2022 Indiana State Senate election
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The 2022 Indiana Senate election will take place on Tuesday November 8, 2022 with elections in the U.S. state of Indiana, coinciding with other elections in the state, U.S. House, and Indiana House, as well as various other state and local elections. Voters will elect members to 25 of the 50 seats in the Indiana Senate to serve four-year terms in single-member constituencies. The primary election will take place on Tuesday May 3, 2022.[1] The Republican Party has held a majority since 2011.[2]
Results[]
| 2022 Indiana State House General Election | ||||||||
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| Party | Votes | Percentage | % Change | Candidates | Seats before |
Seats after |
+/– | |
| Republican | 38 | |||||||
| Democratic | 11 | |||||||
| Libertarian | 0 | |||||||
| Independent | 0 | |||||||
| Green | 0 | |||||||
| Constitution | 0 | |||||||
| Write-Ins | 0 | |||||||
| Totals | 100.00% | — | 50 | 50 | — | |||
District index[]
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District 1 • District 4 • District 6 • District 11 • District 14 • District 15 • District 17 • District 19 • District 21 • District 22 • District 23 • District 25 • District 26 • District 27 • District 29 • District 31 • District 38 • District 39 • District 41 • District 43 • District 45 • District 46 • District 47 • District 48 • District 49 • Find your district |
Districts[]
District 1[]
The district has been represented by Democrat Frank Mrvan since 1998, but previously held office from 1978 to 1994.[3] Mrvan was re-elected with 63.3% of the vote in 2018. Mrvan stepped down from his seat in January of 2022.[4] Michael Griffin was chosen to replace him.[5]
Republican primary[]
Candidates[]
Declared[]
- , Lake County party chairman[6]
Democratic primary[]
Candidates[]
Declared[]
- Martin Del Rio, Iraq war veteran and candidate for U.S. Senate in 2018[7][8]
- Michael Griffin, Highland Clerk-Treasurer[8]
Declined[]
- Frank Mrvan, incumbent state senator[9]
District 4[]
The district has been represented by Democrat Karen Tallian since 2005.[3] Tallian was re-elected with 60.4% of the vote in 2018. Tallian resigned in November 2021.[10][11] was chosen to replace Tallian.[12]
Republican primary[]
Candidates[]
Declared[]
Democratic primary[]
Candidates[]
Declared[]
- Deb Chubb, Michigan City School Board member[13]
- Ron Meer, former mayor of Michigan City[14]
- Todd Connor, businessman[13]
- Rodney Pol Jr., incumbent state senator[13]
District 6[]
The district has been represented by Republican Rick Niemeyer since 2014.[3] Lehe was re-elected with 63.2% of the vote in 2018.
Republican primary[]
Candidates[]
Declared[]
- Rick Niemeyer, incumbent state senator[7]
District 11[]
The district has been represented by Republican since 2018.[3] Rogers was elected with 61.2% of the vote in 2018.
Republican primary[]
Candidates[]
Declared[]
- , incumbent state senator[7]
District 14[]
The district has been represented by Republican Dennis Kruse since 2004.[3] Kruse was re-elected unopposed in 2018. Kruse announced he will be retiring due to his wife's health.[15]
Republican primary[]
Candidates[]
Declared[]
- Tyler Johnson, emergency physician[16]
- Ron Turpin, businessman[17]
- Denny Worman, candidate for state representative (85th district) in 2012, 2014 and 2016[7]
Declined[]
- Dennis Kruse, incumbent state senator[18]
Democratic primary[]
Candidates[]
Declared[]
- Zach Heimach[7]
District 15[]
The district has been represented by Republican Liz Brown since 2014.[3] Brown was re-elected with 55.4% of the vote in 2018.
Republican primary[]
Candidates[]
Declared[]
- Liz Brown, incumbent state senator[7]
District 17[]
The district has been represented by Republican Andy Zay since 2016.[3] Zay was re-elected with 71.8% of the vote in 2018.
Republican primary[]
Candidates[]
Declared[]
- Andy Zay, incumbent state senator[19]
District 19[]
The district has been represented by Republican Travis Holdman since 2008.[3] Holdman was re-elected unopposed in 2018.
Republican primary[]
Candidates[]
Declared[]
- Travis Holdman, incumbent state senator[20]
District 21[]
The district has been represented by Republican James R. Buck since 2008.[3] Buck was re-elected with 65.4% of the vote in 2018.
Republican primary[]
Candidates[]
Declared[]
- James R. Buck, incumbent state senator[7]
District 22[]
The district has been represented by Republican Ronnie Alting since 1998.[3] Atling was re-elected with 55.3% of the vote in 2018.
Republican primary[]
Candidates[]
Declared[]
- Ronnie Alting, incumbent state senator[7]
District 23[]
The district has been represented by Republican Phil Boots since 2006.[3] Boots was re-elected unopposed in 2018. The incumbent senator announced he will not seek re-election.
Republican primary[]
Candidates[]
Declared[]
Declined[]
- Phil Boots, incumbent state senator[21]
Democratic primary[]
Candidates[]
Declared[]
- David Sanders[7]
District 25[]
The district has been represented by Democrat Timothy Lanane since 1997.[3] Lanane was re-elected with 51.9% of the vote in 2018. The incumbent senator announced he will not seek re-election.[22]
Republican primary[]
Candidates[]
Declared[]
Democratic primary[]
Candidates[]
Declared[]
Declined[]
- Timothy Lanane, incumbent state senator[24]
District 26[]
The district has been represented by Republican Mike Gaskill since 2018.[3] Gaskill was re-elected with 57.8% of the vote in 2018. The senator announced his intention for a second term in October of 2021.[25]
Republican primary[]
Candidates[]
Declared[]
Declined[]
- Mike Gaskill, incumbent state senator (running in 25th district)[26]
Democratic primary[]
Candidates[]
Declared[]
- Melanie Wright, former state representative (35th district)[27]
District 27[]
The district has been represented by Republican Jeff Raatz since 2014.[3] Raatz was re-elected with 70.9% of the vote in 2018.
Republican primary[]
Candidates[]
Declared[]
- Jeff Raatz, incumbent state senator[7]
Democratic primary[]
Candidates[]
Declared[]
- Ronald Itnyre, lecturer at Indiana University East[28]
District 29[]
The district as been represented by Democrat J. D. Ford since 2018.[3] Ford was first elected with 56.7% of the vote in 2018.
Republican primary[]
Candidates[]
Declared[]
- Alex Choi[7]
Democratic primary[]
Candidates[]
Declared[]
- J. D. Ford, incumbent state senator[7]
District 31[]
The district has been represented by Republican Kyle Walker since 2020.[3]
Republican primary[]
Candidates[]
Declared[]
- Kyle Walker, incumbent state senator[7]
Democratic primary[]
Candidates[]
Declared[]
- Jocelyn Vare, Fishers City councilwoman at-large[29]
District 38[]
The district has been represented by Republican Jon Ford since 2014.[3] Ford was re-elected with 55.9% of the vote in 2018.
Republican primary[]
Candidates[]
Declared[]
- Jon Ford, incumbent state senator[7]
District 39[]
The district has been represented by Republican Eric Bassler since 2014.[3] Bassler was re-elected unopposed in 2018.
Republican primary[]
Candidates[]
Declared[]
- Eric Bassler, incumbent state senator[7]
District 41[]
The district has been represented by Republican Greg Walker since 2006.[3] Walker was re-elected with 66.6% of the vote in 2018.
Republican primary[]
Candidates[]
Declared[]
- Greg Walker, incumbent state senator[7]
Democratic primary[]
Candidates[]
Declared[]
- Bryan Muñoz[7]
District 43[]
The district had been represented by Republican Chip Perfect since 2014.[3] Perfect was re-elected unopposed in 2018.
Republican primary[]
Candidates[]
Declared[]
- Chip Perfect, incumbent state senator[7]
District 45[]
The district has been represented by Republican Chris Garten since 2018.[3] Garten was first elected with 62.7% of the vote in 2018.
Republican primary[]
Candidates[]
Declared[]
- Chris Garten, incumbent state senator[7]
Democratic primary[]
Candidates[]
Declared[]
- Nick Marshall[30]
District 46[]
The district has been represented by Republican Ron Grooms since 2010.[3] Grooms stepped down from his seat in November of 2021.[31] was chosen to replace Grooms.[32]
Republican primary[]
Candidates[]
Declared[]
- Evan Russell Shearin[7]
Declined[]
- , incumbent state senator (running in 47th district)
Democratic primary[]
Candidates[]
Declared[]
- Kristin Jones, Indianapolis City-County Council Councillor[33]
- Ashley Eason, nominee for State Senate (36th district) in 2020[7]
- Andrea Hunley[34]
- Bobby Kern[7]
- Karla Lopez Owens[7]
District 47[]
The district has been represented by Republican Erin Houchin since 2014.[3] Houchin was re-elected with 66.5% of the vote in 2018. Houchin stepped down in January of 2022 to focus on running for Indiana's 9th congressional district.[35] Gary Byrne won a caucus election and was chosen to represent the district.[36]
Republican primary[]
Candidates[]
Declared[]
- , incumbent state senator for 46th district[7]
- Gary Byrne, incumbent state senator for 47th district [7]
- Keeley R. Stingel[7]
Declined[]
- Erin Houchin, incumbent senator[37] (running for Indiana's 9th congressional district)
District 48[]
The district has been represented by Republican Mark Messmer since 2014.[3] Manning was re-elected unopposed in 2018.
Republican primary[]
Candidates[]
Declared[]
- Mark Messmer, incumbent state senator[7]
District 49[]
The district has been represented by Republican Jim Tomes since 2010.[3] Tomes was re-elected with 64.0% of the vote in 2018.
Republican primary[]
Candidates[]
Declared[]
- Jim Tomes, incumbent state senator[38]
References[]
- ^ "2022 State Primary Election Dates and Filing Deadlines". Retrieved July 17, 2021.
- ^ "Indiana political history". Retrieved July 8, 2021.
- ^ 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 "Indiana General Assembly 2021 Session". Indiana General Assembly. Retrieved July 8, 2021.
- ^ "Veteran Indiana legislator Mrvan stepping down from seat". Retrieved January 12, 2021.
- ^ "Griffin sworn in as newest state senator for Northwest Indiana". Retrieved February 14, 2022.
- ^ "Lake County councilman launches Indiana Senate campaign". Retrieved December 22, 2021.
- ^ 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 ak al "Indiana 2022 Candidates". Indiana Secretary of State. Retrieved January 7, 2022.
- ^ a b "Two Democrats, so far, vying to succeed Mrvan in Indiana Senate". NWI Times. January 18, 2022.
- ^ "State Sen. Frank Mrvan abruptly announces retirement after 39 years". WFYI. January 11, 2022. Retrieved January 22, 2022.
- ^ "Longtime Indiana legislator quitting in frustration". AP NEWS. October 1, 2021. Retrieved January 26, 2022.
- ^ Carden, Dan (October 22, 2021). "Northwest Indiana's newest state senator 'ready to get to work'". The Times of Northwest Indiana. Retrieved January 26, 2022.
- ^ "Democrats pick successor for Tallian in Indiana Senate". NWI Times. October 21, 2021.
- ^ a b c "Here are the candidates running in Region for federal, state and Lake County offices". NWI Times. February 5, 2022.
- ^ "Former Michigan City mayor launches bid for Indiana Senate". NWI Times. December 9, 2021. Retrieved February 14, 2022.
- ^ "Aug. 27 - Dennis Kruse will retire from Indiana Senate; replacement to announce Aug. 30". Retrieved November 7, 2021.
- ^ "Sept. 21 - Dr. Tyler G. Johnson of Grabill to announce candidacy for Indiana State Senate". Retrieved November 7, 2021.
- ^ "Ron Turpin announces bid for State Senate District 14". Retrieved November 7, 2021.
- ^ "Aug. 27 - Dennis Kruse will retire from Indiana Senate; replacement to announce Aug. 30". Retrieved November 7, 2021.
- ^ "Zay files for reelection in Senate District 17". January 6, 2022. Retrieved January 22, 2022.
- ^ "Holdman files for reelection in Senate District 19". January 7, 2022. Retrieved January 22, 2022.
- ^ "State Sen. Phil Boots Announces Retirement, Fifth To Do So This Year". September 24, 2021. Retrieved January 22, 2021.
- ^ "Lanane won't seek 7th term in Indiana Senate". Retrieved November 7, 2021.
- ^ "23 Indiana House Republicans get primary challengers". The Center Square. February 9, 2022. Retrieved February 19, 2022.
- ^ "Lanane won't seek 7th term in Indiana Senate". Retrieved November 7, 2021.
- ^ "State Senator Mike Gaskill announces campaign for second term". Retrieved November 7, 2021.
- ^ "State Senator Mike Gaskill announces campaign for second term". Retrieved November 7, 2021.
- ^ "Democrat Melanie Wright to seek Indiana Senate seat". The Herald Bulletin. November 15, 2021.
- ^ "Richmond's Ronald Itnyre runs for Indiana Senate District 27 Democratic nomination". Retrieved February 4, 2022.
- ^ "Vare running for State Senate". Hamilton County Reporter. January 13, 2022.
- ^ "Jeffersonville man announces bid for Indiana Senate District 45". Retrieved November 8, 2021.
- ^ "Indiana Sen. Ron Grooms to step down from seat next month". Retrieved November 7, 2021.
- ^ "Kevin Boehnlein becomes Indiana's newest state senator, replacing retiring Ron Grooms". Retrieved November 17, 2021.
- ^ "City-County Councilor Announces Run For Senate Seat". Retrieved November 7, 2021.
- ^ "Another Democrat joins race for new Senate seat". WFYI. November 18, 2021. Retrieved January 14, 2022.
- ^ "GOP Indiana Legislator Quits to Focus on Congressional Race". Retrieved February 1, 2022.
- ^ "Gary Byrne to replace Houchin in Senate District 47". Retrieved February 14, 2022.
- ^ "GOP Indiana Legislator Quits to Focus on Congressional Race". Retrieved February 1, 2022.
- ^ "Indiana State Senator Jim Tomes kicks off 2022 reelection campaign". July 11, 2021. Retrieved January 22, 2022.
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