2022 Indiana Senate election explained

2022 Indiana Senate election should not be confused with 2022 United States Senate election in Indiana.

Election Name:2022 Indiana Senate election
Country:Indiana
Type:legislative
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:2020 Indiana State Senate election
Previous Year:2020
Next Election:2024 Indiana Senate election
Next Year:2024
Seats For Election:25 of the 50 seats in the Indiana Senate
Majority Seats:26
Image1:File:State-of-the-State-2020-041 (49387486086) (cropped).jpg
Leader1:Rodric Bray
Party1:Republican Party (US)
Leader Since1:November 20, 2018
Leaders Seat1:37th district
Seats Before1:39
Seats After1:40
Seat Change1: 1
Popular Vote1:401,612
Percentage1:60.67%
Leader2:Greg Taylor
Party2:Democratic Party (US)
Leader Since2:November 8, 2021
Leaders Seat2:25th district
Seats Before2:11
Seats Needed2: 15
Seats After2:10
Seat Change2: 1
Popular Vote2:260,340
Percentage2:39.33%
Majority Leader
Before Election:Rodric Bray
Before Party:Republican Party (US)
After Election:Rodric Bray
After Party:Republican Party (US)

The 2022 Indiana Senate election took 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 elected members to 25 of the 50 seats in the Indiana Senate to serve four-year terms in single-member constituencies. The primary election took place on Tuesday, May 3, 2022.[1] The Republican Party had held a majority since 2011.[2]

Overview

2022 Indiana State Senate general election
PartyVotesPercentage% changeCandidatesSeats
before
Seats
after
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Republican401,61260.67%4.07%2539401
Democratic260,34039.33%4.07%1711101
Totals100.00%365050

Incumbents defeated in primaries

Republicans

  1. District 47: Kevin Boehnlein lost renomination to fellow incumbent Gary Byrne in a redistricting race.

District index

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 had been represented by Democrat Frank Mrvan since 1998, but he previously held office from 1978 to 1994.[4] Mrvan was re-elected with 63.3% of the vote in 2018. Mrvan stepped down from his seat in January 2022.[5] Michael Griffin was chosen to replace him.[6]

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District 4

The district had been represented by Democrat Karen Tallian since 2005. Tallian was re-elected with 60.4% of the vote in 2018. Tallian resigned in November 2021.[10] [11] Rodney Pol Jr. was chosen to replace Tallian.[12]

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District 6

The district had been represented by Republican Rick Niemeyer since 2014. Niemeyer was re-elected with 63.2% of the vote in 2018. He was running for re-election.[7]

General election

District 11

The district had been represented by Republican Linda Rogers since 2018. Rogers was elected with 61.2% of the vote in 2018. She was running for re-election.[7]

General election

District 14

The district had been represented by Republican Dennis Kruse since 2004. Kruse was re-elected unopposed in 2018. He announced he would be retiring due to his wife's health.[15] Physician Tyler Johnson won the Republican primary with 52.8% of the vote. Zach Heimach won in the uncontested Democratic primary.[16]

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District 15

The district had been represented by Republican Liz Brown since 2014. Brown was re-elected with 55.4% of the vote in 2018. She was running for re-election.[7]

General election

District 17

The district had been represented by Republican Andy Zay since 2016. Zay was re-elected with 71.8% of the vote in 2018. He was running for re-election.[19]

General election

District 19

The district had been represented by Republican Travis Holdman since 2008. Holdman was re-elected unopposed in 2018. He was running for re-election.[20]

General election

District 21

The district had been represented by Republican James R. Buck since 2008. Buck was re-elected with 65.4% of the vote in 2018. He was running for re-election.[7]

General election

District 22

The district had been represented by Republican Ronnie Alting since 1998. Atling was re-elected with 55.3% of the vote in 2018. He was running for re-election.[7]

General election

District 23

The district had been represented by Republican Phil Boots since 2006. Boots was re-elected unopposed in 2018. The incumbent senator announced he would not seek re-election.

Republican primary

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Democratic primary

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District 25

Incumbents Mike Gaskill and Timothy Lanane were redistricted into the same district.[22] Lanane, who assumed office in 1997, chose to retire.[23] Gaskill ran for re-election.

Republican primary

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District 26

The district had been represented by Republican Mike Gaskill since 2018. Gaskill was re-elected with 57.8% of the vote in 2018. The senator announced his intention for a second term in a different district.[25]

Republican primary

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District 27

The district had been represented by Republican Jeff Raatz since 2014. Raatz was re-elected with 70.9% of the vote in 2018.

Republican primary

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District 29

The district had been represented by Democrat J. D. Ford since 2018. Ford was first elected with 56.7% of the vote in 2018.

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District 31

The district had been represented by Republican Kyle Walker since 2020.

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Polling
Results

District 38

The district had been represented by Republican Jon Ford since 2014. Ford was re-elected with 55.9% of the vote in 2018. He was running for re-election.[7]

General election

District 39

The district had been represented by Republican Eric Bassler since 2014. Bassler was re-elected unopposed in 2018. He was running for re-election.[7]

General election

District 41

The district had been represented by Republican Greg Walker since 2006. Walker was re-elected with 66.6% of the vote in 2018.

Republican primary

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Democratic primary

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District 43

The district had been represented by Republican Chip Perfect since 2014. Perfect was re-elected unopposed in 2018. He was running for re-election.[7]

General election

District 45

The district had been represented by Republican Chris Garten since 2018. Garten was first elected with 62.7% of the vote in 2018.

Republican primary

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Democratic primary

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General election

District 46

The district had been represented by Republican Ron Grooms since 2010. Grooms stepped down from his seat in November 2021.[30] Kevin Boehnlein was chosen to replace him.[31]

Republican primary

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Democratic primary

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General election

District 47

The district had been represented by Republican Erin Houchin since 2014. Houchin was re-elected with 66.5% of the vote in 2018. Houchin stepped down in January 2022 to focus on running for Indiana's 9th congressional district.[34] Gary Byrne won a caucus election and was chosen to represent the district.[35]

Republican primary

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District 48

The district had been represented by Republican Mark Messmer since 2014. Manning was re-elected unopposed in 2018. He was running for re-election.[7]

General election

District 49

The district had been represented by Republican Jim Tomes since 2010. Tomes was re-elected with 64.0% of the vote in 2018. He was running for re-election.[36]

General election

Notes

Partisan clients

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2022 State Primary Election Dates and Filing Deadlines. July 17, 2021.
  2. Web site: Indiana political history. July 8, 2021.
  3. Web site: Jacobson. Louis. The Battle for State Legislatures. May 19, 2022. May 19, 2022.
  4. Web site: Indiana General Assembly 2021 Session. Indiana General Assembly. July 8, 2021.
  5. Web site: Veteran Indiana legislator Mrvan stepping down from seat. 12 January 2021.
  6. Web site: Griffin sworn in as newest state senator for Northwest Indiana. 14 February 2022.
  7. Web site: Indiana 2022 Candidates . Indiana Secretary of State . May 14, 2021 . 7 January 2022.
  8. Web site: Two Democrats, so far, vying to succeed Mrvan in Indiana Senate. January 18, 2022. NWI Times.
  9. Web site: Lake County councilman launches Indiana Senate campaign. 22 December 2021.
  10. News: 2021-10-01 . Longtime Indiana legislator quitting in frustration . 2022-01-26 . . en.
  11. News: Dan . Carden . Northwest Indiana's newest state senator 'ready to get to work' . October 22, 2021 . 2022-01-26 . . en.
  12. Web site: Democrats pick successor for Tallian in Indiana Senate. October 21, 2021. NWI Times.
  13. Web site: Here are the candidates running in Region for federal, state and Lake County offices. February 5, 2022. NWI Times.
  14. Web site: Former Michigan City mayor launches bid for Indiana Senate. December 9, 2021. February 14, 2022. NWI Times.
  15. Web site: Aug. 27 - Dennis Kruse will retire from Indiana Senate; replacement to announce Aug. 30. November 7, 2021.
  16. News: Indiana 14th State Senate District Primary Election Results . The New York Times . The New York Times . 3 May 2022.
  17. Web site: Sept. 21 - Dr. Tyler G. Johnson of Grabill to announce candidacy for Indiana State Senate. November 7, 2021.
  18. Web site: Ron Turpin announces bid for State Senate District 14. August 30, 2021 . November 7, 2021.
  19. Web site: Zay files for reelection in Senate District 17. 22 January 2022. 6 January 2022.
  20. Web site: Holdman files for reelection in Senate District 19. 22 January 2022. 7 January 2022.
  21. Web site: State Sen. Phil Boots Announces Retirement, Fifth To Do So This Year. September 24, 2021. January 22, 2021.
  22. News: Penticuff . David . Indiana redistricting includes big changes for Delaware County's political map . 18 November 2022 . Muncie Star Press . November 1, 2021.
  23. Web site: Lanane won't seek 7th term in Indiana Senate. November 7, 2021.
  24. Web site: 23 Indiana House Republicans get primary challengers. February 9, 2022. February 19, 2022. The Center Square.
  25. Web site: State Senator Mike Gaskill announces campaign for second term. November 7, 2021.
  26. Web site: Democrat Melanie Wright to seek Indiana Senate seat. November 15, 2021. The Herald Bulletin.
  27. Web site: Richmond's Ronald Itnyre runs for Indiana Senate District 27 Democratic nomination. 4 February 2022.
  28. Web site: Vare running for State Senate. January 13, 2022. Hamilton County Reporter.
  29. Web site: Jeffersonville man announces bid for Indiana Senate District 45. November 8, 2021.
  30. Web site: Indiana Sen. Ron Grooms to step down from seat next month. October 28, 2021 . November 7, 2021.
  31. Web site: Kevin Boehnlein becomes Indiana's newest state senator, replacing retiring Ron Grooms. November 17, 2021.
  32. Web site: Another Democrat joins race for new Senate seat. November 18, 2021. WFYI. January 14, 2022.
  33. Web site: City-County Councilor Announces Run For Senate Seat. November 3, 2021 . November 7, 2021.
  34. Web site: GOP Indiana Legislator Quits to Focus on Congressional Race. February 1, 2022.
  35. Web site: Gary Byrne to replace Houchin in Senate District 47. February 10, 2022 . February 14, 2022.
  36. Web site: Indiana State Senator Jim Tomes kicks off 2022 reelection campaign. 11 July 2021. 22 January 2022.