2026 Indiana Senate election
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The 2026 Indiana Senate election will be held on November 3, 2026, in the U.S. state of Indiana, coinciding with other elections in the state, including for U.S. House, Indiana secretary of state, Indiana treasurer, Indiana state auditor, and Indiana House, as well as various other local elections. Voters will elect members in 25 of the 50 seats in the Indiana Senate to serve four-year terms in single-member constituencies. The primary elections took place on May 5.[1]
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Primary election
Failed congressional redistricting
In late 2025, as a part of the broader 2025–2026 United States redistricting, Republican President Donald Trump urged the state of Indiana to redraw its congressional districts to oust two incumbent Democratic congressmen from the state. The proposal ran into unexpectedly-strong opposition in the Republican-supermajority Senate, with over a dozen Republican senators voicing opposition to the move ahead of the vote. In an attempt to pressure holdouts to vote in favor of redrawing the map, Trump vowed to back primary challengers to all Republicans who vote against it.[2] Independent of these actions, a number of senators were targets of threats of violence against them ahead of the vote, including bomb threats and swatting calls.[3] Ultimately, the Senate on December 11, 2025, voted 31–19 against redrawing the congressional maps, with 21 Republicans joining all 10 Democrats in opposition.[4]
Campaign
Following the vote, Republican Governor Mike Braun vowed to assist Trump in primarying the Republican senators who voted against redistricting.[5] The conservative organization Turning Point Action additionally promised to donate large amounts of money to further that goal.[6] Senator Greg Walker, who was adamantly against redistricting, reversed his decision to retire and announced in January 2026 that he would run for reelection.[7] In the leadup to the primary, Super PACs and other outside groups have spent unprecedentedly high amounts of money on primary races, exclusively targeting Republicans who voted against redistricting, regardless of other ideological factors.[8] President Donald Trump endorsed all incumbent Republican senators who voted for redistricting and endorsed eight primary challengers, one for nearly every Republican senator running who voted against it.[9][10]
Ad spending in these races has topped $8 million, raising concerns that this money is being diverted from competitive general election races across the country. Additionally, some have described the challengers' campaigns as lacking a clear focus beyond retribution from Trump. Despite this, multiple incumbents have expressed concern about their prospects based on their internal polling. Trump allies expressed hope to oust between three and five of the eight incumbents they are challenging.[11]
Results
As of May 6, five of the seven challengers whom Trump endorsed defeated incumbent state senators with one other currently being too close to call. A sixth incumbent who voted against redistricting whose challenger was not endorsed by Trump also lost renomination.[12]
Overview
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| Party | Votes | Percentage | % change | Seats before |
Seats up |
Candidates | Seats won |
Seats after |
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| Republican | 40 | 22 | 24 | |||||||
| Democratic | 10 | 3 | 24 | |||||||
| Libertarian | 0 | 0 | 1 | |||||||
| Totals | — | 50 | 25 | 49 | 25 | 50 | — | |||
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
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| Sabato's Crystal Ball[13] | Safe R | January 22, 2026 |
Retirements
A total of four incumbent state senators – two Republicans and two Democrats – announced their retirements.
Republicans
- District 31: Kyle Walker retired.[14]
- District 39: Eric Bassler retired.[15]
Democrats
- District 29: J. D. Ford retired to run for Indiana's 5th congressional district.[16]
- District 46: Andrea Hunley retired to run for mayor of Indianapolis in 2027.[17][18]
Incumbents defeated
In primary elections
Republicans
- District 1: Dan Dernulc lost renomination to Trevor De Vries.
- District 6: Rick Niemeyer lost renomination to Jay Starkey.
- District 11: Linda Rogers lost renomination to Brian Schmutzler.
- District 17: Nick McKinley lost renomination to Chris Parker.
- District 19: Travis Holdman lost renomination to Blake Fiechter.
- District 21: Jim Buck lost renomination to Tracey Powell.
- District 23: Spencer Deery lost renomination to Paula Copenhaver
- District 41: Greg Walker lost renomination to Michelle Davis.
District 1
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Incumbent Republican Dan Dernulc ran for re-election.[19] He was previously elected in 2022 with 52.3% of the vote. Dernulc voted against redistricting.[20]
Republican primary
Nominee
Eliminated in primary
- Dan Dernulc, incumbent state senator
- Nader Liddawi, financial analyst[19][23]
Endorsements
Statewide officials
- Micah Beckwith, lieutenant governor of Indiana (2025–present)[25]
- Mike Braun, governor of Indiana (2025–present) and former senator (2019–2025)[26]
- Todd Rokita, attorney general of Indiana (2021–present) and former IN-04 (2011–2019)[25]
Organizations
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Trevor De Vries | 6,765 | 75.1 | |
| Republican | Dan Dernulc (incumbent) | 2,097 | 23.3 | |
| Republican | Nader Liddawi | 142 | 1.6 | |
| Total votes | 9,004 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic primary
Nominee
- Scott Houldieson
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Scott Houldieson | 8,173 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 8,173 | 100.0 | ||
General election
Endorsements
U.S. senators
- Bernie Sanders, Vermont (2007–present) (Independent)[29]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Trevor De Vries | |||
| Democratic | Scott Houldieson | |||
| Total votes | 100.0 | |||
District 4
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The district has been represented by Democrat Rodney Pol Jr. since 2021. He was elected with 52.3% of the vote in 2022.
Democratic primary
Nominee
- Rodney Pol Jr., incumbent state senator[30]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Rodney Pol Jr. (incumbent) | 7,457 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 7,457 | 100.0 | ||
Republican primary
Nominee
- Nate Uldricks, Porter County GOP chairman[31]
Eliminated in primary
Endorsements
Statewide officials
- Mike Braun, governor of Indiana (2025–present) and former senator (2019–2025)[26]
Local officials
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Nate Uldricks | 3,371 | 74.3 | |
| Republican | Johannes Poulard | 1,164 | 25.7 | |
| Total votes | 4,535 | 100.0 | ||
General election
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Rodney Pol Jr. (incumbent) | |||
| Republican | Nate Uldricks | |||
| Total votes | 100.0 | |||
District 6
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The district has been represented by Republican Rick Niemeyer since 2014. Niemeyer was re-elected unopposed in 2022. Niemeyer voted against redistricting.[20]
Republican primary
Nominee
- Jay Starkey, carpenter[33]
Eliminated in primary
- Rick Niemeyer, incumbent state senator[19]
Endorsements
Statewide officials
- Micah Beckwith, lieutenant governor of Indiana (2025–present)[25]
- Mike Braun, governor of Indiana (2025–present) and former senator (2019–2025)[26]
- Todd Rokita, attorney general of Indiana (2021–present) and former IN-04 (2011–2019)[25]
Organizations
Results
- 50–60%
- 60–70%
- 60–70%
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Jay Starkey | 6,340 | 56.1 | |
| Republican | Rick Niemeyer (incumbent) | 4,968 | 43.9 | |
| Total votes | 11,308 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic primary
Nominee
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Kate-Lynn Holley | 5,225 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 5,225 | 100.0 | ||
General election
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Jay Starkey | |||
| Democratic | Kate-Lynn Holley | |||
| Total votes | 100.0 | |||
District 11
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The district has been represented by Republican Linda Rogers since 2018. Rogers was re-elected with 61.7% of the vote in 2022. Rogers voted against redistricting.[20]
Republican primary
Nominee
- Brian Schmutzler, physician[34]
Eliminated in primary
- Linda Rogers, incumbent state senator[35]
Endorsements
Executive branch officials
- Donald Trump, president of the United States (2017–2021, 2025–present)[9]
U.S. representatives
- Marlin Stutzman, IN-3 (2010–2017) and (2025–present)[36]
Statewide officials
- Micah Beckwith, lieutenant governor of Indiana (2025–present)[37]
- Mike Braun, governor of Indiana (2025–present) and former senator (2019–2025)[26]
Organizations
Results
- 50–60%
- 60–70%
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Brian Schmutzler | 5,461 | 59.2 | |
| Republican | Linda Rogers (incumbent) | 3,758 | 40.8 | |
| Total votes | 9,219 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic primary
Nominee
- Gabrianna Gratzol, community organizer and activist[40]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Gabrianna Gratzol | 4,577 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 4,577 | 100.0 | ||
General election
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Brian Schmutzler | |||
| Democratic | Gabrianna Gratzol | |||
| Total votes | 100.0 | |||
District 14
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The district has been represented by Republican Tyler Johnson since 2022. Johnson was elected with 65.1% of the vote in 2022. Johnson voted for redistricting.[20]
Republican primary
Nominee
- Tyler Johnson, incumbent state senator[35]
Endorsements
Executive branch officials
- Donald Trump, president of the United States (2017–2021, 2025–present)[10]
Democratic primary
Nominee
- Blaine Sefton[19]
General election
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Tyler Johnson (incumbent) | |||
| Democratic | Blaine Sefton | |||
| Total votes | 100.0 | |||
District 15
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The district has been represented by Republican Liz Brown since 2014. Brown was re-elected unopposed in 2022. Brown voted for redistricting.[20]
Republican primary
Although Brown voted in favor of redistricting, she faced a prominent primary challenge from former Allen County councilman and U.S. senator Jim Banks staffer Darren Vogt primarily due to her refusal as chair of the state Senate Judiciary Committee to schedule a hearing for a Todd Rokita-backed immigration bill.[41] Certified primary results showed Brown leading by a narrow margin of 15 votes. On May 19, Vogt filed a recount petition.[42]
Declared
Eliminated in primary
- Darren Vogt, Northwest Allen County Schools board member, former Allen County councilman, candidate for this district in 2014[43]
Endorsements
Executive branch officials
- Donald Trump, president of the United States (2017–2021, 2025–present)[10]
Statewide officials
- Mike Braun, governor of Indiana (2025–present) and former senator (2019–2025)[26]
State legislators
- Bob Morris, state representative for the 84th district (2010–present)[44]
Organizations
U.S. senators
Statewide officials
- Daniel Elliott, Indiana state treasurer (2023–present)[37]
- Todd Rokita, attorney general of Indiana (2021–present) and former IN-04 (2011–2019)[45]
Organizations
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Liz Brown (incumbent) | 5,241 | 50.1 | |
| Republican | Darren Vogt | 5,227 | 49.9 | |
| Total votes | 10,468 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic primary
Nominee
- Julie McGill, small business owner[19]
Eliminated in primary
- Chloe Andis, U.S. Air Force veteran, defense consultant[46]
Endorsements
Organizations
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Julie McGill | 3,092 | 55.6 | |
| Democratic | Chloe Andis | 2,466 | 44.4 | |
| Total votes | 5,558 | 100.0 | ||
General election
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Liz Brown (incumbent) | |||
| Democratic | Julie McGill | |||
| Total votes | 100.0 | |||
District 17
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The district has been represented by Republican Andy Zay since 2016. Zay was re-elected with 75.1% of the vote in 2022. In December 2025, Governor Mike Braun appointed Zay to the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission.[48] During the caucus election among precinct committee members, Nick McKinley was elected to fill the remainder of Zay's term.[49]
Republican primary
Nominee
- Chris Parker, realtor[19]
Eliminated in primary
- Michael Hensley, school board president of Manchester Community Schools[50]
- Nick McKinley, incumbent state senator[49]
Declined
Endorsements
Results
- 50–60%
- 60–70%
- 50–60%
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Chris Parker | 5,667 | 46.1 | |
| Republican | Nick McKinley (incumbent) | 5,113 | 41.6 | |
| Republican | Michael Hensley | 1,512 | 12.3 | |
| Total votes | 12,292 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic primary
Nominee
- Cynthia Wehr, nurse[19]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Cynthia M. Wehr | 2,801 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 2,801 | 100.0 | ||
General election
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Chris Parker | |||
| Democratic | Cynthia Wehr | |||
| Total votes | 100.0 | |||
District 19
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The district has been represented by Republican Travis Holdman since 2008. Holdman was re-elected unopposed in 2022. Holdman voted against redistricting.[20]
Republican primary
Nominee
Eliminated in primary
- Travis Holdman, incumbent state senator[52]
Endorsements
Executive branch officials
- Donald Trump, president of the United States (2017–2021, 2025–present)[53]
U.S. senators
U.S. representatives
- Erin Houchin, IN-9 (2023–present)[54]
Statewide officials
- Mike Braun, governor of Indiana (2025–present) and former senator (2019–2025)[26]
Organizations
Results
- 50–60%
- 60–70%
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Blake Fiechter | 8,684 | 61.5 | |
| Republican | Travis Holdman (incumbent) | 5,441 | 38.5 | |
| Total votes | 14,125 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic primary
Nominee
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Timothy Murphy | 3,288 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 3,288 | 100.0 | ||
General election
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Blake Fiechter | |||
| Democratic | Timothy Murphy | |||
| Total votes | 100.0 | |||
District 21
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The district has been represented by Republican Jim Buck since 2008. Buck was re-elected with 64% of the vote in 2022. Buck voted against redistricting.[20]
Republican primary
Nominee
- Tracey Powell, Tipton County commissioner[57]
Eliminated in primary
Endorsements
Executive branch officials
- Mike Pence, vice president of the United States (2017–2021)[59]
Organizations
Executive branch officials
- Donald Trump, president of the United States (2017–2021, 2025–present)[60]
U.S. senators
U.S. representatives
- Erin Houchin, IN-9 (2023–present)[54]
Statewide officials
- Mike Braun, governor of Indiana (2025–present) and former senator (2019–2025)[26]
Local officials
Organizations
Results
- 60–70%
- 70–80%
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Tracey Powell | 8,523 | 64.7 | |
| Republican | Jim Buck (incumbent) | 4,648 | 35.3 | |
| Total votes | 13,171 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic primary
Nominee
- Kirsten Root, social worker[62]
Eliminated in primary
Endorsements
Organizations
General election
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Tracey Powell | |||
| Democratic | Kirsten Root | |||
| Total votes | 100.0 | |||
District 22
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The district has been represented by Republican Ron Alting since 1998. Alting was re-elected unopposed in 2022. Alting voted for redistricting.[20]
Republican primary
Nominee
- Ron Alting, incumbent state senator[33]
Eliminated in primary
- Richard Bagsby, pastor and candidate for House District 41 in 2022[64]
Endorsements
Executive branch officials
- Donald Trump, president of the United States (2017–2021, 2025–present)[10]
Organizations
Statewide officials
- Micah Beckwith, lieutenant governor of Indiana (2025–present)[64]
Results
- 50–60%
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Ron Alting (incumbent) | 4,954 | 59.1 | |
| Republican | Richard Bagsby | 3,424 | 40.9 | |
| Total votes | 8,378 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic primary
Nominee
- Natasha Baker, teacher[65]
Eliminated in primary
- Marlena Edmondson, student service coordinator[66]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Natasha Baker | 3,554 | 62.1 | |
| Democratic | Marlena Edmondson | 2,045 | 37.9 | |
| Total votes | 5,599 | 100.0 | ||
General election
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Ron Alting (incumbent) | |||
| Democratic | Natasha Baker | |||
| Total votes | 100.0 | |||
District 23
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The district has been represented by Republican Spencer Deery since 2022. Deery was elected with 63.6% of the vote in 2022. Deery voted against redistricting.[20]
Republican primary
Declared
- Paula Copenhaver, former Fountain County clerk; governmental affairs director for Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith; and candidate for this seat in 2022[67]
- Spencer Deery, incumbent state senator[67]
Endorsements
Executive branch officials
- Donald Trump, president of the United States (2017–2021, 2025–present)[68]
U.S. senators
U.S. representatives
- Erin Houchin, IN-9 (2023–present)[54]
Statewide officials
- Micah Beckwith, lieutenant governor of Indiana (2025–present)[67]
- Mike Braun, governor of Indiana (2025–present) and former senator (2019–2025)[26]
Organizations
Results
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The Republican primary for this district was incredibly close with Paula Copenhaver be certified as the winner on August 10, 2026, over three months past the primary election date.[70][71] Initially, incumbent Senator Spencer Deery lead by 3 votes.[72] Indiana does not provide automatic recounts, but state law permits candidates to request one within fourteen days of the election.[73] Copenhaver filed a recount petition on May 21, challenging the validity of ballots cast by 11 Democratic voters who publicly stated that they had requested a Republican primary ballot to vote for Deery.[74] Copenhaver's petition to challenge the voters was denied,[75] but in a later meeting the Indiana Recount Commission rejected 8 ballots for Deery and 2 for Copenhaver, based on either lack of signature of the county clerk or one or both set of initials from election judges, bringing the vote tally to 6,332 votes to 6,329 votes in Copenhaver's favor. Deery's lawyer says she plans to appeal to the Indiana Court of Appeals.[70]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Paula Copenhaver | 6,332 | 50.01 | |
| Republican | Spencer Deery (incumbent) | 6,329 | 49.99 | |
| Total votes | 12,661 | 100.00 | ||
Democratic primary
Nominee
- David Sanders, West Lafayette city council member and nominee for this district in 2022[76]
General election
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Paula Copenhaver | |||
| Democratic | David Sanders | |||
| Independent | Joshua Brant | |||
| Total votes | 100.0 | |||
District 25
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The district has been represented by Republican Mike Gaskill since 2022. Gaskill was elected with 64.1% of the vote in 2022. Gaskill voted for redistricting.[20]
Republican primary
Nominee
- Mike Gaskill, incumbent state senator[35]
Eliminated in primary
- Katherine Callahan, small business owner[19]
Endorsements
Executive branch officials
- Donald Trump, president of the United States (2017–2021, 2025–present)[10]
Statewide officials
- Mike Braun, governor of Indiana (2025–present) and former senator (2019–2025)[26]
Organizations
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Mike Gaskill (incumbent) | 5,453 | 55.4 | |
| Republican | Katherine Callahan | 4,394 | 44.6 | |
| Total votes | 9,847 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic primary
Nominee
- Tamie Dixon-Tatum, office manager and perennial candidate[19]
Eliminated in primary
- Todd Shelton, small business owner[19]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Tamie Dixon-Tatum | 4,699 | 65.0 | |
| Democratic | Todd Shelton | 2,527 | 35.0 | |
| Total votes | 7,226 | 100.0 | ||
General election
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Mike Gaskill (incumbent) | |||
| Democratic | Tamie Dixon-Tatum | |||
| Total votes | 100.0 | |||
District 26
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The district has been represented by Republican Scott Alexander since 2022. Alexander was elected with 61% of the vote in 2022. Alexander voted for redistricting.[20]
Republican primary
Nominee
- Scott Alexander, incumbent state senator[77]
Eliminated in primary
Endorsements
Executive branch officials
- Donald Trump, president of the United States (2017–2021, 2025–present)[10]
Statewide officials
- Mike Braun, governor of Indiana (2025–present) and former senator (2019–2025)[26]
Organizations
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Scott Alexander (incumbent) | 6,322 | 72.1 | |
| Republican | Katherine Nunley-Kritsch | 2,450 | 27.9 | |
| Total votes | 8,772 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic primary
Nominee
- Andrew Dale, chairman of Delaware County Democratic party[78]
Socialist Party of Indiana convention
Nominee
- Tanya Pearson[79]
General election
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Scott Alexander (incumbent) | |||
| Democratic | Andrew Dale | |||
| Socialist | Tanya Pearson | |||
| Total votes | 100.0 | |||
District 27
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The district has been represented by Republican Jeff Raatz since 2014. Raatz was re-elected with 71.2% of the vote in 2022. Raatz voted for redistricting.[20]
Republican primary
Nominee
- Jeff Raatz, incumbent state senator[19]
Eliminated in primary
Endorsements
Executive branch officials
- Donald Trump, president of the United States (2017–2021, 2025–present)[10]
Statewide officials
- Mike Braun, governor of Indiana (2025–present) and former senator (2019–2025)[26]
Organizations
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Jeff Raatz (incumbent) | 9,329 | 69.3 | |
| Republican | Anthony Lee Jones | 4,128 | 30.7 | |
| Total votes | 13,457 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic primary
Nominee
- Ron Itnyre, professor at Indiana University-East[81]
General election
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Jeff Raatz (incumbent) | |||
| Democratic | Ron Itnyre | |||
| Total votes | 100.0 | |||
District 29
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The district has been represented by Democrat J. D. Ford since 2018. Ford was re-elected with 51.7% of the vote in 2022. Ford announced he is choosing to run for Indiana's 5th congressional district leaving this seat open.[16]
Democratic primary
Nominee
- Kristina Moorhead, health advocate[82]
Eliminated in primary
- David W. Greene, pastor[83]
- Demetrice Hicks, Pike Township board member[84]
- Kevin Short, healthcare worker and candidate for House District 40 in 2020[19]
Declined
- J. D. Ford, incumbent state senator (running for U.S. House for 5th district)[16]
Endorsements
State legislators
- Renee Pack, state representative from the 92nd district (2020–present)[85]
- Cherrish Pryor, state representative from the 94th district (2008–present)[85]
- Robin Shackleford, state representative from the 98th district (2012–present)[85]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Kristina Moorhead | 5,385 | 51.1 | |
| Democratic | Demetrice Hicks | 2,702 | 25.7 | |
| Democratic | David W. Greene | 2,155 | 20.5 | |
| Democratic | Kevin Short | 286 | 4.7 | |
| Total votes | 10,528 | 100.0 | ||
Republican primary
Nominee
- John Ruckelshaus, former state senator for the 30th district (2016–2020)[86]
Eliminated in primary
- Mike Delph, former state senator for this district (2005–2018)[87]
- V. Roni Ford, former regional deputy director for U.S. senator Todd Young and former Metropolitan School District of Pike Township member[83]
Endorsements
Statewide officials
- Mike Braun, governor of Indiana (2025–present) and former senator (2019–2025)[26]
- Todd Rokita, attorney general of Indiana (2021–present) and former IN-04 (2011–2019)[88]
Individuals
- Jim Bopp, lawyer and Indiana University trustee[88]
Statewide officials
- Mitch Daniels, former governor of Indiana (2005–2013)[88]
Organizations
- Indiana Chamber of Commerce[88]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | John Ruckelshaus | 3,334 | 49.1 | |
| Republican | Mike Delph | 2,946 | 43.4 | |
| Republican | V. Roni Ford | 512 | 7.5 | |
| Total votes | 6,792 | 100.0 | ||
General election
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Kristina Moorhead | |||
| Republican | John Ruckelshaus | |||
| Total votes | 100.0 | |||
District 31
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The district has been represented by Republican Kyle Walker since 2020. Walker was re-elected with 55.4% of the vote in 2022. He announced he would not seek reelection due to his opposition of redistricting.[14]
Republican primary
Nominee
- Juanita Albright, doctor and Hamilton Southeastern Schools Board of Trustees president[89]
Eliminated in primary
- Tiffanie Ditlevson, Fishers city councilor[90]
- Travis Hankins, businessman, candidate for Indiana's 9th congressional district in 2010, and candidate for Indiana's 6th congressional district in 2012[22]
- Jan Kepley Keefer, attorney[19]
Declined
- Kyle Walker, incumbent state senator[14]
Endorsements
U.S. senators
Statewide officials
- Mike Braun, governor of Indiana (2025–present) and former senator (2019–2025)[26]
Organizations
- Americans for Prosperity[27]
- Indiana Chamber of Commerce[92]
- Indiana Right to Life[92]
- Indiana State Police Alliance[93]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Juanita Albright | 3,516 | 37.7 | |
| Republican | Tiffanie Ditlevson | 2,332 | 25.0 | |
| Republican | Travis Hankins | 1,781 | 19.1 | |
| Republican | Jan Kepley Keefer | 1,699 | 18.2 | |
| Total votes | 9,328 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic primary
Nominee
- Kerry Forestal, Marion County sheriff[95]
Eliminated in primary
- Andrew Dezelan, former Indiana State Senate staffer[87]
- Lasima Packett, community advocate and veteran[96]
- Catherine Torzewski, realtor and small business owner[97]
Endorsements
State legislators
- Cherrish Pryor, state representative from the 94th district (2008–present)[92]
- Robin Shackleford, state representative from the 98th district (2012–present)[92]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Kerry Forestal | 4,153 | 37.7 | |
| Democratic | Catherine Torzewski | 3,909 | 35.5 | |
| Democratic | Lasima Packett | 1,805 | 16.4 | |
| Democratic | Andrew Dezelan | 1,141 | 10.4 | |
| Total votes | 11,008 | 100.0 | ||
General election
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Juanita Albright | |||
| Democratic | Kerry Forestal | |||
| Total votes | 100.0 | |||
District 38
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The district has been represented by Republican Greg Goode since 2023. In 2023, Goode was appointed to the Indiana Senate after Jon Ford, resigned.[98] Goode voted against redistricting.[20]
Republican primary
Nominee
- Greg Goode, incumbent state senator[22]
Eliminated in primary
- Alexandra Wilson, network engineer[19]
- Brenda Wilson, Vigo County council member[99]
Endorsements
Executive branch officials
- Donald Trump, president of the United States (2017–2021, 2025–present)[100]
U.S. senators
U.S. representatives
- Erin Houchin, IN-9 (2023–present)[54]
Statewide officials
- Mike Braun, governor of Indiana (2025–present) and former senator (2019–2025)[26]
Individuals
- Jim Bopp, lawyer and Indiana University trustee[101]
Organizations
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Greg Goode (incumbent) | 6,631 | 53.5 | |
| Republican | Brenda Wilson | 4,471 | 36.1 | |
| Republican | Alexandra Wilson | 1,289 | 10.4 | |
| Total votes | 12,391 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic primary
Nominee
- Kacey Blundell, social worker[102]
General election
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Greg Goode (incumbent) | |||
| Democratic | Kacey Blundell | |||
| Total votes | 100.0 | |||
District 39
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The district has been represented by Republican Eric Bassler since 2014. Bassler was re-elected unopposed in 2022. Bassler voted against redistricting.[20] In July 2025, Bassler announced he would not be seeking reelection.[15]
Republican primary
Nominee
- Jeff Ellington, former state representative for the 62nd district (2015–2022)[103]
Eliminated in primary
Declined
- Eric Bassler, incumbent state senator[15]
Endorsements
Executive branch officials
- Donald Trump, president of the United States (2017–2021, 2025–present)[68]
U.S. senators
U.S. representatives
- Erin Houchin, IN-9 (2023–present)[54]
Statewide officials
- Todd Rokita, attorney general of Indiana (2021–present) and former IN-04 (2011–2019)[106]
Individuals
- Jim Bopp, lawyer and Indiana University trustee[107]
Organizations
- Indiana Right to Life (co-endorsement with Risk)[107]
- NRA Political Victory Fund[39]
- Turning Point Action[28]
State legislators
- Ryan Mishler, state senator from the 9th district (2004–present)[108]
Organizations
- American Family Association[109]
- Indiana Chamber of Commerce[110]
- Indiana Right to Life (co-endorsement with Ellington)[111]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Jeff Ellington | 7,940 | 46.2 | |
| Republican | Kristi Risk | 5,377 | 31.3 | |
| Republican | Tanner Bouchie | 3,865 | 22.5 | |
| Total votes | 17,182 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic primary
Withdrew
- Joseph Baughman, autoworker[19]
General election
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Jeff Ellington | |||
| Total votes | 100.0 | |||
District 41
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The district has been represented by Republican Greg Walker since 2006. Walker was re-elected with 67.8% of the vote in 2022. In August 2025, Walker announced he would not run for reelection; however, he reversed his decision in January 2026 and ran for reelection. He cited the political turmoil from redistricting as his reason to rejoin the race.[112][7] Walker voted against redistricting.[20]
Republican primary
Nominee
- Michelle Davis, state representative for the 58th district (2020–present)[113]
Eliminated in primary
- Greg Walker, incumbent state senator[7]
Declined
- Greg Pence, former U.S. representative for Indiana's 6th congressional district (2019–2025)[112]
- Milo Smith, former state representative for the 59th district (2006–2018)[112][103]
Endorsements
Executive branch officials
- Donald Trump, president of the United States (2017–2021, 2025–present)[114]
U.S. senators
U.S. representatives
- Erin Houchin, IN-9 (2023–present)[54]
Statewide officials
- Mike Braun, governor of Indiana (2025–present) and former senator (2019–2025)[26]
- Daniel Elliott, Indiana state treasurer (2023–present)[37]
State legislators
- Joanna King, state representative for the 40th district (2020–present)[113]
- Julie McGuire, state representative for the 93rd district (2022–present)[113]
Organizations
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Michelle Davis | 7,314 | 58.8 | |
| Republican | Greg Walker (incumbent) | 5,134 | 41.2 | |
| Total votes | 12,448 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic primary
Nominee
- Ross Thomas, attorney, chairman of the Bartholomew County Democratic Party, candidate for this seat in 2018, and candidate for Indiana House District 59 in 2022 and 2024[35]
General election
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Michelle Davis | |||
| Democratic | Ross Thomas | |||
| Total votes | 100.0 | |||
District 43
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The district has been represented by Republican Randy Maxwell since 2023. In September 2023, Maxwell won a caucus held to appoint a new state senator for the 43rd district, garnering 56 of the 80 votes available.[116] Maxwell voted for redistricting.[20]
Republican primary
Declared
- Randy Maxwell, incumbent state senator[35]
Eliminated in primary
- Joe Volk, farmer and small business owner[117]
Endorsements
Executive branch officials
- Donald Trump, president of the United States (2017–2021, 2025–present)[10]
Statewide officials
- Mike Braun, governor of Indiana (2025–present) and former senator (2019–2025)[26]
Organizations
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Randy Maxwell (incumbent) | 7,874 | 60.1 | |
| Republican | Joe Volk | 5,134 | 39.9 | |
| Total votes | 13,108 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic primary
Nominee
- Byron Holland[55]
General election
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Randy Maxwell (incumbent) | |||
| Democratic | Byron Holland | |||
| Total votes | 100.0 | |||
District 45
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The district has been represented by Republican Chris Garten since 2018. Garten was re-elected with 62.1% of the vote in 2022. Garten voted for redistricting.[20]
Republican primary
Nominee
- Chris Garten, incumbent state senator[19]
Endorsements
Executive branch officials
- Donald Trump, president of the United States (2017–2021, 2025–present)[10]
Democratic primary
Nominee
Libertarian convention
Nominee
- Larry Mahaney[119]
General election
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Chris Garten (incumbent) | |||
| Democratic | Nick Marshall | |||
| Libertarian | Larry Mahaney | |||
| Total votes | 100.0 | |||
District 46
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The district has been represented by Democrat Andrea Hunley since 2022. Hunley was elected with 72.9% of the vote in 2022. She announced she would not seek reelection.[17]
Democratic primary
Nominee
- Allissa Impink, Indianapolis Public Schools board member[120]
Eliminated in primary
Declined
- Andrea Hunley, incumbent state senator[17]
Endorsements
Organizations
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Allissa Impink | 7,865 | 68.5 | |
| Democratic | Clif Marsiglio | 2,243 | 19.5 | |
| Democratic | Sam Glynn | 1,381 | 12.0 | |
| Total votes | 11,489 | 100.0 | ||
District 47
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The district has been represented by Republican Gary Byrne since 2022. Byrne was elected with 66.8% of the vote in 2022. Byrne voted for redistricting.[20]
Republican primary
Nominee
- Gary Byrne, incumbent state senator[35]
Endorsements
Executive branch officials
- Donald Trump, president of the United States (2017–2021, 2025–present)[10]
Democratic primary
Nominee
- Ethan Sweetland-May, account executive[55]
General election
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Gary Byrne (incumbent) | |||
| Democratic | Ethan Sweetland-May | |||
| Total votes | 100.0 | |||
District 48
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The district has been represented by Republican Daryl Schmitt since 2024. After Mark Messmer was elected as the U.S. representative for Indiana's 8th congressional district, Daryl Schmitt was chosen to replace him.[121] Schmitt voted for redistricting.[20]
Republican primary
Nominee
- Daryl Schmitt, incumbent state senator[35]
Endorsements
Executive branch officials
- Donald Trump, president of the United States (2017–2021, 2025–present)[10]
Democratic primary
Nominee
- Brad Hochgesang, software engineer[19]
District 49
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The district has been represented by Republican Jim Tomes since 2010. Tomes was re-elected unopposed in 2022. Tomes voted for redistricting.[20]
Republican primary
Nominee
Eliminated in primary
- Brandi Durham Pugh[122]
Endorsements
Executive branch officials
- Donald Trump, president of the United States (2017–2021, 2025–present)[10]
Statewide officials
- Mike Braun, governor of Indiana (2025–present) and former senator (2019–2025)[26]
Organizations
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Jim Tomes (incumbent) | 2,529 | 81.8 | |
| Republican | Brandi Pugh | 562 | 18.2 | |
| Total votes | 3,091 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic primary
Nominee
- Cindi Clayton, professor[123]
General election
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Jim Tomes (incumbent) | |||
| Democratic | Cindi Clayton | |||
| Total votes | 100.0 | |||