2012 United States House of Representatives elections in Indiana

none February 2026 September 2023 2012 United States House of Representatives elections in Indiana Indiana legislative no 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Indiana 2010 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Indiana 2014 All 9 Indiana seats to the United States House of Representatives 2012 11 06 Republican Party (United States) 6 7 1 1,351,760 52.93% 2.72% Democratic Party (United States) 3 2 1 1,142,554 44.74% 5.86% 180px Democratic #92C5DE Hold Republican #F48882 Hold #CA0120 Gain Party gains 180px Democratic #b9d7ff 40–50% #86b6f2 50–60% #4389e3 60–70% Republican #f2b3be 40–50% #e27f90 50–60% #CC2F4A 60–70% #D40000 70–80% District results 180px Democratic #b9d7ff 40–50% #86b6f2 50–60% #4389e3 60–70% Republican #f2b3be 40–50% #e27f90 50–60% #CC2F4A 60–70% #D40000 70–80% County results 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. 2 Overview United States House of Representatives elections in Indiana, 2012PartyVotesPercentageSeats+/– Republican 1,351,760 52.93% 7 +1 Democratic 1,142,554 44.74% 2 -1 Libertarian 59,429 2.33% 0 - Independents 3 <0.01% 0 - Totals 2,553,746 100.00% 9 - Redistricting A redistricting bill was passed by both houses of the Indiana General Assembly in April 2011http://www.newstimes.com/news/article/New-Ind-congressional-districts-clear-Legislature-1356563.php New Ind. congressional districts clear Legislature April 28, 2011 May 21, 2011 The News-Times Tom Davieshttp://www.wndu.com/indiana/headlines/Indiana_Legislature_OKs_redistricting_proposal_120836134.html 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 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,https://www.forbes.com/feeds/ap/2011/05/11/business-in-daniels-legislation_8460949.html 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 while Democrats argued that the map was intended to protect Republican incumbents and help the Republican Party win the 2nd district. District 1 2012 Indiana's 1st congressional district election Indiana presidential no 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Indiana#District 1 2010 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Indiana#District 1 2014 x150px File:Pete Visclosky Portrait, c111-112th Congress.jpg Pete Visclosky Democratic Party (US) 187,743 67.3% File:3x4.svg Joel Phelps Republican Party (US) 91,291 32.7% U.S. Representative Pete Visclosky Democratic Party (US) Pete Visclosky Democratic Party (US) 200px IN-1 2012.svg County results Visclosky: #678cd7 60–70% Indiana's 1st congressional district The district, based in the suburbs and exurbs of Chicago, acquired parts of LaPorte County, including Michigan City, in redistricting.http://www.rollcall.com/issues/56_134/GOP-poised-to-scoop-up-a-seat-in-indiana-206207-1.html Race Ratings: GOP Poised to Scoop Up a Seat June 7, 2011 June 28, 2011 Roll Call Shira Toeplitz Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Pete Visclosky, incumbent U.S. Representative Primary results Democratic primary results Pete Visclosky (incumbent) Democratic Party (United States) 42,219 100.0 42,219 100.0 Republican primary Candidates Nominee Joel Phelps, industrial engineerCarden Dan http://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/elections/phelps-wins-republican-primary-for-region-s-u-s-house/article_c1345b95-950c-53c8-a736-8b025bb640a6.html Phelps wins Republican primary for region's U.S. House seat Nwitimes.com 2012-05-08 2012-06-03 Primary results Republican primary results Joel Phelps Republican Party (United States) 11,952 100.0 11,952 100.0 General election Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political Reporthttp://cookpolitical.com/house/charts/race-ratings The Cook Political Report — Charts – 2012 House Competitive Races Cookpolitical.com November 5, 2012 November 6, 2012Safe D November 5, 2012 Rothenberghttp://rothenbergpoliticalreport.com/ratings/house House Ratings Rothenbergpoliticalreport.com November 2, 2012 November 4, 2012Safe D November 2, 2012 Roll Call, 2012 11 04 us onSafe D November 4, 2012 Sabato's Crystal BallCrystal Ball https://web.archive.org/web/20230420175527/https://centerforpolitics.org/crystalball/articles/category/2012-house/ April 20, 2023 , 2012 11 05 us onSafe D November 5, 2012 NY TimesHouse Race Ratings, The New York Times, 2012 11 04 us onSafe D November 4, 2012RCP, 2012 11 04 us onSafe D November 4, 2012The HillHouse Ratings https://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/race-ratings/107735-the-hills-house-ratings-democrats-chances-for-seats-have-dimmed/ The Hill November 4, 2012 November 3, 2012 Safe D November 4, 2012 Results Indiana's 1st congressional district, 2012https://indianavoters.in.gov/ENRHistorical/ElectionResults?year=2012 Indiana Voters indianavoters.in.gov Democratic Party (United States) Pete Visclosky (incumbent) 187,743 67.3 Republican Party (United States) Joel Phelps 91,291 32.7 279,034 100.0 Democratic Party (United States) District 2 Indiana's 2nd congressional district 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. 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.http://hotlineoncall.nuationaljournal.com/archives/2011/04/joe-donnellys-r.php Joe Donnelly's Redistricting Blues April 11, 2011 May 21, 2011 National Journal Sean SullivanApril 2019 InternetArchiveBot yes Candidates Nominee Brendan Mullen, Army veteran and military contractorhttp://www.fox28.com/story/15069120/brendan-mullen-announces-run-for-2nd-congressional-district-seat 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 Eliminated in primary Dan Morrison, small business owner Withdrawn Andrew Straw, attorney and an assistant dean at the Indiana University Maurer School of LawStaff Truth Goshen attorney Straw to run for Congress http://www.etruth.com/article/20110506/NEWS01/305069961/0/NEWS01 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 Declined Joe Donnelly, incumbent U.S. Representative (ran for U.S. Senate)http://www.wndu.com/localnews/headlines/121454499.html 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 Primary results Democratic primary results Brendan Mullen Democratic Party (United States) 11,218 54.1 Dan Morrison Democratic Party (United States) 9,519 45.9 20,737 100.0 Republican primary Candidates Nominee Jackie Walorski, former state representative and nominee for this seat in 2010 Eliminated in primary Greg Andrews, physician Withdrawn Mitch Feikes, real estate developer and broker Primary results Republican primary results Jackie Walorski Republican Party (United States) 46,873 72.8 Greg Andrews Republican Party (United States) 17,522 27.2 64,395 100.0 Libertarian primary Candidates Nominee Joe Ruiz2012 Federal Candidates https://web.archive.org/web/20120901141407/http://lpin.org/candidates/ 2012-09-01 , Libertarian Party of Indiana Green primary Andrew Straw, an attorney, switched from the Democratic Party to Green Party and ran for this seat.Candidate Profile: Andrew Straw http://www.gp.org/elections/candidates/index.php?record=5206 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-allStaff Truth Congressional candidate Straw switches to Green Party http://www.etruth.com/article/20120103/NEWS01/701039958 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 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.Green candidate denied ballot spot http://www.southbendtribune.com/news/sbt-green-candidate-denied-ballot-spot-20120727%2C0%2C354091.story 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 General election Endorsements Brendan Mullen (D) Organizations Blue Dog CoalitionBlue Dog Endorsements http://bluedogdems.ngpvanhost.com/content/blue-dog-endorsements bluedogdems.ngpvanhost.com/ 23 February 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20121124061254/http://bluedogdems.ngpvanhost.com/content/blue-dog-endorsements 24 November 2012 Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee "Red to Blue" ProgramRED TO BLUE 2012 http://www.dccc.org/pages/redtoblue DCCC 5 March 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20121026213338/http://www.dccc.org/pages/redtoblue 26 October 2012 Jackie Walorski (R) Organizations National Republican Congressional Committee "Young Guns" ProgramCANDIDATES http://gopyoungguns.com/candidates gopyoungguns.com 16 January 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20130101110717/http://gopyoungguns.com/candidates 1 January 2013 Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political Reporthttp://cookpolitical.com/house/charts/race-ratings The Cook Political Report — Charts – 2012 House Competitive Races Cookpolitical.com November 5, 2012 November 6, 2012Likely R Flip November 5, 2012 RothenbergSafe R Flip November 2, 2012 Roll CallLikely R Flip November 4, 2012 Sabato's Crystal BallLikely R Flip November 5, 2012 NY TimesSafe D November 4, 2012RCPLikely R Flip November 4, 2012The HillLean R Flip November 4, 2012 Results Indiana's 2nd congressional district, 2012 Republican Party (United States) Jackie Walorski 134,033 49.0 Democratic Party (United States) Brendan Mullen 130,113 47.6 Libertarian Party (United States) Joe Ruiz 9,326 3.4 Independent (United States) Kenneth R. Lunce Jr. (write-in) 3 0.0 273,475 100.0 Republican Party (United States) Democratic Party (United States) District 3 Indiana's 3rd congressional district The 3rd district was expected to remain favorable to Republicans. 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. Republican primary Candidates Nominee Marlin Stutzman, incumbent U.S. Representative Primary results Republican primary results Marlin Stutzman (incumbent) Republican Party (United States) 74,812 100.0 74,812 100.0 Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Kevin Boyd, pastor of Fort Wayne's Trinity Presbyterian ChurchBrian Francisco http://www.journalgazette.net/article/20120509/LOCAL/305099984 Boyd wins nod in 3rd District The Journal Gazette 2012-05-09 2012-06-03 October 21, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131021094312/http://www.journalgazette.net/article/20120509/LOCAL/305099984 dead Eliminated in primary Stephen Hope Justin Kuhnle, family case manager John Roberson, former police officer Tommy Schrader David Sowards Primary results Democratic primary results Kevin R. Boyd Democratic Party (United States) 5,985 47.8 Tommy A. Schrader Democratic Party (United States) 1,694 13.5 Stephen G. Hope Democratic Party (United States) 1,441 11.5 Justin Kuhnle Democratic Party (United States) 1,265 10.1 David Sowards Democratic Party (United States) 1,172 9.4 John Forrest Roberson Democratic Party (United States) 966 7.7 12,523 100.0 General election Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe R November 5, 2012 RothenbergSafe R November 2, 2012 Roll CallSafe R November 4, 2012 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe R November 5, 2012 NY TimesSafe R November 4, 2012RCPSafe R November 4, 2012The HillSafe R November 4, 2012 Results Indiana's 3rd congressional district, 2012 Republican Party (United States) Marlin Stutzman (incumbent) 187,872 67.0 Democratic Party (United States) Kevin Boyd 92,363 33.0 280,235 100.0 Republican Party (United States) District 4 Indiana's 4th congressional district 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.http://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/article_21e1600b-ede7-54cf-989d-0fc4a139bd4e.html Remap leaves U.S. Rep. Rokita outside his district May 15, 2011 May 21, 2011 The Times Dan Carden The 4th district was expected to remain favorable to Republicans. Republican primary Candidates Nominee Todd Rokita, incumbent U.S. Representative Primary results Republican primary results Todd Rokita (incumbent) Republican Party (United States) 73,089 100.0 73,089 100.0 Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Tara Nelson, information technology project manager Eliminated in primary Lester Moore, former Newton County Assessor Primary results Democratic primary results Tara E. Nelson Democratic Party (United States) 7,018 58.3 Lester Terry Moore Democratic Party (United States) 5,010 41.7 12,028 100.0 Libertarian primary Candidates Nominee Benjamin Gehlhausen, economics and professional flight technology major at Purdue Universityhttp://votesmart.org/candidate/biography/142268/benjamin-gehlhausen Benjamin Gehlhausen Biography - Project Vote Smart Votesmart.org 2012-11-07 General election Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe R November 5, 2012 RothenbergSafe R November 2, 2012 Roll CallSafe R November 4, 2012 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe R November 5, 2012 NY TimesSafe R November 4, 2012RCPSafe R November 4, 2012The HillSafe R November 4, 2012 Results Indiana's 4th congressional district, 2012 Republican Party (United States) Todd Rokita (incumbent) 168,688 61.9 Democratic Party (United States) Tara Nelson 93,015 34.2 Libertarian Party (United States) Benjamin Gehlhausen 10,565 3.9 272,268 100.0 Republican Party (United States) District 5 2012 Indiana's 5th congressional district election Indiana presidential no 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Indiana#District 5 2010 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Indiana#District 5 2014 x150px File:Susan Brooks, official portrait, 113th Congress (cropped).jpg Susan Brooks Republican Party (US) 194,570 58.4% File:3x4.svg Scott Reske Democratic Party (US) 125,347 37.6% U.S. Representative Dan Burton Republican Party (US) Susan Brooks Republican Party (US) 200px File:IN-5 2012.svg County results Brooks: #f1b5b2 40–50% #ed8883 50–60% #e55751 60–70% #d02823 70–80% Reske: #8da9e2 50–60% Indiana's 5th congressional district The 5th district continues to include Hamilton County and the north side of Indianapolis,http://www.courier-journal.com/article/20110509/NEWS02/305090048/Indiana-Congressman-Dan-Burton-plans-re-election-bid Indiana Congressman Dan Burton plans re-election bid May 9, 2011 May 21, 2011 The Courier-Journal but received Democratic-leaning areas in northern Marion County and Madison County, and lost rural areas near Fort Wayne. The district was expected to continue to favor Republicans. 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.http://www.indystar.com/article/20120131/NEWS05/120131017/Rep-Burton-announces-retirement-from-Congress Rep. Dan Burton announces retirement from Congress January 31, 2012 January 31, 2012 The Indianapolis Star Mary Beth Schneider Republican primary Candidates Nominee Susan Brooks, former United States Attorney for the Southern District of Indianahttp://www.indystar.com/article/20110719/NEWS05/110719009/Former-U-S-attorney-joins-GOP-primary-against-Burton Former U.S. attorney joins GOP primary against Burton July 19, 2011 July 20, 2011 The Indianapolis Star Mary Beth Schneider Eliminated in primary Jason Anderson Jack Lugar, attorneyhttp://www.indystar.com/article/20110731/NEWS05/107310385/Behind-Closed-Doors-Forget-Rolex-just-fill-out-paperwork 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 John McGoff, physician and candidate for this seat in 2008 & 2010http://www.wishtv.com/dpp/news/politics/mcgoff-challenges-burton-for-5th-district 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 David McIntosh, former U.S. Representative and lobbyisthttp://www.indystar.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2011107070377 GOP primary could see McIntosh vie against Burton July 7, 2011 July 8, 2011 The Indianapolis Star Mary Beth Schneider Matthew Mount Bill Salin, business analyst and Air Force veteran Wayne Seybold, Mayor of Marion and former Olympic pair skater Withdrawn Dan Burton, incumbent U.S. Representative Declined Mike Delph, state senator Primary results Republican primary results Susan Brooks Republican Party (United States) 31,185 30.2 David McIntosh Republican Party (United States) 30,175 29.2 John McGoff Republican Party (United States) 23,773 23.0 Wayne Seybold Republican Party (United States) 11,874 11.5 Jack Lugar Republican Party (United States) 4,758 4.6 Jason Anderson Republican Party (United States) 1,036 1.0 Bill Salin Republican Party (United States) 869 0.8 Matthew Mount Republican Party (United States) 453 0.4 103,254 100.0 Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Scott Reske, state representative,http://www.indystar.com/article/20110930/NEWS0502/309300005/State-Rep-Reske-plans-run-Burton-s-seat State Rep. Reske plans run for Burton's seat in Congress September 30, 2011 October 3, 2011 The Indianapolis Star Mary Beth SchneiderButler Cody http://indianapublicmedia.org/news/brooks-reske-win-5th-district-primary-30149 Brooks, Reske Win In 5th District Primary Indiana Public Media 2012-05-09 2012-06-03 May 13, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120513154655/http://indianapublicmedia.org/news/brooks-reske-win-5th-district-primary-30149/ dead Eliminated in primary Tony Long, general motors retiree Primary results Democratic primary results Scott Reske Democratic Party (United States) 13,175 63.1 Tony Long Democratic Party (United States) 7,692 36.9 20,867 100.0 Libertarian primary Candidates Nominee Chard Reid, economics and finance teacher at Plainfield High School General election Endorsements Susan Brooks (R) Organizations National Republican Congressional Committee "Vanguard" Program Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe R November 5, 2012 RothenbergSafe R November 2, 2012 Roll CallSafe R November 4, 2012 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe R November 5, 2012 NY TimesSafe R November 4, 2012RCPSafe R November 4, 2012The HillSafe R November 4, 2012 Results Indiana's 5th congressional district, 2012 Republican Party (United States) Susan Brooks 194,570 58.4 Democratic Party (United States) Scott Reske 125,347 37.6 Libertarian Party (United States) Chard Reid 13,442 4.0 333,359 100.0 Republican Party (United States) District 6 Indiana's 6th congressional district The 6th district was made more favorable to Republicans in redistricting,http://www.indystar.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2011107090316 Candidates line up for Pence's open seat in Congress July 9, 2011 July 11, 2011 The Indianapolis Star Mary Beth Schneider and now stretches from Muncie to the Ohio River. 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.https://www.reuters.com/article/us-indiana-pence-idUKTRE74452H20110505 Republican Rep. Mike Pence to run for Indiana governor May 5, 2011 May 21, 2011 Reuters Susan Guyett Republican primary Candidates Nominee Luke Messer, former state representative, former executive director of the Indiana Republican Party, and candidate for the 5th District in 2010http://www.thestarpress.com/article/20120509/ELECTIONS/120509003/Bookout-face-young-gun-Messer-race-U-S-Congress-seat 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 Eliminated in primary Don Bates Jr., financial adviser and candidate for Senate in 2010 Bill Frazier, former state senatorhttp://www.wibc.com/news/Story.aspx?ID=1552383 Ex-State Senator Makes Sixth Bid for Congress October 7, 2011 October 11, 2011 WIBC Eric Berman Travis Hankins, developer and candidate for 9th District in 2010 John Hatter, human resources director at Ivy Tech Community College Joe Sizemore, factory worker Allen Smith, Bartholomew County coroner and The Biggest Loser contestanthttp://www.therepublic.com/view/local_story/Coroner_to_run_for_U_S_Congres_1326216919 Coroner to run for U.S. Congress January 10, 2012 January 13, 2012 The Republic March 16, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120316184237/http://www.therepublic.com/view/local_story/Coroner_to_run_for_U_S_Congres_1326216919/ dead Joseph S. Van Wye Sr., part-time service technician and part-time worker for Lifetime Resourceshttp://www.joevanwye.com/About_Joe_Van_Wye.html About Joe Van Wye Joe Van Wye website February 5, 2012April 2019 InternetArchiveBot yes Declined Nate LaMar, president of the Henry County Councilhttp://www.pal-item.com/article/20110512/NEWS01/105120319/Bates-joining-race-House Bates joining race for House May 12, 2011 May 21, 2011 Palladium-Item Bill EngleAugust 2026 InternetArchiveBot http://www.rollcall.com/news/messer_likely_to_run_for_pences_seat-205386-1.html Messer Likely to Run for Pence's Seat May 5, 2011 May 21, 2011 Roll Call Shira Toeplitz Jean Lesing, state senatorhttp://www.journalgazette.net/article/20110512/LOCAL08/305129936/1002/LOCAL GOP candidate seeks open seat May 12, 2011 May 21, 2011 The Journal Gazette Brian Francisco March 16, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120316005104/http://www.journalgazette.net/article/20110512/LOCAL08/305129936/1002/LOCAL dead Mike Pence, incumbent U.S. Representative Andrew Phipps, retired educator and candidate for Indiana Senate in 2002 and 2006http://www.thestarpress.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2011111300334 Andrew Phipps announces campaign for Sixth District congressional seat November 29, 2011 December 5, 2011 The Star PressAugust 2026 InternetArchiveBot Mike Sodrel, former U.S. Representative T.J. Thompson, candidate for this seat in 2010 Primary results Republican primary results Luke Messer Republican Party (United States) 32,859 40.3 Travis Hankins Republican Party (United States) 23,276 28.6 Don Bates Jr. Republican Party (United States) 10,913 13.4 Bill Frazier Republican Party (United States) 8,446 10.4 Joe Sizemore Republican Party (United States) 2,346 2.9 Allen K. Smith II Republican Party (United States) 1,679 2.1 Joseph S. Van Wye, Sr Republican Party (United States) 989 1.2 John Hatter Republican Party (United States) 917 1.1 81,425 100.0 Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Bradley Bookout, former Delaware County council memberhttp://www.thestarpress.com/article/20110724/NEWS01/107240357 W/R REPORT: Meet the Muncie Dem's House candidate July 24, 2011 August 2, 2011 The Star Press Keith Roysdon Douglas WalkerAugust 2026 InternetArchiveBot http://www.thestarpress.com/article/20120508/ELECTIONS/120508018/Frazier-losing-Bookout-winning-Delaware-County-6th-District Messer, Bookout win vote in Delaware County for U.S. Congress seat thestarpress.com 2012-06-03July 2018 InternetArchiveBot yes Eliminated in primary Dan Bolling, biotech entrepreneur Jim Crone, sociology professor at Hanover College Susan Hall Heitzman, small business owner George Holland, salesman Declined Lane Siekman, attorney; Barry Welsh, nominee for this seat in 2006, 2008 & 2010 Primary results Democratic primary results Bradley T. Bookout Democratic Party (United States) 8,278 30.9 Susan Hall Heitzman Democratic Party (United States) 7,077 26.5 Jim Crone Democratic Party (United States) 5,611 21.0 Dan Bolling Democratic Party (United States) 3,719 13.9 George T. Holland Democratic Party (United States) 2,059 7.7 26,744 100.0 Libertarian primary Candidates Nominee Rex Bell, owner of a contracting business in the New Castle area General election Endorsements Luke Messer (R) Organizations National Republican Congressional Committee "Vanguard" Program Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe R November 5, 2012 RothenbergSafe R November 2, 2012 Roll CallSafe R November 4, 2012 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe R November 5, 2012 NY TimesSafe R November 4, 2012RCPSafe R November 4, 2012The HillSafe R November 4, 2012 Results Indiana's 6th congressional district, 2012 Republican Party (United States) Luke Messer 162,613 59.1 Democratic Party (United States) Brad Bookout 96,678 35.1 Libertarian Party (United States) Rex Bell 15,962 5.8 275,253 100.0 Republican Party (United States) District 7 Indiana's 7th congressional district The 7th district lost Democratic-leaning areas in northern Marion County in redistricting, while acquiring more Republican areas in the south of the county. Nonetheless, the district was expected to remain favorable to Democrats. Democratic primary Candidates Nominee André Carson, incumbent U.S. Representative Eliminated in primary Bob Kern, paralegal Pierre Pullins, warehouse worker Woodrow Wilcox Primary results Democratic primary results André Carson (incumbent) Democratic Party (United States) 34,782 90.3 Bob "Citizen" Kern Democratic Party (United States) 2,048 5.3 Woodrow Wilcox Democratic Party (United States) 1,082 2.8 Pierre Quincy Pullins Democratic Party (United States) 586 1.5 38,498 100.0 Republican primary Candidates Nominee Carlos May, former aide for Indianapolis Mayor Greg BallardRobbin Morey http://www.ibj.com/carson--may-to-meet-in-7th-district-congressional-race/PARAMS/article/34313 Carson, May to meet in 7th District congressional race IBJ.com 2012-05-09 2012-06-03 Eliminated in primary Steve Davis, former Southport police chief Tony Duncan, Army veteran and union worker Wayne Harmon, parole agent and former Marine J.D. Miniear, Christian ministry outreach Catherine Ping, Army Reserve lieutenant colonel and business owner Larry Shouse Primary results Republican primary results Carlos A. May Republican Party (United States) 10,783 26.8 Catherine Ping Republican Party (United States) 9,771 24.3 Steven Davis Republican Party (United States) 7,727 19.1 Wayne E. Harmon Republican Party (United States) 4,252 10.6 Anthony W. Duncan Republican Party (United States) 4,079 10.1 JD Miniear Republican Party (United States) 2,227 5.5 Lawrence B. Shouse Republican Party (United States) 1,412 3.5 40,251 100.0 General election Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe D November 5, 2012 RothenbergSafe D November 2, 2012 Roll CallSafe D November 4, 2012 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe D November 5, 2012 NY TimesSafe D November 4, 2012RCPSafe D November 4, 2012The HillSafe D November 4, 2012 Results Indiana's 7th congressional district, 2012 Democratic Party (United States) André Carson (incumbent) 162,122 62.9 Republican Party (United States) Carlos May 95,828 37.1 257,950 100.0 Democratic Party (United States) District 8 Indiana's 8th congressional district 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. Republican incumbent Larry Bucshon ran for re-election. Republican primary Candidates Nominee Larry Bucshon, incumbent U.S. Representative Eliminated in primary Kristi Risk, stay-at-home momhttp://www.courierpress.com/news/2011/aug/17/bucshon-face-gop-opponant-8th-district-seat Bucshon to face GOP opponent Kristi Risk for 8th District seat August 17, 2011 August 18, 2011 Evansville Courier & Press Thomas B. Langhorne March 31, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120331180744/http://www.courierpress.com/news/2011/aug/17/bucshon-face-gop-opponant-8th-district-seat/ dead Primary results Republican primary results Larry D. Bucshon (incumbent) Republican Party (United States) 34,511 58.0 Kristi Risk Republican Party (United States) 24,960 42.0 59,471 100.0 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.http://www.courierpress.com/news/2011/dec/01/democratic-party-will-caucus-choose-8th-district-c Democratic leaders will caucus to choose 8th District candidate December 1, 2011 December 5, 2011 Evansville Courier & Press Eric Bradner December 4, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20111204213750/http://www.courierpress.com/news/2011/dec/01/democratic-party-will-caucus-choose-8th-district-c/ dead Former state representative Dave Crooks was endorsed as the Democratic nominee by party leaders on December 10, 2011. Candidates Nominee Dave Crooks, former state representativehttp://tribstar.com/election2012/x2089086695/Bucshon-Crooks-cruising-to-wins-in-8th Bucshon, Crooks cruising to wins in 8th Tribstar.com 2012-06-03 Eliminated in primary Thomas Barnett William Bryk, attorney and perennial candidate Withdrawn Patrick Scates, former aide to former U.S. Representative Brad Ellsworth Terry White, chair of the Warrick County Democratic Partyhttp://www2.wnct.com/news/2011/dec/10/8th-district-dem-caucus-endorses-dave-crooks-ar-1700543/ 8Th District Dem Caucus Endorses Dave Crooks December 10, 2011 December 13, 2011 Eyewitness News 9August 2026 InternetArchiveBot Declined Brad Ellsworth, former U.S. Representative and nominee for Senate in 2010 Trent Van Haaften, former state representative and nominee for this seat in 2010http://www.courierpress.com/news/2011/apr/24/democrat-set-challenge-bucshon-8th-district/ Democrat Dave Crooks set to run in 8th District April 24, 2011 May 21, 2011 Evansville Courier & Press Eric Brader April 30, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110430233849/http://www.courierpress.com/news/2011/apr/24/democrat-set-challenge-bucshon-8th-district/ dead Primary results Democratic primary results Dave Crooks Democratic Party (United States) 18,634 57.7 Thomas Barnett Democratic Party (United States) 10,638 32.9 William Bryk Democratic Party (United States) 3,023 9.4 32,295 100.0 Libertarian primary Candidates Nominee Bart Gadau General election Endorsements Dave Crooks (D) Organizations Blue Dog Coalition Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee "Red to Blue" Program Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportLean R November 5, 2012 RothenbergLikely R November 2, 2012 Roll CallSafe R November 4, 2012 Sabato's Crystal BallLean R November 5, 2012 NY TimesLean R November 4, 2012RCPLikely R November 4, 2012The HillLean R November 4, 2012 Results Indiana's 8th congressional district, 2012 Republican Party (United States) Larry Bucshon (incumbent) 151,533 53.3 Democratic Party (United States) Dave Crooks 122,325 43.1 Libertarian Party (United States) Bart Gadau 10,134 3.6 283,992 100.0 Republican Party (United States) District 9 Indiana's 9th congressional district 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. Republican incumbent Todd Young ran for re-election. Republican primary Candidates Nominee Todd Young, incumbent U.S. Representative Primary results Republican primary results Todd Young (incumbent) Republican Party (United States) 59,327 100.0 59,327 100.0 Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Shelli Yoder, professional development director at Indiana University in Bloomington Kelley School of Business and former Miss IndianaSchneider Grace Shelli Yoder wins Democratic nod to take on Todd Young for the Indiana 9th District seat http://www.courier-journal.com/article/20120508/NEWS0203/305080063/Shelli-Yoder-wins-Democratic-nod-to-take-on-Todd-Young-for-the-Indiana-9th-District-seat?odyssey=tab%7Cmostpopular%7Ctext%7CFRONTPAGE&nclick_check=1 June 3, 2012 Louisville Courier-Journal May 9, 2012 Eliminated in primary Jonathan D. George, former Air Force officer who served on the United States National Security Councilhttp://www.chicagotribune.com/news/chi-ap-in-indianacongress-9,0,5438516.story 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 John Griffin Miller, activist John Tilford, military veteran and activist for veterans Robert Winningham, former employee of U.S. Representative Lee Hamiltonhttp://www.courier-journal.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2011310240076 Ex-aide will run in Indiana's 9th District October 24, 2011 October 28, 2011 The Courier-Journal Ben Zion Hershberg Declined Sam Locke, Air Force veteran and candidate for State Auditor in 2010http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/chi-ap-in-9thdistrict-locke,0,2155013.story AP-IN--9th District-Locke,128 July 18, 2011 July 18, 2011 Chicago Tribune Associated Press Peggy Welch, state representativehttp://www.rollcall.com/issues/57_5/top_democrat_skips_young_challenge_indiana-207195-1.html Top Democrat Skips Young Challenge in Indiana July 12, 2011 July 12, 2011 Roll Call Shira Toeplitz Primary results Democratic primary results Shelli Yoder Democratic Party (United States) 13,186 47.7 Robert Winningham Democratic Party (United States) 5,590 20.2 Jonathan George Democratic Party (United States) 4,591 16.6 John W. Tilford Democratic Party (United States) 2,233 8.1 John Griffin Miller Democratic Party (United States) 2,062 7.4 27,662 100.0 General election Jason Sharp was nominated by the Libertarian Party but later dropped out. Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe R November 5, 2012 RothenbergSafe R November 2, 2012 Roll CallSafe R November 4, 2012 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe R November 5, 2012 NY TimesSafe R November 4, 2012RCPSafe R November 4, 2012The HillSafe R November 4, 2012 Results Indiana's 9th congressional district, 2012 Republican Party (United States) Todd Young (incumbent) 165,332 55.4 Democratic Party (United States) Shelli Yoder 132,848 44.6 298,180 100.0 Republican Party (United States) References 2 External links Election Division at the Indiana Secretary of State Primary election results Indiana U.S. House at Ballotpedia Indiana U.S. House at OurCampaigns.com Campaign contributions for U.S. Congressional races in Indiana from OpenSecrets Outside spending at the Sunlight Foundation Indiana Congressional Districts Adopted 2011 Map of the congressional districts under which the 2012 elections will be contested, published by the Indiana Business Research Service 2010 Census data tabulation for the new congressional and state legislative districts, published by the Indiana Business Research Service (Microsoft Excel format) Indiana 2012 United States House of Representatives