2012 United States House of Representatives elections in Indiana explained

Election Name:2012 United States House of Representatives elections in Indiana
Country:Indiana
Type:legislative
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Indiana
Previous Year:2010
Next Election:2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Indiana
Next Year:2014
Seats For Election:All 9 Indiana seats to the United States House of Representatives
Party1:Republican Party (United States)
Last Election1:6
Seats1:7
Seat Change1: 1
Popular Vote1:1,351,760
Percentage1:52.93%
Swing1: 2.72%
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
Last Election2:3
Seats2:2
Seat Change2: 1
Popular Vote2:1,142,554
Percentage2:44.74%
Swing2: 5.86%
Map Size:300px

The 2012 United States House of Representatives elections in Indiana were held on Tuesday, November 6, 2012, to elect the nine U.S. representatives from the state, one from each of the state's nine congressional districts. The elections coincided with the elections of other federal and state offices, including a quadrennial presidential election, an election to the U.S. Senate, and a gubernatorial election.

Overview

United States House of Representatives elections in Indiana, 2012
PartyVotesPercentageSeats+/–
Republican1,351,76052.93%7+1
Democratic1,142,55444.74%2-1
Libertarian59,4292.33%0-
Independents3<0.01%0-
Totals2,553,746100.00%9-

Redistricting

A redistricting bill was passed by both houses of the Indiana General Assembly in April 2011[1] [2] and signed into law by Governor Mitch Daniels on May 10, 2011.

The newly drawn map was designed to produce seven districts which are favorable to the Republican Party and two which favor the Democratic Party. Republicans described the districts as being more compact and more in keeping with existing county boundaries than the previous map,[3] while Democrats argued that the map was intended to protect Republican incumbents and help the Republican Party win the 2nd district.[1]

District 1

Election Name:2012 Indiana's 1st congressional district election
Country:Indiana
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Indiana#District 1
Previous Year:2010
Next Election:2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Indiana#District 1
Next Year:2014
Image1:File:Pete Visclosky Portrait, c111-112th Congress.jpg
Nominee1:Pete Visclosky
Party1:Democratic Party (US)
Popular Vote1:187,743
Percentage1:67.3%
Nominee2:Joel Phelps
Party2:Republican Party (US)
Popular Vote2:91,291
Percentage2:32.7%
U.S. Representative
Before Election:Pete Visclosky
Before Party:Democratic Party (US)
After Election:Pete Visclosky
After Party:Democratic Party (US)
Map Size:200px

The district, based in the suburbs and exurbs of Chicago, acquired parts of LaPorte County, including Michigan City, in redistricting.[4]

Democratic primary

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Republican primary

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District 2

In redistricting, parts of the state which typically favor Republicans, including Elkhart County, Miami County, Wabash County and much of Kosciusko County, were moved into the 2nd district, while Democratic-leaning areas such as Kokomo and part of LaPorte County were removed from the district.[1]

Democratic primary

Prior to announcing his Senate campaign, Donnelly commented that he was confident that a Democrat would be able to win the district, noting that then-Senator Barack Obama would have received 49% of the vote in the district in the 2008 presidential election had it been held under the newly drawn boundaries.[6]

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Republican primary

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Libertarian primary

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Green primary

Andrew Straw, an attorney, switched from the Democratic Party to Green Party and ran for this seat.[11] [12] Straw was an Indiana Supreme Court analyst and an assistant dean at the Indiana University Maurer School of Law in charge of the International Program. He was, however, disqualified from the ballot in July.[13]

General election

Predictions

SourceRankingAs of
align=left The Cook Political Report[14] November 5, 2012
align=left Rothenberg[15] November 2, 2012
align=left Roll Call[16] November 4, 2012
align=left Sabato's Crystal Ball[17] November 5, 2012
align=left NY Times[18] November 4, 2012
RCP[19] November 4, 2012
align=left The Hill[20] November 4, 2012

Results

District 3

The 3rd district was expected to remain favorable to Republicans.[1] Among the changes made in redistricting were the removal of Elkhart County from the 4th district to the 2nd, and the addition of areas south of Fort Wayne, which might have made Stutzman vulnerable to a primary challenge.[4]

Republican primary

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Democratic primary

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District 4

Republican incumbent Todd Rokita ran for re-election in 2012. Rokita's home lies "about 500 yards" outside the boundaries of the newly drawn 4th district, a phenomenon he attributed in May 2011 to "a kind of comeuppance thing" on the part of members of the Indiana General Assembly in return for his having supported a nonpartisan redistricting process during his tenure as Secretary of State of Indiana. Sue Landske, a Republican member of the Indiana Senate, denied that this was the case.[22] The 4th district was expected to remain favorable to Republicans.[1]

Republican primary

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Democratic primary

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Eliminated in primary

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District 5

The 5th district continues to include Hamilton County and the north side of Indianapolis,[24] but received Democratic-leaning areas in northern Marion and Madison,[4] and lost rural areas near Fort Wayne.[24] The district was expected to continue to favor Republicans.[1]

Republican incumbent Dan Burton, who had represented the 5th district since 2003 and previously represented the 6th district from 1983, retired rather than seeking re-election in 2012.[25]

Republican primary

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Democratic primary

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General election

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District 6

The 6th district was made more favorable to Republicans in redistricting,[32] and now stretches from Muncie to the Ohio River.[1]

Republican incumbent Mike Pence announced in May 2011 that he would run for Governor of Indiana rather than for re-election to the House of Representatives.[33]

Republican primary

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Democratic primary

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General election

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District 7

The 7th district lost Democratic-leaning areas in northern Marion County in redistricting, while acquiring more Republican areas in the south of the county.[4] Nonetheless, the district was expected to remain favorable to Democrats.[1]

Democratic primary

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Eliminated in primary

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Republican primary

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District 8

The 8th district was made slightly more favorable to Democrats in redistricting, as a result of the removal of Fountain County, Putnam County and Warren County, all of which favor Republicans, and the addition of Dubois County, Perry County, Spencer County and part of Crawford County, all of which strongly favor neither party.[4] Republican incumbent Larry Bucshon ran for re-election.

Republican primary

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Nominee
Eliminated in primary

Primary results

Democratic primary

The 8th district's Democratic candidates agreed to participate in a caucus in which the chairs and vice chairs of 38 counties would vote to decide the party's nominee; after which the candidates not selected would support the winner.[46] Former state representative Dave Crooks was endorsed as the Democratic nominee by party leaders on December 10, 2011.

Candidates

Nominee
Eliminated in primary
Withdrawn
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Primary results

Libertarian primary

Candidates

Nominee

General election

Predictions

SourceRankingAs of
align=left The Cook Political ReportNovember 5, 2012
align=left RothenbergNovember 2, 2012
align=left Roll CallNovember 4, 2012
align=left Sabato's Crystal BallNovember 5, 2012
align=left NY TimesNovember 4, 2012
RCPNovember 4, 2012
align=left The HillNovember 4, 2012

Results

District 9

The 9th district previously consisted mostly of rural areas in southeastern Indiana but was made more favorable to Republicans when the legislature extended it northwards to include Johnson County and Morgan County while also incorporating suburbs of Louisville, Kentucky.[1] [4] Republican incumbent Todd Young ran for re-election.

Republican primary

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Primary results

Democratic primary

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Nominee
Eliminated in primary
Declined

Primary results

General election

Jason Sharp was nominated by the Libertarian Party but later dropped out.

Results

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: New Ind. congressional districts clear Legislature. April 28, 2011. May 21, 2011. The News-Times. Tom. Davies.
  2. Web site: Indiana Legislature OKs redistricting proposal. April 28, 2011. May 21, 2011. WNDU. https://web.archive.org/web/20120320074823/http://www.wndu.com/indiana/headlines/Indiana_Legislature_OKs_redistricting_proposal_120836134.html. March 20, 2012. dead. mdy-all.
  3. Web site: Ind. gov signs 80 bills into law, including budget. May 11, 2011. May 21, 2011. Forbes. Deanna. Martin. https://web.archive.org/web/20110514084133/http://www.forbes.com/feeds/ap/2011/05/11/business-in-daniels-legislation_8460949.html. May 14, 2011.
  4. Web site: Race Ratings: GOP Poised to Scoop Up a Seat. June 7, 2011. June 28, 2011. Roll Call. Shira. Toeplitz.
  5. Web site: Carden. Dan. Phelps wins Republican primary for region's U.S. House seat. Nwitimes.com. 2012-05-08. 2012-06-03.
  6. Web site: Joe Donnelly's Redistricting Blues. April 11, 2011. May 21, 2011. National Journal. Sean. Sullivan.
  7. Web site: Brendan Mullen announces run for 2nd Congressional District seat. July 12, 2011. October 28, 2011. Fox 28. Adam. Ziegler. https://web.archive.org/web/20120402232123/http://www.fox28.com/story/15069120/brendan-mullen-announces-run-for-2nd-congressional-district-seat. April 2, 2012. dead. mdy-all.
  8. Web site: Staff. Truth. Goshen attorney Straw to run for Congress. https://archive.today/20120903160109/http://www.etruth.com/article/20110506/NEWS01/305069961/0/NEWS01. dead. September 3, 2012. The Elkhart Truth. May 13, 2012. May 6, 2011.
  9. Web site: Donnelly to Run for Sen. Lugar's Seat in Indiana. May 9, 2011. May 21, 2011. WNDU. Kevin. Lewis. https://web.archive.org/web/20120320074906/http://www.wndu.com/localnews/headlines/121454499.html. March 20, 2012. dead. mdy-all.
  10. http://lpin.org/candidates/ 2012 Federal Candidates
  11. Web site: Candidate Profile: Andrew Straw. Green Party of the United States. February 13, 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20120620031918/http://www.gp.org/elections/candidates/index.php?record=5206. June 20, 2012. dead. mdy-all.
  12. Web site: Staff. Truth. Congressional candidate Straw switches to Green Party. https://archive.today/20120729064419/http://www.etruth.com/article/20120103/NEWS01/701039958. dead. July 29, 2012. The Elkhart Truth. February 13, 2012. January 3, 2012.
  13. Web site: Green candidate denied ballot spot . southbendtribune.com . 10 March 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120729081751/http://www.southbendtribune.com/news/sbt-green-candidate-denied-ballot-spot-20120727,0,354091.story . 29 July 2012 . 27 July 2012.
  14. Web site: The Cook Political Report — Charts – 2012 House Competitive Races . Cookpolitical.com . November 5, 2012 . November 6, 2012.
  15. Web site: House Ratings . Rothenbergpoliticalreport.com . November 2, 2012 . November 4, 2012.
  16. http://www.rollcall.com/politics/race-ratings-chart-2012-house-elections.html
  17. http://www.centerforpolitics.org/crystalball/articles/category/2012-house/ Crystal Ball
  18. http://elections.nytimes.com/2012/ratings/house House Race Ratings
  19. http://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/2012/house/2012_elections_house_map.html
  20. Web site: House Ratings . The Hill . November 4, 2012. November 3, 2012 .
  21. Web site: Brian Francisco. Boyd wins nod in 3rd District. The Journal Gazette. 2012-05-09. 2012-06-03.
  22. Web site: Remap leaves U.S. Rep. Rokita outside his district. May 15, 2011. May 21, 2011. The Times. Dan. Carden.
  23. Web site: Benjamin Gehlhausen Biography - Project Vote Smart. Votesmart.org. 2012-11-07.
  24. Web site: Indiana Congressman Dan Burton plans re-election bid. May 9, 2011. May 21, 2011. The Courier-Journal.
  25. Web site: Rep. Dan Burton announces retirement from Congress. January 31, 2012. January 31, 2012. The Indianapolis Star. Mary Beth. Schneider.
  26. Web site: Former U.S. attorney joins GOP primary against Burton. July 19, 2011. July 20, 2011. The Indianapolis Star. Mary Beth. Schneider.
  27. Web site: Behind Closed Doors: Forget the Rolex; just fill out the paperwork. July 31, 2011. August 2, 2011. The Indianapolis Star. Mary Beth. Schneider. Maureen. Groppe.
  28. Web site: McGoff challenges Burton for 5th District. May 25, 2011. WISH-TV. Jim. Shella. https://web.archive.org/web/20120320094438/http://www.wishtv.com/dpp/news/politics/mcgoff-challenges-burton-for-5th-district. March 20, 2012. dead. mdy-all.
  29. Web site: GOP primary could see McIntosh vie against Burton. July 7, 2011. July 8, 2011. The Indianapolis Star. Mary Beth. Schneider.
  30. Web site: State Rep. Reske plans run for Burton's seat in Congress. September 30, 2011. October 3, 2011. The Indianapolis Star. Mary Beth. Schneider.
  31. Web site: Butler. Cody. Brooks, Reske Win In 5th District Primary. Indiana Public Media. 2012-05-09. 2012-06-03.
  32. Web site: Candidates line up for Pence's open seat in Congress. July 9, 2011. July 11, 2011. The Indianapolis Star. Mary Beth. Schneider.
  33. Web site: Republican Rep. Mike Pence to run for Indiana governor. May 5, 2011. May 21, 2011. Reuters. Susan. Guyett.
  34. Web site: Bookout to face 'young gun' Messer in race for U.S. Congress seat. thestarpress.com. 2012-06-03. http://webarchive.loc.gov/all/20120607020010/http://www.thestarpress.com/article/20120509/ELECTIONS/120509003/Bookout-face-young-gun-Messer-race-U-S-Congress-seat. 2012-06-07. dead.
  35. Web site: Ex-State Senator Makes Sixth Bid for Congress. October 7, 2011. October 11, 2011. WIBC. Eric. Berman.
  36. Web site: Coroner to run for U.S. Congress. January 10, 2012. January 13, 2012. The Republic.
  37. Web site: About Joe Van Wye. Joe Van Wye website. February 5, 2012.
  38. Web site: Bates joining race for House. May 12, 2011. May 21, 2011. Palladium-Item. Bill. Engle.
  39. Web site: Messer Likely to Run for Pence's Seat. May 5, 2011. May 21, 2011. Roll Call. Shira. Toeplitz.
  40. Web site: GOP candidate seeks open seat. May 12, 2011. May 21, 2011. The Journal Gazette. Brian. Francisco.
  41. Web site: Andrew Phipps announces campaign for Sixth District congressional seat. November 29, 2011. December 5, 2011. The Star Press.
  42. Web site: W/R REPORT: Meet the Muncie Dem's House candidate. July 24, 2011. August 2, 2011. The Star Press. Keith. Roysdon. Douglas. Walker.
  43. Web site: Messer, Bookout win vote in Delaware County for U.S. Congress seat. thestarpress.com. 2012-06-03.
  44. Web site: Robbin Morey. Carson, May to meet in 7th District congressional race. IBJ.com. 2012-05-09. 2012-06-03.
  45. Web site: Bucshon to face GOP opponent Kristi Risk for 8th District seat. August 17, 2011. August 18, 2011. Evansville Courier & Press. Thomas B.. Langhorne.
  46. Web site: Democratic leaders will caucus to choose 8th District candidate. December 1, 2011. December 5, 2011. Evansville Courier & Press. Eric. Bradner.
  47. Web site: Bucshon, Crooks cruising to wins in 8th. Tribstar.com. 2012-06-03.
  48. Web site: 8Th District Dem Caucus Endorses Dave Crooks. December 10, 2011. December 13, 2011. Eyewitness News 9.
  49. Web site: Democrat Dave Crooks set to run in 8th District. April 24, 2011. May 21, 2011. Evansville Courier & Press. Eric. Brader.
  50. News: Schneider. Grace. Shelli Yoder wins Democratic nod to take on Todd Young for the Indiana 9th District seat. June 3, 2012. Louisville Courier-Journal. May 9, 2012.
  51. Web site: Ex-Obama security aide to run for Congress in Ind.. October 11, 2011. Chicago Tribune. Tom. LoBianco. https://web.archive.org/web/20111011105935/http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/chi-ap-in-indianacongress-9,0,5438516.story. October 11, 2011. dead.
  52. Web site: Ex-aide will run in Indiana's 9th District. October 24, 2011. October 28, 2011. The Courier-Journal. Ben. Zion Hershberg.
  53. News: AP-IN--9th District-Locke,128. July 18, 2011. July 18, 2011. Chicago Tribune. Associated Press.
  54. Web site: Top Democrat Skips Young Challenge in Indiana. July 12, 2011. July 12, 2011. Roll Call. Shira. Toeplitz.

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