Indiana House of Representatives elections, 2012
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Elections for the office ofIndiana House of Representatives were held inIndiana onNovember 6, 2012. All100 seats were up for election.
The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in these elections was February 10, 2012 for major party candidates. Third party candidates were required to file to run for election by July 2, 2012. The primary Election Day was May 8, 2012.
Impact of redistricting
- See also:Redistricting in Indiana
InIndiana, redistricting plans are passed as legislation and signed by the governor. If legislators do not meet the deadline, a special committee is formed to complete the maps.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Indiana's population increased from 6.08 million to 6.48 million between 2000 and 2010.[1] The areas around Indianapolis and Ft. Wayne grew in population, as did rural areas along both the northern and southern borders. Some rural areas in the west and central parts of the state north of Indianapolis lost population, as did the city of Gary.[2]
On April 11, 2011, the Republican-controlled legislature released itsproposed redistricting plans. In theIndiana House of Representatives, eight of the new districts had no incumbent and 10 had two incumbents. Of these 10, three paired Republicans, three paired Democrats, and four paired Republicans and Democrats. 21 of the 30 old house districts that lost population were controlled by Democrats. Before passing the final maps on April 27, the legislature modified the house redistricting plan and redrew a district that paired Democratic incumbents. GovernorMitch Daniels (R) signed the redistricting bill on May 10, 2011.[3]
Majority control
- See also:Partisan composition of state houses
Heading into the November 6 election, the Republican Party held the majority in theIndiana House of Representatives:
| Indiana House of Representatives | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Party | As of November 5, 2012 | After the 2012 Election | |
| Democratic Party | 40 | 31 | |
| Republican Party | 60 | 69 | |
| Total | 100 | 100 | |
Incumbents retiring
A total of 19 incumbents did not run for re-election in 2012. Those incumbents were:
| Name | Party | Current Office |
|---|---|---|
| Craig Fry |  Democratic | House District 5 |
| Dan Stevenson, Sr. | Democratic | House District 11 |
| Chester Dobis | Democratic | House District 13 |
| Nancy Dembowski | Democratic | House District 17 |
| Richard McClain |  Republican | House District 24 |
| Jeb Bardon | Democratic | House District 25 |
| Dennis Tyler | Democratic | House District 34 |
| Scott Reske | Democratic | House District 37 |
| Floyd Grubb | Democratic | House District 42 |
| Ralph Foley | Republican | House District 47 |
| Richard Dodge | Republican | House District 51 |
| David Yarde, II | Republican | House District 52 |
| Tom Knollman | Republican | House District 55 |
| David Cheatham | Democratic | House District 69 |
| Jeffrey Espich | Republican | House District 82 |
| Phillip Hinkle | Republican | House District 92 |
| Mary Ann Sullivan | Democratic | House District 97 |
| William Crawford | Democratic | House District 98 |
| John Day | Democratic | House District 100 |
Campaign contributions
This chart shows how many candidates ran for state house in Indiana in past years and the cumulative amount of campaign contributions in state house races, including contributions in both primary and general election contests. All figures come fromFollow The Money.[4]
| Year | Number of candidates | Total contributions |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 254 | $19,009,965 |
| 2008 | 225 | $17,009,173 |
| 2006 | 218 | $19,440,487 |
| 2004 | 217 | $12,530,927 |
| 2002 | 228 | $9,717,739 |
In 2010, the total amount of contributions raised in state house elections was $19,009,965. The top 10 donors were:[5]
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Indiana House Democratic Caucus | $2,186,252 |
| Aiming Higher PAC | $1,354,920 |
| House Republican Campaign Cmte of Indiana | $1,254,335 |
| Indiana Democratic Party | $1,053,030 |
| Hoosiers for Economic Growth | $861,491 |
| Indiana State Teachers Association | $700,500 |
| Indiana Republican Party | $606,611 |
| Indiana Chamber of Commerce | $596,880 |
| White, Dean V | $300,000 |
| Indiana Trial Lawyers Association | $203,050 |
Qualifications
To be eligible to serve in theIndiana House of Representatives, a candidate must:[6][7]
- Be a United States citizen at the time of the election
- Have resided inIndiana for at least two (2) years and in the house district for at least one (1) year before the election
- Be at least twenty-one (21) years old upon taking office
List of candidates
District 1
May 8 Democratic primary:- Linda C. Lawson: 3,661
a - Incumbent Lawson first assumed office in 1998.
- Linda C. Lawson: 3,661
May 8 GOP primary:- No candidates filed.
November 6 General election candidates:
- Linda C. Lawson: 14,457
District 2
- May 8 Democratic primary:
- Ricardo Garcia: 2,094
- Earl L. Harris: 4,608a[8] -Incumbent Harris first assumed office in 1982.
- May 8 GOP primary:
- No candidates filed.
November 6 General election candidates:
- Earl L. Harris: 19,042
District 3
- May 8 Democratic primary:
- Charlie Brown: 4,377a[8] - Incumbent Brown first assumed office in 1982.
- Tony Walker: 3,260
- Charlie Brown: 4,377
- May 8 GOP primary:
- No candidates filed.
November 6 General election candidates:
- Charlie Brown: 19,291
District 4
- May 8 Democratic primary:
- Greg Simms: 1,680a
- Greg Simms: 1,680
- May 8 GOP primary:
- Ed Soliday: 5,218a - Incumbent Soliday first assumed office in 2006.
- Ed Soliday: 5,218
November 6 General election candidates:
- Greg Simms: 14,010
- Ed Soliday: 14,971
District 5
Incumbent DemocratCraig Fry did not seek re-election.
- May 8 Democratic primary:
- Jerod Warnock: 1,644a
- Jerod Warnock: 1,644
- May 8 GOP primary:
- Dale R. DeVon: 3,366a[8]
- Cory D. Stith: 1,207
- Dale R. DeVon: 3,366
November 6 General election candidates:
- Jerod Warnock: 10,903
- Dale R. DeVon: 14,996
District 6
- May 8 Democratic primary:
- B. Patrick Bauer: 3,441a - Incumbent Bauer first assumed office in 1970
- B. Patrick Bauer: 3,441
- May 8 GOP primary:
- No candidates filed.
November 6 General election candidates:
- B. Patrick Bauer: 17,440
District 7
- May 8 Democratic primary:
- David L. Niezgodski: 2,931a - Incumbent Niezgodski first assumed office in 2006.
- David L. Niezgodski: 2,931
- May 8 GOP primary:
- Mark Peter Telloyan: 3,489a
- Mark Peter Telloyan: 3,489
November 6 General election candidates:
- David L. Niezgodski: 14,932
- Mark Peter Telloyan: 11,054
District 8
- May 8 Democratic primary:
- Ryan M. Dvorak: 2,789a - Incumbent Dvorak first assumed office in 2002.
- Ryan M. Dvorak: 2,789
- May 8 GOP primary:
- C. Michael Beebe: 1,037
- Richard Pfeil: 3,052a[8]
November 6 General election candidates:
- Ryan M. Dvorak: 14,550
- Richard Pfeil: 12,015
District 9
- May 8 Democratic primary:
- Scott D. Pelath: 3,561a - Incumbent Pelath first assumed office in 1998.
- Scott D. Pelath: 3,561
- May 8 GOP primary:
- Dan Granquist: 2,884a
- Dan Granquist: 2,884
November 6 General election candidates:
- Scott D. Pelath: 17,172
- Dan Granquist: 7,545
District 10
- May 8 Democratic primary:
- Charles "Chuck" Moseley: 2,820a - Incumbent Moseley first assumed office in 2008.
- Charles "Chuck" Moseley: 2,820
- May 8 GOP primary:
- No candidates filed.
November 6 General election candidates:
- Charles "Chuck" Moseley: 19,133
District 11
Incumbent DemocratDan Stevenson, Sr. did not seek re-election.
- May 8 Democratic primary:
- Lon P. Childress: 767
- Al Cottingham: 335
- John T. Hart: 1,017a[8]
- May 8 GOP primary:
- Rick Niemeyer: 3,449a[8]
- Eric Olson: 1,021
- Rick Niemeyer: 3,449
November 6 General election candidates:
- John T. Hart: 10,307
- Rick Niemeyer: 16,295
District 12
- May 8 Democratic primary:
- Mara Candelaria Reardon: 3,378a - Incumbent Reardon first assumed office in 2006.
- Mara Candelaria Reardon: 3,378
- May 8 GOP primary:
- William I. Fine: 2,112a[8]
- Peter N. Karagan: 1,909
- William I. Fine: 2,112
November 6 General election candidates:
- Mara Candelaria Reardon: 14,584
- William I. Fine: 12,502
District 13
Incumbent DemocratChester Dobis did not seek re-election.
- May 8 Democratic primary:
- Mark Straw: 852a
- Mark Straw: 852
- May 8 GOP primary:
- Sharon Negele: 5,719a[8]
- Dan Young: 3,032
- Sharon Negele: 5,719
November 6 General election candidates:
- Mark Straw: 10,246
- Sharon Negele: 14,727
District 14
- May 8 Democratic primary:
- Sherman D. Carson: 900
- Vernon G. Smith: 4,678a[8]- Incumbent Smith first assumed office in 1990.
- May 8 GOP primary:
- No candidates filed.
November 6 General election candidates:
- Vernon G. Smith: 19,308
District 15
Incumbent RepublicanDonald Lehe won re-election in District 25.
- May 8 Democratic primary:
- Thomas C. O'Donnell: 2,428a
- Thomas C. O'Donnell: 2,428
- May 8 GOP primary:
- Harold Slager: 3,249a
- Harold Slager: 3,249
November 6 General election candidates:
- Thomas C. O'Donnell: 13,380
- Harold Slager: 13,934
District 16
- May 8 Democratic primary:
- Richard W. Ludington: 1,226a[8]
- John Malan: 490
- Richard W. Ludington: 1,226
- May 8 GOP primary:
- Diana J. Boersma: 3,731
- Douglas L. Gutwein: 4,769a[8] - Incumbent Gutwein first assumed office in 2008.
November 6 General election candidates:
- Richard W. Ludington: 10,029
- Douglas L. Gutwein: 14,409
District 17
Incumbent DemocratNancy Dembowski did not seek re-election.
- May 8 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- May 8 GOP primary:
- Francis K. Ellert: 2,722
- Timothy P. Harman: 4,439a[8]
November 6 General election candidates:
- Timothy P. Harman: 18,159
District 18
- May 8 Democratic primary:
- May 8 GOP primary:
- David A. Wolkins: 7,879a - Incumbent Wolkins first assumed office in 1988.
- David A. Wolkins: 7,879
November 6 General election candidates:
- Christopher (Chris) Wright: 7,318
- David A. Wolkins: 17,263
District 19
- May 8 Democratic primary:
- Shelli VanDenburgh: 3,454a - Incumbent VanDenburgh first assumed office in 2007.
- Shelli VanDenburgh: 3,454
- May 8 GOP primary:
- Ron Johnson: 3,607a
- Ron Johnson: 3,607
November 6 General election candidates:
- Shelli VanDenburgh: 15,380
- Ron Johnson: 12,353
District 20
- May 8 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
Note:Karen Salzer declared her candidacy after the primary.[9]
- May 8 GOP primary:
- Tom Dermody: 4,323a - Incumbent Dermody first assumed office in 2006.
- Tom Dermody: 4,323
November 6 General election candidates:
- Karen Salzer: 10,188
- Tom Dermody: 15,208
District 21
- May 8 Democratic primary:
Note: Jones withdrew from the race after the primary; no official vote count is available.
- May 8 GOP primary:
- Timothy Wesco: 4,458a - Incumbent Wesco first assumed office in 2010.
- Timothy Wesco: 4,458
Note: Randy L. Conner initially filed as a Republican but was disqualified from the ballot because he was filed as a Democrat in 2010.[10]
November 6 General election candidates:
- Timothy Wesco: 15,084
District 22
- May 8 Democratic primary:
- John Bonitati: 489a
- John Bonitati: 489
- May 8 GOP primary:
- Jon D. Hare: 3,061
- Rebecca Kubacki: 5,241a[8] - Incumbent Kubacki first assumed office in 2010.
November 6 General election candidates:
- John Bonitati: 5,787
- Rebecca Kubacki: 17,895
District 23
- May 8 Democratic primary:
- Kerry "Worly" Worthington: 1,388a
- Kerry "Worly" Worthington: 1,388
- May 8 GOP primary:
- William C. Friend: 5,986a - Incumbent Friend first assumed office in 1992.
- William C. Friend: 5,986
November 6 General election candidates:
- Kerry "Worly" Worthington: 6,864
- William C. Friend: 14,473
Note:Worthington suspended his campaign in September after being charged with drug-related offenses.[11]
District 24
Note: Incumbent RepublicanRichard McClain did not seek re-election.
- May 8 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- May 8 GOP primary:
- Steven Braun: 7,682a[8]
- Mindi Fisher McMillan: 4,416
- Steven Braun: 7,682
Note:Kiefer C. Dobbs withdrew before the primary.
November 6 General election candidates:
- Steven Braun: 26,048
District 25
Note: Incumbent DemocratJeb Bardon did not seek re-election.
- May 8 Democratic primary:
- Shane Evans: 1,094a
- Shane Evans: 1,094
- May 8 GOP primary:
- Donald J. Lehe: 5,619a[8] - Incumbent Lehe first assumed office to House district 15 in 1990.
- Franklyn Voorhies: 2,461
- Donald J. Lehe: 5,619
November 6 General election candidates:
- Shane Evans: 10,000
- Donald J. Lehe: 15,468
District 26
- May 8 Democratic primary:
- Rick Cornstuble: 537a[8]
- Eric A. Thiel: 376
- Rick Cornstuble: 537
- May 8 GOP primary:
- Randy Truitta - Incumbent Truitt first assumed office in 2008.
- Randy Truitt
November 6 General election candidates:
- Rick Cornstuble: 8,844
- Randy Truitt: 10,051
District 27
- May 8 Democratic primary:
- Sheila Klinker: 970a - Incumbent Klinker first assumed office in 1982.
- Sheila Klinker: 970
- May 8 GOP primary:
- Chuck Hockema: 2,694a[8]
- Jan Payne: 1,501
- Chuck Hockema: 2,694
November 6 General election candidates:
- Sheila Klinker: 10,742
- Chuck Hockema: 8,970
District 28
- May 8 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- May 8 GOP primary:
- Jeffrey A. Thompson: 8,653a - Incumbent Thompson first assumed office in 1998.
- Jeffrey A. Thompson: 8,653
Libertarian candidate
November 6 General election candidates:
- Jeffrey A. Thompson: 22,405
- Jim Rainwater: 3,799
District 29
- May 8 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- May 8 GOP primary:
- Steven R. Powell: 2,438
- Kathy Kreag Richardson: 6,322a[8] - Incumbent Richardson first assumed office in 1992.
November 6 General election candidates:
- Kathy Kreag Richardson: 23,327
District 30
- May 8 Democratic primary:
- Chuck Sosbe: 2,017a
- Chuck Sosbe: 2,017
- May 8 GOP primary:
- Mike Karickhoff: 5,645a - Incumbent Karickhoff first assumed office in 2010.
- Mike Karickhoff: 5,645
November 6 General election candidates:
- Chuck Sosbe: 12,101
- Mike Karickhoff: 14,207
District 31
- May 8 Democratic primary:
- Katie Morgan: 2,014a
- Katie Morgan: 2,014
- May 8 GOP primary:
- Kevin A. Mahan: 5,890a - Incumbent Mahan first assumed office in 2010.
- Kevin A. Mahan: 5,890
November 6 General election candidates:
- Katie Morgan: 10,955
- Kevin A. Mahan: 12,383
District 32
- May 8 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- May 8 GOP primary:
- P. Eric Turner: 7,978a - Incumbent Turner first assumed office in 1994.
- P. Eric Turner: 7,978
November 6 General election candidates:
- P. Eric Turner: 20,914
District 33
- May 8 Democratic primary:
- Andy Schemenaur: 2,427a
- Andy Schemenaur: 2,427
- May 8 GOP primary:
- Bill Davis: 7,275a - Incumbent Davis first assumed office in 2004.
- Bill Davis: 7,275
November 6 General election candidates:
- Andy Schemenaur: 10,726
- Bill Davis: 14,669
District 34
Incumbent DemocratMike White (Indiana) did not seek re-election.
- May 8 Democratic primary:
- Karen Brand: 205
- Sue E. Errington: 2,863a[8]
- David Walker: 2,335
- May 8 GOP primary:
- No candidates filed.
November 6 General election candidates:
- Sue E. Errington: 13,070
- Brad Oliver: 6,251
Note:Brad Oliver filed after the primary.[12]
District 35
- May 8 Democratic primary:
- Melanie Wright: 3,560a
- Melanie Wright: 3,560
- May 8 GOP primary:
- L. Jack Lutz: 6,924a - Incumbent Lutz first assumed office in 1991.
- L. Jack Lutz: 6,924
November 6 General election candidates:
- Melanie Wright: 14,229
- L. Jack Lutz: 14,676
District 36
- May 8 Democratic primary:
- Terri Jo Austin: 3,538a - Incumbent Austin first assumed office in 2002.
- Terri Jo Austin: 3,538
- May 8 GOP primary:
- No candidates filed.
November 6 General election candidates:
- Terri Jo Austin: 15,842
- James Lycan: 8,976
Note:James Lycan andLibertarian candidateTomerial Brooks filed after the primary.[12] Brooks was later dropped from the official list of candidates.[13]
District 37
Incumbent DemocratScott Reske did not seek re-election.
- May 8 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- May 8 GOP primary:
- Debbie Driskell: 3,032
- Todd Huston: 4,609a[8]
November 6 General election candidates:
- Todd Huston: 23,735
District 38
- May 8 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- May 8 GOP primary:
- David E. Brown: 955
- Heath VanNatter: 6,299a[8] - Incumbent VanNatter first assumed office in 2010.
- Stephen A. Wilson: 2,372
November 6 General election candidates:
- Heath VanNatter: 19,066
District 39
- May 8 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- May 8 GOP primary:
- Jerry Torr: 9,987a - Incumbent Torr first assumed office in 1996.
- Jerry Torr: 9,987
November 6 General election candidates:
- Jerry Torr: 26,432
John Strinka: 2,862 (Socialist Party USA)
Note: Strinka was dropped from earlier versions of the official candidate list, but returned to the list prior to the election.[12][14]
District 40
- May 8 Democratic primary:
- John E. Follis, II: 589a
- John E. Follis, II: 589
- May 8 GOP primary:
- Gregory E. Steuerwald: 6,303a - Incumbent Steuerwald first assumed office in 2007.
- Gregory E. Steuerwald: 6,303
November 6 General election candidates:
- John E. Follis, II: 9,771
- Gregory E. Steuerwald: 18,042
District 41
- May 8 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- May 8 GOP primary:
- Tim Brown: 8,978a - Incumbent Brown first assumed office in 1994.
- Tim Brown: 8,978
November 6 General election candidates:
- Tim Brown: 20,147
District 42
Incumbent DemocratFloyd Grubb did not seek re-election.
- May 8 Democratic primary:
- Mark C. Spelbring: 3,768a
- Mark C. Spelbring: 3,768
- May 8 GOP primary:
- Jim Meece: 2,192
- Alan P. Morrison: 2,419a[8]
- Bill Webster: 2,030
November 6 General election candidates:
- Mark C. Spelbring: 12,682
- Alan P. Morrison: 12,788
District 43
- May 8 Democratic primary:
- Clyde Kersey: 3,977a - Incumbent Kersey first assumed office in 1996.
- Clyde Kersey: 3,977
- May 8 GOP primary:
- John Cunningham: 2,491a
- John Cunningham: 2,491
November 6 General election candidates:
- Clyde Kersey: 13,938
- John Cunningham: 7,583
District 44
- May 8 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- May 8 GOP primary:
- James Baird: 7,330a - Incumbent Baird first assumed office in 2010.
- James Baird: 7,330
November 6 General election candidates:
- Richard Thompson: 8,459
- James Baird: 15,763
Note:Thompson filed for candidacy on June 25, 2012, after the primary.
District 45
- May 8 Democratic primary:
- Kreg Battles: 4,249a - Incumbent Battles first assumed office in 2006.
- Kreg Battles: 4,249
- May 8 GOP primary:
- Bruce Alan Borders: 4,108a- Incumbent Borders first assumed office in 2004.
- Bruce Alan Borders: 4,108
November 6 General election candidates:
- Kreg Battles: 12,540
- Bruce Alan Borders: 12,465
District 46
- May 8 Democratic primary:
- Larry D. Barker: 792
- James R. Mann, II: 1,589a[8]
- Charles "Chuck" Toth: 1,168
- May 8 GOP primary:
- Bob Heaton: 5,335a - Incumbent Heaton first assumed office in 2010.
- Bob Heaton: 5,335
November 6 General election candidates:
- James R. Mann, II: 10,771
- Bob Heaton: 14,630
District 47
Incumbent RepublicanRalph Foley did not seek re-election.
- May 8 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
Note:Chris Grider did not appear on the primary ballot, but is listed as a candidate for the general election ballot. He was selected for the ballot at a Democratic Caucus of precinct committeepersons on June 11, 2012.[9][15][16]
- May 8 GOP primary:
- Mark Meadows: 1,396
- John Price: 5,221a[8]
- John T. Young: 2,826
November 6 General election candidates:
- Chris Grider: 7,703
- John Price: 18,543
District 48
- May 8 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
Note:Dan Morrison was not on the primary ballot but appeared as the Democratic candidate on the general election ballot.[9]
- May 8 GOP primary:
- Jerry Brewton: 2,528
- Timothy Neese: 4,107a[8] - Incumbent Neese first assumed office in 2002.
- Randall Ty Weinley: 206
November 6 General election candidates:
- Dan Morrison: 8,139
- Timothy Neese: 15,223
District 49
- May 8 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- May 8 GOP primary:
- Wes Culver: 5,472a - Incumbent Culver first assumed office in 2008.
- Wes Culver: 5,472
November 6 General election candidates:
- Wes Culver: 16,419
District 50
- May 8 Democratic primary:
- Mike Wallin: 898a
- Mike Wallin: 898
- May 8 GOP primary:
- Daniel J. Leonard: 7,580a - Incumbent Leonard first assumed office in 2002.
- Daniel J. Leonard: 7,580
November 6 General election candidates:
- Mike Wallin: 8,445
- Daniel J. Leonard: 17,462
District 51
Note:Incumbent RepublicanRichard Dodge did not seek re-election.
- May 8 Democratic primary:
- Lon Keyes: 651a
- Lon Keyes: 651
- May 8 GOP primary:
- Aaron Claudy: 1,482
- Dennis J. Zent: 5,370a[8]
November 6 General election candidates:
- Lon Keyes: 6,449
- Dennis J. Zent: 13,025
District 52
Incumbent RepublicanDavid Yarde, II did not seek re-election.
- May 8 Democratic primary:
- Charles E. Odier: 642a
- Charles E. Odier: 642
- May 8 GOP primary:
- Gary Harbaugh: 592
- Paul Moss: 1,486
- David Powers: 1,163
- Ben Smaltz: 4,241a[8]
November 6 General election candidates:
- Charles E. Odier: 7,448
- Ben Smaltz: 18,218
District 53
- May 8 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- May 8 GOP primary:
- Robert W. Cherry: 6,279a[8]- Incumbent Cherry first assumed office in 1998.
- Sam Weist: 2,339
- Robert W. Cherry: 6,279
- May 8 Libertarian primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Robert W. Cherry: 18,019
- Kim Brand: 5,621
District 54
- May 8 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- May 8 GOP primary:
- Thomas E. Saunders: 7,431a - Incumbent Saunders first assumed office in 1996.
- Thomas E. Saunders: 7,431
- Libertarian candidates:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Thomas E. Saunders: 15,842
- Jeremiah Morrell: 5,834
District 55
Note:Incumbent RepublicanTom Knollman did not seek re-election.
- May 8 Democratic primary:
- David Moeller: 1,678a
- David Moeller: 1,678
- May 8 GOP primary:
- Sam Harvey: 2,104
- Bob White: 996
- Lora N. Williams: 2,442
- Cindy Meyer Ziemke: 2,771a[8]
November 6 General election candidates:
- David Moeller: 9,747
- Cindy Meyer Ziemke: 14,974
District 56
- May 8 Democratic primary:
- Phillip Pflum: 1,707a - Incumbent Pflum first assumed office in 2002.
- Phillip Pflum: 1,707
- May 8 GOP primary:
- Mark Ervin: 1,665
- Richard Hamm: 3,673a[8]
- Doug Williamson: 1,865
November 6 General election candidates:
- Phillip Pflum: 10,470
- Richard Hamm: 11,568
- William Eric Atkinson: 11 (Write-in)
- Mark Brim: 1,414
District 57
- May 8 Democratic primary:
- D. Todd Day: 1,192a
- D. Todd Day: 1,192
- May 8 GOP primary:
- Sean R. Eberhart: 7,697a - Incumbent Eberhart first assumed office in 2006.
- Sean R. Eberhart: 7,697
- Libertarian candidates:
November 6 General election candidates:
- D. Todd Day: 7,397
- Sean R. Eberhart: 17,091
- Paul Bravard: 967
District 58
- May 8 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- May 8 GOP primary:
- Woody Burton: 6,700a - Incumbent Burton first assumed office in 1998.
- Woody Burton: 6,700
November 6 General election candidates:
- Woody Burton: 19,015
District 59
- May 8 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- May 8 GOP primary:
- Milo Smith: 6,655a - Incumbent Smith first assumed office in 2006.
- Milo Smith: 6,655
November 6 General election candidates:
- Milo Smith: 18,376
District 60
- May 8 Democratic primary:
- Peggy Welch: 1,871a - Incumbent Welch first assumed office in 1998.
- Peggy Welch: 1,871
- May 8 GOP primary:
- Keegan Clark: 423
- Daniel Elliot: 3,435
- Peggy Mayfield: 4,992a[8]
November 6 General election candidates:
- Peggy Welch: 12,886
- Peggy Mayfield: 15,254
District 61
- May 8 Democratic primary:
- Matt Pierce: 2,294a - Incumbent Pierce first assumed office in 2002.
- Matt Pierce: 2,294
- May 8 GOP primary:
- No candidates filed.
November 6 General election candidates:
- Matt Pierce: 17,329
District 62
- May 8 Democratic primary:
- Jeff Sparks: 2,464a
- Jeff Sparks: 2,464
- May 8 GOP primary:
- Matthew A. Ubelhor: 4,756a - Incumbent Ubelhor first assumed office in 2010.
- Matthew A. Ubelhor: 4,756
November 6 General election candidates:
- Jeff Sparks: 12,477
- Matthew A. Ubelhor: 13,993
District 63
- May 8 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- May 8 GOP primary:
- Mark Messmer: 5,561a - Incumbent Messmer first assumed office in 2008.
- Mark Messmer: 5,561
November 6 General election candidates:
- Mark Messmer: 20,615
District 64
Incumbent DemocratKreg Battles won re-election in House District 45.
- May 8 Democratic primary:
- Mark A. Norton: 2,281a
- Mark A. Norton: 2,281
- May 8 GOP primary:
- James Amick: 2,071
- Thomas W. Washburne: 4,103a[8]
November 6 General election candidates:
- Mark A. Norton: 12,255
- Thomas W. Washburne: 17,133
District 65
- May 8 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- May 8 GOP primary:
- Eric A. Koch: 7,867a - Incumbent Koch first assumed office in 2002.
- Eric A. Koch: 7,867
November 6 General election candidates:
- Eric A. Koch: 19,233
- Al Cox: 3,799
Note: LibertarianAl Cox filed for candidacy after the May 8 primary.[9]
District 66
- May 8 Democratic primary:
- Terry Goodin: 4,716a - Incumbent Goodin first assumed office in 2000.
- Terry Goodin: 4,716
- May 8 GOP primary:
- No candidates filed.
Note:Justin Stevens filed to fill the vacant Republican slot on the ballot.[17]
November 6 General election candidates:
- Terry Goodin: 13,168
- Justin Stevens: 12,021
District 67
- May 8 Democratic primary:
- Tom Cheek: 2,337a
- Tom Cheek: 2,337
- May 8 GOP primary:
- Randy Frye: 5,511a - Incumbent Frye first assumed office in 2010.
- Randy Frye: 5,511
November 6 General election candidates:
- Tom Cheek: 10,165
- Randy Frye: 14,044
District 68
- May 8 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
Note:Jake Hoog was nominated at a Democratic Party Caucus in June to fill the Democratic spot on the ballot.
- May 8 GOP primary:
- Jud McMillin: 5,774a - Incumbent McMillin first assumed office in 2010.
- Jud McMillin: 5,774
November 6 General election candidates:
- Jake Hoog: 8,943
- Jud McMillin: 19,068
District 69
Incumbent DemocratDavid Cheatham did not seek re-election.
- May 8 Democratic primary:
- Jim McCormick: 2,057a[8]
- Trent Wisner: 1,840
- Jim McCormick: 2,057
- May 8 GOP primary:
- Jim Lucas: 4,722a
- Jim Lucas: 4,722
November 6 General election candidates:
- Jim McCormick: 10,070
- Jim Lucas: 13,787
District 70
- May 8 Democratic primary:
- Alva J. Kincaid, Jr.: 1,438
- Terry L. Miller: 2,513a[8]
- May 8 GOP primary:
- Rhonda J. Rhoads: 4,641a - Incumbent Rhoads first assumed office in 2010.
- Rhonda J. Rhoads: 4,641
November 6 General election candidates:
- Terry L. Miller: 12,828
- Rhonda J. Rhoads: 16,866
District 71
- May 8 Democratic primary:
- Steven R. Stemler: 2,993a - Incumbent Stemler first assumed office in 2006.
- Steven R. Stemler: 2,993
- May 8 GOP primary:
- No candidates filed.
November 6 General election candidates:
- Steven R. Stemler: 19,390
District 72
- May 8 Democratic primary:
- Sharon Grabowski: 1,722a[8]
- Thomas L. Lenfert: 1,241
- Sharon Grabowski: 1,722
- May 8 GOP primary:
- Edward D. Clere: 4,033a - Incumbent Clere first assumed office in 2008.
- Edward D. Clere: 4,033
November 6 General election candidates:
- Sharon Grabowski: 13,557
- Edward D. Clere: 16,177
District 73
- May 8 Democratic primary:
- Sandra Blanton: 2,091a
- Sandra Blanton: 2,091
- May 8 GOP primary:
- Steve Davisson: 5,119a - Incumbent Davisson first assumed office in 2010.
- Steve Davisson: 5,119
November 6 General election candidates:
- Sandra Blanton: 11,160
- Steve Davisson: 13,357
District 74
- May 8 Democratic primary:
- Michael Schriefer: 3,048a
- Michael Schriefer: 3,048
- May 8 GOP primary:
- Sue Ellspermann: 3,814a - Incumbent Ellspermann first assumed office in 2010.
- Sue Ellspermann: 3,814
- Note:Sue Ellspermann was selected as the official Republican nominee for Lieutenant Governor, forcing her to withdraw from the race.Lloyd Arnold was named as a replacement at a Republican caucus.[18][19]
November 6 General election candidates:
- Michael Schriefer: 12,681
- Lloyd Arnold: 14,104[19]
District 75
- May 8 Democratic primary:
- Kevin Derr: 2,066a
- Kevin Derr: 2,066
- May 8 GOP primary:
- Ron Bacon: 5,292a - Incumbent Bacon first assumed office in 2010.
- Ron Bacon: 5,292
November 6 General election candidates:
- Kevin Derr: 11,260
- Ron Bacon: 15,210
District 76
- May 8 Democratic primary:
- W. Trent Van Haaften: 1,873a
- W. Trent Van Haaften: 1,873
- May 8 GOP primary:
- Wendy McNamara: 4,151a - Incumbent McNamara first assumed office in 2010.
- Wendy McNamara: 4,151
November 6 General election candidates:
- W. Trent Van Haaften: 11,750
- Wendy McNamara: 15,212
District 77
- May 8 Democratic primary:
- Gail Riecken: 1,378a - Incumbent Riecken first assumed office in 2008.
- Gail Riecken: 1,378
- May 8 GOP primary:
- Levon M. Dozier: 693
- Alan Leibundguth: 2,256a[8]
November 6 General election candidates:
- Gail Riecken: 14,037
- Alan Leibundguth: 7,775
District 78
- May 8 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- May 8 GOP primary:
- Suzanne Crouch: 5,051a - Incumbent Crouch first assumed office in 2005.
- Suzanne Crouch: 5,051
November 6 General election candidates:
- Suzanne Crouch: 21,991
District 79
- May 8 Democratic primary:
- Mike Snyder: 1,425a
- Mike Snyder: 1,425
- May 8 GOP primary:
- Matthew S. Lehman: 7,805a - Incumbent Lehman first assumed office in 2008.
- Matthew S. Lehman: 7,805
November 6 General election candidates:
- Mike Snyder: 8,728
- Matthew S. Lehman: 17,762
District 80
- May 8 Democratic primary:
- Phil GiaQuinta: 1,780a - Incumbent GiaQuinta first assumed office in 2006.
- Phil GiaQuinta: 1,780
- May 8 GOP primary:
- No candidates filed.
November 6 General election candidates:
- Phil GiaQuinta: 16,577
District 81
- May 8 Democratic primary:
- Winfield C. Moses, Jr.: 1,403a - Incumbent Moses first assumed office in 1992.
- Winfield C. Moses, Jr.: 1,403
- May 8 GOP primary:
- Martin Carbaugh: 4,506a
- Martin Carbaugh: 4,506
- Libertarian candidates:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Winfield C. Moses, Jr.: 9,979
- Martin Carbaugh: 11,681
- Alexander Avery: 937
District 82
Note:Incumbent RepublicanJeffrey Espich did not seek re-election.
- May 8 Democratic primary:
- Mike Wilber: 844a
- Mike Wilber: 844
- May 8 GOP primary:
- Mike Caywood: 534
- Denise Lemmon: 3,284
- David L. Ober: 3,550a[8]
- Wesley Ortell: 238
November 6 General election candidates:
- Mike Wilber: 7,204
- David L. Ober: 15,113
District 83
- May 8 Democratic primary:
- John A. Good: 849a
- John A. Good: 849
- May 8 GOP primary:
- Kathy Heuer: 6,361a[8] - Incumbent Heuer first assumed office in 2010.
- Keith R. Potter: 2,770
- Kathy Heuer: 6,361
November 6 General election candidates:
- John A. Good: 8,784
- Kathy Heuer: 22,673
District 84
- May 8 Democratic primary:
- Lee Jordan: 1,288a
- Lee Jordan: 1,288
- May 8 GOP primary:
- Bob Morris: 6,856a - Incumbent Morris first assumed office in 2010.[20]
- Bob Morris: 6,856
November 6 General election candidates:
- Lee Jordan: 10,693
- Bob Morris: 18,193
- James Hanson: 1,379
Note:Hanson filed for candidacy after the May 8 primary elections.[12]
District 85
- May 8 Democratic primary:
- Evan Smith: 1,025a
- Evan Smith: 1,025
- May 8 GOP primary:
- Phyllis J. Pond: 4,335a[8] - Incumbent Pond first assumed office in 1978.
- Denny Worman: 3,083
- Phyllis J. Pond: 4,335
November 6 General election candidates:
- Evan Smith: 7,112
- Phyllis J. Pond: 16,522
Audrey Queckboerner: 2,071
Note:Queckboerner filed for candidacy after the May 8, 2012, primary election.[12]
District 86
- May 8 Democratic primary:
- Edward O. DeLaney: 3,491a - Incumbent DeLaney first assumed office in 2008.
- Edward O. DeLaney: 3,491
- May 8 GOP primary:
- Luke Bosso: 6,661a
- Luke Bosso: 6,661
November 6 General election candidates:
- Edward O. DeLaney: 20,897
- Luke Bosso: 13,879
District 87
- May 8 Democratic primary:
- Christina Hale: 2,372a
- Christina Hale: 2,372
- May 8 GOP primary:
- Cindy Noe: 8,051a - Incumbent Noe first assumed office in 2002.
- Cindy Noe: 8,051
November 6 General election candidates:
- Christina Hale: 16,280
- Cindy Noe: 16,229
District 88
- May 8 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
Note:Brandon Perry filed for candidacy after the primary.[9]
- May 8 GOP primary:
- Brian C. Bosma: 9,612a- Incumbent Bosma first assumed office in 1986.
- Brian C. Bosma: 9,612
November 6 General election candidates:
- Brandon Perry: 11,000
- Brian C. Bosma: 22,997
District 89
- May 8 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- May 8 GOP primary:
- Cindy Kirchhofer: 5,118a - Incumbent Kirchhofer first assumed office in 2010.
- Cindy Kirchhofer: 5,118
November 6 General election candidates:
- Cindy Kirchhofer: 14,240
District 90
- May 8 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- May 8 GOP primary:
- Mike Speedy: 6,834a - Incumbent Speedy first assumed office in 2010.
- Mike Speedy: 6,834
November 6 General election candidates:
- Mike Speedy: 19,836
District 91
- May 8 Democratic primary:
- Michael J. Blinn: 1,009a
- Michael J. Blinn: 1,009
- May 8 GOP primary:
- Robert W. Behning: 3,676a[8] - Incumbent Behning first assumed office in 1992.
- Michael S. Scott: 2,152
- Robert W. Behning: 3,676
November 6 General election candidates:
- Michael J. Blinn: 7,703
- Robert W. Behning: 12,997
District 92
Note:Incumbent RepublicanPhillip Hinkle did not seek re-election.
- May 8 Democratic primary:
- Brian Cooper: 421
- Tyjuan Garrett: 631
- Karlee D. Macer: 1,124a[8]
- May 8 GOP primary:
- Tim Motsinger: 2,867a[8]
- Brad Rider: 2,534
- Richard B. Scott, Sr. 412
- Tim Motsinger: 2,867
November 6 General election candidates:
- Karlee D. Macer: 12,277
- Tim Motsinger: 10,464
District 93
- May 8 Democratic primary:
- Ryan Guillory: 1,176a
- Ryan Guillory: 1,176
- May 8 GOP primary:
- David N. Frizzell: 7,431a - Incumbent Frizzell first assumed office in 1992.
- David N. Frizzell: 7,431
November 6 General election candidates:
- Ryan Guillory: 8,625
- David N. Frizzell: 17,245
District 94
- May 8 Democratic primary:
- Cherrish S. Pryor: 4,570a - Incumbent Pryor first assumed office in 2008.
- Cherrish S. Pryor: 4,570
- May 8 GOP primary:
- No candidates filed.
November 6 General election candidates:
- Cherrish S. Pryor: 21,663
- Ronald Haldeman: 752 (Socialist Party)
Note:Haldeman filed for candidacy on July 2, 2012, after the May 8, 2012, primary.[12]
District 95
- May 8 Democratic primary:
- John Bartlett: 4,507a - Incumbent Bartlett first assumed office in 2008.
- John Bartlett: 4,507
- May 8 GOP primary:
- No candidates filed.
November 6 General election candidates:
- John Bartlett: 20,135
District 96
- May 8 Democratic primary:
- Gregory W. Porter: 6,637a - Incumbent Porter first assumed office in 1992.
- Gregory W. Porter: 6,637
- May 8 GOP primary:
- Karl Scharnberg: 1,712a
- Karl Scharnberg: 1,712
- Libertarian candidates:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Gregory W. Porter: 25,213
- Karl Scharnberg: 3,936
- Wes Bishop: 1,142
District 97
Note:Incumbent DemocratMary Ann Sullivan did not seek re-election.
- May 8 Democratic primary:
- Justin Moed: 1,319a
- Justin Moed: 1,319
- May 8 GOP primary:
- AJ Feeney-Ruiz: 2,225a
- AJ Feeney-Ruiz: 2,225
November 6 General election candidates:
- Justin Moed: 8,325
- AJ Feeney-Ruiz: 5,961
District 98
Incumbent DemocratWilliam Crawford did not seek re-election.
- May 8 Democratic primary:
- Robin Shackleford: 3,797a
- Robin Shackleford: 3,797
- May 8 GOP primary:
- No candidates filed.
November 6 General election candidates:
- Robin Shackleford: 18,521
District 99
- May 8 Democratic primary:
- Vanessa J. Summers: 4,966a - Incumbent Summers first assumed office in 1991.
- Vanessa J. Summers: 4,966
- May 8 GOP primary:
- David T. Blank: 1,653a
- David T. Blank: 1,653
November 6 General election candidates:
- Vanessa J. Summers: 19,707
- David T. Blank: 3,942
District 100
Note:Incumbent DemocratJohn Day did not seek re-election.
- May 8 Democratic primary:
- Dan Forestal: 1,756a[8]
- Zach Mulholland: 1,026
- Dan Forestal: 1,756
- May 8 GOP primary:
- Scott Keller: 2,959a
- Scott Keller: 2,959
November 6 General election candidates:
- Dan Forestal: 11,051
- Scott Keller: 7,073
- James Nease: 882
See also
- Indiana House of Representatives
- Indiana State Legislature
- State legislative elections, 2012
- Signature requirements and deadlines for 2012 state legislative elections
External links
- Indiana Secretary of State - 2012 Primary Election Candidates
- Indiana Secretary of State - Official Primary Results
- Indiana Secretary of State - 2012 General Election Candidates
- Indiana Secretary of State - Official General Election Results
Footnotes
- ↑U.S. Census Bureau, "2010 Census: Indiana Profile," accessed August 24, 2012
- ↑Cincinnati.com, "Census Bureau Releases Indiana Redistricting Data," February 17, 2011
- ↑News and Tribune, "Proposed redistricting maps would shift district lines around the state," April 11, 2011(dead link)
- ↑Follow the Money, Indiana
- ↑Follow the Money: "Indiana House 2010 Campaign Contributions"
- ↑2010 Candidate Guide - Qualifications for House of Representatives
- ↑Indiana Secretary of State, "2012 Candidate Guide" accessed May 3, 2012
- ↑8.008.018.028.038.048.058.068.078.088.098.108.118.128.138.148.158.168.178.188.198.208.218.228.238.248.258.268.278.288.298.308.318.328.338.348.358.368.378.388.398.408.418.42Associated Press, "Elections Results 2012" accessed May 8, 2012
- ↑9.09.19.29.39.4Indiana Secretary of State: Elections Division, "November 6, 2012 General Election Abbreviated Candidate List," accessed July 9, 2012
- ↑South Bend Tribune, "GOP challenger out of District 21 primary race," March 2, 2012
- ↑onpolitix, "Worthington suspends campaign," September 19, 2012
- ↑12.012.112.212.312.412.5Indiana Secretary of State, "November 6, 2012 General Election Candidates," accessed August 6, 2012
- ↑Indiana Secretary of State, "November 6, 2012 General Election," September 10, 2012
- ↑Indiana Secretary of State: Elections Division, "November 6, 2012 General Election Candidates," accessed September 20, 2012
- ↑Indiana Secretary of State: Elections Division, "Elections Results: Indiana Primary Election, May 8, 2012," accessed July 7, 2012
- ↑Grider for State Representative, "Indiana House District 47 Race Heats Up," June 11, 2012
- ↑WORX, "Stevens fills G.O.P. vacancy as candidate for 66th District representative," July 6, 2012
- ↑WIBC, "Picks for Lieutenant Governor, Secretary of State Mean Ballot Shuffle," June 20, 2012
- ↑19.019.1WBIC, "Republicans Name Ellspermann's Replacement on Ballot for State House," 13 July 2012
- ↑Journal Gazette, "Morris faces scorn but no primary foe," February 22, 2012
