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The2024 Indiana Senate election was held on November 5, 2024, as a part of the biennialelections in theU.S. state ofIndiana, coinciding with other elections in the state, including forU.S. president,U.S. House,Indiana governor, andIndiana House, as well as various other state and local elections. The primary elections took place on May 7, 2024.[1] Voters have elected members in 25 of the 50 seats in theIndiana Senate to serve four-year terms in single-member constituencies.
| 2024 Indiana State Senate general election | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Votes | Percentage | % change | Seats before | Seats up | Candidates | Seats won | Seats after | +/– | |
| Republican | 783,615 | 63.38% | 40 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 40 | |||
| Democratic | 421,033 | 34.05% | 10 | 7 | 15 | 7 | 10 | |||
| Libertarian | 21,324 | 1.72% | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Independent | 10,367 | 0.84% | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Totals | 1,236,339 | 100.00% | — | 50 | 25 | 38 | 25 | 50 | — | |
| Source:Indiana Election Division | ||||||||||
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| CNalysis[2] | Solid R | February 29, 2024 |
One incumbent did not seek re-election.
One incumbent senator, a Democrat, was defeated in the May 7 primary election.
Italics denote an open seat held by the incumbent party;bold text denotes a gain for a party.[5][6][7]
| State senate district | Incumbent | Party | Elected senator | Outcome | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Lonnie Randolph | Dem | Lonnie Randolph | Dem hold | ||
| 3 | David Vinzant | Dem | Mark Spencer | Dem hold | ||
| 5 | Ed Charbonneau | Rep | Ed Charbonneau | Rep hold | ||
| 7 | Brian Buchanan | Rep | Brian Buchanan | Rep hold | ||
| 8 | Mike Bohacek | Rep | Mike Bohacek | Rep hold | ||
| 9 | Ryan Mishler | Rep | Ryan Mishler | Rep hold | ||
| 10 | David L. Niezgodski | Dem | David L. Niezgodski | Dem hold | ||
| 12 | Blake Doriot | Rep | Blake Doriot | Rep hold | ||
| 13 | Sue Glick | Rep | Sue Glick | Rep hold | ||
| 16 | Justin Busch | Rep | Justin Busch | Rep hold | ||
| 18 | Stacey Donato | Rep | Stacey Donato | Rep hold | ||
| 20 | Scott Baldwin | Rep | Scott Baldwin | Rep hold | ||
| 24 | John Crane | Rep | Brett Clark | Rep hold | ||
| 28 | Michael Crider | Rep | Michael Crider | Rep hold | ||
| 30 | Fady Qaddoura | Dem | Fady Qaddoura | Dem hold | ||
| 32 | Aaron Freeman | Rep | Aaron Freeman | Rep hold | ||
| 33 | Greg Taylor | Dem | Greg Taylor | Dem hold | ||
| 34 | La Keisha Jackson | Dem | La Keisha Jackson | Dem hold | ||
| 35 | R. Michael Young | Rep | R. Michael Young | Rep hold | ||
| 36 | Cyndi Carrasco | Rep | Cyndi Carrasco | Rep hold | ||
| 37 | Rodric Bray | Rep | Rodric Bray | Rep hold | ||
| 40 | Shelli Yoder | Dem | Shelli Yoder | Dem hold | ||
| 42 | Jean Leising | Rep | Jean Leising | Rep hold | ||
| 44 | Eric Koch | Rep | Eric Koch | Rep hold | ||
| 50 | Vaneta Becker | Rep | Vaneta Becker | Rep hold | ||
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The district had been represented by DemocratLonnie Randolph since 2008. Randolph was re-elected unopposed of the vote in 2020.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Lonnie Randolph (incumbent) | 27,981 | 65.7 | |
| Republican | Humberto Prado | 14,635 | 34.3 | |
| Total votes | 42,616 | 100.0 | ||
| Democratichold | ||||
The district had been represented by DemocratEddie Melton since 2016. He was re-elected unopposed in 2020. Melton resigned on December 5, 2023, following his election as mayor ofGary.[10]David Vinzant was elected viacaucus to finish Melton's term.[11]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Mark Spencer | 6,426 | 65.5 | |
| Democratic | David Vinzant (incumbent) | 3,390 | 35.5 | |
| Total votes | 9,816 | 100.0 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Will Miller | 1,158 | 62.8 | |
| Republican | Maya Angelou Brown | 685 | 37.2 | |
| Total votes | 1,843 | 100.0 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Mark Spencer | 33,401 | 73.1 | |
| Republican | Will Miller | 12,279 | 26.9 | |
| Total votes | 45,680 | 100.0 | ||
| Democratichold | ||||
The district had been represented by RepublicanEd Charbonneau since 2007. Charbonneau was re-elected with 65.8% of the vote in 2020.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Ed Charbonneau (incumbent) | 43,489 | 66.0 | |
| Democratic | Leslie Bamesberger | 22,419 | 34.0 | |
| Total votes | 65,908 | 100.0 | ||
| Republicanhold | ||||
The district had been represented by RepublicanBrian Buchanan since 2018. Buchanan was re-elected with 69.5% of the vote in 2020.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Brian Buchanan (incumbent) | 10,577 | 66.8 | |
| Republican | Joseph Bookwalter | 5,259 | 33.2 | |
| Total votes | 15,836 | 100.0 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Brian Buchanan (incumbent) | 49,168 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 49,168 | 100.0 | ||
| Republicanhold | ||||
The district had been represented by RepublicanMike Bohacek since 2016. Bohacek was re-elected with 59.4% of the vote in 2020.
Organizations
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Mike Bohacek (incumbent) | 5,950 | 44.4 | |
| Republican | Joe Layne | 4,427 | 33.1 | |
| Republican | Spencer England | 3,010 | 22.5 | |
| Total votes | 13,387 | 100.0 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Mike Bohacek (incumbent) | 42,545 | 71.7 | |
| Democratic | Leon Smith | 16,782 | 28.3 | |
| Total votes | 59,327 | 100.0 | ||
| Republicanhold | ||||
The district had been represented by RepublicanRyan Mishler since 2004. Mishler was re-elected with 74.9% of the vote in 2020.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Ryan Mishler (incumbent) | 42,276 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 42,276 | 100.0 | ||
| Republicanhold | ||||
The district had been represented by DemocratDavid L. Niezgodski since 2016. Niezgodski was re-elected unopposed in 2020.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | David L. Niezgodski (incumbent) | 3,716 | 62.2 | |
| Democratic | Tim Swager | 2,263 | 37.8 | |
| Total votes | 5,979 | 100.0 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | David L. Niezgodski (incumbent) | 30,420 | 77.8 | |
| Libertarian | Tim Cotton | 8,686 | 22.2 | |
| Total votes | 39,106 | 100.0 | ||
| Democratichold | ||||
The district had been represented by RepublicanBlake Doriot since 2016. Doriot was re-elected with 68.5% of the vote in 2020.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Blake Doriot (incumbent) | 33,582 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 33,582 | 100.0 | ||
| Republicanhold | ||||
The district had been represented by RepublicanSue Glick since 2010. Glick was re-elected unopposed in 2020.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Sue Glick (incumbent) | 41,096 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 41,096 | 100.0 | ||
| Republicanhold | ||||
The district had been represented by RepublicanJustin Busch since 2018. Busch was re-elected with 57.9% of the vote in 2020.
Organizations
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Justin Busch (incumbent) | 9,034 | 68.8 | |
| Republican | Scott Wise | 4,105 | 31.2 | |
| Total votes | 13,139 | 100.0 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Justin Busch (incumbent) | 45,442 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 45,442 | 100.0 | ||
| Republicanhold | ||||
The district had been represented by RepublicanStacey Donato since 2019. Donato was re-elected with 73.3% of the vote in 2020.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Stacey Donato (incumbent) | 45,901 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 45,901 | 100.0 | ||
| Republicanhold | ||||
The district had been represented by RepublicanScott Baldwin since 2021. Baldwin was re-elected with 62.5% of the vote in 2020.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Scott Baldwin (incumbent) | 43,886 | 59.9 | |
| Democratic | Joel Levi | 29,380 | 40.1 | |
| Total votes | 73,266 | 100.0 | ||
| Republicanhold | ||||
The district had been represented by RepublicanJohn Crane since 2016. Crane was re-elected with 65.5% of the vote in 2020. In August 2023, Crane announced he would not seek re-election.[3]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Brett Clark | 9,729 | 75.5 | |
| Republican | Anne Engelhardt | 3,158 | 24.5 | |
| Total votes | 12,887 | 100.0 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Brett Clark | 40,337 | 65.6 | |
| Democratic | Veronica Pejril | 21,185 | 34.4 | |
| Total votes | 61,522 | 100.0 | ||
| Republicanhold | ||||
The district had been represented by RepublicanMichael Crider since 2012. Crider was re-elected with 62.6% of the vote in 2020.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Michael Crider (incumbent) | 44,687 | 78.0 | |
| Libertarian | Travis Chittum | 12,638 | 22.0 | |
| Total votes | 57,325 | 100.0 | ||
| Republicanhold | ||||
The district had been represented by DemocratFady Qaddoura since 2020. Qaddoura was re-elected with 52.6% of the vote in 2020.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Fady Qaddoura (incumbent) | 47,526 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 47,526 | 100.0 | ||
| Democratichold | ||||
The district had been represented by RepublicanAaron Freeman since 2016. Freeman was re-elected with 59.0% of the vote in 2020.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Aaron Freeman (incumbent) | 34,243 | 60.5 | |
| Democratic | Katrina Owens | 22,368 | 39.5 | |
| Total votes | 56,611 | 100.0 | ||
| Republicanhold | ||||
The district had been represented by DemocratGreg Taylor since 2008. Taylor was re-elected unopposed in 2020.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Greg Taylor (incumbent) | 42,134 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 42,134 | 100.0 | ||
| Democratichold | ||||
The district had been represented by DemocratJean Breaux since 2006. Breaux was re-elected unopposed in 2020. Although he had initially filed to run for re-election, on March 18, 2024, Senator Breaux chose to step down due to health issues.[21] Two days later, Breaux died.[22]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | La Keisha Jackson | 36,165 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 36,165 | 100.0 | ||
| Democratichold | ||||
The district had been represented by RepublicanR. Michael Young since 2000. Young was re-elected with 58.0% of the vote in 2020.
Organizations
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | R. Michael Young (incumbent) | 7,185 | 67.1 | |
| Republican | Philip Clay | 3,521 | 32.9 | |
| Total votes | 10,706 | 100.0 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | R. Michael Young (incumbent) | 24,689 | 56.9 | |
| Democratic | Jessica McCormick | 18,707 | 43.1 | |
| Total votes | 43,396 | 100.0 | ||
| Republicanhold | ||||
The district had been represented by RepublicanJack Sandlin since 2016. Sandlin was re-elected with 53.9% of the vote in 2020. He died in September 2023.[24]Cyndi Carrasco was elected via caucus to replace Sandlin.[25]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Cyndi Carrasco (incumbent) | 30,274 | 62.5 | |
| Democratic | Suzanne Fortenberry | 18,203 | 37.5 | |
| Total votes | 48,477 | 100.0 | ||
| Republicanhold | ||||
The district had been represented by RepublicanRodric Bray since 2012. Bray was re-elected unopposed in 2020.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Rodric Bray (incumbent) | 10,453 | 63.0 | |
| Republican | Jay Hart | 6,146 | 37.0 | |
| Total votes | 16,599 | 100.0 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Rodric Bray (incumbent) | 50,188 | 75.9 | |
| Democratic | Kimberly Schofield | 15,938 | 24.1 | |
| Total votes | 66,126 | 100.0 | ||
| Republicanhold | ||||
The district had been represented by DemocratShelli Yoder since 2020. Yoder was re-elected unopposed in 2020.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Shelli Yoder (incumbent) | 38,424 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 38,424 | 100.0 | ||
| Democratichold | ||||
The district had been represented by RepublicanJean Leising since 2008. Leising was re-elected unopposed in 2020.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jean Leising | 15,608 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 15,608 | 100.0 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Ryan Retzner | 1,621 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 1,621 | 100.0 | ||
Ryan Retzner will not appear on the ballot for the general election.[28]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jean Leising (incumbent) | 52,778 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 52,778 | 100.0 | ||
| Republicanhold | ||||
The district had been represented by RepublicanEric Koch since 2016. Koch was re-elected with 73.0% of the vote in 2020.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Eric Koch (incumbent) | 48,749 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 48,749 | 100.0 | ||
| Republicanhold | ||||
The district had been represented by RepublicanVaneta Becker since 2005. Becker was re-elected unopposed in 2020.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Vaneta Becker (incumbent) | 43,371 | 80.7 | |
| Independent | John Woodard | 10,367 | 19.3 | |
| Total votes | 53,738 | 100.0 | ||
| Republicanhold | ||||
Former Hobart City Councilman Sen. David Vinzant, sworn in on the first day of the 2024 legislative session, lost his primary race to Mark Spencer.