2012 United States Senate election in Indiana

none March 2026 December 2017 2012 United States Senate election in Indiana Indiana presidential no 2006 United States Senate election in Indiana 2006 2018 United States Senate election in Indiana 2018 58.5%http://www.in.gov/sos/elections/2012_General_Election_Turnout_and_Absentee_Report.pdf 2012 General Election Turnout and Absentee Report Indiana Secretary of State November 28, 2012 July 14, 2017 January 15, 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20210115184543/https://www.in.gov/sos/elections/2012_General_Election_Turnout_and_Absentee_Report.pdf dead November 6, 2012 x150px File:Congressman joedonnelly (cropped).jpg Joe Donnelly Democratic Party (United States) 1,281,181 50.04% File:StateTreasurerRichardMourdock (1).jpg Richard Mourdock Republican Party (United States) 1,133,621 44.28% Andy Horning.png Andy Horning Libertarian Party (United States) 145,282 5.68% 160px County results 160px Congressional district results 160px Precinct results U.S. Senator Richard Lugar Republican Party (United States) Joe Donnelly Democratic Party (United States) Donnelly: #A5B0FF 40–50% #7996E2 50–60% #6674DE 60–70% #584CDE 70–80% #3933E5 80–90% #0D0596 90%+ Mourdock: #FFB2B2 40–50% #E27F7F 50–60% #D75D5D 60–70% #D72F30 70–80% #C21B18 80–90% #A80000 90%+ Tie: #D2B1D9 40–50% #AE8BB1 50% The 2012 United States Senate election in Indiana took place on November 6, 2012, concurrently with the U.S. presidential election, other elections to the United States Senate and House of Representatives, and various state and local elections. Incumbent Republican U.S. Senator Richard Lugar ran for reelection to a seventh term, but was defeated in the primary by Tea Party-backed Richard Mourdock. Lugar was the longest-serving senator ever to lose renomination.https://www.senate.gov/senators/longest_serving_senators.htm Longest serving U.S. Senators U.S. Representative Joe Donnelly, a Democrat from Indiana's 2nd congressional district, was unopposed in his party's primary, and then defeated both Mourdock and Libertarian Andrew Horning in the general election. As of , this is the last time Democrats won any statewide election in Indiana. This was also the last Senate election in which an elected incumbent was defeated in the primary until 2026,https://fivethirtyeight.com/features/joe-kennedy-wants-to-unseat-a-senator-hes-not-your-usual-primary-challenger/ https://web.archive.org/web/20190925001916/https://fivethirtyeight.com/features/joe-kennedy-wants-to-unseat-a-senator-hes-not-your-usual-primary-challenger/ dead September 25, 2019 Joe Kennedy Isn't Your Usual Upstart Primary Challenger FiveThirtyEight September 24, 2019 March 3, 2021U.S. Senator Luther Strange lost a primary election to Roy Moore in 2017 after being appointed by the governor to fill an empty seat. and the last time either party would flip a Senate seat in a presidential election year without carrying the state in the concurrent presidential election. Additionally, it was the last time until 2024 where the opposite party picked up a seat in a cycle after losing the previous one a cycle earlier. Background and overview On November 7, 2006, incumbent Richard Lugar was unopposed by any major party candidate as no Democrat filed for the May 2006 primary. He was re-elected to his sixth six-year term with 87.3% of the vote.http://www.in.gov/apps/sos/election/general/general2006?page=office&countyID=-v1&officeID=4&districtID=514&candidate= Secretary of State: Elections Division: Election Foundation Wide Indiana Secretary of State November 7, 2006 November 29, 2010 After the 2012 election, Lugar would have had an even chance, according to Senate Republican Conference rules, to be elected as its president pro tempore.https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/09/13/AR2009091302371.html GOP Dilemma: Who's on First? September 14, 2010 November 29, 2010 WashingtonPost.com Al Kamen However, the issue was rendered moot with Lugar's primary loss on May 9, 2012, as Indiana state law prohibits candidates from running for an election after losing a primary. Time featured the race in their "Fury of the Senate" article. The article mentioned how Donnelly was lucky that Mourdock won out in the primary against Lugar, a well-liked centrist member of the GOP. Another boost came when Mourdock's remarks regarding rape helped propel Donnelly to victory.The Senate – Much Fury, Little Change 18 Time November 19, 2012 Republican primary The Republican primary was held on May 8, 2012. Candidates Declared Richard Lugar, incumbent U.S. senatorhttp://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2010/11/18/lugar-picks-up-re-election-efforts Lugar picks up re-election efforts November 18, 2010 November 29, 2010 CNN Paul Steinhauser November 22, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20101122131129/http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2010/11/18/lugar-picks-up-re-election-efforts/ dead http://newsandtribune.com/local/x1221294205/Sen-Richard-Lugar-to-seek-re-election-in-2012 Sen. Richard Lugar to seek re-election in 2012 January 18, 2011 February 6, 2011 Associated Press Charles Wilson Richard Mourdock, state treasurerhttp://www.indystar.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2011102220398 Indiana treasurer Richard Mourdock to run for U.S. Senate seat February 22, 2011 February 22, 2011 The Indianapolis Star Will Higgins Declined Mike Delph, state senatorhttp://www.journalgazette.net/article/20110914/LOCAL0202/110919776 Delph sitting out U.S. Senate race September 14, 2011 September 14, 2011 The Journal Gazette Brian Francisco March 30, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120330165112/http://www.journalgazette.net/article/20110914/LOCAL0202/110919776 dead Bob Thomas, auto dealerhttp://hotlineoncall.nationaljournal.com/archives/2012/01/mourdock-catche.php Mourdock Catches a Break in Indiana January 3, 2012 January 3, 2012 National Journal Sean Sullivan https://web.archive.org/web/20120112144443/http://hotlineoncall.nationaljournal.com/archives/2012/01/mourdock-catche.php January 12, 2012 dead Campaign Due to Lugar's unpopularity among some Tea Party voters because of his positions regarding illegal immigration, voting to confirm then-U.S. Supreme Court nominees Sonia Sotomayor and Elena Kagan, the DREAM Act, the New START Treaty, some gun control bills, and congressional earmarks, he was challenged by a Tea Party-backed candidate.https://www.wsj.com/articles/SB10001424052748704170404575624664226055500 Dick Lugar vs. the GOP November 20, 2010 November 29, 2010 The Wall Street Journal Matthew Kaminskihttp://www.wishtv.com/dpp/news/politics/tea-party-sets-sights-on-dick-lugar Tea Party sets sights on Dick Lugar November 12, 2010 November 29, 2010 WISH-TV Jim Shella https://web.archive.org/web/20120312235547/http://www.wishtv.com/dpp/news/politics/tea-party-sets-sights-on-dick-lugar March 12, 2012 dead mdy-all The Indiana Debate Commission's GOP primary debate with Sen. Richard Lugar and State Treasurer Richard Mourdock was set to air at 7 p.m. EDT on Wednesday, April 11.http://indianadebatecommission.com/indiana-debate-commission-announces-u-s-senate-primary-debate-details Indiana Debate Commission Announces U.S. Senate Primary Debate Details April 2, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20131106072158/http://indianadebatecommission.com/indiana-debate-commission-announces-u-s-senate-primary-debate-details/ November 6, 2013 dead mdy-all In a widely published poll taken March 26 to 28, Lugar was still in the lead, but by the time of a second published poll from April 30 to May 1, Mourdock was leading 48% to 38%.Warren Michael 2012-05-04 Indiana Poll: Mourdock 48, Lugar 38 – Washington Examiner https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/senate/1120320/indiana-poll-mourdock-48-lugar-38/ 2024-06-04 en-US Mourdock defeated Senator Lugar in the Republican primary on May 8, 2012.Geiger Kim Tea party upstart Mourdock defeats longtime Indiana Sen. Lugar http://www.in.gov/apps/sos/primary/sos_primary12?page=office&countyID=-1&partyID=-1&officeID=4&districtID=-1&districtshortviewID=-1&candidate= May 9, 2012 Los Angeles Times May 9, 2012Nichols Bill Indiana primary results: Dick Lugar routed in Senate showdown https://www.politico.com/story/2012/05/lugar-routed-nc-bans-gay-marriage-076064 May 9, 2012 Politico May 9, 2012 According to Indiana law, Lugar's defeat meant that he would not be permitted to run in the election either as a third party or an independent candidate after he lost the primary.http://hotlineoncall.nationaljournal.com/archives/2011/03/could-lugar-run.php Could Lugar Run As An Independent? National Journal March 10, 2011 Christopher Peleo-Lazar May 9, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120513195918/http://hotlineoncall.nationaljournal.com/archives/2011/03/could-lugar-run.php May 13, 2012 dead mdy-all Endorsements Richard Lugar Executive branch officials Dr. Condoleezza Rice, former U.S. secretary of state George P. Shultz, former U.S. secretary of state for the Reagan administration U.S. senators John McCain, United States senator (R-AZ) and 2008 Republican presidential nomineehttp://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2012/04/27/mccain-vs-palin-in-indiana-senate-race CNN McCain vs. Palin in Indiana Senate race April 27, 2012 April 30, 2012 April 30, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120430104616/http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2012/04/27/mccain-vs-palin-in-indiana-senate-race/ dead Alan K. Simpson, former U.S. senator (R-WY); former chairman of the National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reformhttp://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2012/03/12/gop-s-richard-lugar-faces-hostile-tea-party-in-battle-to-keep-senate-seat.html Lugar, who turns 80 in April, is suddenly an endangered species—a rare bipartisan moderate in an age of Tea Party absolutism. The Daily Beast March 13, 2012 October 29, 2013 Statewide officials Haley Barbour, former governor of Mississippi Mitch Daniels, governor of Indianahttps://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/richard-lugar-the-unlikely-target-of-conservatives/2011/10/21/gIQA31om4L_story.html The Washington Post George F. Will October 21, 2011 Richard Lugar, the unlikely target of conservativesEndorsements Dick Lugar for U.S. Senatehttps://web.archive.org/web/20111121033057/http://www.dicklugar.com/endorsements November 21, 2011 Becky Skillman, lt. governor of Indianahttp://www.dicklugar.com/2012/04/skillman-indianas-future-needs-dick-lugar Archived copy April 4, 2012 January 26, 2025 https://web.archive.org/web/20250126172718/http://www.dicklugar.com/2012/04/skillman-indianas-future-needs-dick-lugar/ dead State legislators Beverly Gard, Indiana state senator (R-Greenfield) Local officials Greg Ballard, mayor of Indianapolis James Brainard, mayor of Carmel Jon Costas, mayor of Valparaiso John Dennis, mayor of West Lafayette William H. Hudnut, former mayor of Indianapolis Many Indiana Republican Mayors Endorse Lugar http://www.dicklugar.com/2011/06/indiana-republican-mayors-endorse-lugar November 13, 2011 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20111122105442/http://www.dicklugar.com/2011/06/indiana-republican-mayors-endorse-lugar November 22, 2011 Robert Stewart, former mayor of Columbus Individuals Pat Boone, singer, actor and writerhttp://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2012/05/04/santorum-endorses-in-indiana-race CNN Santorum endorses in Indiana race May 4, 2012 May 5, 2012 May 5, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120505043631/http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2012/05/04/santorum-endorses-in-indiana-race/ dead Tom J. Donohue, former president and CEO of the American Trucking Association, and president and CEO of U.S. Chamber of Commercehttp://www.dicklugar.com/2012/02/u-s-chamber-ad-blitz-touts-lugars-fight-to-save-20000-jobs Archived copy March 22, 2012 January 26, 2025 https://web.archive.org/web/20250126172640/http://www.dicklugar.com/2012/02/u-s-chamber-ad-blitz-touts-lugars-fight-to-save-20000-jobs/ dead Frank Luntz, political consultant, pollster, Republican Party strategist, and Fox News commentator Luntz Predicts Luga Re-Election http://www.dicklugar.com/2012/03/luntz-predicts-lugar-re-election March 22, 2012 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20120320105801/http://www.dicklugar.com/2012/03/luntz-predicts-lugar-re-election March 20, 2012 Organizations Christian Coalition The Indiana Hardwood Lumbermen's Associationhttp://www.dicklugar.com/2011/04/forest-products-industry-to-endorse-lugar-on-arbor-day Archived copy April 22, 2012 January 26, 2025 https://web.archive.org/web/20250126171958/http://www.dicklugar.com/2011/04/forest-products-industry-to-endorse-lugar-on-arbor-day/ dead National Defense PAChttp://www.dicklugar.com/2011/11/lugar-endorsed-by-national-defense-pac Archived copy April 22, 2012 January 26, 2025 https://web.archive.org/web/20250126172024/http://www.dicklugar.com/2011/11/lugar-endorsed-by-national-defense-pac/ dead National Right to Lifehttp://www.dicklugar.com/2012/04/5-state-chairs-analysis Archived copy April 3, 2012 January 26, 2025 https://web.archive.org/web/20250126171955/http://www.dicklugar.com/2012/04/5-state-chairs-analysis/ dead United States Chamber of Commerce Richard Mourdock Individuals Sharron Angle, former Nevada assemblywoman and 2010 Republican nominee for U.S. Senate from NevadaCatanese David https://www.politico.com/blogs/david-catanese/2011/09/sharron-angles-first-endorsement-039422?showall Sharron Angle's first endorsement – David Catanese Politico September 23, 2011 October 29, 2013 Michele Bachmann, congresswoman from Minnesota; 2012 presidential candidatehttps://news.yahoo.com/blogs/ticket/michele-bachmann-endorses-richard-mourdock-indiana-senate-race-210349717.html Michele Bachmann endorses Richard Mourdock in Indiana Senate race | The Ticket – Yahoo News Yahoo! News May 2, 2012 October 29, 2013 Morton Blackwell, activist Herman Cain, former CEO of Godfather's Pizza; 2012 presidential candidatehttp://www.rollcall.com/news/herman_cain_endorses_mourdock_over_lugar-208192-1.html Herman Cain Endorses Mourdock Over Lugar : Roll Call Politics Rollcall.com August 16, 2011 October 29, 2013 October 29, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121029055315/http://www.rollcall.com/news/herman_cain_endorses_mourdock_over_lugar-208192-1.html dead Erick Erickson, managing editor of RedState Steve Forbes, editor-in-chief of Forbes; presidential candidate in 1996 and 2000http://www.rollcall.com/issues/56_130/Dick-Lugar-Rival-Indiana-Wins-Backing-of-Steve-Forbes-206050-1.html Lugar Rival in Indiana Wins Backing of Steve Forbes : Roll Call Politics Rollcall.com May 31, 2011 October 29, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20120713162822/http://www.rollcall.com/issues/56_130/Dick-Lugar-Rival-Indiana-Wins-Backing-of-Steve-Forbes-206050-1.html July 13, 2012 dead Mark Levin, radio talk show host Michelle Malkin, conservative author, blogger, and commentatorMalkin Michelle http://michellemalkin.com/2012/02/15/for-liljenquist-mourdock-and-cruz-a-tea-party-senate-takeover For Liljenquist, Mourdock, and Cruz: A Tea Party Senate takeover « Michelle Malkin February 2, 2012 October 29, 2013 Dick Morris, political strategist, author, Fox News analyst, and former presidential adviser to Bill Clintonhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GWMj-tU8rhk&feature=g-all-u&context=G2c1edd9FAAAAAAAAAAA https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/GWMj-tU8rhk 2021-12-21 live Defeat the RINOs! YouTube February 18, 2012 October 29, 2013 Grover Norquist, political activist and president of Americans for Tax Reformhttps://news.yahoo.com/blogs/ticket/grover-norquist-endorse-mourdock-lugar-rejects-no-tax-180611501.html Grover Norquist to endorse Mourdock after Lugar rejects no-tax pledge | The Ticket – Yahoo News Yahoo! News May 1, 2012 October 29, 2013 Sarah Palin, former governor of Alaska and 2008 Republican vice presidential nomineehttp://www.richardmourdock.com/news/mourdock-endorsed-conservative-commentator-constitutional-lawyer-mark-levin Mourdock : Republican : U.S. Senate Richardmourdock.com October 29, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20120515075551/http://www.richardmourdock.com/news/mourdock-endorsed-conservative-commentator-constitutional-lawyer-mark-levin May 15, 2012 usurped mdy-all Rose Rachel https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/OTUS/sarah-palin-endorses-richard-mourdock-indiana-senate/story?id=16230590#.T5sSSsdYtf6 Sarah Palin endorses Richard Mourdock in Indiana Senate – ABC News ABC News April 27, 2012 October 29, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131101133256/https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/OTUS/sarah-palin-endorses-richard-mourdock-indiana-senate/story?id=16230590#.T5sSSsdYtf6 November 1, 2013 dead mdy-all Rick Santorum, former senator from Pennsylvania; 2012 presidential candidatehttps://abcnews.go.com/blogs/politics/2012/05/rick-santorum-backs-richard-mourdock-in-indiana-senate-race/ Rick Santorum Backs Richard Mourdock in Indiana Senate Race May 8, 2012 Walshe Shushannah ABC News Organizations American Conservative Union Americans for Legal Immigration Americans for Prosperity Citizens Unitedhttp://hotlineoncall.nationaljournal.com/archives/2011/08/citizens-united.php Citizens United Backs Lugar's Challenger - NationalJournal.com Hotlineoncall.nationaljournal.com August 3, 2011 October 29, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20121019001725/http://hotlineoncall.nationaljournal.com/archives/2011/08/citizens-united.php October 19, 2012 dead mdy-all Club for Growth Concerned Women for America Eagle Forum Family Research Council FreedomWorkshttps://web.archive.org/web/20120408030925/http://www.freedomworksforamerica.org/endorsements April 8, 2012 Gun Owners of Americahttp://www.nationalreview.com/campaign-spot/291061/club-growth-backs-mourdock Club for Growth Backs Mourdock | National Review Online nationalreview.com February 14, 2012 October 29, 2013 Indiana Right to LifeAugust 2012 Minuteman PAC Minuteman Project National Association for Gun Rights National Federation of Republican Assemblies National Republican Trust Political Action Committee NRA Political Victory FundNRA-PVF Endorses Richard Mourdock for U.S. Senate in Indiana Republican Primary https://www.nrapvf.org/articles/20120307/nra-pvf-endorses-richard-mourdock-for-us-senate-in-indiana-republican-primary nrapvf.org NRA-PVF 19 September 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20140812194918/https://www.nrapvf.org/articles/20120307/nra-pvf-endorses-richard-mourdock-for-us-senate-in-indiana-republican-primary 12 August 2014 en-US March 7, 2012 liveJoseph Cameron http://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/senate-races/214463-national-rifle-association-will-endorse-lugar-challenger-Wednesday National Rifle Association will endorse Lugar challenger Wednesday – The Hill's Ballot Box The Hill March 6, 2012 October 29, 2013 June 15, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130615182049/http://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/senate-races/214463-national-rifle-association-will-endorse-lugar-challenger-wednesday dead Republican National Coalition for Life Tea Party ExpressJoseph Cameron https://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/senate-races/174169-sen-lugars-gop-challenger-wins-endorsement-of-tea-party-express/ Sen. Lugar's GOP challenger wins endorsement of Tea Party Express – The Hill's Ballot Box The Hill October 29, 2013 Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror RichardMourdock RichardLugar UndecidedBasswood Research (R)Basswood Research (R) July 23–24, 2011 500 ±4.4% 34% 32% 34%American Viewpoint (R)American Viewpoint (R) July 27–28, 2011 600 ±4.0% 31% 45% 23%Howey Politics/DePauw UniversityHowey Politics/DePauw University March 26–28, 2012 503 ±4.5% 35% 42% 28%Howey Politics/DePauw UniversityHowey Politics/DePauw University April 30 – May 1, 2012 700 ±3.7% 48% 38% 14% Results thumb|160px|Results by county: #d40000 Mourdock—70–80% #cc2f4a Mourdock—60–70% #e27f90 Mourdock—50–60% #ff9955 Lugar—50–60% Republican primary results Richard Mourdock Republican Party (United States) 400,321 60.5% Richard Lugar (incumbent) Republican Party (United States) 261,285 39.5% 661,606 100.0% Democratic primary Candidates Declared Joe Donnelly, U.S. representative from IN 2http://www.rollcall.com/news/donnelly_to_announce_senate_run_in_indiana-205426-1.html Donnelly to Announce Senate Run in Indiana May 8, 2011 June 9, 2012 Roll Call Shira Toeplitz June 9, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120609224358/http://www.rollcall.com/news/donnelly_to_announce_senate_run_in_indiana-205426-1.html dead Declined Brad Ellsworth, former U.S. representative from IN 8 and nominee for the U.S. Senate in 2010http://www.courierpress.com/news/2011/feb/21/ellsworths-name-will-not-appear-2012-ballot Ellsworth's name will not appear on 2012 ballot February 21, 2011 February 21, 2011 Evansville Courier & Press Eric Bradner February 26, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110226060640/http://www.courierpress.com/news/2011/feb/21/ellsworths-name-will-not-appear-2012-ballot/ dead Baron Hill, former U.S. representative from IN 9http://newsandtribune.com/local/x1666506207/Baron-Hill-won-t-seek-office-in-2012 Baron Hill won't seek office in 2012 December 16, 2010 December 16, 2010 Associated Press Results Donnelly was unopposed for the Democratic nomination. Democratic primary resultshttp://www.in.gov/apps/sos/primary/sos_primary12?page=office&countyID=-1&partyID=-1&officeID=4&districtID=-1&districtshortviewID=-1&candidate= Indiana Primary Election, May 8, 2012-United States Senator June 5, 2012 June 9, 2012 Secretary of State of Indiana Joe Donnelly Democratic Party (United States) 207,715 100.00% 207,715 100.00% General election Candidates Joe Donnelly (D), U.S. representative Andrew Horning (L), product manager and nominee for governor in 2008http://www.journalgazette.net/article/20110920/LOCAL0202/110929958 Libertarian enters Senate contest September 20, 2011 September 27, 2011 The Journal Gazette Brian Francisco March 30, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120330164950/http://www.journalgazette.net/article/20110920/LOCAL0202/110929958 dead Richard Mourdock (R), Indiana state treasurer Debates Confirmed debates with Donnelly, Horning and Mourdock were:http://indianadebatecommission.com/indiana-debate-commission-completes-fall-debate-schedule Completes Fall Debate Schedule Indiana Debate Commission September 11, 2012 October 29, 2013 Date: Monday, October 15 Broadcast time: 7 p.m. EDT City: Indianapolis Venue: WFYI-TV (in studio/no live audience) Complete video of debate, October 15, 2012 – C-SPAN Date: Tuesday, October 23 Broadcast time: 7 p.m. EDT City: New Albany Venue: Paul W. Ogle Cultural & Community Center, Indiana University Southeast (live audience – seating up to 500) Complete video of debate, October 23, 2012 – C-SPAN Fundraising Candidate (party) Receipts Disbursements Cash on hand Debt1 Joe Donnelly (D) $5,572,319 $5,496,760 $95,578 $01 Richard Mourdock (R) $8,982,053 $8,698,721 $283,332 $01 Andy Horning (L) $4,907 $2,905 $2,005 $0 Source: Federal Election Commissionhttp://fec.gov/disclosurehs/hsnational.do 2012 House and Senate Campaign Finance fec.gov November 26, 2012 December 19, 2012 Top contributors Joe Donnelly Contribution Richard Mourdock Contribution Faegre Baker Daniels $30,942 Club for Growth $290,815 MacAndrews & Forbes $29,500 Senate Conservatives Fund $58,728 Renco Group $27,400 Koch Industries $30,000 Barnes & Thornburg $22,601 Murray Energy $15,000 University of Notre Dame $20,150 Lucas Oil $11,400 MWH Global WPP plc $17,000 ESOP Association $10,750 Eli Lilly and Company $16,912 Blue Cross Blue Shield Association $10,250 Power, Rogers & Smith $16,000 American Bankers Association $10,000 Mid Manhattan PAC $13,750 ExxonMobil $10,000 Patton Boggs LLP $13,083 Citizens United $10,000 Source: OpenSecretshttp://www.opensecrets.org/races/contrib.php?cycle=2012&id=INS1 Top Contributors 2012 Race: Indiana Senate OpenSecrets November 26, 2012 December 19, 2012 Top industries Joe Donnelly Contribution Richard Mourdock Contribution Lawyers/law firms $463,098 Republican/Conservative PACs $474,661 Leadership PACs $298,000 Leadership PACs $305,607 Retired $192,716 Retired $244,206 Lobbyists $109,987 Oil & gas $132,530 Building trade unions $77,000 Financial institutions $90,200 Financial institutions $100,235 Commercial banks $88,430 Education $91,563 Health professionals $86,567 Building trade unions $63,500 Misc. finance $64,815 Public sector unions $87,000 Manufacturing industry $60,200 Political action committees $63,798 Real estate $58,290 Source: OpenSecretshttp://www.opensecrets.org/races/indus.php?cycle=2012&id=INS1%7CMourdock/Donnelly Top Industries 2012 Race: Indiana Senate OpenSecrets November 26, 2012 December 19, 2010 Campaign Pregnancy from rape controversy Rape and pregnancy statement controversies in the 2012 United States elections Pregnancy from rape Mourdock became embroiled in a controversy after stating that pregnancy from rape is "something that God intended". His remarks were made during a debate on October 23, 2012, while explaining his opposition to abortion even in the case of rape. At the debate Mourdock, when asked what his position on abortion was, responded: I know there are some who disagree and I respect their point of view but I believe that life begins at conception. The only exception I have to have an abortion is in that case of the life of the mother. I just struggled with it myself for a long time but I came to realize: "Life is that gift from God that I think even if life begins in that horrible situation of rape, that it is something that God intended to happen".Raju Manu Richard Mourdock under fire for rape remarks https://www.politico.com/blogs/on-congress/2012/10/richard-mourdock-under-fire-for-rape-remarks-139411?hp=l1 October 24, 2012 Media speculated that this could affect the outcome of the Senate race and presidential race,WONG SCOTT Senate 5: Is it over for Mourdock? https://www.politico.com/story/2012/10/senate-5-is-it-over-for-mourdock-082849 October 25, 2012 and multiple sources noted the similarities with the rape and pregnancy statement controversies in the 2012 United States elections.Richard Mourdock: God at work when rape leads to pregnancy http://news.bostonherald.com/news/national/midwest/view/20121023richard_mourdock_god_at_work_when_rape_leads_to_pregnancy/srvc=home&position=recent Associated Press October 24, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121026232047/http://news.bostonherald.com/news/national/midwest/view/20121023richard_mourdock_god_at_work_when_rape_leads_to_pregnancy/srvc%3Dhome%26position%3Drecent October 26, 2012 dead mdy-all McAuliff Michael Richard Mourdock On Abortion: Pregnancy From Rape Is 'Something God Intended' http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/10/23/richard-mourdock-abortion_n_2007482.html HuffPost October 24, 2012 October 23, 2012 Responding to the criticism, Mourdock issued a statement saying: "God creates life, and that was my point. God does not want rape, and by no means was I suggesting that he does. Rape is a horrible thing, and for anyone to twist my words otherwise is absurd and sick."Richard Mourdock http://richardmourdock.com/news/richard-mourdock-statement Mourdock Senate Campaign Mourdock press release on controversy February 18, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130115030618/http://richardmourdock.com/news/richard-mourdock-statement January 15, 2013 usurped mdy-all He was later quoted at a press conference as saying: "I believe God controls the universe. I don't believe biology works in an uncontrolled fashion."https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/OTUS/richard-mourdock-rape-comment-puts-romney-defense/story?id=17552263#.UIg1xMXA_zU ABC News Krieg Gregory Good Chris Mourdock Rape Comment Puts GOP on Defense He however refused to issue an apology, even while prominent Republicans, including Sen. John McCain, called for him to do so.Lobianco Tom GOP's Mourdock stands by rape, abortion remark https://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5jNIqLQEjBCxGz-oqrOJS3UsUMoUA?docId=a6dd3f767f2144eabf3da7463ec0e30e https://web.archive.org/web/20121027095159/http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5jNIqLQEjBCxGz-oqrOJS3UsUMoUA?docId=a6dd3f767f2144eabf3da7463ec0e30e dead October 27, 2012 Associated Press October 25, 2012 Response A day before the controversy started, a television ad began airing that showed Governor Mitt Romney, the Republican nominee for United States president, supporting Mourdock.Lobianco Tom Mourdock: God at work when rape leads to pregnancy http://www.huffingtonpost.com/huff-wires/20121023/us-indiana-senate-debate HuffPost October 24, 2012 The Romney campaign subsequently issued a statement saying "Gov. Romney disagrees with Richard Mourdock's comments, and they do not reflect his views," but did not pull the ad. Senator John Cornyn, chairman of the National Republican Senatorial Committee, said "Richard and I, along with millions of Americans—including even Joe Donnelly—believe that life is a gift from God. To try and construe his words as anything other than a restatement of that belief is irresponsible and ridiculous".Richard Mourdock's response to abortion question provokes controversy in Indiana Senate debate In Indianapolis Star October 24, 2012https://www.foxnews.com/politics/republican-senate-candidate-defends-rape-comment-expresses-regret-for-phrasing/ Republican Senate candidate defends rape comment, expresses regret for phrasing Fox News October 24, 2012 October 29, 2013 Many public Republicans called for Mourdock to apologize for the statement. Sen. John McCain called for him to issue an apology and his support "depends on what he does." Senator Scott Brown refused to state that he supported Mourdock in the election.Scott Brown rejects Richard Mourdock's rape comment http://www.bostonherald.com/news/us_politics/view/20121024scott_brown_rejects_richard_mourdocks_rape_comment/srvc=home&position=recent Associated Press October 25, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121027004154/http://www.bostonherald.com/news/us_politics/view/20121024scott_brown_rejects_richard_mourdocks_rape_comment/srvc%3Dhome%26position%3Drecent October 27, 2012 dead Rep. Mike Pence, a Republican running for governor of Indiana concurrent to Mourdock's senatorial campaign, urged Mourdock to apologize. "I strongly disagree with the statement made by Richard Mourdock during last night's Senate debate," he said in a statement. "I urge him to apologize."Crittenden Michael R. Mourdock's Rape Remark Sets Off Firestorm https://blogs.wsj.com/washwire/2012/10/24/mourdocks-rape-remark-touches-off-firestorm The Wall Street Journal October 25, 2012 October 24, 2012 President Obama stated, "Rape is rape. It is a crime," on the Tonight Show. He continued, "These various distinctions about rape don't make too much sense to me."Memoli Michael A. Obama objects to Mourdock's rape comment, skewers Trump http://www.latimes.com/news/politics/la-na-obama-skewers-donald-trump-richard-mourdock-on-tonight-show-20121024,0,5637273.story Los Angeles Times October 25, 2012 October 24, 2012 Dan Parker, chairman of the Indiana Democratic Party, immediately criticized Mourdock, saying: "I'm stunned and ashamed that Richard Mourdock believes God intended rape", and claimed that he is an "extremist" who is out of touch with Indiana. Predictions Source Ranking As of The Cook Political Report2012 Senate Race Ratings for November 1, 2012 https://www.cookpolitical.com/ratings/senate-race-ratings/139117 The Cook Political Report August 28, 2018 August 29, 2018 https://web.archive.org/web/20180829035855/https://www.cookpolitical.com/ratings/senate-race-ratings/139117 dead Tossup November 1, 2012 Sabato's Crystal Ball2012 Senate http://www.centerforpolitics.org/crystalball/2012-senate/ Sabato's Crystal Ball August 28, 2018 Lean D Flip November 5, 2012 Rothenberg Political Report2012 Senate Ratings http://www.insideelections.com/ratings/senate/2012-senate-ratings-november-2-2012 Senate Ratings The Rothenberg Political Report August 28, 2018 Tilt D Flip November 2, 2012 Real Clear Politics2012 Elections Map – Battle for the Senate 2012 https://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/2012/senate/2012_elections_senate_map.html Real Clear Politics August 28, 2018 Tossup November 5, 2012 Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror RichardMourdock (R) JoeDonnelly (D) AndrewHorning (L) Other UndecidedHowey Politics/DePauw UniversityHowey Politics/DePauw University March 26–28, 2012 503 ± 4.4% 35% 35% 7% — 23%Rasmussen ReportsRasmussen Reports May 23–24, 2012 600 ± 4.0% 42% 42% — 2% 14%Rasmussen ReportsRasmussen Reports July 31 – August 1, 2012 400 ± 5.0% 42% 40% — 3% 15%Market Research InsightMarket Research Insight August 6–9, 2012 600 ± 4.0% 41% 39% 3% — 17%Howey Politics/DePauw UniversityHowey Politics/DePauw University September 19–23, 2012 800 ± 3.5% 38% 40% 7% — 8%Rasmussen ReportsRasmussen Reports October 10–11, 2012 600 ± 4.0% 47% 42% — 2% 8%Pharos ResearchPharos Research https://web.archive.org/web/20160305172804/https://www.scribd.com/doc/111056292/Indiana-Pharos-Research-Oct-2012 March 5, 2016 October 19–21, 2012 754 ± 3.6% 46% 46% — — 8%Howey Politics/DePauw UniversityHowey Politics/DePauw University October 28–30, 2012 800 ± 3.5% 36% 47% 6% — 11%Rasmussen Reports November 1, 2012 600 ± 4.0% 42% 45% 6% — 6% background:#cff Hypothetical polling border:solid 1px silver; padding:8px; background:var(--background-color-base); color:var(--color-base); with Richard Lugar Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror RichardLugar (R) JoeDonnelly (D) Other UndecidedHowey Politics/DePauw University March 26–28, 2012 503 ± 4.4% 50% 29% — 21% Results 150px|thumb|State senate district resultsOn election night, Donnelly won by about six percent. Donnelly performed well in Marion County, home of Indianapolis. Donnelly also won areas with major college campuses, such as Indiana University in Bloomington and Purdue University in Lafayette. Mourdock performed well as expected in the Indianapolis suburbs, such as Hamilton County. Mourdock conceded defeat to Donnelly at around 11:30 p.m. EST. United States Senate election in Indiana, 2012http://www.in.gov/apps/sos/election/general/general2012?page=office&countyID=-1&officeID=4&districtID=-1&candidate= Election Results Indiana of Secretary of State November 28, 2012 December 13, 2012 Democratic Party (United States) Joe Donnelly 1,281,181 50.04% +50.04% Republican Party (United States) Richard Mourdock 1,133,621 44.28% -43.08% Libertarian Party (United States) Andy Horning 145,282 5.68% -6.91% 18 0.00% -0.06% 2,560,102 100.00% N/A Democratic Party (United States) Republican Party (United States) Results by county CountyINDIANA November 6, 2012 General Election https://indianavoters.in.gov/ENRHistorical/ElectionResults?year=2012 Indiana Voters Joe DonnellyDemocratic Richard MourdockRepublican Andrew HorningLibertarian Write-ins Margin Total Votes % Votes % Votes % Votes % Votes % Adams 4,613 36.0% 7,426 57.9% 784 6.1% 0 0.0% -2,813 -21.9% 12,823 Allen 65,053 45.3% 71,734 49.9% 6,936 4.8% 3 0.0% -6,681 -4.6% 143,726 Bartholomew 12,214 42.5% 14,430 50.2% 2,075 7.2% 0 0.0% -2,216 -7.7% 28,719 Benton 1,416 40.3% 1,798 51.1% 303 8.6% 0 0.0% -382 -10.8% 3,517 Blackford 2,228 47.7% 2,059 44.1% 379 8.1% 0 0.0% 169 3.6% 4,666 Boone 10,251 37.5% 15,007 54.9% 2,066 7.6% 0 0.0% -4,756 -17.4% 27,324 Brown 3,476 45.9% 3,544 46.8% 549 7.3% 0 0.0% -68 -0.9% 7,569 Carroll 3,194 41.2% 3,916 50.5% 637 8.2% 0 0.0% -722 -9.3% 7,747 Cass 6,323 44.9% 6,622 47.0% 1,135 8.1% 0 0.0% -299 -2.1% 14,080 Clark 22,776 49.3% 21,120 45.8% 2,262 4.9% 0 0.0% 1,656 3.5% 46,158 Clay 4,359 42.4% 5,192 50.5% 733 7.1% 1 0.0% -833 -8.1% 10,285 Clinton 3,931 40.5% 4,938 50.9% 832 8.6% 0 0.0% -1,007 -10.4% 9,701 Crawford 2,256 50.5% 2,000 44.8% 212 4.7% 0 0.0% 256 -5.7% 4,468 Daviess 3,295 33.5% 6,088 61.8% 463 4.7% 0 0.0% -2,793 -28.3% 9,846 Dearborn 7,313 33.7% 13,422 61.9% 956 4.4% 0 0.0% -6,109 -28.2% 21,691 Decatur 3,478 36.2% 5,302 55.1% 840 8.7% 0 0.0% -1,824 -17.9% 9,620 DeKalb 6,059 38.1% 8,793 55.4% 1,033 6.5% 0 0.0% -2,734 -17.3% 15,885 Delaware 24,525 56.5% 15,797 36.4% 3,052 7.0% 0 0.0% 8,728 20.1% 43,374 Dubois 8,054 44.6% 9,143 50.6% 861 4.8% 0 0.0% -1,089 -6.0% 18,058 Elkhart 28,230 42.0% 35,858 53.4% 3,100 4.6% 0 0.0% -7,628 -11.4% 67,188 Fayette 3,856 47.9% 3,498 43.4% 694 8.6% 5 0.1% 358 4.5% 8,053 Floyd 16,602 47.8% 16,568 47.7% 1,553 4.5% 1 0.0% 34 0.1% 34,724 Fountain 2,738 39.4% 3,541 50.9% 672 9.7% 0 0.0% -803 -11.5% 6,951 Franklin 3,512 34.4% 6,192 60.6% 509 5.0% 0 0.0% -2,680 -26.2% 10,213 Fulton 3,555 43.8% 4,123 50.9% 430 5.3% 0 0.0% -568 -7.1% 8,108 Gibson 6,339 43.3% 7,562 51.7% 728 5.0% 0 0.0% -2,680 -8.4% 10,213 Grant 10,789 43.4% 12,549 50.4% 1,545 6.2% 0 0.0% -1,760 -7.0% 24,883 Greene 5,480 42.7% 6,494 50.7% 845 6.6% 0 0.0% -1,014 -8.0% 12,819 Hamilton 52,925 39.5% 72,587 54.1% 8,580 6.4% 0 0.0% -19,662 -14.6% 134,092 Hancock 11,677 36.1% 17,635 54.5% 3,061 9.5% 0 0.0% -5,958 -18.4% 32,373 Harrison 7,768 44.3% 9,005 51.4% 759 4.3% 0 0.0% -1,237 -7.1% 17,532 Hendricks 25,208 38.7% 35,541 54.6% 4,379 6.7% 0 0.0% -10,333 -15.9% 65,128 Henry 8,914 47.6% 8,000 42.7% 1,816 9.7% 0 0.0% 914 4.9% 18,730 Howard 17,660 51.8% 15,739 46.2% 684 2.0% 0 0.0% 1,921 5.6% 34,083 Huntington 5,166 34.0% 9,077 59.7% 963 6.3% 0 0.0% -3,911 -25.7% 15,206 Jackson 7,045 42.8% 8,292 50.4% 1,108 6.7% 0 0.0% -1,247 -7.6% 16,445 Jasper 5,335 42.7% 6,673 53.4% 480 3.8% 0 0.0% -1,338 -10.7% 12,488 Jay 3,295 44.7% 3,533 48.0% 540 7.3% 0 0.0% -238 -3.3% 7,368 Jefferson 6,104 49.5% 5,624 45.6% 610 4.9% 0 0.0% 480 3.9% 12,338 Jennings 4,441 44.1% 4,937 49.0% 697 6.9% 0 0.0% -496 -4.9% 10,075 Johnson 21,256 37.2% 31,259 55.2% 4,282 7.5% 0 0.0% -10,273 -18.0% 57,067 Knox 6,873 46.9% 6,959 47.5% 829 5.7% 0 0.0% -86 -0.6% 14,661 Kosciusko 8,239 27.7% 19,908 66.9% 1,598 5.4% 0 0.0% -11,669 -39.2% 29,745 LaGrange 3,300 35.8% 5,293 57.4% 626 6.8% 0 0.0% -1,993 -17.6% 9,219 Lake 126,736 69.3% 52,072 28.5% 4,108 2.2% 0 0.0% 74,664 40.8% 182,916 LaPorte 26,764 62.8% 14,033 32.9% 1,830 4.3% 0 0.0% 12,731 29.9% 42,627 Lawrence 7,008 40.0% 9,365 53.4% 1,152 6.6% 0 0.0% -2,357 -13.4% 17,525 Madison 27,183 52.5% 20,422 39.4% 4,162 8.0% 0 0.0% -2,357 -13.1% 17,525 Marion 227,858 64.1% 106,919 30.1% 20,802 5.9% 0 0.0% 120,939 34.0% 355,579 Marshall 7,867 44.6% 8,930 50.6% 836 4.7% 0 0.0% -1,063 -6.0% 17,633 Martin 1,796 38.5% 2,606 55.9% 260 5.6% 0 0.0% -810 -17.4% 4,662 Miami 4,925 39.4% 6,363 50.9% 1,209 9.7% 0 0.0% -1,438 -11.5% 12,497 Monroe 35,421 62.8% 17,633 31.3% 3,330 5.9% 0 0.0% 17,788 31.5% 56,384 Montgomery 5,291 37.0% 7,622 53.2% 1,401 9.8% 0 0.0% -2,331 -16.2% 14,314 Morgan 9,777 35.0% 15,867 56.9% 2,254 8.1% 0 0.0% -6,090 -21.9% 27,898 Newton 2,588 46.5% 2,719 48.8% 264 4.7% 0 0.0% -131 -2.3% 5,571 Noble 5,939 37.4% 8,946 56.3% 1,005 6.3% 1 0.0% -3,007 -18.9% 15,891 Ohio 1,116 40.4% 1,536 55.6% 108 3.9% 1 0.0% -420 -15.2% 2,761 Orange 3,242 42.7% 3,959 52.2% 385 5.1% 1 0.0% -717 -9.5% 7,587 Owen 3,270 41.0% 4,033 50.5% 678 8.5% 0 0.0% -763 -9.5% 7,981 Parke 2,672 41.8% 3,168 49.5% 555 8.7% 0 0.0% -496 -7.7% 6,395 Perry 4,722 61.1% 2,660 34.4% 342 4.4% 0 0.0% 2,062 26.7% 7,724 Pike 2,676 46.1% 2,781 47.9% 346 6.0% 0 0.0% -105 -1.8% 5,803 Porter 42,062 58.4% 27,481 38.1% 2,522 3.5% 0 0.0% 14,581 20.3% 72,065 Posey 5,605 46.3% 5,897 48.7% 613 5.1% 0 0.0% -292 -2.4% 12,115 Pulaski 2,284 43.6% 2,640 50.4% 313 6.0% 0 0.0% -356 -6.8% 5,237 Putnam 5,196 39.8% 6,839 52.4% 1,008 7.7% 0 0.0% -1,643 -12.6% 13,043 Randolph 4,073 43.1% 4,650 49.2% 722 7.6% 0 0.0% -577 -6.1% 9,445 Ripley 3,818 35.5% 6,394 59.5% 530 4.9% 0 0.0% -2,576 -24.0% 10,742 Rush 2,729 39.8% 3,392 49.5% 736 10.7% 0 0.0% -663 -9.7% 6,857 Scott 4,552 53.2% 3,589 41.9% 422 4.9% 0 0.0% 963 11.3% 8,563 Shelby 6,282 39.7% 8,083 51.1% 1,458 9.2% 0 0.0% -1,801 -11.4% 15,823 Spencer 4,650 48.7% 4,451 46.6% 444 4.7% 1 0.0% 199 2.1% 9,546 St. Joseph 65,689 59.7% 40,418 36.7% 4,006 3.6% 2 0.0% 25,271 23.0% 110,115 Starke 4,484 52.5% 3,607 42.2% 447 5.2% 1 0.0% 877 10.3% 8,539 Steuben 5,443 40.4% 7,056 52.4% 977 7.2% 0 0.0% -1.613 -12.0% 13,476 Sullivan 4,134 51.0% 3,491 43.1% 481 5.9% 0 0.0% 643 7.9% 8,106 Switzerland 1,536 46.6% 1,581 48.0% 176 5.3% 0 0.0% -45 -1.4% 3,293 Tippecanoe 29,181 52.0% 23,130 41.2% 3,848 6.9% 0 0.0% 6,051 10.8% 56,159 Tipton 3,001 41.7% 3,533 49.1% 664 9.2% 0 0.0% -532 -7.4% 7,198 Union 1,098 36.4% 1,732 57.4% 185 6.1% 0 0.0% -634 -21.0% 3,015 Vanderburgh 35,430 49.5% 32,947 46.1% 3,165 4.4% 0 0.0% 2,483 3.4% 71,542 Vermillion 3,543 54.5% 2,490 38.3% 468 7.2% 0 0.0% 1,053 16.2% 6,501 Vigo 22,342 57.2% 14,233 36.4% 2,501 6.4% 1 0.0% 8,109 20.8% 39,077 Wabash 4,454 35.6% 7,287 58.2% 775 6.2% 0 0.0% -2,833 -22.6% 12,516 Warren 1,615 43.0% 1,887 50.3% 252 6.7% 0 0.0% -272 -7.3% 3,754 Warrick 12,117 43.3% 14,581 52.1% 1,290 4.6% 0 0.0% -2,464 -8.8% 27,988 Washington 4,571 42.9% 5,512 51.8% 563 5.3% 0 0.0% -941 -8.9% 10,646 Wayne 11,752 46.5% 11,529 45.6% 1,999 7.9% 0 0.0% 223 0.9% 25,280 Wells 3,668 31.1% 7,456 63.3% 663 5.6% 0 0.0% -3,788 -32.2% 11,787 White 4,291 43.9% 4,526 46.3% 968 9.9% 0 0.0% -235 -2.4% 9,785 Whitley 5,157 35.1% 8,584 58.4% 955 6.5% 0 0.0% -3,427 -23.3% 14,696 TOTAL 1,282,729 50.0% 1,135,678 44.3% 145,356 5.7% 18 0.0% 147,051 5.7% 2,563,781 Counties that flipped from Republican to Democratic Madison (largest city: Anderson) Spencer (largest city: Santa Claus) Starke (largest city: Knox) Vanderburgh (largest city: Evansville) Scott (largest city: Scottsburg) Blackford (largest city: Hartford City) Clark (largest city: Jeffersonville) Crawford (largest city: Marengo) Floyd (largest city: New Albany) Jefferson (largest city: Madison) Fayette (largest city: Connersville) Henry (largest city: New Castle) Howard (largest city: Kokomo) Wayne (largest city: Richmond) Vermillion (largest city: Clinton) Perry (largest city: Tell City) Sullivan (largest city: Sullivan) Delaware (largest city: Muncie) LaPorte (largest city: Michigan City) Tippecanoe (largest city: Lafayette) Porter (largest city: Portage) Vigo (largest city: Terre Haute) Monroe (largest city: Bloomington) St. Joseph (largest city: South Bend) Marion (largest city: Indianapolis) Lake (largest city: Hammond) By congressional district Donnelly won five of nine congressional districts, including three held by Republicans.https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1he86lbVTqsf_1EH_0jr_m-aZi3D8iu1B8k4MjCYHbUg/edit#gid=1925825340 Daily Kos District Donnelly Mourdock Representative1st66.31%30.99%Pete Visclosky2nd49.94%45.42%Joe Donnelly (112th Congress)Jackie Walorski (113th Congress)3rd40.47%53.96%Marlin Stutzman4th43.56%49.03%Todd Rokita5th47.36%46.18%Dan Burton (112th Congress)Susan Brooks (113th Congress)6th43.68%48.93%Mike Pence (112th Congress)Luke Messer (113th Congress)7th66.03%28.00%André Carson8th47.74%46.84%Larry Bucshon9th46.81%47.20%Todd Young See also 2012 United States Senate elections 2012 United States House of Representatives elections in Indiana 2012 Indiana gubernatorial election Politics of the United States Federal government of the United States Notes References External links Indiana Secretary of State Campaign contributions at OpenSecrets.org Outside spending at Sunlight Foundation Candidate issue positions at On the Issues Official campaign websites Joe Donnelly for U.S. Senate Richard Mourdock for U.S. Senate Andrew Horning for U.S. Senate Indiana Senate Category:2012 controversies in the United States 2012