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The 2024 elections for the Indiana House of Representatives are set to take place on Tuesday November 5, 2024, to elect representatives from all 100 Representative districts in the Indiana House of Representatives. The primary elections will take place on May 7, 2024.[1] The Republican Party has held a House majority since 2011.[2]
The elections for United States presidential election, Indiana's 9 congressional districts, and Indiana governor will also be held on this date.
Overview[edit]
| 2024 Indiana State House General Election | ||||||||
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| Party | Votes | Percentage | % Change | Candidates | Seats before |
Seats after |
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| Republican | 84 | 70 | ||||||
| Democratic | 67 | 30 | ||||||
| Independent | ||||||||
| Libertarian | ||||||||
| Totals | 100.00% | — | 100 | 100 | — | |||
Predictions[edit]
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| CNalysis[3] | Solid R | February 29, 2024 |
Retirements[edit]
Eight incumbents are retiring.
Republicans[edit]
Seven Republicans are retiring.
- District 24: Donna Schaibley is retiring.[4]
- District 29: Chuck Goodrich is retiring to run for Congress.[5]
- District 39: Jerry Torr is retiring.[6]
- District 51: Dennis Zent is retiring.[7]
- District 53: Bob Cherry is retiring.[8]
- District 68: Randy Lyness is retiring.[9]
- District 90: Mike Speedy is retiring to run for Congress.[10]
Democrats[edit]
One Democrat is retiring.
- District 77: Ryan Hatfield is retiring to run for Vanderburgh County Circuit Court Judge.[11]
District index[edit]
Districts 1–25[edit]
District 1[edit]
The district has been represented by Democrat Carolyn Jackson since 2018.[12] Jackson was re-elected unopposed in 2022.
Democratic primary[edit]
Candidates[edit]
Declared[edit]
- Carolyn Jackson, incumbent state representative[13]
District 2[edit]
The district has been represented by Democrat Earl Harris Jr. since 2016.[12] Harris Jr. was re-elected unopposed in 2022.
Democratic primary[edit]
Candidates[edit]
Declared[edit]
- Earl Harris Jr., incumbent state representative[13]
District 3[edit]
The district has been represented by Democrat Ragen Hatcher since 2018.[12] Hatcher was re-elected unopposed in 2022.
Democratic primary[edit]
Candidates[edit]
Declared[edit]
- Ragen Hatcher, incumbent state representative[13]
- Heather McCarthy[13]
District 4[edit]
The district has been represented by Republican Edmond Soliday since 2006.[12] Soliday was re-elected unopposed in 2022.
Republican primary[edit]
Candidates[edit]
Declared[edit]
- Edmond Soliday, incumbent state representative[13]
Democratic primary[edit]
Candidates[edit]
Declared[edit]
- Erika Robinson-Watkins, school board member[14]
District 5[edit]
The district has been represented by Republican Dale DeVon since 2012.[12] DeVon was re-elected with 56.7% of the vote in 2022.
Republican primary[edit]
Candidates[edit]
Declared[edit]
- Dale DeVon, incumbent state representative[13]
Democratic primary[edit]
Candidates[edit]
Declared[edit]
- Heidi Beidinger, professor[14]
District 6[edit]
The district has been represented by Democrat Maureen Bauer since 2020.[12] Bauer was re-elected unopposed in 2022.
Democratic primary[edit]
Candidates[edit]
Declared[edit]
- Maureen Bauer, incumbent state representative[13]
District 7[edit]
The district has been represented by Republican Jake Teshka since 2020.[12] Teshka was first elected with 60.8% of the vote in 2022.
Republican primary[edit]
Candidates[edit]
Declared[edit]
- Timothy Jaycox, candidate for this district in 2022[13]
- Jake Teshka, incumbent state representative[13]
Endorsements[edit]
- Organizations
District 8[edit]
The district has been represented by Democrat Ryan Dvorak since 2002.[12] Dvorak was re-elected unopposed in 2022.
Democratic primary[edit]
Candidates[edit]
Declared[edit]
- Ryan Dvorak, incumbent state representative[13]
Republican primary[edit]
Candidates[edit]
Declared[edit]
- Joe Layne[13]
District 9[edit]
The district has been represented by Democrat Patricia Boy since 2018.[12] Boy was re-elected with 54.9% of the vote in 2022.
Democratic primary[edit]
Candidates[edit]
Declared[edit]
- Patricia Boy, incumbent state representative[13]
District 10[edit]
The district has been represented by Democrat Charles Moseley since 2008.[12] Moseley was re-elected with 52.8% of the vote in 2022.
Democratic primary[edit]
Candidates[edit]
Declared[edit]
- Charles Moseley, incumbent state representative[14]
Republican primary[edit]
Candidates[edit]
Declared[edit]
District 11[edit]
The district has been represented by Republican Michael Aylesworth since 2014.[12] Aylesworth was re-elected unopposed in 2022.
Republican primary[edit]
Candidates[edit]
Declared[edit]
- Michael Aylesworth, incumbent state representative[13]
District 12[edit]
The district has been represented by Democrat Mike Andrade since 2020.[12] Andrade was re-elected with 55.6% of the vote in 2022.
Democratic primary[edit]
Candidates[edit]
Declared[edit]
- Mike Andrade, incumbent state representative[13]
District 13[edit]
The district has been represented by Republican Sharon Negele since 2012.[12] Negele was re-elected unopposed in 2022.
Republican primary[edit]
Candidates[edit]
Declared[edit]
- Matthew Commons, teacher and Army veteran[17]
- Sharon Negele, incumbent state representative[13]
Endorsements[edit]
Democratic primary[edit]
Candidates[edit]
Declared[edit]
- Edward Moyer Jr.[13]
District 14[edit]
The district has been represented by Democrat Vernon Smith since 1990.[12] Smith was re-elected unopposed in 2022.
Democratic primary[edit]
Candidates[edit]
Declared[edit]
- Vernon Smith, incumbent state representative[13]
Republican primary[edit]
Candidates[edit]
Declared[edit]
- Ivan Ursery II[13]
District 15[edit]
The district has been represented by Republican Hal Slager since 2020, but previously held office from 2012 to 2018.[12] Slager was elected with 63.2% of the vote in 2022.
Republican primary[edit]
Candidates[edit]
Declared[edit]
- Hal Slager, incumbent state representative[13]
District 16[edit]
The district has been represented by Republican Kendell Culp since 2022.[12] Culp was first elected unopposed in 2022.
Republican primary[edit]
Candidates[edit]
Declared[edit]
- Kendell Culp, incumbent state representative[13]
District 17[edit]
The district has been represented by Republican Jack Jordan since 2016.[12] Jordan was re-elected with 74.8% of the vote in 2022.
Republican primary[edit]
Candidates[edit]
Declared[edit]
- Jack Jordan, incumbent state representative[13]
District 18[edit]
The district has been represented by Republican David Abbott since 2022.[12] Abbott was first elected to the district unopposed in 2022.
Republican primary[edit]
Candidates[edit]
Declared[edit]
- David Abbott, incumbent state representative[13]
District 19[edit]
The district had been represented by Republican Julie Olthoff since 2020, but she previously represented it from 2014 to 2018.[12] Olthoff was first elected with 58.7% of the vote in 2022.
Republican primary[edit]
Candidates[edit]
Declared[edit]
- Julie Olthoff, incumbent state representative[13]
District 20[edit]
The district has been represented by Republican Jim Pressel since 2016.[12] Pressel was re-elected unopposed in 2022.
Republican primary[edit]
Candidates[edit]
Declared[edit]
- Richard Horner[13]
- Jim Pressel, incumbent state representative[13]
Endorsements[edit]
- Organizations
District 21[edit]
The district has been represented by Republican Timothy Wesco since 2010.[12] Wesco was re-elected with 73.8% of the vote in 2022.
Republican primary[edit]
Candidates[edit]
Declared[edit]
- Timothy Wesco, incumbent state representative[13]
District 22[edit]
The district has been represented by Republican Craig Snow since 2022.[12] Snow was first elected to the district with 79.4% of the vote in 2022.
Republican primary[edit]
Candidates[edit]
Declared[edit]
- Craig Snow, incumbent state representative[13]
District 23[edit]
The district has been represented by Republican Ethan Manning since 2018.[12] Manning was re-elected unopposed in 2022.
Republican primary[edit]
Candidates[edit]
Declard[edit]
- Ethan Manning, incumbent state representative[13]
Democratic primary[edit]
Candidates[edit]
Declard[edit]
- Rick Rouser[13]
District 24[edit]
The district has been represented by Republican Donna Schaibley since 2014.[12] Schaibley was re-elected with 56.6% of the vote in 2022. Schaibley announced she would not seek re-election.[19]
Republican primary[edit]
Candidates[edit]
Declared[edit]
- Bill Gutrich, corporate executive and small business owner[20]
- Hunter Smith, former NFL punter[21]
Declined[edit]
- Donna Schaibley, incumbent state representative[19]
Endorsements[edit]
- State legislators
- Scott Baldwin, state senator from the 20th district (2020–present)[22]
- Local officials
- James Brainard, former mayor of Carmel (1996–2024)[22]
- Scott Willis, mayor of Westfield (2023–present)[22]
Democratic primary[edit]
Candidates[edit]
Declared[edit]
- Josh Lowry, attorney and nominee for Indiana Senate in 2022[23]
District 25[edit]
The district has been represented by Republican Becky Cash since 2022. Cash was elected with 52.7% of the vote in 2022.
Republican primary[edit]
Candidates[edit]
Declared[edit]
- Becky Cash, incumbent state representative[13]
Democratic primary[edit]
Candidates[edit]
Declared[edit]
- Tiffany Stoner[13]
Districts 26–50[edit]
District 26[edit]
The district has been represented by Democrat Chris Campbell since 2018.[12] Campbell was re-elected with 59.9% of the vote in 2022.
Democratic primary[edit]
Candidates[edit]
Declared[edit]
- Chris Campbell, incumbent state representative[13]
Republican primary[edit]
Candidates[edit]
Declared[edit]
- James Schenke[13]
District 27[edit]
The district has been represented by Democrat Sheila Klinker since 1982.[12] Klinker was re-elected with 60.1% of the vote in 2022.
Democratic primary[edit]
Candidates[edit]
Declared[edit]
- Sheila Klinker, incumbent state representative[13]
Republican primary[edit]
Candidates[edit]
Declared[edit]
- Oscar Alvarez[13]
District 28[edit]
The district has been represented by Republican Jeff Thompson since 1998.[12] Thompson was re-elected unopposed in 2022.
Republican primary[edit]
Candidates[edit]
Declared[edit]
- Joe Batic[13]
- Jeff Thompson, incumbent state representative[13]
Endorsements[edit]
- Organizations
Democratic primary[edit]
Candidates[edit]
Declared[edit]
- Karen Whitney[13]
District 29[edit]
The district has been represented by Republican Chuck Goodrich since 2018.[12] Goodrich was re-elected unopposed in 2022. Goodrich chose to run to become a US Representative.[24]
Republican primary[edit]
Candidates[edit]
Declared[edit]
- Laura Alerding, Noblesville Schools Board of Trustees member and former Hamilton East Public Library Board President[25]
- Alaina Shonkwiler, government advisor[26]
Declined[edit]
- Chuck Goodrich, incumbent state representative (running for U.S. House for 5th district)[24]
Endorsements[edit]
- State officials
- Todd Rokita, 44th Indiana Attorney General (2021–present), former U.S. Representative for Indiana's 4th congressional district (2011–2019), and 59th Secretary of State of Indiana (2002–2010)[22]
- U.S. Representatives
- Susan Brooks, former U.S. Representative for Indiana's 5th congressional district (2013–2021)[22]
- State legislators
- Luke Kenley, former state senator from the 20th district (1992–2017)[27]
- Scott Baldwin, state senator from the 20th district (2020–present)[22]
- Local officials
- Scott Fadness, mayor of Fishers (2015–present)[22]
- Chris Jensen, mayor of Noblesville (2019–present)[22]
Democratic primary[edit]
Candidates[edit]
Declared[edit]
- Christopher Hartig[13]
District 30[edit]
The district has been represented by Republican Michael Karickhoff since 2010.[12] Karickhoff was re-elected with 67.5% of the vote in 2022.
Republican primary[edit]
Candidates[edit]
Declared[edit]
- Michael Karickhoff, incumbent state representative[13]
Democratic primary[edit]
Candidates[edit]
Declared[edit]
- Michael Katcher[13]
District 31[edit]
The district has been represented by Republican Ann Vermilion since her appointment in 2019.[12] Vermilion was re-elected unopposed in 2022. Vermilion resigned during her team; Lori Goss-Reaves was elected via caucus to replace her.[28]
Republican primary[edit]
Candidates[edit]
Declared[edit]
- Lori Goss-Reaves, incumbent state representative[13]
Declined[edit]
- Ann Vermilion, former state representative[28]
District 32[edit]
The district has been represented by Democrat Victoria Wilburn since 2022.[12] Wilburn was elected with 50.5% of the vote in 2022.
Democratic primary[edit]
Candidates[edit]
Declared[edit]
- Victoria Wilburn, incumbent state representative[13]
Endorsements[edit]
- Organizations
Republican primary[edit]
Candidates[edit]
Declared[edit]
- Patricia Bratton[29]
Withdrawn[edit]
- Tom Havens[29]
District 33[edit]
The district has been represented by Republican J. D. Prescott since 2018.[12] Prescott was re-elected with 70.4% of the vote in 2022.
Republican primary[edit]
Candidates[edit]
Declared[edit]
- Gregory LeMaster[13]
- J. D. Prescott, incumbent state representative[13]
Endorsements[edit]
Democratic primary[edit]
Candidates[edit]
Declared[edit]
District 34[edit]
The district has been represented by Democrat Sue Errington since 2012.[12] Errington was re-elected with 52.8% of the vote in 2022.
Democratic primary[edit]
Candidates[edit]
Declared[edit]
- Sue Errington, incumbent state representative[13]
Republican primary[edit]
Candidates[edit]
Declared[edit]
- Susan Dillon[13]
District 35[edit]
The district has been represented by Republican Elizabeth Rowray since 2020.[12] Rowray was first elected with 70% of the vote in 2022.
Republican primary[edit]
Candidates[edit]
Declared[edit]
- Elizabeth Rowray, incumbent state representative[13]
Democratic primary[edit]
Candidates[edit]
Declared[edit]
- Phil Gift[13]
District 36[edit]
The district has been represented by Republican Kyle Pierce since 2022. Pierce was elected with 50.9% of the vote in 2022.
Republican primary[edit]
Candidates[edit]
Declared[edit]
- Kyle Pierce, incumbent state representative[13]
District 37[edit]
The district has been represented by Republican Todd Huston since 2012. Huston was re-elected unopposed in 2020.
Republican primary[edit]
Candidates[edit]
Declard[edit]
- Todd Huston, incumbent state representative[13]
District 38[edit]
The district has been represented by Republican Heath VanNatter since 2010.[12] VanNatter was re-elected unopposed in 2020.
Republican primary[edit]
Candidates[edit]
Declared[edit]
- Jason Gossard[13]
- Heath VanNatter, incumbent state representative[13]
Endorsements[edit]
- Organizations
Democratic primary[edit]
Candidates[edit]
Declared[edit]
- Carl Seese[13]
District 39[edit]
The district has been represented by Republican Jerry Torr since 1996.[12] Torr was re-elected with 52.4% of the vote in 2022. Torr announced he would retire at the end of his term.[30]
Republican primary[edit]
Candidates[edit]
Declared[edit]
- Danny Lopez, businessman[31]
Declined[edit]
- Jerry Torr, incumbent state representative[30]
Endorsements[edit]
- Organizations
Democratic primary[edit]
Candidates[edit]
Declared[edit]
District 40[edit]
The district has been represented by Republican Greg Steuerwald since his appointment in 2007. Steuerwald was re-elected Unopposed in 2022.
Republican primary[edit]
Candidates[edit]
Declared[edit]
- Brian Paasch[13]
- Greg Steuerwald, incumbent state representative[13]
Endorsements[edit]
Democratic primary[edit]
Candidates[edit]
Declared[edit]
- Robert Pope III, veteran[33]
District 41[edit]
The district has been represented by Republican Mark Genda since 2022. Genda was elected with 75.3% of the vote in 2022.
Republican primary[edit]
Candidates[edit]
Declared[edit]
- Mark Genda, incumbent state representative[13]
- Joe Sturm[13]
Endorsements[edit]
Democratic primary[edit]
Candidates[edit]
Declared[edit]
- Dan Sikes[13]
District 42[edit]
The district has been represented by Republican Alan Morrison since 2012.[12] Morrison was re-elected with 68.4% of the vote in 2022.
Republican primary[edit]
Candidates[edit]
Declared[edit]
- Alan Morrison, incumbent state representative[13]
- Tim R. Yocum[13]
Endorsements[edit]
- Organizations
Democratic primary[edit]
Candidates[edit]
Declared[edit]
- Chad Harmon[13]
District 43[edit]
The district has been represented by Democrat Tonya Pfaff since 2018.[12] Pfaff was re-elected with 58.4% of the vote in 2020.
Democratic primary[edit]
Candidates[edit]
Declared[edit]
- Tonya Pfaff, incumbent state representative[13]
District 44[edit]
The district has been represented by Republican Beau Baird since 2018.[12] Baird was re-elected unopposed in 2022.
Republican primary[edit]
Candidates[edit]
Declared[edit]
- Beau Baird, incumbent state representative[13]
Endorsements[edit]
- Organizations
District 45[edit]
The district has been represented by Republican Bruce Borders since 2014, but previously held office from 2004 to 2012.[12] Borders was re-elected with 69.8% of the vote in 2022.
Republican primary[edit]
Candidates[edit]
Declared[edit]
- Bruce Borders, incumbent state representative[13]
- Jeff Ellington, former state representative[13]
- Kellie Streeter[34]
Endorsements[edit]
- Organizations
- Organizations
District 46[edit]
The district has been represented by Republican Bob Heaton since 2010.[12] Heaton was re-elected with 66.7% of the vote in 2022.
Republican primary[edit]
Candidates[edit]
Declared[edit]
- Bob Heaton, incumbent state representative[13]
Democratic primary[edit]
Candidates[edit]
Declared[edit]
- Kurtis Cummings[13]
District 47[edit]
The district has been represented by Republican Robb Greene since 2022. Young was elected unopposed in 2022.
Republican primary[edit]
Candidates[edit]
Declared[edit]
- Robb Greene, incumbent state representative[13]
Democratic primary[edit]
Candidates[edit]
Declared[edit]
- Michael Potter[13]
District 48[edit]
The district has been represented by Republican Doug Miller since 2014. Miller was re-elected unopposed in 2022.
Republican primary[edit]
Candidates[edit]
Declared[edit]
- Doug Miller, incumbent state representative[13]
District 49[edit]
The district has been represented by Republican Joanna King since her appointment in 2020. King was re-elected with 67.2% of the vote in 2022.
Republican primary[edit]
Candidates[edit]
Declared[edit]
- Cindi Hajicek[13]
- Joanna King, incumbent state representative[13]
Endorsements[edit]
- Organizations
District 50[edit]
The district has been represented by Republican Lorissa Sweet since 2022. Sweet was elected with 67.2% of the vote in 2022.
Republican primary[edit]
Candidates[edit]
Declared[edit]
- Rob Miller, Huntington County commissioner[35]
- Lorissa Sweet, incumbent state representative[13]
Endorsements[edit]
- Organizations
Democratic primary[edit]
Candidates[edit]
Declared[edit]
- Joe Swisher[13]
Districts 51–75[edit]
District 51[edit]
The district has been represented by Republican Dennis Zent since 2012. Zent was re-elected with 75.6% of the vote in 2022. Zent announced he would retire at the end of his term.[36]
Republican primary[edit]
Candidates[edit]
Declared[edit]
- Tony Isa, Steuben County councilor[37]
- Rhonda Sharp, physician[38]
Declined[edit]
- Dennis Zent, incumbent state representative[36]
Endorsements[edit]
- Organizations
Democratic primary[edit]
Candidates[edit]
Declared[edit]
- Judy Rowe, realtor[39]
District 52[edit]
The district has been represented by Republican Ben Smaltz since 2012.[12] Smaltz was re-elected with 81.7% of the vote in 2022.
Republican primary[edit]
Candidates[edit]
Declared[edit]
- Curt Hammitt[40]
- Ben Smaltz, incumbent state representative[13]
Endorsements[edit]
Democratic primary[edit]
Candidates[edit]
Declared[edit]
- Walt Sorg[13]
District 53[edit]
The district has been represented by Republican Bob Cherry since 1998. Cherry was re-elected unopposed in 2022. He announced he would retire at the end of his term.[41]
Republican primary[edit]
Candidates[edit]
Declared[edit]
- Keely Butrum, Hancock County councilor[42]
- Brian Evans, veteran[43]
- Ethan J. Lawson, Hancock County Republican Party Vice-Chair[44]
- Kevin Mandrell, businessman[45]
Declined[edit]
- Bob Cherry, incumbent state representative[41]
Endorsements[edit]
- Organizations
- Indiana Right to Life (co-endorsement with Mandrell)[15]
- Organizations
- Indiana Right to Life (co-endorsement with Lawson)[15]
Democratic primary[edit]
Candidates[edit]
Declared[edit]
- Nate Anderson[13]
District 54[edit]
The district has been represented by Republican Cory Criswell since 2022. Criswell was elected with 73.7% of the vote in 2022.
Republican primary[edit]
Candidates[edit]
Declared[edit]
- Cory Criswell, incumbent state representative[13]
District 55[edit]
The district has been represented by Republican Lindsay Patterson since 2022. Patterson was elected unopposed in 2022.
Republican primary[edit]
Candidates[edit]
Declared[edit]
- Lindsay Patterson, incumbent state representative[13]
District 56[edit]
The district has been represented by Republican Brad Barrett since 2018.[12] Barrett was re-elected with 69.9% of the vote in 2022.
Republican primary[edit]
Candidates[edit]
Declared[edit]
- Brad Barrett, incumbent state representative[13]
District 57[edit]
The district has been represented by Republican Craig Haggard since 2022. Haggard was elected unopposed in 2022.
Republican primary[edit]
Candidates[edit]
Declared[edit]
- Craig Haggard, incumbent state representative[13]
District 58[edit]
The district has been represented by Republican Michelle Davis since 2020.[12] Davis was re-elected U]unopposed in 2022.
Republican primary[edit]
Candidates[edit]
Declared[edit]
- Michelle Davis, incumbent state representative[13]
Democratic primary[edit]
Candidates[edit]
Declared[edit]
- Sandy James[13]
District 59[edit]
The district has been represented by Republican Ryan Lauer since 2018.[12] Lauer was re-elected with 61.3% of the vote in 2022.
Republican primary[edit]
Candidates[edit]
Declared[edit]
- Ryan Lauer, incumbent state representative[13]
Democratic primary[edit]
Candidates[edit]
Declared[edit]
- Ross Thomas[13]
District 60[edit]
The district has been represented by Republican Peggy Mayfield since 2012.[12] Mayfield was re-elected with 75.4% of the vote in 2022.
Republican primary[edit]
Candidates[edit]
Declared[edit]
- Peggy Mayfield, incumbent state representative[13]
Democratic primary[edit]
Candidates[edit]
Declared[edit]
- Michelle Higgs[13]
District 61[edit]
The district has been represented by Democrat Matt Pierce since 2002. Pierce was re-elected unopposed in 2022.
Democratic primary[edit]
Candidates[edit]
Declared[edit]
- Matt Pierce, incumbent state representative[13]
District 62[edit]
The district has been represented by Republican Dave Hall since 2022. Hall was elected with 50.1% of the vote in 2022.
Republican primary[edit]
Candidates[edit]
Declared[edit]
Democratic primary[edit]
Candidates[edit]
Declared[edit]
- Thomas Horrocks, Indiana National Guard chaplain[46]
District 63[edit]
The district has been represented by Republican Shane Lindauer since his appointment in 2017.[12] Lindauer was re-elected with 76.9% of the vote in 2022.
Republican primary[edit]
Candidates[edit]
Declared[edit]
- Shane Lindauer, incumbent state representative[13]
Endorsements[edit]
- Organizations
Democratic primary[edit]
Candidates[edit]
Declared[edit]
District 64[edit]
The district has been represented by Republican Matt Hostettler since 2018.[12] Hostettler was re-elected unopposed in 2022.
Republican primary[edit]
Candidates[edit]
Declared[edit]
- Matt Hostettler, incumbent state representative[13]
- Dale Mallory[13]
Endorsements[edit]
- Organizations
District 65[edit]
The district has been represented by Republican Christopher May since 2016.[12] May was re-elected with 77.7% of the vote in 2022.
Republican primary[edit]
Candidates[edit]
Declared[edit]
- Christopher May, incumbent state representative[13]
District 66[edit]
The district has been represented by Republican Zach Payne since 2020. Payne was re-elected with 69.9% of the vote in 2020.
Republican primary[edit]
Candidates[edit]
Declared[edit]
- Jim Baker[13]
- Zach Payne, incumbent state representative[13]
Endorsements[edit]
Democratic primary[edit]
Candidates[edit]
Declared[edit]
District 67[edit]
The district has been represented by Republican Randy Frye since 2010. Frye was re-elected unopposed in 2022. Frye announced he would retire effective July 8, 2023.[48] Alex Zimmerman was elected via caucus to replace him.[49]
Republican primary[edit]
Candidates[edit]
Declared[edit]
- Chad Meinders[13]
- Alex Zimmerman, incumbent state representative[13]
Endorsements[edit]
Declined[edit]
- Randy Frye, former state representative
District 68[edit]
The district has been represented by Republican Randy Lyness since his appointment in 2015. He was re-elected unopposed in 2022. Lyness announced he would retire at the end of his term.[50]
Republican primary[edit]
Candidates[edit]
Declared[edit]
Declined[edit]
- Randy Lyness, incumbent state representative[50]
Democratic primary[edit]
Candidates[edit]
Declared[edit]
- Lisa Barker[13]
District 69[edit]
The district has been represented by Republican Jim Lucas since 2012. Lucas was re-elected with 73.7% of the vote in 2022. In May 2023, Lucas was arrested for operating a vehicle while intoxicated and leaving the scene of an accident.[52] Lucas plead guilty to the two charges which are misdemeanors and therefore allowed him to keep his seat in the Indiana General Assembly. Lucas told The Hammer and Nigel Show of WIBC that he had no intention of resigning.[53]
Republican primary[edit]
Candidates[edit]
Declared[edit]
- Jim Lucas, incumbent state representative[13]
- Brian Savilla, former member of West Virginia House of Delegates[54]
Endorsements[edit]
- Organizations
Democratic primary[edit]
Candidates[edit]
Declared[edit]
- Trish Whitcomb, former president of Indiana Federation of Democratic Women and 2012 campaign manager for Glenda Ritz[55]
District 70[edit]
The district has been represented by Republican Karen Engleman since 2016. Engleman was re-elected with 75% of the vote in 2022.
Republican primary[edit]
Candidates[edit]
Declared[edit]
- John D. Colburn[13]
- Karen Engleman, incumbent state representative[13]
Endorsements[edit]
- Organizations
District 71[edit]
The district has been represented by Democrat Rita Fleming since 2018. Fleming was re-elected with 50.6% of the vote in 2022.
Democratic primary[edit]
Candidates[edit]
Declared[edit]
- Rita Fleming, incumbent state representative[13]
Endorsements[edit]
- Organizations
Republican primary[edit]
Candidates[edit]
Declared[edit]
- Scott Hawkins, Jeffersonville city councilor[56]
- James McClure Jr.[13]
District 72[edit]
The district has been represented by Republican Edward Clere since 2008.[12] Clere was re-elected with 60.4% of the vote in 2022.
Republican primary[edit]
Candidates[edit]
Declared[edit]
- Edward Clere, incumbent state representative[13]
Democratic primary[edit]
Candidates[edit]
Declared[edit]
- Jason Applegate, small business owner[46]
District 73[edit]
The district has been represented by Republican Steve Davisson since 2010. Meltzer was elected with 77.1% in the vote in 2022.
Republican primary[edit]
Candidates[edit]
Declared[edit]
- Edward Comstock II[13]
- Jennifer Meltzer, incumbent state representative[13]
Endorsements[edit]
- Organizations
Democratic primary[edit]
Candidates[edit]
Declared[edit]
District 74[edit]
The district has been represented by Republican Stephen Bartels since his appointment in 2017. Bartels was re-elected unopposed in 2022.
Republican primary[edit]
Candidates[edit]
Declared[edit]
- Stephen Bartels, incumbent state representative[13]
Democratic primary[edit]
Candidates[edit]
Declared[edit]
- Bob Compton[13]
District 75[edit]
The district has been represented by Republican Cindy Ledbetter since 2020. Ledbetter was re-elected with 70.5% of the vote in 2022.
Republican primary[edit]
Candidates[edit]
Declared[edit]
- Cindy Ledbetter, incumbent state representative[13]
Districts 76–100[edit]
District 76[edit]
The district has been represented by Republican Wendy McNamara since 2010. McNamara was re-elected with 60.2% of the vote in 2020.
Republican primary[edit]
Candidates[edit]
Declared[edit]
- Wendy McNamara, incumbent state representative[13]
District 77[edit]
The district has been represented by Democrat Ryan Hatfield since 2016. He was re-elected with 76.7% of the vote in 2022. Hatfield decided not to run for another term.[58]
Democratic primary[edit]
Candidates[edit]
Declared[edit]
- Alex Burton, Evansville city councilor[59]
Declined[edit]
- Ryan Hatfield, incumbent state representative (running for Vanderburgh County Circuit Court Judge)[58]
Endorsements[edit]
- Organizations
District 78[edit]
The district has been represented by Republican Tim O'Brien since his appointment in 2021.[12] O'Brien was elected with 62.7% of the vote in 2022.
Republican primary[edit]
Candidates[edit]
Declared[edit]
- Tim O'Brien, incumbent state representative[13]
District 79[edit]
The district has been represented by Republican Matt Lehman since 2008. Lehman was re-elected unopposed in 2022.
Republican primary[edit]
Candidates[edit]
Declared[edit]
- Matt Lehman, incumbent state representative[13]
District 80[edit]
The district has been represented by Democrat Phil GiaQuinta since 2006. GiaQuinta was re-elected unopposed in 2022.
Democratic primary[edit]
Candidates[edit]
Declared[edit]
- Phil GiaQuinta, incumbent state representative[13]
District 81[edit]
The district has been represented by Republican Martin Carbaugh since 2012. Carbaugh was re-elected with 99.7% of the vote in 2022.
Republican primary[edit]
Candidates[edit]
Declared[edit]
- Martin Carbaugh, incumbent state representative[13]
- David Mervar[13]
Endorsements[edit]
- Organizations
Democratic primary[edit]
Candidates[edit]
Declared[edit]
- Abby Norden[13]
District 82[edit]
The district has been represented by Democrat Kyle Miller since 2022. Miller was elected with 56.4% of the vote in 2022.
Democratic primary[edit]
Candidates[edit]
Declared[edit]
- Kyle Miller, incumbent state representative[14]
Republican primary[edit]
Candidates[edit]
Declared[edit]
- Otto Bonahoom[13]
District 83[edit]
The district has been represented by Republican Christopher Judy since 2014. Judy was re-elected unopposed in 2022.
Republican primary[edit]
Candidates[edit]
Declared[edit]
- Christopher Judy, incumbent state representative[13]
Democratic primary[edit]
Candidates[edit]
Declared[edit]
- Kyle Thele, digital editor[14]
District 84[edit]
The district has been represented by Republican Bob Morris since 2010. Morris was re-elected with unopposed in 2022.
Republican primary[edit]
Candidates[edit]
Declared[edit]
- Bob Morris, incumbent state representative[13]
District 85[edit]
The district has been represented by Republican Dave Heine since 2016. Heine was re-elected unopposed in 2022.
Republican primary[edit]
Candidates[edit]
Declared[edit]
- Dave Heine, incumbent state representative[13]
District 86[edit]
The district has been represented by Democrat Ed DeLaney since 2008. DeLaney was re-elected with 71.3% of the vote in 2022.
Democratic primary[edit]
Candidates[edit]
Declared[edit]
- Ed DeLaney, incumbent state representative[13]
District 87[edit]
The district has been represented by Democrat Carey Hamilton since 2016. Hamilton was re-elected with 62.9% of the vote in 2022.
Democratic primary[edit]
Candidates[edit]
Declared[edit]
- Carey Hamilton, incumbent state representative[13]
District 88[edit]
The district has been represented by Republican Chris Jeter since 2020. Jeter was re-elected with 59.9% of the vote in 2022.
Republican primary[edit]
Candidates[edit]
Declared[edit]
- Chris Jeter, incumbent state representative[13]
Democratic primary[edit]
Candidates[edit]
Declared[edit]
District 89[edit]
The district has been represented by Democrat Mitch Gore since 2020.[12] Gore was re-elected with 51% of the vote in 2022.
Democratic primary[edit]
Candidates[edit]
Declared[edit]
- Mitch Gore, incumbent state representative[13]
Republican primary[edit]
Candidates[edit]
Declared[edit]
- Yvonne Metcalfe[13]
District 90[edit]
The district has been represented by Republican Mike Speedy since 2010.[12] He was re-elected with 98.1% of the vote in 2022. Speedy decided to run for the vacant for U.S. House in 6th district.[60]
Republican primary[edit]
Candidates[edit]
Declared[edit]
- Andrew Ireland, former deputy attorney general[61]
- Tim McVey, employee for storage company[61]
- David Waters, former pharmacist[61]
- Elizabeth Williams, business owner[13]
Declined[edit]
- Mike Speedy, incumbent state representative (running for U.S. House for 6th district)[60]
Democratic primary[edit]
Candidates[edit]
Declared[edit]
- Dominique Davie[13]
District 91[edit]
The district has been represented by Republican Robert Behning since 1992. Behning was re-elected unopposed in 2022.
Republican primary[edit]
Candidates[edit]
Declared[edit]
- Robert Behning, incumbent state representative[13]
District 92[edit]
The district has been represented by Democrat Renee Pack since 2020. Pack was re-elected unopposed in 2022.
Democratic primary[edit]
Candidates[edit]
Declared[edit]
- Renee Pack, incumbent state representative[13]
Republican primary[edit]
Candidates[edit]
Declared[edit]
- John Couch[13]
District 93[edit]
The district has been represented by Republican Julie McGuire since 2022. McGuire was elected with 57.7% of the vote in 2022.
Republican primary[edit]
Candidates[edit]
Declared[edit]
- Julie McGuire, incumbent state representative[13]
District 94[edit]
The district has been represented by Democrat Cherrish Pryor since 2008.[12] Pryor was re-elected with unopposed in 2022.
Democratic primary[edit]
Candidates[edit]
Declared[edit]
- Cherrish Pryor, incumbent state representative[13]
District 95[edit]
The district has been represented by Democrat John Bartlett since 2008. Bartlett was re-elected unopposed in 2022.
Democratic primary[edit]
Candidates[edit]
Declared[edit]
- John Bartlett, incumbent state representative[13]
- Autumn Carter, author and public speaker[62]
District 96[edit]
The district has been represented by Democrat Greg Porter since 1992. Porter was re-elected unopposed in 2022.
Democratic primary[edit]
Candidates[edit]
Declared[edit]
- Greg Porter, incumbent state representative[13]
Disqualified[edit]
- Deandra Thompson[29]
District 97[edit]
The district has been represented by Democrat Justin Moed since 2012. Moed was re-elected with 58.8% of the vote in 2022.
Democratic primary[edit]
Candidates[edit]
Declared[edit]
- Justin Moed, incumbent state representative[13]
- Sarah Shydale[13]
Endorsements[edit]
- Organizations
Republican primary[edit]
Candidates[edit]
Declared[edit]
- Stephen Whitmer[13]
District 98[edit]
The district has been represented by Democrat Robin Shackleford since 2012. Shackleford was re-elected unopposed in 2022.
Democratic primary[edit]
Candidates[edit]
Declared[edit]
- Robin Shackleford, incumbent state representative[13]
District 99[edit]
The district has been represented by Democrat Vanessa Summers since her appointment in 1991. Summers was re-elected with 82.6% of the vote in 2022.
Democratic primary[edit]
Candidates[edit]
Declared[edit]
- Vanessa Summers, incumbent state representative[29]
Withdrawn[edit]
- Edward Rogers[29]
Republican primary[edit]
Candidates[edit]
Declared[edit]
- Felipe Rios[13]
District 100[edit]
The district has been represented by Democrat Blake Johnson since his appointment 2020.[12] Johnson was re-elected unopposed in 2022.
Democratic primary[edit]
Candidates[edit]
Declared[edit]
- Blake Johnson, incumbent state representative[13]
Republican primary[edit]
Candidates[edit]
Declared[edit]
- Joseph Bortka[13]
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