2020 United States House of Representatives elections in Indiana
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The 2020 United States House of Representatives elections in Indiana were held on November 3, 2020, 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 the 2020 U.S. presidential election, as well as other elections to the House of Representatives, elections to the United States Senate and various state and local elections.
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Results
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Party | Votes | Percentage | % Change | Candidates | Seats before |
Seats after |
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Republican | 1,731,098 | 58.03% | ![]() |
9 | 7 | 7 | ![]() | |
Democratic | 1,194,901 | 39.88% | ![]() |
9 | 2 | 2 | ![]() | |
Libertarian | 62,798 | 2.10% | ![]() |
5 | 0 | 0 | ![]() |
District | Republican | Democratic | Others | Total | Result | ||||
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Votes | % | Votes | % | Votes | % | Votes | % | ||
District 1 | 132,247 | 40.45% | 185,180 | 56.64% | 9,521 | 2.91% | 326,948 | 100.0% | Democratic hold |
District 2 | 183,601 | 61.49% | 114,967 | 38.51% | 0 | 0.00% | 298,568 | 100.0% | Republican hold |
District 3 | 220,989 | 67.84% | 104,762 | 32.16% | 0 | 0.00% | 325,751 | 100.0% | Republican hold |
District 4 | 225,531 | 66.62% | 112,984 | 33.38% | 0 | 0.00% | 338,515 | 100.0% | Republican hold |
District 5 | 208,212 | 50.02% | 191,226 | 45.94% | 16,788 | 4.03% | 416,226 | 100.0% | Republican hold |
District 6 | 225,318 | 68.65% | 91,103 | 27.76% | 11,791 | 3.59% | 328,212 | 100.0% | Republican hold |
District 7 | 106,146 | 37.56% | 176,422 | 62.44% | 0 | 0.00% | 282,568 | 100.0% | Democratic hold |
District 8 | 214,643 | 66.95% | 95,691 | 29.85% | 10,283 | 3.21% | 320,617 | 100.0% | Republican hold |
District 9 | 222,057 | 61.85% | 122,566 | 34.14% | 14,415 | 4.01% | 359,038 | 100.0% | Republican hold |
Total | 1,738,744 | 58.03% | 1,194,901 | 39.88% | 62,798 | 2.10% | 2,996,443 | 100.0% |
District 1
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The 1st district encompasses Northwest Indiana, taking in the eastern Chicago metropolitan area, including Hammond and Gary, as well as Lake County, Porter County and western LaPorte County. The incumbent was Democrat Pete Visclosky, who was re-elected with 65.1% of the vote in 2018.[1] On November 6, 2019, Visclosky announced he would retire and not run for re-election.[2]
Democratic primary
Candidates
Declared
- Melissa Borom, former staffer to Pete Visclosky[3]
- Carrie Castro, attorney[4]
- Scott Costello, hospital behavioral health director[5]
- Tony Daggett, U.S. Army veteran[4]
- Ryan Farrar, former teacher[6]
- Sabrina Haake, founder of the Gary Animal Welfare Coalition[7]
- John Henry Hall, attorney and widower of former U.S. Representative Katie Hall[4]
- Jim Harper, attorney and nominee for Indiana Secretary of State in 2018[8]
- Thomas McDermott Jr., mayor of Hammond[9]
- Wendell Mosby, former Prairie State Community College trustee[10]
- Frank J. Mrvan, North Township trustee and son of Frank Mrvan[9]
- Mara Candelaria Reardon, state representative[11]
- Jayson Reeves, engineer[4]
- Andrew Sylwestrowicz, former Merrillville town councilman[4]
Declined
- Karen Freeman-Wilson, mayor of Gary[12]
- Ragen Hatcher, state representative[9]
- Eddie Melton, state senator[13]
- Pete Visclosky, incumbent U.S. representative[2]
Jim Harper
Organizations
- Blue America[14]
- Democracy for America[15]
- Indivisible movement Northwest Indiana[16]
- Medicare for All PAC[16]
- Our Michigan City[16]
- Our Revolution[16]
- Progressive Democrats of America[17]
Frank J. Mrvan
Federal officials
- Pete Visclosky, U.S. representative for Indiana's 1st congressional district[18]
Unions
- United Steelworkers Local 6787[18]
Primary results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic | Frank J. Mrvan | 29,575 | 32.8 | |
Democratic | Thomas McDermott Jr. | 25,426 | 28.2 | |
Democratic | Jim Harper | 9,133 | 10.1 | |
Democratic | Melissa Borom | 7,792 | 8.7 | |
Democratic | Mara Candelaria Reardon | 6,997 | 7.8 | |
Democratic | Sabrina Haake | 4,365 | 4.8 | |
Democratic | Carrie Castro | 1,330 | 1.5 | |
Democratic | John Hall | 1,223 | 1.4 | |
Democratic | Scott Costello | 1,126 | 1.3 | |
Democratic | Tony Daggett | 965 | 1.1 | |
Democratic | Wendell Mosby | 893 | 1.0 | |
Democratic | Jayson Reeves | 526 | 0.6 | |
Democratic | Andrew Sylwestrowicz | 396 | 0.4 | |
Democratic | Ryan Farrar | 297 | 0.3 | |
Total votes | 90,044 | 100.0 |
Republican primary
Candidates
Declared
Declined
- Jon Costas, former mayor of Valparaiso[23]
- Bill Hanna, CEO of Northwest Indiana Regional Development Authority[24]
Primary results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Mark Leyva | 10,799 | 34.9 | |
Republican | Bill Powers | 7,073 | 22.9 | |
Republican | Spencer Lemmons | 4,748 | 15.4 | |
Republican | Mont Handley | 3,625 | 11.7 | |
Republican | Dion Bergeron | 3,127 | 10.1 | |
Republican | Delano Scaife | 1,552 | 5.0 | |
Total votes | 30,924 | 100.0 |
Libertarian primary
Candidates
Declared
- Edward Strauss[25]
General election
Predictions
Source | Ranking | As of |
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The Cook Political Report[26] | Safe D | July 2, 2020 |
Inside Elections[27] | Safe D | June 2, 2020 |
Sabato's Crystal Ball[28] | Safe D | July 2, 2020 |
Politico[29] | Likely D | April 19, 2020 |
Daily Kos[30] | Safe D | June 3, 2020 |
RCP[31] | Safe D | June 9, 2020 |
Niskanen[32] | Safe D | June 7, 2020 |
Results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic | Frank J. Mrvan | 185,180 | 56.6 | |
Republican | Mark Leyva | 132,247 | 40.4 | |
Libertarian | Edward Michael Strauss | 9,521 | 2.9 | |
Total votes | 326,948 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic hold |
District 2
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The 2nd district is located in north central Indiana taking in Michiana including South Bend, Mishawaka, and Elkhart. The incumbent was Republican Jackie Walorski, who was re-elected with 54.8% of the vote in 2018.[1]
Republican primary
Candidates
Declared
- Christopher Davis[34]
- Jackie Walorski, incumbent U.S. Representative
Endorsements
Jackie Walorski
Organizations
Primary results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Jackie Walorski (incumbent) | 39,628 | 78.9 | |
Republican | Christopher Davis | 10,609 | 21.1 | |
Total votes | 50,237 | 100.0 |
Democratic primary
Candidates
Declared
- Pat Hackett, attorney and candidate for Indiana's 2nd congressional district in 2018[36]
- Ellen Marks, attorney[37]
Endorsements
Pat Hackett
Organizations
Primary results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic | Patricia Hackett | 32,708 | 77.8 | |
Democratic | Ellen Marks | 9,319 | 22.2 | |
Total votes | 42,027 | 100.0 |
General election
Predictions
Source | Ranking | As of |
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The Cook Political Report[26] | Safe R | July 2, 2020 |
Inside Elections[27] | Safe R | June 2, 2020 |
Sabato's Crystal Ball[28] | Safe R | July 2, 2020 |
Politico[29] | Likely R | April 19, 2020 |
Daily Kos[30] | Safe R | June 3, 2020 |
RCP[31] | Safe R | June 9, 2020 |
Niskanen[32] | Safe R | June 7, 2020 |
Post-primary endorsements
Pat Hackett (D)
Vice Presidents
- Joe Biden, Vice President of the United States (2009 to 2017), Senator from Delaware (1973 to 2009) and Democratic Party nominee for President of the United States (2020)[39]
Senators
- Joe Donnelly, Senator from Indiana (2013 to 2019) and Representative from Indiana (2007 to 2013)[40]
Mayors
- Pete Buttigieg, Mayor of South Bend, Indiana (2012 to 2020) and Democratic Party candidate for President of the United States (2020)[41]
- Allan Kauffman, Mayor of Goshen, Indiana (1986 to 2015)[42]
- Steve Luecke, Mayor of South Bend, Indiana (1997 to 2012)[42]
- James Mueller, Mayor of South Bend, Indiana (since 2020)[42]
Individuals
- Cynthia Nixon, actress, activist and Democratic Party candidate for Governor of New York (2018)[43]
Organizations
- Equality PAC[42]
- End Citizens United[44]
- Indiana State AFL-CIO[45]
- Indiana Stonewall Democrats[46]
- International Association of Bridge, Structural, Ornamental and Reinforcing Iron Workers[42]
- International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local 364[45]
- International Union of Operating Engineers Local 150[42]
- Let America Vote[44]
- LPAC[42]
- National Education Association[47]
- United Association Local 172[48]
- United Steelworkers Local 12,775[49]
Jackie Walorski (R)
Results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Jackie Walorski (incumbent) | 183,601 | 61.5 | |
Democratic | Pat Hackett | 114,967 | 38.5 | |
Total votes | 298,568 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold |
District 3
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The 3rd district is based in northeastern Indiana, taking in Fort Wayne and the surrounding areas. The incumbent was Republican Jim Banks, who was re-elected with 64.7% of the vote in 2018.[1]
Republican primary
Candidates
Declared
Primary results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Jim Banks (incumbent) | 64,574 | 85.2 | |
Republican | Chris Magiera | 11,200 | 14.8 | |
Total votes | 75,774 | 100.0 |
Democratic primary
Candidates
Declared
Endorsements
Carlos Marcano
Organizations
- Rose Caucus[60]
Primary results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic | Chip Coldiron | 13,545 | 38.9 | |
Democratic | Carlos Marcano | 10,759 | 30.9 | |
Democratic | Thomas Schrader | 5,570 | 16.0 | |
Democratic | Jean-Paul Kalonji | 4,954 | 14.2 | |
Total votes | 34,828 | 100.0 |
General election
Predictions
Source | Ranking | As of |
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The Cook Political Report[26] | Safe R | July 2, 2020 |
Inside Elections[27] | Safe R | June 2, 2020 |
Sabato's Crystal Ball[28] | Safe R | July 2, 2020 |
Politico[29] | Safe R | April 19, 2020 |
Daily Kos[30] | Safe R | June 3, 2020 |
RCP[31] | Safe R | June 9, 2020 |
Niskanen[32] | Safe R | June 7, 2020 |
Results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Jim Banks (incumbent) | 220,989 | 67.8 | |
Democratic | Chip Coldiron | 104,762 | 32.2 | |
Total votes | 325,751 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold |
District 4
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The 4th district is located in west-central Indiana taking in Lafayette, Kokomo, and the western suburbs of Indianapolis. The incumbent was Republican Jim Baird, who was elected with 64.1% of the vote in 2018.[1]
Republican primary
Candidates
Declared
- Jim Baird, incumbent U.S. Representative
Primary results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Jim Baird (incumbent) | 65,806 | 100.0 | |
Total votes | 65,806 | 100.0 |
Democratic primary
Candidates
Declared
Primary results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic | Joe Mackey | 18,086 | 53.9 | |
Democratic | Veronikka Ziol | 9,630 | 28.7 | |
Democratic | Ben Frederick | 4,484 | 13.4 | |
Democratic | Howard Pollchik | 1,328 | 4.0 | |
Total votes | 33,528 | 100.0 |
General election
Predictions
Source | Ranking | As of |
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The Cook Political Report[26] | Safe R | July 2, 2020 |
Inside Elections[27] | Safe R | June 2, 2020 |
Sabato's Crystal Ball[28] | Safe R | July 2, 2020 |
Politico[29] | Safe R | April 19, 2020 |
Daily Kos[30] | Safe R | June 3, 2020 |
RCP[31] | Safe R | June 9, 2020 |
Niskanen[32] | Safe R | June 7, 2020 |
Results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Jim Baird (incumbent) | 225,531 | 66.6 | |
Democratic | Joe Mackey | 112,984 | 33.4 | |
Total votes | 338,515 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold |
District 5
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The 5th district encompasses northern Indianapolis and its eastern and northern suburbs, including Marion, Carmel, Anderson, Noblesville, Fishers, and parts of Kokomo. The incumbent was Republican Susan Brooks, who was re-elected with 56.8% of the vote in 2018,[1] and announced on June 14, 2019, that she would not seek re-election to a 5th term in Congress.[63]
Republican primary
Declared
- Kent W. Abernathy, former commissioner of Indiana's Bureau of Motor Vehicles[64]
- Andrew Bales, retired teacher[65]
- Micah Beckwith, pastor[66]
- Carl Brizzi, former Marion County prosecutor[67]
- Allen Davidson, highway engineer[68]
- Chuck Dietzen, physician and founder of Timmy Global Health[69]
- Beth Henderson, nurse[70]
- Matt Hook, retired accountant and attorney[68]
- Matthew Hullinger[68]
- Kelly Mitchell, Indiana State Treasurer[71][72]
- Danny Niederberger, accountant[73]
- Mark Small, attorney and progressive activist
- Victoria Spartz, state senator[74]
- Russell Stwalley[68]
- Victor Wakley, executive director of Save Our Veterans, Inc.[68]
Withdrawn
- Steve Braun, former commissioner of the Indiana Department of Workforce Development, candidate for Indiana's 4th congressional district in 2018 and brother of U.S. Senator Mike Braun[75] (suspended campaign due to health issues)[76]
Declined
- Jerome Adams, Surgeon General and former Indiana Health Commissioner[77]
- Greg Ballard, former mayor of Indianapolis[78]
- Brian Bosma, Speaker of the Indiana House of Representatives[79]
- James Brainard, mayor of Carmel[80]
- Susan Brooks, incumbent U.S. representative[63]
- Suzanne Crouch, Lieutenant Governor of Indiana (running for re-election)[81][82]
- Mike Delph, former state senator[83]
- Scott Fadness, mayor of Fishers[80]
- Mitch Frazier, businessman[77]
- Jennifer Hallowell, political consultant[80]
- Kyle Hupfer, chairman of the Indiana Republican Party[84][85]
- Todd Huston, state representative[80]
- Leah McGrath, deputy mayor of Fishers and Vice Chair of the Indiana Republican Party[77][86]
- Michael McQuillen, Minority Leader of the Indianapolis City-County Council[77]
- Todd Rokita, former U.S. representative for Indiana's 4th congressional district and candidate for U.S. Senate in 2018 (endorsed Delph)[81][84]
- John Ruckelshaus, state senator[86][84][87]
- Megan Savage, Chief of Staff to Susan Brooks[88]
- Pete Seat, executive director of the Indiana Republican Party and former White House spokesman[81][89]
Endorsements
Victoria Spartz
Organizations
- Club for Growth[90]
- Indiana Right to Life PAC[91] (co-endorsed with Beth Henderson)
- NRA Political Victory Fund[92][93]
Beth Henderson
U.S. senators
- Mike Braun, U.S. senator from Indiana[94]
U.S. representatives
- Dan Burton, former U.S. representative (IN-05, IN-06) (1983–2013)[95]
Organizations
- Indiana Right to Life PAC[95] (co-endorsed with Victoria Spartz)
Polling
Primary results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Victoria Spartz | 34,526 | 39.7 | |
Republican | Beth Henderson | 15,343 | 17.6 | |
Republican | Micah Beckwith | 11,063 | 12.7 | |
Republican | Carl Brizzi | 5,619 | 6.5 | |
Republican | Kent W. Abernathy | 4,901 | 5.6 | |
Republican | Kelly Mitchell | 4,643 | 5.3 | |
Republican | Chuck Dietzen | 4,071 | 4.7 | |
Republican | Matt Hook | 2,147 | 2.5 | |
Republican | Andrew Bales | 1,329 | 1.5 | |
Republican | Mark Small | 1,057 | 1.2 | |
Republican | Danny Niederberger | 675 | 0.8 | |
Republican | Victor Wakley | 465 | 0.5 | |
Republican | Allen Davidson | 411 | 0.5 | |
Republican | Russell Stwalley | 379 | 0.4 | |
Republican | Matthew Hullinger | 333 | 0.4 | |
Total votes | 86,962 | 100.0 |
Democratic primary
Candidates
Declared
- Jennifer Christie, environmental chemist[97]
- Christina Hale, former state representative and nominee for Lieutenant Governor of Indiana in 2016[98]
- Andy Jacobs Jr., Marion County deputy prosecutor and son of Andrew Jacobs Jr.[99]
- Ralph Spelbring, perennial candidate[68]
- Dee Thornton, corporate consultant and nominee for Indiana's 5th congressional district in 2018[97]
Declined
- Carey Hamilton, state representative[100]
Endorsements
Christina Hale
Federal officials
- Seth Moulton, U.S. representative (MA-06)[101]
Labor unions
- Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen[102]
- Indiana/Kentucky/Ohio Regional Council of Carpenters[102]
- International Brotherhood of Boilermakers, Iron Ship Builders, Blacksmiths, Forgers and Helpers[102]
- International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers[102]
- International Brotherhood of Teamsters[102]
- International Union of Operating Engineers[102]
- SMART[102]
- United Food and Commercial Workers Local 700[103]
- United Steelworkers[102]
Organizations
Primary results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic | Christina Hale | 30,123 | 40.8 | |
Democratic | Dee Thornton | 20,049 | 27.1 | |
Democratic | Jennifer Christie | 13,345 | 18.1 | |
Democratic | Andy Jacobs Jr. | 9,817 | 13.3 | |
Democratic | Ralph Spelbring | 575 | 0.8 | |
Total votes | 73,909 | 100.0 |
Libertarian primary
Candidates
Declared
- Ken Tucker[25]
General election
Debates
- Complete video of debate, September 22, 2020
Predictions
Source | Ranking | As of |
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The Cook Political Report[26] | Tossup | August 21, 2020 |
Inside Elections[27] | Tilt D (flip) | October 29, 2020 |
Sabato's Crystal Ball[28] | Lean D (flip) | November 2, 2020 |
Politico[29] | Tossup | September 9, 2020 |
Daily Kos[30] | Tossup | August 31, 2020 |
RCP[31] | Tossup | October 24, 2020 |
Niskanen[32] | Lean D (flip) | July 26, 2020 |
Post-primary endorsements
Christina Hale (D)
US presidents
State officials
Local officials
- Pete Buttigieg, former mayor of South Bend and former 2020 presidential candidate[113]
Organizations
Victoria Spartz (R)
U.S. Executive Branch officials
- Mike Pence, 48th vice president of the United States[117]
- Donald Trump, 45th president of the United States[118]
U.S. representatives
- Susan Brooks, U.S. representative from Indiana's 5th congressional district[119]
- Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader and U.S. Representative from California's 23rd congressional district[120]
- Steve Scalise, House Minority Whip and U.S. Representative from Louisiana's 1st congressional district[120]
State legislators
- Ron Alting, state senator from Indiana's 22nd district[121]
- Eric Bassler, state senator from Indiana's 39th district[122]
- Phil Boots, state senator from Indiana's 23rd district[123]
- Liz Brown, state senator from Indiana's 15th district[124]
- Brian Buchanan, state senator from Indiana's 7th district[125]
- Jim Buck, state senator from Indiana's 21st district[126]
- Tony Cook, state representative from Indiana's 32nd district[127]
- Chuck Goodrich, state representative from Indiana's 29th district[128]
- Mike Karickhoff, state representative from Indiana's 30th district[129]
- Mark Messmer, state senator from Indiana's 48th district[130]
- Chip Perfect, state senator from Indiana's 43rd district[131]
- Jeff Raatz, state senator from Indiana's 27th district[132]
- David Wolkins, state representative from Indiana's 18th district[133]
- Andy Zay, state senator from Indiana's 17th district[134]
Organizations
Polling
Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[a] |
Margin of error |
Victoria Spartz (R) |
Christina Hale (D) |
Other/ Undecided |
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Change Research[135] | October 29 – November 1, 2020 | 596 (LV) | ± 4.1% | 46% | 46% | 9%[c] |
Global Strategy Group (D)[136][B] | August 17–19, 2020 | 400 (LV) | ± 4.9% | 40% | 47% | 13%[d] |
Tulchin Research (D)[137][C] | August 5–10, 2020 | 400 (LV) | ± 4.9% | 45% | 50% | – |
WPA Intelligence (R)[138][D] | August 4–6, 2020 | 400 (LV) | ± 4.9% | 47% | 40% | 13%[e] |
GBAO Strategies (D)[139][E] | June 25–28, 2020 | 500 (LV) | ± 4.4% | 45% | 51% | – |
Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[a] |
Margin of error |
Generic Republican |
Generic Democrat |
Other/ Undecided |
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Global Strategy Group/House Majority PAC[140][B] | August 17–19, 2020 | 400 (LV) | ± 4.9% | 44% | 47% | 9%[f] |
Hypothetical polling
with Generic Republican and Generic Democrat
Results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Victoria Spartz | 208,212 | 50.0 | |
Democratic | Christina Hale | 191,226 | 46.0 | |
Libertarian | Ken Tucker | 16,788 | 4.0 | |
Total votes | 416,226 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold |
District 6
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The 6th district is located in southeastern Indiana, taking in Muncie, Columbus, Richmond and the eastern exurbs of Indianapolis. The incumbent was Republican Greg Pence, who was elected with 63.8% of the vote in 2018.[1]
Republican primary
Candidates
Declared
- Mike Campbell[141]
- Greg Pence, incumbent U.S. Representative
Primary results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Greg Pence (incumbent) | 62,346 | 83.6 | |
Republican | Mike Campbell | 12,234 | 16.4 | |
Total votes | 74,580 | 100.0 |
Democratic primary
Candidates
Declared
Primary results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic | Jeannine Lee Lake | 23,900 | 70.3 | |
Democratic | Barry Welsh | 5,163 | 15.2 | |
Democratic | George Holland | 4,923 | 14.5 | |
Total votes | 33,986 | 100.0 |
Libertarian primary
Candidates
Declared
- Tom Ferkinhoff[25]
General election
Predictions
Source | Ranking | As of |
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The Cook Political Report[26] | Safe R | July 2, 2020 |
Inside Elections[27] | Safe R | June 2, 2020 |
Sabato's Crystal Ball[28] | Safe R | July 2, 2020 |
Politico[29] | Safe R | April 19, 2020 |
Daily Kos[30] | Safe R | June 3, 2020 |
RCP[31] | Safe R | June 9, 2020 |
Niskanen[32] | Safe R | June 7, 2020 |
Results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Greg Pence (incumbent) | 225,318 | 68.6 | |
Democratic | Jeannine Lake | 91,103 | 27.8 | |
Libertarian | Tom Ferkinhoff | 11,791 | 3.6 | |
Total votes | 328,212 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold |
District 7
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The 7th district is centered around Indianapolis and the surrounding suburbs. The incumbent was Democrat André Carson, who was re-elected with 64.9% of the vote in 2018.[1]
Democratic primary
Candidates
Declared
- André Carson, incumbent U.S. Representative
- Pierre Quincy Pullins, U.S. Army veteran[144]
Primary results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic | André Carson (incumbent) | 62,117 | 91.8 | |
Democratic | Pierre Quincy Pullins | 5,572 | 8.2 | |
Total votes | 67,689 | 100.0 |
Republican primary
Candidates
Declared
Primary results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Susan Marie Smith | 10,705 | 43.1 | |
Republican | Douglas L. Merrill | 3,519 | 14.2 | |
Republican | JD Miniear | 3,517 | 14.2 | |
Republican | Jon J. Davis | 2,712 | 10.9 | |
Republican | Martin Ramey | 2,209 | 8.9 | |
Republican | Gerald Walters | 2,189 | 8.8 | |
Total votes | 24,851 | 100.0 |
Libertarian primary
Candidates
Declared
- Andrew Warner, small business owner[citation needed]
General election
Predictions
Source | Ranking | As of |
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The Cook Political Report[26] | Safe D | July 2, 2020 |
Inside Elections[27] | Safe D | June 2, 2020 |
Sabato's Crystal Ball[28] | Safe D | July 2, 2020 |
Politico[29] | Safe D | April 19, 2020 |
Daily Kos[30] | Safe D | June 3, 2020 |
RCP[31] | Safe D | June 9, 2020 |
Niskanen[32] | Safe D | June 7, 2020 |
Results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic | André Carson (incumbent) | 176,422 | 62.4 | |
Republican | Susan Marie Smith | 106,146 | 37.6 | |
Total votes | 282,568 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic hold |
District 8
Summarize
Perspective
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The 8th district is based in southwestern and west central Indiana, and includes the cities of Evansville and Terre Haute. The incumbent was Republican Larry Bucshon, who was re-elected with 64.4% of the vote in 2018.[1]
Republican primary
Candidates
Declared
- Larry Bucshon, incumbent U.S. representative[145]
Primary results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Larry Bucshon (incumbent) | 51,343 | 100.0 | |
Total votes | 51,343 | 100.0 |
Democratic primary
Candidates
Declared
Declined
- John R. Gregg, former speaker of the Indiana House of Representatives and nominee for Governor of Indiana in 2012 and 2016[146]
- Jonathan Weinzapfel, former mayor of Evansville[146] (running for Attorney General)
- Charlie Wyatt, mayor of Boonville[146]
Endorsements
E. Thomasina Marsili
Organizations
Primary results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic | Thomasina Marsili | 15,097 | 36.3 | |
Democratic | Mike Webster | 13,550 | 32.6 | |
Democratic | Ron Drake | 12,973 | 30.2 | |
Total votes | 41,620 | 100.0 |
Libertarian primary
Candidates
Declared
- James D. Rodenberger[25]
General election
Predictions
Source | Ranking | As of |
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The Cook Political Report[26] | Safe R | July 2, 2020 |
Inside Elections[27] | Safe R | June 2, 2020 |
Sabato's Crystal Ball[28] | Safe R | July 2, 2020 |
Politico[29] | Safe R | April 19, 2020 |
Daily Kos[30] | Safe R | June 3, 2020 |
RCP[31] | Safe R | June 9, 2020 |
Niskanen[32] | Safe R | June 7, 2020 |
Results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Larry Bucshon (incumbent) | 214,643 | 66.9 | |
Democratic | Thomasina Marsili | 95,691 | 29.8 | |
Libertarian | James D. Rodenberger | 10,283 | 3.2 | |
Total votes | 320,617 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold |
District 9
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The 9th district is based in south central Indiana, and includes the cities of Bloomington and Jeffersonville. The incumbent was Republican Trey Hollingsworth, who was re-elected with 56.5% of the vote in 2018.[1]
Republican primary
Candidates
Declared
- Trey Hollingsworth, incumbent U.S. representative[145]
Endorsements
Trey Hollingsworth
Primary results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Trey Hollingsworth (incumbent) | 62,962 | 100.0 | |
Total votes | 62,962 | 100.0 |
Democratic primary
Candidates
Declared
Endorsements
Brandon Wesley Hood
Organizations
- Rose Caucus (retracted)[152]
Andy Ruff
Federal politicians
- Baron Hill, former U.S. representative from Indiana's 9th congressional district[153]
State politicians
- Terry Goodin, state representative[153]
- John R. Gregg, former Speaker of the Indiana House of Representatives and nominee for Governor of Indiana in 2012 and 2016[153]
- Mark Kruzan, former Majority Leader of the Indiana House of Representatives and former mayor of Bloomington[153]
- Matt Pierce, state representative[153]
Individuals
- Dan Cannon, civil rights lawyer and candidate for Indiana's 9th congressional district in 2018[153]
- Liz Watson, Executive Director of the Congressional Progressive Caucus and nominee for Indiana's 9th congressional district in 2018[153]
Organizations
- Our Revolution Southern Indiana[153]
Primary results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic | Andy Ruff | 21,626 | 43.7 | |
Democratic | Mark Powell | 9,872 | 19.9 | |
Democratic | D. Liam Dorris | 7,813 | 15.8 | |
Democratic | Brandon Hood | 6,899 | 13.9 | |
Democratic | James O’Gabhann | 3,306 | 6.7 | |
Total votes | 49,516 | 100.0 |
Libertarian primary
Candidates
Declared
- Tonya Lynn Millis[25]
General election
Post-primary endorsements
Predictions
Source | Ranking | As of |
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The Cook Political Report[26] | Safe R | July 2, 2020 |
Inside Elections[27] | Safe R | June 2, 2020 |
Sabato's Crystal Ball[28] | Safe R | July 2, 2020 |
Politico[29] | Likely R | April 19, 2020 |
Daily Kos[30] | Safe R | June 3, 2020 |
RCP[31] | Safe R | June 9, 2020 |
Niskanen[32] | Safe R | June 7, 2020 |
Results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Trey Hollingsworth (incumbent) | 222,057 | 61.8 | |
Democratic | Andy Ruff | 122,566 | 34.1 | |
Libertarian | Tonya Lynn Millis | 14,415 | 4.0 | |
Total votes | 359,038 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold |
See also
Notes
Partisan clients
- Poll sponsored by the DCCC.
- Poll sponsored by Club for Growth.
References
External links
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