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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]
Overview
| 2022 Indiana State Senate General Election | ||||||||
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| Party | Votes | Percentage | % Change | Candidates | Seats before |
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| style="width: 130px" Template:Party shading/Republican| Republican | align="right" Template:Party shading/Republican |401,612 | align="right" Template:Party shading/Republican |60.67% | align="right" Template:Party shading/Republican|Template:Increase4.07% | align="right" Template:Party shading/Republican|25 | align="right" Template:Party shading/Republican |39 | align="right" Template:Party shading/Republican |40 | align="right" Template:Party shading/Republican|Template:Increase1 | |
| Democratic | 260,340 | 39.33% | Template:Decrease4.07% | 17 | 11 | 10 | Template:Decrease1 | |
| Totals | 100.00% | — | 36 | 50 | 50 | — | ||
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
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| Sabato's Crystal Ball[3] | Template:USRaceRating | May 19, 2022 |
Incumbents defeated in primaries
Republicans
- District 47: Kevin Boehnlein lost renomination to fellow incumbent Gary Byrne in a redistricting race.
District index
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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 • Find your district |
Districts
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]
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Republican primary
Candidates
Declared
- Dan Dernulc, Lake County party chairman[9]
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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]
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Republican primary
Candidates
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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]
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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]
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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]
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Democratic primary
Candidates
Declared
- Zach Heimach[7]
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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]
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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]
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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]
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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]
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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]
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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]
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Democratic primary
Candidates
Declared
- David Sanders[7]
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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]
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Democratic primary
Candidates
Declared
Declined
- Timothy Lanane, incumbent state senator for the 26th district[26]
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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]
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Democratic primary
Candidates
Declared
- Melanie Wright, former state representative (35th district)[29]
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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]
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Democratic primary
Candidates
Declared
- Ronald Itnyre, lecturer at Indiana University East[30]
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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]
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Republican primary
Candidates
Declared
- Alex Choi[7]
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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]
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General election
- Polling
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| Change Research (D)Template:Efn-ua | August 9–14, 2022 | 552 (LV) | ± 4.7% | 39% | Template:Party shading/Democratic|41% | 19% |
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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]
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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]
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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]
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Democratic primary
Candidates
Declared
- Bryan Muñoz[7]
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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]
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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]
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Democratic primary
Candidates
Declared
- Nick Marshall[32]
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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)
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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]
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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)
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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]
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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]
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Notes
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References
- ↑ 2022 State Primary Election Dates and Filing Deadlines. Retrieved July 17, 2021.
- ↑ Indiana political history. Retrieved July 8, 2021.
- ↑ The Battle for State Legislatures, Jacobson, Louis(May 19, 2022). Retrieved May 19, 2022.
- ↑ 4.00 4.01 4.02 4.03 4.04 4.05 4.06 4.07 4.08 4.09 4.10 4.11 4.12 4.13 4.14 4.15 4.16 4.17 4.18 4.19 4.20 4.21 4.22 4.23 Indiana General Assembly 2021 Session. Indiana General Assembly. Retrieved July 8, 2021.
- ↑ Veteran Indiana legislator Mrvan stepping down from seat. Retrieved 12 January 2021.
- ↑ Griffin sworn in as newest state senator for Northwest Indiana. Retrieved 14 February 2022.
- ↑ 7.00 7.01 7.02 7.03 7.04 7.05 7.06 7.07 7.08 7.09 7.10 7.11 7.12 7.13 7.14 7.15 7.16 7.17 7.18 7.19 7.20 7.21 7.22 7.23 7.24 7.25 7.26 7.27 7.28 7.29 7.30 7.31 7.32 7.33 7.34 7.35 7.36 7.37 Indiana 2022 Candidates. Indiana Secretary of State(May 14, 2021). Retrieved 7 January 2022.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 Two Democrats, so far, vying to succeed Mrvan in Indiana Senate. NWI Times(January 18, 2022).
- ↑ Lake County councilman launches Indiana Senate campaign. Retrieved 22 December 2021.
- ↑ Longtime Indiana legislator quitting in frustration. AP NEWS(2021-10-01). Retrieved 2022-01-26.
- ↑ Northwest Indiana's newest state senator 'ready to get to work'. The Times of Northwest Indiana(October 22, 2021). Retrieved 2022-01-26.
- ↑ Democrats pick successor for Tallian in Indiana Senate. NWI Times(October 21, 2021).
- ↑ 13.0 13.1 13.2 Here are the candidates running in Region for federal, state and Lake County offices. NWI Times(February 5, 2022).
- ↑ Former Michigan City mayor launches bid for Indiana Senate. NWI Times(December 9, 2021). Retrieved February 14, 2022.
- ↑ Aug. 27 - Dennis Kruse will retire from Indiana Senate; replacement to announce Aug. 30. Retrieved November 7, 2021.
- ↑ Indiana 14th State Senate District Primary Election Results. The New York Times(3 May 2022).
- ↑ Sept. 21 - Dr. Tyler G. Johnson of Grabill to announce candidacy for Indiana State Senate. Retrieved November 7, 2021.
- ↑ Ron Turpin announces bid for State Senate District 14(August 30, 2021). Retrieved November 7, 2021.
- ↑ Aug. 27 - Dennis Kruse will retire from Indiana Senate; replacement to announce Aug. 30. Retrieved November 7, 2021.
- ↑ Zay files for reelection in Senate District 17(6 January 2022). Retrieved 22 January 2022.
- ↑ Holdman files for reelection in Senate District 19(7 January 2022). Retrieved 22 January 2022.
- ↑ State Sen. Phil Boots Announces Retirement, Fifth To Do So This Year(September 24, 2021). Retrieved January 22, 2021.
- ↑ Indiana redistricting includes big changes for Delaware County's political map. Muncie Star Press(November 1, 2021). Retrieved 18 November 2022.
- ↑ Lanane won't seek 7th term in Indiana Senate. Retrieved November 7, 2021.
- ↑ 23 Indiana House Republicans get primary challengers. The Center Square(February 9, 2022). Retrieved February 19, 2022.
- ↑ Lanane won't seek 7th term in Indiana Senate. Retrieved November 7, 2021.
- ↑ State Senator Mike Gaskill announces campaign for second term. Retrieved November 7, 2021.
- ↑ State Senator Mike Gaskill announces campaign for second term. Retrieved November 7, 2021.
- ↑ Democrat Melanie Wright to seek Indiana Senate seat. The Herald Bulletin(November 15, 2021).
- ↑ Richmond's Ronald Itnyre runs for Indiana Senate District 27 Democratic nomination. Retrieved 4 February 2022.
- ↑ Vare running for State Senate. Hamilton County Reporter(January 13, 2022).
- ↑ Jeffersonville man announces bid for Indiana Senate District 45. Retrieved November 8, 2021.
- ↑ Indiana Sen. Ron Grooms to step down from seat next month(October 28, 2021). Retrieved November 7, 2021.
- ↑ Kevin Boehnlein becomes Indiana's newest state senator, replacing retiring Ron Grooms. Retrieved November 17, 2021.
- ↑ City-County Councilor Announces Run For Senate Seat(November 3, 2021). Retrieved November 7, 2021.
- ↑ Another Democrat joins race for new Senate seat. WFYI(November 18, 2021). Retrieved January 14, 2022.
- ↑ GOP Indiana Legislator Quits to Focus on Congressional Race. Retrieved February 1, 2022.
- ↑ Gary Byrne to replace Houchin in Senate District 47(February 10, 2022). Retrieved February 14, 2022.
- ↑ GOP Indiana Legislator Quits to Focus on Congressional Race. Retrieved February 1, 2022.
- ↑ Indiana State Senator Jim Tomes kicks off 2022 reelection campaign(11 July 2021). Retrieved 22 January 2022.