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] Indiana Senate to serve four-year terms in single-member constituencies.
One incumbent did not seek re-election.
District 24:John Crane retired.[ 3] Incumbents defeated [ edit ] In primary election [ edit ] One incumbent senator, a Democrat, was defeated in the May 7 primary election.
District 3:David Vinzant lost nomination to a full term toMark Spencer .[ 4] Summary of results by district [ edit ] Italics denote an open seat held by the incumbent party;bold text denotes a gain for a party.[ 5] [ 6] [ 7]
Districts that did not hold elections in 2024 are not listed below. Elections by district [ edit ] The district had been represented by DemocratLonnie Randolph since 2008. Randolph was re-elected unopposed of the vote in 2020.
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]
Maya Angelou Brown[ 8] Will Miller[ 8] Republican primary results Party Candidate Votes % Republican Will Miller 1,158 62.8 Republican Maya Angelou Brown 685 37.2 Total votes 1,843 100.0
The district had been represented by RepublicanEd Charbonneau since 2007. Charbonneau was re-elected with 65.8% of the vote in 2020.
The district had been represented by RepublicanBrian Buchanan since 2018. Buchanan was re-elected with 69.5% of the vote in 2020.
The district had been represented by RepublicanMike Bohacek since 2016. Bohacek was re-elected with 59.4% of the vote in 2020.
The district had been represented by RepublicanRyan Mishler since 2004. Mishler was re-elected with 74.9% of the vote in 2020.
The district had been represented by DemocratDavid L. Niezgodski since 2016. Niezgodski was re-elected unopposed in 2020.
Libertarian convention [ edit ] The district had been represented by RepublicanBlake Doriot since 2016. Doriot was re-elected with 68.5% of the vote in 2020.
The district had been represented by RepublicanSue Glick since 2010. Glick was re-elected unopposed in 2020.
The district had been represented by RepublicanJustin Busch since 2018. Busch was re-elected with 57.9% of the vote in 2020.
The district had been represented by RepublicanStacey Donato since 2019. Donato was re-elected with 73.3% of the vote in 2020.
The district had been represented by RepublicanScott Baldwin since 2021. Baldwin was re-elected with 62.5% of the vote in 2020.
Joel Levi, pharmacy technician[ 18] 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]
Brett Clark, sheriff[ 19] Anne Engelhardt[ 8] Republican primary results Party Candidate Votes % Republican Brett Clark 9,729 75.5 Republican Anne Engelhardt 3,158 24.5 Total votes 12,887 100.0
The district had been represented by RepublicanMichael Crider since 2012. Crider was re-elected with 62.6% of the vote in 2020.
The district had been represented by DemocratFady Qaddoura since 2020. Qaddoura was re-elected with 52.6% of the vote in 2020.
The district had been represented by RepublicanAaron Freeman since 2016. Freeman was re-elected with 59.0% of the vote in 2020.
The district had been represented by DemocratGreg Taylor since 2008. Taylor was re-elected unopposed in 2020.
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] [ 22]
The district had been represented by RepublicanR. Michael Young since 2000. Young was re-elected with 58.0% of the vote in 2020.
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]
Suzanne Fortenberry, courier and executive director of Greenwood Pride[ 26] The district had been represented by RepublicanRodric Bray since 2012. Bray was re-elected unopposed in 2020.
The district had been represented by DemocratShelli Yoder since 2020. Yoder was re-elected unopposed in 2020.
The district had been represented by RepublicanJean Leising since 2008. Leising was re-elected unopposed in 2020.
Republican primary results[ 27] Party Candidate Votes % Republican Jean Leising 15,608 100.0 Total votes 15,608 100.0
Democratic primary results[ 27] 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]
The district had been represented by RepublicanEric Koch since 2016. Koch was re-elected with 73.0% of the vote in 2020.
The district had been represented by RepublicanVaneta Becker since 2005. Becker was re-elected unopposed in 2020.
^ "2024 State Primary Election Dates" . RetrievedJune 29, 2023 .^ "24 IN Forecast" .projects.cnalysis.com . RetrievedMarch 30, 2024 .^a b c Russell, Kyla (August 1, 2023)."State Sen. John Crane will not seek reelection in 2024" .WISH-TV . RetrievedMarch 3, 2024 . ^ Smith, Casey; Downard, Whitney (May 7, 2024)."Indiana primary election costs two Statehouse incumbents" .Indiana Capital Chronicle . RetrievedMay 8, 2024 .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. ^ "Indiana State Senate elections, 2024" .Ballotpedia . RetrievedJanuary 3, 2025 .^ "INDIANA May 7, 2024 Primary Election" .Indiana Secretary of State . RetrievedJanuary 3, 2025 .^ "Indiana Election Results: November 5, 2024" .Indiana Secretary of State . RetrievedJanuary 3, 2025 .^a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z aa ab ac ad ae af ag ah ai aj "Candidate List - Abbreviated" (PDF) . January 16, 2024. RetrievedJanuary 16, 2024 .^a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y "2024 Indiana State Senate General Election Results" . November 11, 2024. RetrievedNovember 11, 2024 .^a b Dalton, Alex (November 29, 2023)."Gary Mayor-elect Eddie Melton to leave State Senate seat Dec. 5, triggering caucus" .Chicago Tribune ^ Smith, Brandon (January 9, 2024)."David Vinzant sworn in as newest Indiana state senator, replacing Eddie Melton" .WFYI ^ "Mark Spencer officially files for state Senate seat held by Mayor Eddie Melton" .The Chicago Crusader ^a b c "Indiana Farm Bureau AgELECT PAC Endorses 21 Candidates" . infarmbureau.org. April 4, 2024. RetrievedApril 15, 2024 .^a b "Indiana Right to Life PAC announces primary endorsements" . irtl.org. March 27, 2023. RetrievedApril 4, 2024 .^a b c d e "Indiana" . nrapvf.org. RetrievedApril 23, 2024 .^ Briggs, James (April 18, 2024)." .The Indianapolis Star ^ "Baldwin seeks reelection for state senate" .Current Publishing . December 7, 2023.^ Shambaugh, Ann Marie (January 17, 2024)."Cicero Democrat to challenge Baldwin for state senate seat" .Current Publishing . ^ Howey, Brian; Meeks, Jarred; Davies, Tom (August 17, 2023)."Whitcomb, Clark running" (PDF) .Howey Politics . RetrievedOctober 18, 2023 . ^a b Hopkins, Emily (March 6, 2024)."Indiana Election Commission removed three Indianapolis candidates from the May primary ballot" .Mirror Indy . ^a b "Focus on enjoying the time I have left State Sen. Jean Breaux stepping down due to health" .WTHR . March 18, 2024. RetrievedMarch 19, 2024 .^ "State Sen. Jean Breaux dies 2 days after stepping down due to health" .WTHR . March 20, 2024. RetrievedMarch 21, 2024 .^ Saenz, Enrique (April 9, 2024)."In westside race, a political newcomer takes on longtime senator" .Mirror Indy . ^ McQuaid, Russ (September 21, 2023)."Indianapolis area stunned by death of longtime lawmaker, State Sen. Jack Sandlin" .FOX 59 ^ Haughn, Tyler (October 18, 2023)."Republicans elect Cyndi Carrasco to resume late state senator's seat" .FOX 59 ^ Crenshaw, Noah (February 6, 2024)."Johnson County Democrats file for Indiana House, Senate" .Daily Journal ^a b "Indiana State Senate District 42" .Ballotpedia . RetrievedOctober 14, 2024 .^ "Ryan Retzner" .Ballotpedia . RetrievedOctober 14, 2024 .
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