2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Indiana explained

Election Name:2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Indiana
Country:Indiana
Type:legislative
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:2016 United States House of Representatives elections in Indiana
Previous Year:2016
Next Election:2020 United States House of Representatives elections in Indiana
Next Year:2020
Seats For Election:Indiana's nine seats in the United States House of Representatives
Party1:Republican Party (United States)
Last Election1:7
Seats1:7
Popular Vote1:1,247,978
Percentage1:55.31%
Swing1: 1.03%
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
Last Election2:2
Seats2:2
Popular Vote2:1,000,104
Percentage2:44.33%
Swing2: 4.72%
Map Size:300px

The 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Indiana were held on November 6, 2018, to elect the nine U.S. representatives from the state of Indiana, one from each of the state's nine congressional districts. The elections coincided with other elections to the House of Representatives, as well as elections to the United States Senate and various state and local elections. The filing deadline for candidates was February 9, 2018. The primaries were held on May 8, 2018.

Overview

Statewide

PartyCandidatesVotesSeats
%+/–%
Republican91,247,97855.31777.78
Democratic91,000,10444.33222.22
Libertarian18,0300.3600.0
Write-in437<0.0100.0
Total232,256,149100.09100.0

By district

Results of the 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Indiana by district:

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85,594 34.91% 159,611 65.09% 4 0.00% 245,209 100.0% Democratic hold
125,499 54.73% 103,363 45.24% 27 0.02% 228,889 100.0% Republican hold
158,927 64.73% 86,610 35.27% 0 0.00% 245,537 100.0% Republican hold
156,539 64.06% 87,824 35.94% 0 0.00% 244,363 100.0% Republican hold
180,035 56.76% 137,142 43.24% 0 0.00% 317,177 100.0% Republican hold
154,260 63.82% 79,430 32.86% 8,036 3.32% 241,726 100.0% Republican hold
76,457 35.14% 141,139 64.86% 0 0.00% 217,596 100.0% Democratic hold
157,396 64.43% 86,895 35.57% 0 0.00% 244,291 100.0% Republican hold
153,271 56.48% 118,090 43.52% 0 0.00% 271,361 100.0% Republican hold
Total 1,247,978 55.31% 1,000,104 44.33% 8,067 0.36% 2,256,149 100.0%

District 1

Election Name:2018 Indiana's 1st congressional district election
Country:Indiana
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:2016 United States House of Representatives elections in Indiana#District 1
Previous Year:2016
Next Election:2020 United States House of Representatives elections in Indiana#District 1
Next Year:2020
Image1:File:Pete Visclosky, official portrait, 115th Congress (cropped).png
Nominee1:Pete Visclosky
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:159,611
Percentage1:65.1%
Nominee2:Mark Leyva
Party2:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:85,594
Percentage2:34.9%
U.S. Representative
Before Election:Pete Visclosky
Before Party:Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:Pete Visclosky
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)
Map Size:200px

See also: Indiana's 1st congressional district. Indiana's 1st Congressional District is located in the suburbs and exurbs of Chicago, Illinois. It encompasses all of Lake and Porter counties and parts of LaPorte County. Incumbent Democrat Pete Visclosky, who had represented the district since 1985, ran for re-election. He was re-elected with 82% of the vote in 2016. The district had a PVI of D+8.

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District 2

Election Name:2018 Indiana's 2nd congressional district election
Country:Indiana
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:2016 United States House of Representatives elections in Indiana#District 2
Previous Year:2016
Next Election:2020 United States House of Representatives elections in Indiana#District 2
Next Year:2020
Image1:File:Jackie Walorski, official portrait, 113th Congress (3x4).jpg
Nominee1:Jackie Walorski
Party1:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:125,499
Percentage1:54.8%
Nominee2:Mel Hall
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:103,363
Percentage2:45.2%
U.S. Representative
Before Election:Jackie Walorski
Before Party:Republican Party (United States)
After Election:Jackie Walorski
After Party:Republican Party (United States)
Map Size:200px

See also: Indiana's 2nd congressional district. Incumbent Republican Jackie Walorski, who had represented the district since 2013, ran for re-election. He was re-elected with 59% of the vote in 2016. The district had a PVI of R+11.

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The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee included Indiana's 2nd congressional district on its initial list of Republican-held seats considered targets in 2018.[4] [5]

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Predictions

SourceRankingAs of
align=left The Cook Political Report[12] November 5, 2018
align=left Inside Elections[13] November 5, 2018
align=left Sabato's Crystal Ball[14] November 5, 2018
RCP[15] November 5, 2018
Daily Kos[16] November 5, 2018
538[17] November 7, 2018
CNN[18] October 31, 2018
Politico[19] November 4, 2018

Results

District 3

Election Name:2018 Indiana's 3rd congressional district election
Country:Indiana
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:2016 United States House of Representatives elections in Indiana#District 3
Previous Year:2016
Next Election:2020 United States House of Representatives elections in Indiana#District 3
Next Year:2020
Image1:File:Jim Banks official portrait (cropped).jpg
Nominee1:Jim Banks
Party1:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:158,927
Percentage1:64.7%
Nominee2:Courtney Tritch
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:86,610
Percentage2:35.3%
U.S. Representative
Before Election:Jim Banks
Before Party:Republican Party (United States)
After Election:Jim Banks
After Party:Republican Party (United States)
Map Size:200px

See also: Indiana's 3rd congressional district. Incumbent Republican Jim Banks, who had represented the district since 2017, ran for re-election. He was elected with 70% of the vote in 2016. The district had a PVI of R+18.

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District 4

Election Name:2018 Indiana's 4th congressional district election
Country:Indiana
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:2016 United States House of Representatives elections in Indiana#District 4
Previous Year:2016
Next Election:2020 United States House of Representatives elections in Indiana#District 4
Next Year:2020
Image1:File:Rep. Jim Baird official photo, 116th congress (cropped).jpg
Nominee1:Jim Baird
Party1:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:156,539
Percentage1:64.1%
Nominee2:Tobi Beck
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:87,824
Percentage2:35.9%
U.S. Representative
Before Election:Todd Rokita
Before Party:Republican Party (United States)
After Election:Jim Baird
After Party:Republican Party (United States)
Map Size:200px

See also: Indiana's 4th congressional district. Incumbent Republican Todd Rokita, who had represented the district since 2011, did not run for reelection, as he entered the Republican primary for the Indiana senate race. He was re-elected with 65% of the vote in 2016. The district had a PVI of R+17.

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District 5

Election Name:2018 Indiana's 5th congressional district election
Country:Indiana
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Indiana#District 5
Previous Year:2016
Next Election:2020 United States House of Representatives elections in Indiana#District 5
Next Year:2020
Image1:File:Susan Brooks official portrait.jpg
Nominee1:Susan Brooks
Party1:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:180,035
Percentage1:56.8%
Nominee2:Dee Thornton
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:137,142
Percentage2:43.2%
U.S. Representative
Before Election:Susan Brooks
Before Party:Republican Party (United States)
After Election:Susan Brooks
After Party:Republican Party (United States)
Map Size:200px

See also: Indiana's 5th congressional district. Incumbent Republican Susan Brooks, who had represented the district since 2013, ran for re-election. She was re-elected with 61% of the vote in 2016. The district had a PVI of R+9.

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District 6

Election Name:2018 Indiana's 6th congressional district election
Country:Indiana
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:2016 United States House of Representatives elections in Indiana#District 6
Previous Year:2016
Next Election:2020 United States House of Representatives elections in Indiana#District 6
Next Year:2020
Image1:File:Greg Pence, official portrait, 116th Congress (cropped).jpg
Nominee1:Greg Pence
Party1:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:154,260
Percentage1:63.8%
Nominee2:Jeannine Lake
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:79,430
Percentage2:32.9%
U.S. Representative
Before Election:Luke Messer
Before Party:Republican Party (United States)
After Election:Greg Pence
After Party:Republican Party (United States)
Map Size:200px

See also: Indiana's 6th congressional district. Incumbent Republican Luke Messer, who had represented the district since 2013, did not run for re-election as he entered into the Republican primary for the Indiana senate race. He was re-elected with 69% of the vote in 2016. The district had a PVI of R+18.

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District 7

Election Name:2018 Indiana's 7th congressional district election
Country:Indiana
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:2016 United States House of Representatives elections in Indiana#District 7
Previous Year:2016
Next Election:2020 United States House of Representatives elections in Indiana#District 7
Next Year:2020
Image1:File:Andre Carson 2009 (cropped).jpg
Nominee1:André Carson
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:141,139
Percentage1:64.9%
Nominee2:Susan Marie Smith
Party2:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:76,457
Percentage2:35.1%
U.S. Representative
Before Election:André Carson
Before Party:Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:André Carson
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)
Map Size:200px

See also: Indiana's 7th congressional district. Incumbent Democrat André Carson, who had represented the district since 2008, ran for re-election. He was re-elected with 60% of the vote in 2016. The district had a PVI of D+11.

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District 8

Election Name:2018 Indiana's 8th congressional district election
Country:Indiana
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:2016 United States House of Representatives elections in Indiana#District 8
Previous Year:2016
Next Election:2020 United States House of Representatives elections in Indiana#District 8
Next Year:2020
Image1:File:Larry Bucshon official congressional photo (cropped).jpg
Nominee1:Larry Bucshon
Party1:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:157,396
Percentage1:64.4%
Nominee2:William Tanoos
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:86,895
Percentage2:35.6%
U.S. Representative
Before Election:Larry Bucshon
Before Party:Republican Party (United States)
After Election:Larry Bucshon
After Party:Republican Party (United States)
Map Size:200px

See also: Indiana's 8th congressional district. Incumbent Republican Larry Bucshon, who had represented the district since 2011, ran for re-election. He was re-elected with 64% of the vote in 2016. The district had a PVI of R+15.

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District 9

Election Name:2018 Indiana's 9th congressional district election
Country:Indiana
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:2016 United States House of Representatives elections in Indiana#District 9
Previous Year:2016
Next Election:2020 United States House of Representatives elections in Indiana#District 9
Next Year:2020
Image1:File:Trey Hollingsworth, official photo (3x4).jpg
Nominee1:Trey Hollingsworth
Party1:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:153,271
Percentage1:56.5%
Nominee2:Liz Watson
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:118,090
Percentage2:43.5%
U.S. Representative
Before Election:Trey Hollingsworth
Before Party:Republican Party (United States)
After Election:Trey Hollingsworth
After Party:Republican Party (United States)
Map Size:200px

See also: Indiana's 9th congressional district. Incumbent Republican Trey Hollingsworth, who had represented the district since 2017, ran for re-election. He was elected with 54% of the vote in 2016. The district had a PVI of R+13.

Republican primary

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Eliminated in primary

Primary results

Democratic primary

The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee included Indiana's 9th congressional district on its initial list of Republican-held seats considered targets in 2018.

Candidates

Nominee
Eliminated in primary

Primary results

General election

Predictions

SourceRankingAs of
align=left The Cook Political ReportNovember 5, 2018
align=left Inside ElectionsNovember 5, 2018
align=left Sabato's Crystal BallNovember 5, 2018
RCPNovember 5, 2018
Daily KosNovember 5, 2018
538November 7, 2018
CNNOctober 31, 2018
PoliticoNovember 4, 2018

Results

External links

Official campaign websites of first district candidates

Official campaign websites of second district candidates

Official campaign websites of third district candidates

Official campaign websites of fourth district candidates

Official campaign websites of fifth district candidates

Official campaign websites of sixth district candidates

Official campaign websites of seventh district candidates

Official campaign websites of eighth district candidates

Official campaign websites of ninth district candidates

Notes and References

  1. News: Contests are few and far between in Northwest Indiana's legislative districts. Dolan. Bill. 2018-04-14. en.
  2. News: Field set for May primary election. JON. GARD. TheNewsDispatch.com. 2018-04-14. en.
  3. News: More candidates fill the May 8 primary ballot lists . Bill . Dolan . The Times of Northwest Indiana. 2018-04-14 .
  4. Web site: Amid Democratic doldrums, DCCC identifies 2018 targets. Politico. Cheney. Kyle. January 30, 2017. February 11, 2017.
  5. Web site: House Democrats Playing Offense. Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee. Sena. Dan. January 30, 2017. February 11, 2017.
  6. News: 2nd District Democrat Mel Hall launches run for Congress. Peterson. Mark. 2018-04-14. en.
  7. News: Douglas Carpenter. South Bend Tribune. 2018-04-14. en.
  8. News: Will Democrats' Pennsylvania playbook work elsewhere? This Indiana primary could tell the tale.. DeBonis. Mike. 2018-04-02. Washington Post. 2018-04-14. en-US.
  9. News: South Bend businessman Yatish Joshi to run for Jackie Walorski's congressional seat. Tribune. Jeff Parrott South Bend. South Bend Tribune. 2018-04-14. en.
  10. Web site: 5 area state legislators facing primary challengers Local politics Journal Gazette. www.journalgazette.net. 2018-04-14. 2018-02-10. https://web.archive.org/web/20180210121007/http://www.journalgazette.net/news/local/local-politics/20180209/5-area-state-legislators-facing-primary-challengers. dead.
  11. News: Petroff seeks 2nd District US House seat. Herald Argus. 2018-04-14. en.
  12. Web site: 2018 House Race Ratings . Cook Political Report . October 30, 2018.
  13. Web site: 2018 House Ratings . The Rothenberg Political Report . November 5, 2018.
  14. Web site: 2018 House . . November 5, 2018.
  15. News: Battle for the House 2018 . RCP . November 5, 2018.
  16. Web site: Daily Kos Elections 2018 race ratings . . November 5, 2018 .
  17. Web site: Silver . Nate . 2018 House Forecast . . November 6, 2018 . August 16, 2018.
  18. Web site: CNN's 2018 Race Ratings . cnn.com . Turner Broadcasting System . 30 July 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20181031235918/https://www.cnn.com/election/2018/key-races . 31 October 2018.
  19. News: Who wins 2018? Predictions for Every House & Senate Election. POLITICO. 2018-09-07 . https://web.archive.org/web/20181104115002/https://www.politico.com/election-results/2018/house-senate-race-ratings-and-predictions/ . 4 November 2018.
  20. Web site: Taking 2018 is goal, Tritch tells crowd Local politics Journal Gazette. www.journalgazette.net. 2018-04-14. 2018-04-15. https://web.archive.org/web/20180415124704/http://www.journalgazette.net/news/local/local-politics/20180413/taking-2018-is-goal-tritch-tells-crowd. dead.
  21. Web site: Democrat making 3rd bid for Congress Political notebook Journal Gazette. www.journalgazette.net. 17 January 2018 . 2018-04-14.
  22. News: The unconventional Congressional candidate: 1-on-1 with Tommy Schrader. Campbell. Holly. 2016-05-04. WANE. 2018-04-14. en-US.
  23. https://www.rollcall.com/news/politics/gop-poll-donnelly-in-position-to-win-in-indiana WPA Intelligence (R-Banks)
  24. News: Republican Jim Baird announces run for District 4 seat in U.S. Congress. 2017-10-19. Greencastle Banner Graphic. 2018-04-14. en.
  25. News: On the issues: Congressional candidate Steve Braun. Zimmerman. Devin. Kokomo Perspective. 2018-04-14. en.
  26. News: Congressional candidates stump at GOP event. Mitchell. Kirk. Pharos-Tribune. 2018-04-14. en.
  27. News: Purdue graduate Diego Morales running for Indiana's 4th Congressional District. WLFI News. 2018-04-14. en. January 30, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180130000118/https://www.wlfi.com/content/news/purdue-graduate-diego-morales-running-for-indianas-4th-congressional-district-471682354.html. dead.
  28. News: Congressional candidate visits Logansport. Mitchell. Kirk. Pharos-Tribune. 2018-04-14. en.
  29. News: 4th district congressional debate at Faith Community Center. WLFI News. 2018-04-14. en.
  30. News: Thomas announces campaign for 4th Congressional District www.carrollcountycomet.com Carroll County Comet. 2018-04-14. en.
  31. News: Tobi Beck campaigns for U.S. Congress. Fiala. Nick. Newsbug.info. 2018-04-14. en.
  32. News: Monticello man running for Congress. Kirk. Mitchell. Pharos-Tribune. 2018-04-14. en.
  33. News: Letter: Health care is why I back Joe Mackey in 4th District. Journal & Courier. 2018-04-14. en.
  34. News: 4th District Democratic candidates debate the issues. CHASE. PUTRICH. Purdue Exponent. 2018-04-14. en.
  35. News: Madam Candidate: Indiana's Dee Thornton Is Running to 'Give Voice to the Voiceless' in 2018. 2018-03-21. IJR - Independent Journal Review. 2018-04-14. en-US.
  36. News: Convicted felon running for Congress. Bulletin. Ken de la Bastide The Herald. Herald Bulletin. 2018-04-14. en.
  37. News: ELECTION NEWS. hartfordcitynewstimes.com. 2018-04-14. en.
  38. News: Primary election fields are set. Bulletin. Ken de la Bastide The Herald. Herald Bulletin. 2018-04-14. en.
  39. https://twitter.com/ChangePolls/status/1057118403851247617 Change Research (D)
  40. News: Where they stand Q&A: Greg Pence. Daily Reporter. 2018-04-14. en-US.
  41. News: Where they stand Q&A: Mike Campbell. Daily Reporter. 2018-04-14. en-US.
  42. News: Where they stand Q&A: Jonathan Lamb. Daily Reporter. 2018-04-14. en-US.
  43. News: Where they stand Q&A: Stephen M. MacKenzie. The Republic. 2018-04-14. en-US.
  44. News: Where they stand Q&A: Jeff Smith. Daily Reporter. 2018-04-14. en-US.
  45. News: Where they stand Q&A: Jeannine Lee Lake. Daily Reporter. 2018-04-14. en-US.
  46. News: Where they stand Q&A: George T. Holland. Daily Reporter. 2018-04-14. en-US.
  47. News: Where they stand Q&A: K. Jasen Lave. Daily Reporter. 2018-04-14. en-US.
  48. News: Where they stand Q&A : James E. "Jim" Pruett. Daily Reporter. 2018-04-14. en-US.
  49. News: Where they stand Q&A: Lane Siekman. Daily Reporter. 2018-04-14. en-US.
  50. News: Where they stand Q&A: Joshua Williamson. Daily Reporter. 2018-04-14. en-US.
  51. News: Battle for the 7th Congressional District. CHAPPEL. EBONY. Indianapolis Recorder Newspaper. 2018-04-14. en.
  52. News: Campaign signs stolen from Indy Congressional candidate. Graham. Hunter. Matt. McKinney. 2018-04-13. RTV6. 2018-04-14. en-US.
  53. Web site: Click here to support Wayne"Gunny"Harmon for US Congress organized by Wayne Harmon. gofundme.com. en-US. 2018-04-14.
  54. Web site: Click here to support JD Miniear for Congress by JD Miniear. Fundly. en-US. 2018-04-14.
  55. News: Oceans separate Indiana congressional candidate Rachel Covington from voters. Evansville Courier & Press. 2018-04-14. en.
  56. News: Man with white nationalist history works Moss campaign. HAMMER. STUART. 2018-04-11. TRISTATEHOMEPAGE. 2018-04-14. en-US.
  57. News: Bucshon Gets Democratic Challenger. Garcia. Eric. 2017-08-10. Roll Call. 2018-04-14. Garcia. Eric. en.
  58. News: 9th District Congressional Candidates Participate In Healthcare Forum. News - Indiana Public Media. 2018-04-14.
  59. News: Ninth District candidate Liz Watson returns home to run. Ryan. Chris. NUVO. 2018-04-14. en.
  60. News: Is This Indiana Civil Rights Lawyer the Great Progressive Hope of 2018?. 2018-01-26. Vice. 2018-04-14. en-us.
  61. Web site: IN-District 9 candidate Rob Chatlos says he's using his blue-collar background as an advantage - Indiana Daily Student. www.idsnews.com. 2018-04-14.
  62. https://twitter.com/ChangePolls/status/1057120567755649026 Change Research (D)