office from 1978 to 1994.[4] Mrvan was re-elected with 63.3% of the vote in 2018. Mrvan stepped down from his seat in January of 2022.[5] Michael Griffin was chosen to replace him.[6]
Democratic primary
Candidates
Declared
- Martin Del Rio, Iraq war veteran and candidate for U.S. Senate in 2018[7][8]
- Michael Griffin, incumbent state senator and former Highland clerk-treasurer[8]
More information Party, Candidate ...
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Michael Griffin (incumbent) | 4,413 | 65.9 | |
| Democratic | Martin Del Rio | 2,288 | 34.1 | |
| Total votes | 6,701 | 100.0 | ||
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Republican primary
Candidates
Declared
- Dan Dernulc, Lake County party chairman[9]
More information Party, Candidate ...
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Dan Dernulc | 5,906 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 5,906 | 100.0 | ||
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General election
More information Party, Candidate ...
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Dan Dernulc | 23,470 | 52.3 | |
| Democratic | Michael Griffin (incumbent) | 21,367 | 47.7 | |
| Total votes | 44,837 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican gain from Democratic | ||||
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District 4
The district has been represented by Democrat Karen Tallian since 2005.[4] Tallian was re-elected with 60.4% of the vote in 2018. Tallian resigned in November 2021.[10][11] Rodney Pol Jr. was chosen to replace Tallian.[12]
Democratic primary
Candidates
Declared
- Deb Chubb, Michigan City School Board member[13]
- Ron Meer, former mayor of Michigan City[14]
- Todd Connor, businessman[13]
- Rodney Pol Jr., incumbent state senator[13]
Democratic primary
More information Party, Candidate ...
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Rodney Pol Jr. (incumbent) | 3,517 | 44.1 | |
| Democratic | Todd Connor | 2,122 | 26.6 | |
| Democratic | Ron Meer | 1,722 | 21.6 | |
| Democratic | Deb Chubb | 620 | 7.8 | |
| Total votes | 7,981 | 100.0 | ||
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Republican primary
Candidates
Declared
Republican primary
More information Party, Candidate ...
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jeff Larson | 4,356 | 78.8 | |
| Republican | Johannes Poulard | 1,174 | 21.2 | |
| Total votes | 5,530 | 100.0 | ||
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More information Party, Candidate ...
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Rodney Pol Jr. (incumbent) | 20,288 | 52.3 | |
| Republican | Jeff Larson | 18,499 | 47.7 | |
| Total votes | 38,787 | 100.0 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
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District 6
The district has been represented by Republican Rick Niemeyer since 2014.[4] Niemeyer was re-elected with 63.2% of the vote in 2018. He is running for re-election.[7]
Republican primary
More information Party, Candidate ...
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Rick Niemeyer (incumbent) | 10,434 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 10,434 | 100.0 | ||
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More information Party, Candidate ...
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Rick Niemeyer (incumbent) | Unopposed | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 100.0 | |||
| Republican hold | ||||
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District 11
The district has been represented by Republican Linda Rogers since 2018.[4] Rogers was elected with 61.2% of the vote in 2018. She is running for re-election.[7]
Republican primary
More information Party, Candidate ...
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Linda Rogers | 3,924 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 3,924 | 100.0 | ||
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Democratic primary
More information Party, Candidate ...
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Mindy Fountain | 2,241 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 2,241 | 100.0 | ||
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More information Party, Candidate ...
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Linda Rogers (incumbent) | 22,950 | 61.6 | |
| Democratic | Mindy Fountain | 14,283 | 38.4 | |
| Total votes | 37,233 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
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District 14
The district has been represented by Republican Dennis Kruse since 2004.[4] Kruse was re-elected unopposed in 2018. Kruse announced he will be retiring due to his wife's health.[15] Physician Tyler Johnson won the Republican primary with 52.8% of the vote. Zach Heimach won in the uncontested Democratic primary.[16]
Republican primary
Candidates
Declared
- Tyler Johnson, emergency physician[17]
- Ron Turpin, businessman[18]
- Denny Worman, candidate for state representative (85th district) in 2012, 2014 and 2016[7]
Declined
- Dennis Kruse, incumbent state senator[19]
Republican primary
More information Party, Candidate ...
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Tyler Johnson | 5,299 | 52.8% | |
| Republican | Ron Turpin | 3,853 | 38.4% | |
| Republican | Denny Worman | 888 | 8.8% | |
| Total votes | 10,040 | 100.0 | ||
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Democratic primary
Candidates
Declared
- Zach Heimach[7]
Democratic primary
More information Party, Candidate ...
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Zach Heimach | 1,877 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 1,877 | 100.0 | ||
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More information Party, Candidate ...
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Tyler Johnson | 18,807 | 65.2 | |
| Democratic | Zach Heimach | 10,059 | 34.8 | |
| Total votes | 28,866 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
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District 15
The district has been represented by Republican Liz Brown since 2014.[4] Brown was re-elected with 55.4% of the vote in 2018. She is running for re-election.[7]
Republican primary
More information Party, Candidate ...
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Liz Brown (incumbent) | 8,650 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 8,650 | 100.0 | ||
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More information Party, Candidate ...
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Liz Brown (incumbent) | Unopposed | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 100.0 | |||
| Republican hold | ||||
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District 17
The district has been represented by Republican Andy Zay since 2016.[4] Zay was re-elected with 71.8% of the vote in 2018. He is running for re-election.[20]
Republican primary
More information Party, Candidate ...
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Andy Zay (incumbent) | 9,640 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 9,640 | 100.0 | ||
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More information Party, Candidate ...
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Andy Zay (incumbent) | 27,505 | 75.1 | |
| Democratic | Joe Swisher | 9,138 | 24.9 | |
| Total votes | 36,643 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
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District 19
The district has been represented by Republican Travis Holdman since 2008.[4] Holdman was re-elected unopposed in 2018. He is running for re-election.[21]
Republican primary
More information Party, Candidate ...
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Travis Holdman (incumbent) | 11,176 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 11,176 | 100.0 | ||
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More information Party, Candidate ...
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Travis Holdman (incumbent) | Unopposed | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 100.0 | |||
| Republican hold | ||||
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District 21
The district has been represented by Republican James R. Buck since 2008.[4] Buck was re-elected with 65.4% of the vote in 2018. He is running for re-election.[7]
Republican primary
More information Party, Candidate ...
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | James R. Buck (incumbent) | 7,842 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 7,842 | 100.0 | ||
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More information Party, Candidate ...
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | James R. Buck (incumbent) | 28,647 | 64.0 | |
| Democratic | Josh Lowry | 16,138 | 36.0 | |
| Total votes | 44,785 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
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District 22
The district has been represented by Republican Ronnie Alting since 1998.[4] Atling was re-elected with 55.3% of the vote in 2018. He is running for re-election.[7]
Republican primary
More information Party, Candidate ...
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Ronnie Alting (incumbent) | 5,741 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 5,741 | 100.0 | ||
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More information Party, Candidate ...
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Ronnie Alting (incumbent) | Unopposed | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 100.0 | |||
| Republican hold | ||||
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District 23
The district has been represented by Republican Phil Boots since 2006.[4] Boots was re-elected unopposed in 2018. The incumbent senator announced he will not seek re-election.
Republican primary
Candidates
Declared
- Christian Beaver[7]
- Paula K. Copenhaver[7]
- Spencer Deery[7]
- Bill Webster[7]
Declined
- Phil Boots, incumbent state senator[22]
More information Party, Candidate ...
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Spencer Deery | 3,346 | 30.8 | |
| Republican | Bill Webster | 2,929 | 27.0 | |
| Republican | Paula K. Copenhaver | 2,492 | 22.9 | |
| Republican | Christian Beaver | 2,093 | 19.3 | |
| Total votes | 10,860 | 100.0 | ||
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Democratic primary
Candidates
Declared
- David Sanders[7]
More information Party, Candidate ...
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | David Sanders | 2,555 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 2,555 | 100.0 | ||
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More information Party, Candidate ...
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Spencer Deery | 20,109 | 63.6 | |
| Democratic | David Sanders | 11,517 | 36.4 | |
| Total votes | 31,626 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
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District 25
Incumbents Mike Gaskill and Timothy Lanane were redistricted into the same district.[23] Lanane, who assumed office in 1997, chose to retire.[24] Gaskill ran for re-election.
Republican primary
Candidates
Declared
- Mike Gaskill, incumbent state senator for 25th district[7]
- Evan McMullen[25]
More information Party, Candidate ...
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Mike Gaskill (incumbent) | 5,925 | 56.1 | |
| Republican | Evan McMullen | 4,637 | 43.9 | |
| Total votes | 10,562 | 100.0 | ||
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Democratic primary
Candidates
Declared
Declined
- Timothy Lanane, incumbent state senator for the 26th district[26]
More information Party, Candidate ...
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Tamie Dixon-Tatum | 2,922 | 62.0 | |
| Democratic | Aaron Higgins | 1,791 | 38.0 | |
| Total votes | 4,713 | 100.0 | ||
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More information Party, Candidate ...
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Mike Gaskill (incumbent) | 23,941 | 64.1 | |
| Democratic | Tamie Dixon-Tatum | 13,418 | 35.9 | |
| Total votes | 37,359 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican gain from Democratic | ||||
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District 26
The district has been represented by Republican Mike Gaskill since 2018.[4] Gaskill was re-elected with 57.8% of the vote in 2018. The senator announced his intention for a second term in[27] a different district.
Republican primary
Candidates
Declared
- Scott Alexander, president of the Delaware County Council[7]
- Kat Kritsch[7]
Declined
- Mike Gaskill, incumbent state senator (running in 25th district)[28]
More information Party, Candidate ...
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Scott Alexander | 6,888 | 74.4 | |
| Republican | Kat Kritsch | 2,366 | 25.6 | |
| Total votes | 9,254 | 100.0 | ||
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Democratic primary
Candidates
Declared
- Melanie Wright, former state representative (35th district)[29]
More information Party, Candidate ...
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Melanie Wright | 3,608 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 3,608 | 100.0 | ||
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More information Party, Candidate ...
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Scott Alexander | 22,559 | 61.0 | ||
| Democratic | Melanie Wright | 14,444 | 39.0 | ||
| Total votes | 33,110 | 100.0 | |||
| Republican hold | |||||
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District 27
The district has been represented by Republican Jeff Raatz since 2014.[4] Raatz was re-elected with 70.9% of the vote in 2018.
Republican primary
Candidates
Declared
- Jeff Raatz, incumbent state senator[7]
More information Party, Candidate ...
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jeff Raatz (incumbent) | 7,213 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 7,213 | 100.0 | ||
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Democratic primary
Candidates
Declared
- Ronald Itnyre, lecturer at Indiana University East[30]
More information Party, Candidate ...
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Ronald Itnyre | 1,855 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 1,855 | 100.0 | ||
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More information Party, Candidate ...
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jeff Raatz (incumbent) | 26,030 | 71.2 | |
| Democratic | Ronald Itnyre | 10,551 | 28.8 | |
| Total votes | 36,581 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
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District 29
The district has been represented by Democrat J. D. Ford since 2018.[4] Ford was first elected with 56.7% of the vote in 2018.
Democratic primary
Candidates
Declared
- J. D. Ford, incumbent state senator[7]
More information Party, Candidate ...
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | J.D. Ford (incumbent) | 4,148 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 4,148 | 100.0 | ||
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Republican primary
Candidates
Declared
- Alex Choi[7]
More information Party, Candidate ...
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Alex Choi | 5,107 | 100 | |
| Total votes | 5,107 | 100.0 | ||
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More information Party, Candidate ...
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | J. D. Ford (incumbent) | 22,636 | 51.7 | |
| Republican | Alex Choi | 21,175 | 48.3 | |
| Total votes | 43,811 | 100.0 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
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District 31
The district has been represented by Republican Kyle Walker since 2020.[4]
Republican primary
Candidates
Declared
- Kyle Walker, incumbent state senator[7]
More information Party, Candidate ...
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Kyle Walker (incumbent) | 5,990 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 5,990 | 100.0 | ||
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Democratic primary
Candidates
Declared
More information Party, Candidate ...
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Jocelyn Vare | 3,288 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 3,288 | 100.0 | ||
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General election
- Polling
More information Poll source, Date(s) administered ...
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[lower-alpha 1] |
Margin of error |
Kyle Walker (R) |
Jocelyn Vare (D) |
Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Change Research (D)[upper-alpha 1] | August 9–14, 2022 | 552 (LV) | ± 4.7% | 39% | 41% | 19% |
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- Results
More information Party, Candidate ...
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Kyle Walker (incumbent) | 28,381 | 55.4 | |
| Democratic | Jocelyn Vare | 22,819 | 44.6 | |
| Total votes | 51,200 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
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District 38
The district has been represented by Republican Jon Ford since 2014.[4] Ford was re-elected with 55.9% of the vote in 2018. He is running for re-election.[7]
Republican primary
More information Party, Candidate ...
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jon Ford (incumbent) | 10,130 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 10,130 | 100.0 | ||
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More information Party, Candidate ...
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jon Ford (incumbent) | Unopposed | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 100.0 | |||
| Republican hold | ||||
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District 39
The district has been represented by Republican Eric Bassler since 2014.[4] Bassler was re-elected unopposed in 2018. He is running for re-election.[7]
Republican primary
More information Party, Candidate ...
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Eric Bassler (incumbent) | 10,645 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 10,645 | 100.0 | ||
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More information Party, Candidate ...
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Eric Bassler (incumbent) | Unopposed | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 100.0 | |||
| Republican hold | ||||
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District 41
The district has been represented by Republican Greg Walker since 2006.[4] Walker was re-elected with 66.6% of the vote in 2018.
Republican primary
Candidates
Declared
- Greg Walker, incumbent state senator[7]
More information Party, Candidate ...
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Greg Walker (incumbent) | 9,207 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 9,207 | 100.0 | ||
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Democratic primary
Candidates
Declared
- Bryan Muñoz[7]
More information Party, Candidate ...
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Bryan Muñoz | 1,842 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 1,842 | 100.0 | ||
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More information Party, Candidate ...
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Greg Walker (incumbent) | 24,695 | 67.8 | |
| Democratic | Bryan Muñoz | 11,725 | 32.2 | |
| Total votes | 36,420 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
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District 43
The district had been represented by Republican Chip Perfect since 2014.[4] Perfect was re-elected unopposed in 2018. He is running for re-election.[7]
Republican primary
More information Party, Candidate ...
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Chip Perfect (incumbent) | 7,052 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 7,052 | 100.0 | ||
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More information Party, Candidate ...
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Chip Perfect (incumbent) | Unopposed | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 100.0 | |||
| Republican hold | ||||
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District 45
The district has been represented by Republican Chris Garten since 2018.[4] Garten was first elected with 62.7% of the vote in 2018.
Republican primary
Candidates
Declared
- Chris Garten, incumbent state senator[7]
More information Party, Candidate ...
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Chris Garten (incumbent) | 6,228 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 6,228 | 100.0 | ||
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Democratic primary
Candidates
Declared
- Nick Marshall[32]
More information Party, Candidate ...
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Nick Marshall | 3,615 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 3,615 | 100.0 | ||
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More information Party, Candidate ...
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Chris Garten (incumbent) | 25,761 | 62.1 | |
| Democratic | Nick Marshall | 15,739 | 37.9 | |
| Total votes | 41,140 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
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District 46
The district has been represented by Republican Ron Grooms since 2010.[4] Grooms stepped down from his seat in November of 2021.[33] Kevin Boehnlein was chosen to replace Grooms.[34]
Republican primary
Candidates
Declared
- Evan Shearin[7]
Declined
- Kevin Boehnlein, incumbent state senator (running in 47th district)
More information Party, Candidate ...
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Evan Shearin | 1,535 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 1,535 | 100.0 | ||
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Democratic primary
Candidates
Declared
- Kristin Jones, Indianapolis City-County Council Councillor[35]
- Ashley Eason, nominee for State Senate (36th district) in 2020[7]
- Andrea Hunley, Indianapolis Public Schools principal[36]
- Bobby Kern, perennial candidate[7]
- Karla Lopez Owens, employee with the Marion County Prosecutor's Office[7]
More information Party, Candidate ...
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Andrea Hunley | 3,142 | 43.9 | |
| Democratic | Kristin Jones | 1,859 | 25.9 | |
| Democratic | Ashley Eason | 1,194 | 16.7 | |
| Democratic | Karla Lopez Owens | 893 | 12.5 | |
| Democratic | Bobby Kern | 77 | 1.1 | |
| Total votes | 7,165 | 100.0 | ||
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More information Party, Candidate ...
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Andrea Hunley | 19,433 | 72.9 | |
| Republican | Evan Shearin | 7,226 | 27.1 | |
| Total votes | 25,659 | 100.0 | ||
| Democratic gain from Republican | ||||
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District 47
The district has been represented by Republican Erin Houchin since 2014.[4] Houchin was re-elected with 66.5% of the vote in 2018. Houchin stepped down in January of 2022 to focus on running for Indiana's 9th congressional district.[37] Gary Byrne won a caucus election and was chosen to represent the district.[38]
Republican primary
Candidates
Declared
- Kevin Boehnlein, incumbent state senator for 46th district[7]
- Gary Byrne, incumbent state senator for 47th district [7]
Disqualified/Withdrew
- Keeley R. Stingel[7]
Declined
- Erin Houchin, incumbent senator[39] (running for Indiana's 9th congressional district)
More information Party, Candidate ...
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Gary Byrne (incumbent) | 7,125 | 54.0 | |
| Republican | Kevin Boehnlein (incumbent) | 6,061 | 46.0 | |
| Total votes | 13,186 | 100.0 | ||
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More information Party, Candidate ...
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Gary Byrne (incumbent) | 29,481 | 67.2 | |
| Democratic | Kathleen Forte | 14,386 | 32.8 | |
| Total votes | 43,867 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
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District 48
The district has been represented by Republican Mark Messmer since 2014.[4] Manning was re-elected unopposed in 2018. He is running for re-election.[7]
Republican primary
More information Party, Candidate ...
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Mark Messmer (incumbent) | 7,475 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 7,475 | 100.0 | ||
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General election
More information Party, Candidate ...
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Mark Messmer (incumbent) | 32,376 | 72.3 | |
| Democratic | Jeff Hill | 12,399 | 27.7 | |
| Total votes | 44,775 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
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District 49
The district has been represented by Republican Jim Tomes since 2010.[4] Tomes was re-elected with 64.0% of the vote in 2018. He is running for re-election.[40]
Republican primary
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jim Tomes (incumbent) | 4,995 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 4,995 | 100.0 | ||
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General election
More information Party, Candidate ...
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jim Tomes (incumbent) | Unopposed | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 100.0 | |||
| Republican hold | ||||
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