2022 Indiana Senate election

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2022 Indiana Senate election
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25 of the 50 seats in the Indiana Senate
26 seats needed for a majority
 Majority partyMinority party
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Leader Rodric Bray Greg Taylor
Party Republican Democratic
Leader sinceNovember 20, 2018November 8, 2021
Leader's seat37th district33rd district
Seats before3911
Seats after4010
Seat changeIncrease2.svg 1Decrease2.svg 1
Popular vote631,551260,751
Percentage70.78%29.22%
SwingIncrease2.svg14.18%Decrease2.svg14.18%
2022 Indiana Senate elections by district.svg
Results of the elections:
     Democratic gain     Republican gain
     Democratic hold     Republican hold
     No election
Majority Leader before election

Rodric Bray
Republican

Elected Majority Leader

Rodric Bray
Republican

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]

Contents

Overview

2022 Indiana State Senate general election
PartyVotesPercentage% changeSeats
Before		Seats
Up		CandidatesSeats
Won		Seats
After		+/–
Republican 631,55170.78%Increase2.svg14.18%3921252240Increase2.svg1
Democratic 260,75129.22%Decrease2.svg14.18%11417310Decrease2.svg1
Totals892,302100.00%—5025362550—
Source: Indiana Election Division

Predictions

SourceRankingAs of
Sabato's Crystal Ball [3] Safe RMay 19, 2022

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]

Democratic primary

Candidates
Declared
  • Martin Del Rio, Iraq war veteran and candidate for U.S. Senate in 2018 [7] [8]
  • Michael Griffin, incumbent state senator and former Highland clerk-treasurer [8]
Democratic primary results
PartyCandidateVotes%
Democratic Michael Griffin (incumbent) 4,413 65.9
Democratic Martin Del Rio2,28834.1
Total votes6,701 100.0

Republican primary

Candidates
Declared
Republican primary results
PartyCandidateVotes%
Republican Dan Dernulc 5,906 100.0
Total votes5,906 100.0

General election

District 1 results
PartyCandidateVotes%
Republican Dan Dernulc 23,486 52.3
Democratic Michael Griffin (incumbent)21,39247.7
Total votes44,878 100.0
Republican gain from Democratic

District 4

The district had been represented by Democrat Karen Tallian since 2005. [4] 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]

Democratic primary

Candidates
Declared

Democratic primary

Democratic primary results
PartyCandidateVotes%
Democratic Rodney Pol Jr. (incumbent) 3,517 44.1
Democratic Todd Connor2,12226.6
Democratic Ron Meer1,72221.6
Democratic Deb Chubb6207.8
Total votes7,981 100.0

Republican primary

Candidates
Declared
  • Jeff Larson [7]
  • Johannes Poulard [7]

Republican primary

Republican primary results
PartyCandidateVotes%
Republican Jeff Larson 4,356 78.8
Republican Johannes Poulard1,17421.2
Total votes5,530 100.0

General election

District 4 results
PartyCandidateVotes%
Democratic Rodney Pol Jr. (incumbent) 20,295 52.3
Republican Jeff Larson18,50047.7
Total votes38,795 100.0
Democratic hold

District 6

The district had been represented by Republican Rick Niemeyer since 2014. [4] Niemeyer was re-elected with 63.2% of the vote in 2018. He was running for re-election. [7]

Republican primary

Republican primary results
PartyCandidateVotes%
Republican Rick Niemeyer (incumbent) 10,434 100.0
Total votes10,434 100.0

General election

District 6 results
PartyCandidateVotes%
Republican Rick Niemeyer (incumbent) 32,366 100.0
Total votes32,366 100.0
Republican hold

District 11

The district had been represented by Republican Linda Rogers since 2018. [4] Rogers was elected with 61.2% of the vote in 2018. She was running for re-election. [7]

Republican primary

Republican primary results
PartyCandidateVotes%
Republican Linda Rogers 3,924 100.0
Total votes3,924 100.0

Democratic primary

Democratic primary results
PartyCandidateVotes%
Democratic Mindy Fountain 2,241 100.0
Total votes2,241 100.0

General election

District 11 results
PartyCandidateVotes%
Republican Linda Rogers (incumbent) 23,037 61.7
Democratic Mindy Fountain14,32738.3
Total votes37,364 100.0
Republican hold

District 14

The district had been represented by Republican Dennis Kruse since 2004. [4] 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]

Republican primary

Candidates
Declared
Declined

Republican primary

Republican primary results
PartyCandidateVotes%
Republican Tyler Johnson 5,299 52.8%
Republican Ron Turpin3,85338.4%
Republican Denny Worman8888.8%
Total votes10,040 100.0

Democratic primary

Candidates
Declared
  • Zach Heimach [7]

Democratic primary

Democratic primary results
PartyCandidateVotes%
Democratic Zach Heimach 1,877 100.0
Total votes1,877 100.0

General election

District 14 results
PartyCandidateVotes%
Republican Tyler Johnson 18,907 65.1
Democratic Zach Heimach10,12334.9
Total votes29,030 100.0
Republican hold

District 15

The district had been represented by Republican Liz Brown since 2014. [4] Brown was re-elected with 55.4% of the vote in 2018. She was running for re-election. [7]

Republican primary

Republican primary results
PartyCandidateVotes%
Republican Liz Brown (incumbent) 8,650 100.0
Total votes8,650 100.0

General election

District 15
PartyCandidateVotes%
Republican Liz Brown (incumbent) 29,588 100.0
Total votes29,588 100.0
Republican hold

District 17

The district had been represented by Republican Andy Zay since 2016. [4] Zay was re-elected with 71.8% of the vote in 2018. He was running for re-election. [19]

Republican primary

Republican primary results
PartyCandidateVotes%
Republican Andy Zay (incumbent) 9,640 100.0
Total votes9,640 100.0

General election

District 17
PartyCandidateVotes%
Republican Andy Zay (incumbent) 27,512 75.1
Democratic Joe Swisher9,14624.9
Total votes36,658 100.0
Republican hold

District 19

The district had been represented by Republican Travis Holdman since 2008. [4] Holdman was re-elected unopposed in 2018. He was running for re-election. [20]

Republican primary

Republican primary results
PartyCandidateVotes%
Republican Travis Holdman (incumbent) 11,176 100.0
Total votes11,176 100.0

General election

District 19
PartyCandidateVotes%
Republican Travis Holdman (incumbent) 27,865 100.0
Total votes27,865 100.0
Republican hold

District 21

The district had been represented by Republican James R. Buck since 2008. [4] Buck was re-elected with 65.4% of the vote in 2018. He was running for re-election. [7]

Republican primary

Republican primary results
PartyCandidateVotes%
Republican James R. Buck (incumbent) 7,842 100.0
Total votes7,842 100.0

General election

District 21
PartyCandidateVotes%
Republican James R. Buck (incumbent) 28,675 64.0
Democratic Josh Lowry16,14836.0
Total votes44,823 100.0
Republican hold

District 22

The district had been represented by Republican Ron Alting since 1998. [4] Atling was re-elected with 55.3% of the vote in 2018. He was running for re-election. [7]

Republican primary

Republican primary results
PartyCandidateVotes%
Republican Ron Alting (incumbent) 5,741 100.0
Total votes5,741 100.0

General election

District 22
PartyCandidateVotes%
Republican Ron Alting (incumbent) 24,342 100.0
Total votes24,342 100.0
Republican hold

District 23

The district had been represented by Republican Phil Boots since 2006. [4] Boots was re-elected unopposed in 2018. The incumbent senator announced he would not seek re-election.

Republican primary

Candidates
Declared
Declined
Republican primary results
PartyCandidateVotes%
Republican Spencer Deery 3,346 30.8
Republican Bill Webster2,92927.0
Republican Paula K. Copenhaver2,49222.9
Republican Christian Beaver2,09319.3
Total votes10,860 100.0

Democratic primary

Candidates
Declared
  • David Sanders [7]
Democratic primary results
PartyCandidateVotes%
Democratic David Sanders 2,555 100.0
Total votes2,555 100.0

General election

District 23 results
PartyCandidateVotes%
Republican Spencer Deery 20,115 63.6
Democratic David Sanders11,52336.4
Total votes31,638 100.0
Republican hold

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

Candidates
Declared
Republican primary results
PartyCandidateVotes%
Republican Mike Gaskill (incumbent) 5,925 56.1
Republican Evan McMullen4,63743.9
Total votes10,562 100.0

Democratic primary

Candidates
Declared
  • Tamie Dixon-Tatum [7]
  • Aaron Higgins [7]
Declined
Democratic primary results
PartyCandidateVotes%
Democratic Tamie Dixon-Tatum 2,922 62.0
Democratic Aaron Higgins1,79138.0
Total votes4,713 100.0

General election

District 25 results
PartyCandidateVotes%
Republican Mike Gaskill (incumbent) 23,967 64.1
Democratic Tamie Dixon-Tatum13,44735.9
Total votes37,414 100.0
Republican gain from Democratic

District 26

The district had been represented by Republican Mike Gaskill since 2018. [4] 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

Candidates
Declared
Declined
Republican primary results
PartyCandidateVotes%
Republican Scott Alexander 6,888 74.4
Republican Kat Kritsch2,36625.6
Total votes9,254 100.0

Democratic primary

Candidates
Declared
  • Melanie Wright, former state representative (35th district) [26]
Democratic primary results
PartyCandidateVotes%
Democratic Melanie Wright 3,608 100.0
Total votes3,608 100.0

General election

District 26 results
PartyCandidateVotes%
Republican Scott Alexander 22,566 61.0
Democratic Melanie Wright14,45039.0
Total votes37,016 100.0
Republican hold

District 27

The district had been represented by Republican Jeff Raatz since 2014. [4] Raatz was re-elected with 70.9% of the vote in 2018.

Republican primary

Candidates
Declared
Republican primary results
PartyCandidateVotes%
Republican Jeff Raatz (incumbent) 7,213 100.0
Total votes7,213 100.0

Democratic primary

Candidates
Declared
Democratic primary results
PartyCandidateVotes%
Democratic Ronald Itnyre 1,855 100.0
Total votes1,855 100.0

General election

District 27
PartyCandidateVotes%
Republican Jeff Raatz (incumbent) 26,040 71.2
Democratic Ronald Itnyre10,55328.8
Total votes36,593 100.0
Republican hold

District 29

The district had been represented by Democrat J. D. Ford since 2018. [4] Ford was first elected with 56.7% of the vote in 2018.

Democratic primary

Candidates
Declared
Democratic primary results
PartyCandidateVotes%
Democratic J.D. Ford (incumbent) 4,148 100.0
Total votes4,148 100.0

Republican primary

Candidates
Declared
Republican primary results
PartyCandidateVotes%
Republican Alex Choi 5,107 100
Total votes5,107 100.0

General election

District 29
PartyCandidateVotes%
Democratic J. D. Ford (incumbent) 22,670 51.7
Republican Alex Choi21,20048.3
Total votes43,870 100.0
Democratic hold

District 31

The district had been represented by Republican Kyle Walker since 2020. [4]

Republican primary

Candidates
Declared
Republican primary results
PartyCandidateVotes%
Republican Kyle Walker (incumbent) 5,990 100.0
Total votes5,990 100.0

Democratic primary

Candidates
Declared
Democratic primary results
PartyCandidateVotes%
Democratic Jocelyn Vare 3,288 100.0
Total votes3,288 100.0

General election

Polling

Poll sourceDate(s)
administered		Sample
size [a] 		Margin
of error		Kyle
Walker (R)		Jocelyn
Vare (D)		Undecided
Change Research (D) [29] [A] August 9–14, 2022552 (LV)± 4.7%39%41%19%

Results

District 31
PartyCandidateVotes%
Republican Kyle Walker (incumbent) 28,397 55.4
Democratic Jocelyn Vare22,83944.6
Total votes51,236 100.0
Republican hold

District 38

The district had been represented by Republican Jon Ford since 2014. [4] Ford was re-elected with 55.9% of the vote in 2018. He was running for re-election. [7]

Republican primary

Republican primary results
PartyCandidateVotes%
Republican Jon Ford (incumbent) 10,130 100.0
Total votes10,130 100.0

General election

District 38
PartyCandidateVotes%
Republican Jon Ford (incumbent) 27,510 100.0
Total votes27,510 100.0
Republican hold

District 39

The district had been represented by Republican Eric Bassler since 2014. [4] Bassler was re-elected unopposed in 2018. He was running for re-election. [7]

Republican primary

Republican primary results
PartyCandidateVotes%
Republican Eric Bassler (incumbent) 10,645 100.0
Total votes10,645 100.0

General election

District 39
PartyCandidateVotes%
Republican Eric Bassler (incumbent) 31,128 100.0
Total votes31,128 100.0
Republican hold

District 41

The district had been represented by Republican Greg Walker since 2006. [4] Walker was re-elected with 66.6% of the vote in 2018.

Republican primary

Candidates
Declared
Republican primary results
PartyCandidateVotes%
Republican Greg Walker (incumbent) 9,207 100.0
Total votes9,207 100.0

Democratic primary

Candidates
Declared
  • Bryan Muñoz [7]
Democratic primary results
PartyCandidateVotes%
Democratic Bryan Muñoz 1,842 100.0
Total votes1,842 100.0

General election

District 41
PartyCandidateVotes%
Republican Greg Walker (incumbent) 24,698 67.8
Democratic Bryan Muñoz11,72932.2
Total votes36,427 100.0
Republican hold

District 43

The district had been represented by Republican Chip Perfect since 2014. [4] Perfect was re-elected unopposed in 2018. He was running for re-election. [7]

Republican primary

Republican primary results
PartyCandidateVotes%
Republican Chip Perfect (incumbent) 7,052 100.0
Total votes7,052 100.0

General election

District 43
PartyCandidateVotes%
Republican Chip Perfect (incumbent) 30,804 100.0
Total votes30,804 100.0
Republican hold

District 45

The district had been represented by Republican Chris Garten since 2018. [4] Garten was first elected with 62.7% of the vote in 2018.

Republican primary

Candidates
Declared
Republican primary results
PartyCandidateVotes%
Republican Chris Garten (incumbent) 6,228 100.0
Total votes6,228 100.0

Democratic primary

Candidates
Declared
Democratic primary results
PartyCandidateVotes%
Democratic Nick Marshall 3,615 100.0
Total votes3,615 100.0

General election

District 45 results
PartyCandidateVotes%
Republican Chris Garten (incumbent) 25,767 62.1
Democratic Nick Marshall15,74637.9
Total votes41,513 100.0
Republican hold

District 46

The district had been represented by Republican Ron Grooms since 2010. [4] Grooms stepped down from his seat in November 2021. [31] Kevin Boehnlein was chosen to replace him. [32]

Republican primary

Candidates
Declared
  • Evan Shearin [7]
Declined
Republican primary results
PartyCandidateVotes%
Republican Evan Shearin1,535100.0
Total votes1,535 100.0

Democratic primary

Candidates
Declared
Democratic primary results
PartyCandidateVotes%
Democratic Andrea Hunley 3,142 43.9
Democratic Kristin Jones1,85925.9
Democratic Ashley Eason1,19416.7
Democratic Karla Lopez Owens89312.5
Democratic Bobby Kern771.1
Total votes7,165 100.0

General election

District 46 results
PartyCandidateVotes%
Democratic Andrea Hunley 19,503 72.9
Republican Evan Shearin7,23827.1
Total votes26,741 100.0
Democratic gain from Republican

District 47

The district had been represented by Republican Erin Houchin since 2014. [4] 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. [35] Gary Byrne won a caucus election and was chosen to represent the district. [36]

Republican primary

Candidates
Declared
Disqualified/Withdrew
  • Keeley R. Stingel [7]
Declined
Republican primary results
PartyCandidateVotes%
Republican Gary Byrne (incumbent) 7,125 54.0
Republican Kevin Boehnlein (incumbent)6,06146.0
Total votes13,186 100.0

General election

District 47
PartyCandidateVotes%
Republican Gary Byrne (incumbent) 28,959 66.8
Democratic Kathleen Forte14,40433.2
Total votes43,363 100.0
Republican hold

District 48

The district had been represented by Republican Mark Messmer since 2014. [4] Manning was re-elected unopposed in 2018. He was running for re-election. [7]

Republican primary

Republican primary results
PartyCandidateVotes%
Republican Mark Messmer (incumbent) 7,475 100.0
Total votes7,475 100.0

General election

District 48
PartyCandidateVotes%
Republican Mark Messmer (incumbent) 32,564 72.3
Democratic Jeff Hill12,45627.7
Total votes45,020 100.0
Republican hold

District 49

The district had been represented by Republican Jim Tomes since 2010. [4] Tomes was re-elected with 64.0% of the vote in 2018. He was running for re-election. [37]

Republican primary

Republican primary results
PartyCandidateVotes%
Republican Jim Tomes (incumbent) 4,995 100.0
Total votes4,995 100.0

General election

District 49
PartyCandidateVotes%
Republican Jim Tomes (incumbent) 26,320 100.0
Total votes26,320 100.0
Republican hold

Notes

  1. ↑ Key:
    A – all adults
    RV – registered voters
    LV – likely voters
    V – unclear

Partisan clients

  1. ↑ This poll was sponsored by Indiana Senate Democrats.

References

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