2024 Indiana House of Representatives election explained
Election Name: | 2024 Indiana House of Representatives election |
Country: | Indiana |
Type: | legislative |
Ongoing: | yes |
Previous Election: | 2022 Indiana House of Representatives election |
Previous Year: | 2022 |
Next Election: | 2026 Indiana House of Representatives election |
Next Year: | 2026 |
Seats For Election: | All 100 seats in the Indiana House of Representatives |
Majority Seats: | 51 |
Image1: | SOTS (2 of 52) (51815593427) (cropped).jpg |
Image1 Size: | 160x160px |
Leader1: | Todd Huston |
Party1: | Republican Party (United States) |
Leaders Seat1: | 37th-Fishers |
Last Election1: | 70 |
Image2 Size: | 160x160px |
Leader2: | Phil GiaQuinta |
Party2: | Democratic Party (United States) |
Last Election2: | 30 |
Seats Needed2: | 21 |
Map Size: | 400px |
Speaker |
Before Election: | Todd Huston |
Before Party: | Republican Party (United States) |
The 2024 elections for the Indiana House of Representatives are set to take place on Tuesday November 5, 2024, to elect representatives from all 100 Representative districts in the Indiana House of Representatives. The primary elections will take place on May 7, 2024.[1] The Republican Party has held a House majority since 2011.[2]
The elections for United States presidential election, Indiana's 9 congressional districts, and Indiana governor will also be held on this date.
Notes and References
- Web site: 2024 State Primary Election Dates. June 29, 2023. August 17, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230817074608/https://www.ncsl.org/elections-and-campaigns/2024-state-primary-election-dates. live.
- Web site: Indiana political history. July 8, 2021. November 7, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211107075229/https://ballotpedia.org/Indiana_House_of_Representatives_elections,_2022. live.
- Web site: 24 IN Forecast . 2024-03-30 . projects.cnalysis.com.
- Web site: Muñiz . Leslie Bonilla . October 12, 2023 . State Rep. Donna Schaibley to retire after almost a decade in office . 2024-03-03 . Indiana Capital Chronicle . en-US . October 12, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231012173413/https://indianacapitalchronicle.com/briefs/state-rep-donna-schaibley-to-retire-after-almost-a-decade-in-office/ . live .
- Web site: 2024-01-12 . Indiana State Representative running for District 5 Congressional seat . 2024-03-03 . Fox 59 . en-US . January 16, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240116122901/https://fox59.com/indianapolitics/indiana-state-representative-running-for-district-5-congressional-seat/ . live .
- Web site: 2023-10-03 . Longtime state Rep. Jerry Torr won't seek reelection, will retire after 28 years in Indiana House . 2024-03-03 . AP News . en . January 5, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240105103615/https://apnews.com/article/jerry-torr-retiring-indiana-house-dd6eede60930676b5775d4bf753eb2d0 . live .
- Web site: 2023-12-27 . State Rep. Denny Zent announces plans to retire after current term . 2024-03-03 . AP News . en . January 12, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240112025504/https://apnews.com/article/indiana-republican-lawmaker-retirement-denny-zent-31c73ac9269f11058b9a447add5d845a . live .
- Web site: Smith . Brandon . 2023-11-13 . Bob Cherry latest House Republican to announce retirement in 2024 . 2024-03-03 . WFYI Public Media . en-us . November 13, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231113235552/https://www.wfyi.org/news/articles/bob-cherry-latest-house-republican-to-announce-retirement-in-2024 . live .
- Web site: Press . Associated . 2023-12-19 . State Rep. Randy Lyness says he will retire after current term and won't seek reelection in 2024 . 2024-03-03 . WLFI News 18 . en . December 19, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231219170622/https://www.wlfi.com/news/state-rep-randy-lyness-says-he-will-retire-after-current-term-and-wont-seek-reelection/article_c3f55366-9e7b-11ee-bf5b-23690add931e.html . live .
- Web site: 2024-01-10 . Indiana Rep. Mike Speedy announces campaign for U.S. House of Representatives . 2024-03-03 . Fox 59 . en-US . February 7, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240207024806/https://fox59.com/indianapolitics/indiana-rep-mike-speedy-announces-campaign-for-u-s-house-of-representatives/ . live .
- Web site: Downard . Whitney . Hatfield won't seek re-election; running for judge instead • Indiana Capital Chronicle . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240221235512/https://indianacapitalchronicle.com/briefs/hatfield-wont-seek-re-election-running-or-judge-instead/ . February 21, 2024 . 2024-03-03 . Indiana Capital Chronicle . en-US.
- Web site: Jeffersonville's State Rep Rita Fleming announces retirement . 2024-05-13 . News and Tribune . May 13, 2024 . en-US.
- News: Smith. Casey. Downard. Whitney. Indiana primary election costs two Statehouse incumbents. May 7, 2024. Indiana Capital Chronicle. May 8, 2024. With 97% of the votes counted in western Indiana’s House District 13 race, five-term Republican incumbent Rep. Sharon Negele lost the GOP nomination to military veteran and high school teacher Matthew Commons..
- Web site: Indiana General Assembly 2021 Session. Indiana General Assembly. July 8, 2021. This is an index of current State Representatives.. July 27, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210727040451/http://iga.in.gov/documents/f1c5394a. live.
- News: 16 January 2024 . Candidate List - Abbreviated . 16 January 2024 .
- Web site: Northern Indiana Democratic State House Candidates Ready to Break Republican Supermajority. Indiana Democratic Party. February 13, 2024. February 13, 2024. February 13, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240213211143/https://indems.org/press-release/northern-indiana-democratic-state-house-candidates-ready-to-break-republican-supermajority/. live.
- Web site: Commons launches campaign for House District 13. Journal Review. August 24, 2023. January 16, 2024. January 16, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240116142028/https://www.journalreview.com/stories/commons-launches-campaign-for-house-district-13,272955. live.
- News: Muñiz. Leslie Bonilla. State Rep. Donna Schaibley to retire after almost a decade in office. Indiana Capital Chronicle. October 12, 2023. March 3, 2024. February 11, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240211070850/https://indianacapitalchronicle.com/briefs/state-rep-donna-schaibley-to-retire-after-almost-a-decade-in-office/. live.
- Web site: Bill Gutrich announces candidacy for Indiana House District 24. Hamilton County Reporter. December 6, 2023. January 16, 2024. January 16, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240116142315/https://readthereporter.com/bill-gutrich-announces-candidacy-for-indiana-house-district-24/. live.
- Web site: Muñiz . Leslie Bonilla . Former Colts punter Hunter Smith launches Statehouse bid . . December 4, 2023 . December 5, 2023 . December 5, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231205151320/https://indianacapitalchronicle.com/2023/12/04/former-colts-punter-hunter-smith-launches-statehouse-bid/ . live .
- Web site: Kent . Matthew . Lowry to seek District 24 seat . Current Publishing . July 9, 2023 . August 23, 2023 . July 12, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230712213107/https://www.youarecurrent.com/2023/07/09/lowry-to-seek-district-24-seat/ . live .
- News: Lange. Kaitlin. Carmel mayor election could provide window into 2024 Statehouse races. State Affairs. October 16, 2023. October 16, 2023. November 11, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231111153630/https://stateaffairs.com/indiana/elections/2023-carmel-election-2024-statehouse-elections/. live.
- Web site: Maudlin. Elissa. Former library board president announces run for state representative. Current Publishing. November 30, 2023. February 8, 2024. February 8, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240208131223/https://youarecurrent.com/2023/11/30/former-library-board-president-announces-run-for-state-representative/. live.
- Web site: Alaina Shonkwiler files for Indiana House District 29 race. Hamilton County Reporter. December 6, 2023. January 16, 2024. January 16, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240116142547/https://readthereporter.com/alaina-shonkwiler-files-for-indiana-house-district-29-race/. live.
- Web site: Smith . Brandon . Private Republican caucus chooses newest Indiana state lawmaker, Lori Goss-Reaves . . January 16, 2024 . January 16, 2024 . September 22, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230922144047/https://www.wfyi.org/news/articles/private-republican-caucus-chooses-newest-indiana-state-lawmaker-lori-goss-reaves . live .
- News: Fritz. Sam. State Rep. Jerry Torr to Retire After 28 Years of Public Service. WIBC (FM). October 3, 2023. March 3, 2024. December 4, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231204132953/https://wibc.com/162479/state-rep-jerry-torr-to-retire-after-28-years-of-public-service/. live.
- Web site: Shambaugh . Ann Marie . Carmel businessman Lopez enters race for Indiana House District 39 . Current Publishing . October 5, 2023 . October 6, 2023 . November 11, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231111153630/https://youarecurrent.com/2023/10/05/carmel-businessman-lopez-enters-race-for-indiana-house-district-39/ . live .
- Web site: Westfield Democrat McNally to make another run for District 39 house seat. May 18, 2023 . Current. June 4, 2023. June 5, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230605020926/https://www.youarecurrent.com/2023/05/18/westfield-democrat-mcnally-to-make-another-run-for-district-39-house-seat/. live.
- Web site: Veterans across Indiana launch 2024 Democratic State House campaigns . . January 10, 2024 . January 16, 2024 . January 16, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240116143033/https://www.wbiw.com/2024/01/10/veterans-across-indiana-launch-2024-democratic-state-house-campaigns/ . live .
- Web site: Streeter files for candidacy in Indiana State Representative, District 45. Washington Times Herald. February 2, 2024. February 8, 2024. February 8, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240208131954/https://www.washtimesherald.com/news/streeter-files-for-candidacy-in-indiana-state-representative-district-45/article_e9407dcc-c1f7-11ee-b616-c3ed28d418d6.html. live.
- Web site: Haluska . Ilene . Rob Miller announces campaign for state representative . The Herald-Press . December 16, 2023 . January 16, 2024 . January 16, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240116143357/https://www.h-ponline.com/news/rob-miller-announces-campaign-for-state-representative/article_80c1d864-338b-5ddd-97d0-15d246496c59.html . live .
- News: Lee. Amelia. State Representative Denny Zent plans to retire next year. December 28, 2023. WTRC-FM. December 28, 2023. December 29, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231229013247/https://www.953mnc.com/2023/12/28/state-representative-denny-zent-plans-to-retire-next-year/. live.
- Web site: Marturello . Mike . Jan. 4 - Isa throws hat in ring for House 51 nomination . Fort Wayne Business Weekly . January 4, 2024 . January 16, 2024 . January 16, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240116143908/https://www.fwbusiness.com/columnists/article_e31ff081-c9b0-5ae6-bd39-c5fd52799379.html . live .
- Web site: Stiles. Mike. Dr. Rhonda Sharp Files For State Representative. WTHD. January 11, 2024. January 16, 2024. January 16, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240116143908/https://www.wthd.net/news.php?article=128619. live.
- Web site: Marturello. Mike. Rowe running for District 51 Democratic nomination. KPC News. February 9, 2024. February 13, 2024. February 13, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240213212458/https://www.kpcnews.com/election/article_a4fce420-44a3-5a72-802e-1640417adb45.html. live.
- Web site: Candidates continue to file for May primary election. The News Sun. February 7, 2024. February 8, 2024. February 8, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240208132458/https://www.kpcnews.com/thestar/article_a5f2109e-b399-51ff-b8d7-7962deb76a0f.html. live.
- News: Deer. Kristy. State Rep. Bob Cherry announces plan to retire next year after 25 years of service. Daily Reporter. November 10, 2023. March 3, 2024. November 29, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231129030749/https://www.greenfieldreporter.com/2023/11/10/state-rep-bob-cherry-announces-plan-to-retire-next-year-after-25-years-of-service/. live.
- Web site: Deer . Kristy . Keely Butrum to run for State Rep. Cherry's seat in 2024 . . December 4, 2023 . February 13, 2024 . February 13, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240213205921/https://www.greenfieldreporter.com/2023/12/04/keely-butrum-to-run-for-state-rep-cherrys-seat-in-2024/ . live .
- Web site: Deer . Kristy . Greenfield native explores running for Cherry's seat in 2024 . . November 14, 2023 . January 19, 2024 . January 19, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240119181958/https://www.greenfieldreporter.com/2023/11/14/greenfield-native-explores-running-for-cherrys-seat-in-2024/ . live .
- Web site: Watt . Lacey . Lawson announces campaign for state representative in District 53 . . January 3, 2024 . January 16, 2024 . January 16, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240116144225/https://www.greenfieldreporter.com/2024/01/03/lawson-announces-campaign-for-state-representative-in-district-53/ . live .
- Web site: Deer . Kristy . Mandrell running to replace Cherry in State Rep. District 53 race . . February 7, 2024 . February 8, 2024 . February 8, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240208132723/https://www.greenfieldreporter.com/2024/02/07/mandrell-running-to-replace-cherry-in-state-rep-district-53-race/ . live .
- Web site: Indiana Democrats running in Southern Indiana State House Races. WBIW. January 10, 2024. January 16, 2024. January 16, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240116144527/https://www.wbiw.com/2024/01/10/indiana-democrats-running-in-southern-indiana-state-house-races/. live.
- Web site: Cannon files for state representative. News and Tribune. January 23, 2024. February 8, 2024. February 8, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240208125925/https://www.newsandtribune.com/news/cannon-files-for-state-representative/article_842d3c22-ba09-11ee-9807-174af14c579c.html. live.
- Web site: Hakim-Shabazz . Abdul . Frye Stepping Down . Indy Politics . 26 June 2023 . August 23, 2023 . June 28, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230628044415/https://indypolitics.org/frye-stepping-down/ . live .
- Web site: Snape . Tom . GOP caucus chooses Zimmerman to fill House District 67 vacancy . . July 18, 2023 . August 23, 2023 . July 18, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230718172555/https://wrbiradio.com/gop-caucus-chooses-zimmerman-to-fill-house-district-67-vacancy/?epik=1689700511346 . live .
- News: Associated Press. State Rep. Randy Lyness says he will retire after current term and won't seek reelection in 2024. December 18, 2023. March 3, 2024. January 5, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240105103438/https://apnews.com/article/indiana-republican-legislature-retirement-reelection-fc538323901b3521b7d5da1141c46218. live.
- Web site: Snape . Tom . Bascom launches campaign to replace retiring State Representative . . December 19, 2023 . January 2, 2024 . January 2, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240102132235/https://wrbiradio.com/bascom-launches-campaign-to-replace-retiring-state-representative/ . live .
- Web site: Smith . Brandon . State Rep. Jim Lucas arrested for driving while intoxicated, leaving scene of crash . . May 31, 2023 . August 23, 2023 . August 15, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230815032717/https://www.wfyi.org/news/articles/state-rep-jim-lucas-arrested-for-driving-while-intoxicated-leaving-scene-of-crash . live .
- Web site: Staff . Editoral . Rep. Jim Lucas Discusses OWI Charges: "One Bad Decision Should Not Weigh on a Person's Integrity" . . June 12, 2023 . August 23, 2023 . August 15, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230815032555/https://wibc.com/153138/rep-jim-lucas-discusses-owi-charges-one-bad-decision-should-not-weigh-on-a-persons-integrity/ . live .
- Web site: Savilla to challenge Lucas for GOP nomination for House District 69. The Republic. August 31, 2023. February 8, 2024. February 8, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240208133115/https://www.therepublic.com/2023/08/31/savilla-to-challenge-lucas-for-gop-nomination-for-house-district-69/. live.
- Web site: Bouthier . Bente . Trish Whitcomb, long-time figure in Indiana politics, announces run for District 69 . . August 14, 2023 . August 23, 2023 . August 15, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230815022948/https://indianapublicmedia.org/news/trish-whitcomb-long-time-figure-in-indiana-politics-announces-run-for-district-69.php . live .
- Web site: Rep. Rita Fleming announces immediate retirement from General Assembly[sic] race]. Thestatehousefile.com. May 14, 2024. July 7, 2024.
- Web site: Rickert. Aprile. Southern Indiana Dems select Wendy Dant Chesser for House District 71 seat. Louisville Public Media. May 30, 2024. July 9, 2024.
- Web site: Hawkins files for state represenative[sic] race]. Cleburne Times-Review. January 12, 2024. January 16, 2024. January 16, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240116144940/https://www.cleburnetimesreview.com/cnhi_network/hawkins-files-for-state-represenative-race/article_6e0d8b9d-49f1-55d1-864d-90191caacbd5.html. live.
- Web site: Biddinger . Sandy . Democrat Hollie Payton enters the race for House District 73 State Representative . . November 13, 2023 . January 16, 2024 . January 16, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240116145416/https://www.wtreradio.com/localnews/democrat-hollie-payton-enters-the-race-for-house-district-73-state-representative/ . live .
- News: Loesch. Sarah. Ryan Hatfield announces run for Vanderburgh County Circuit Court judge. Evansville Courier & Press. January 4, 2024. March 3, 2024. January 5, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240105125215/https://www.courierpress.com/story/news/local/2024/01/04/ryan-hatfield-announces-run-for-vanderburgh-county-circuit-court-judge/72105676007/. live.
- Web site: Watkins . Monica . Alex Burton officially files to run for State Representative seat . . January 9, 2024 . January 19, 2024 . January 19, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240119181102/https://www.14news.com/2024/01/09/alex-burton-announces-candidacy-seeking-become-state-representative/ . live .
- News: State Rep. Speedy announces run for Indiana 6th District seat. The Republic. January 9, 2024. January 9, 2024. January 10, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240110001434/https://www.therepublic.com/2024/01/09/state-rep-speedy-announces-run-for-indiana-6th-district-seat/. live.
- Web site: Rafford . Claire . Local issues dominate southeast Indianapolis Republican primary. Mirror Indy . April 12, 2024.
- News: John L. Couch. 8 July 2024 .
- Web site: Hopkins . Emily . Meet the two candidates running to represent the far east side . Mirror Indy . April 15, 2024.
- Web site: Hopkins . Emily . Indiana Election Commission removed three Indianapolis candidates from the May primary ballot . Mirror Indy . March 6, 2024.