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2004 United States House of Representatives elections in Indiana
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2004 United States House of Representatives elections in Indiana Indiana legislative no 2002 United States House of Representatives elections in Indiana 2002 2006 United States House of Representatives elections in Indiana 2006 All 9 Indiana seats to the United States House of Representatives 2004 11 02 Republican Party (United States) 6 7 1 1,381,699 57.18% 1.92% Democratic Party (United States) 3 2 1 999,082 41.35% 0.76% 180px District results 180px County results
Republican
#F2B3BE 40–50%
#e27f90 50–60%
#cc2f4a 60–70%
#d40000 70–80%
#aa0000 80–90%
Democratic
#B9D7FF 40–50%
#86b6f2 50–60%
#4389e3 60–70%
#1666cb 70–80%
The 2004 congressional elections in Indiana were elections for Indiana's delegation to the United States House of Representatives, which occurred along with congressional elections nationwide on November 2, 2004. Republicans held a majority of Indiana's delegation, 6–3, before the elections. The only incumbent to lose re-election was Democrat Baron Hill, who lost to Republican Mike Sodrel in the 9th district. http://www.in.gov/apps/sos/election/general/general2004?page=office&countyID=-1&officeID=5&districtID=2&candidate= United States Representative Indiana of Secretary of State 2004-11-02 2008-11-08
Overview
United States House of Representatives elections in Indiana, 2004http://clerk.house.gov/member_info/electioninfo/index.aspx Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of RepresentativesPartyVotesPercentageSeats+/– Republican 1,381,699 57.18% 7 +1 Democratic 999,082 41.35% 2 -1 Libertarian 35,470 1.47% 0 - Totals 2,416,251 100.00% 9 -
District 1
Indiana's 1st congressional district
This district includes a small strip of northwest Indiana. The district has been one of the most Democratic in Indiana.
Predictions
SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political Report2004 Competitive House Race Chart http://www.cookpolitical.com/races/report_pdfs/2004_house_chart_oct29.pdf House: Race Ratings Cook Political Report 29 October 2004 21 November 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20060510004528/http://www.cookpolitical.com/races/report_pdfs/2004_house_chart_oct29.pdf 10 May 2006Safe D October 29, 2004 Sabato's Crystal Ball2004 House http://www.centerforpolitics.org/crystalball/2004/house/?view Sabato's Crystal Ball 3 November 2004 24 November 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20041111091413/http://www.centerforpolitics.org/crystalball/2004/house/?view 11 November 2004Safe D November 1, 2004
Results
General election
Democratic Party (United States)
Pete Visclosky (incumbent)
178,406
68.3%
Republican Party (United States)
Mark Leyva
82,858
31.7%
261,264
59%
Democratic Party (United States)
District 2
Indiana's 2nd congressional district
This district is centered on South Bend, Indiana and the Indiana portion of the Michiana region.
Predictions
SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political Report2004 Competitive House Race Chart http://www.cookpolitical.com/races/report_pdfs/2004_house_chart_oct29.pdf House: Race Ratings Cook Political Report 29 October 2004 21 November 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20060510004528/http://www.cookpolitical.com/races/report_pdfs/2004_house_chart_oct29.pdf 10 May 2006Likely R October 29, 2004 Sabato's Crystal Ball2004 House http://www.centerforpolitics.org/crystalball/2004/house/?view Sabato's Crystal Ball 3 November 2004 24 November 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20041111091413/http://www.centerforpolitics.org/crystalball/2004/house/?view 11 November 2004Safe R November 1, 2004
Results
General election
Republican Party (United States)
Chris Chocola (incumbent)
140,496
54.2%
Democratic Party (United States)
Joe Donnelly
115,513
44.5%
Libertarian Party (United States)
Douglas Barnes
3,346
1.3%
259,355
62%
Republican Party (United States)
District 3
Indiana's 3rd congressional district
This district is located in the northeast corner of Indiana and has a large population center in Fort Wayne.
Predictions
SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political Report2004 Competitive House Race Chart http://www.cookpolitical.com/races/report_pdfs/2004_house_chart_oct29.pdf House: Race Ratings Cook Political Report 29 October 2004 21 November 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20060510004528/http://www.cookpolitical.com/races/report_pdfs/2004_house_chart_oct29.pdf 10 May 2006Safe R October 29, 2004 Sabato's Crystal Ball2004 House http://www.centerforpolitics.org/crystalball/2004/house/?view Sabato's Crystal Ball 3 November 2004 24 November 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20041111091413/http://www.centerforpolitics.org/crystalball/2004/house/?view 11 November 2004Safe R November 1, 2004
Results
General election
Republican Party (United States)
Mark Souder (incumbent)
171,389
69.2%
Democratic Party (United States)
Maria Parra
76,232
30.8%
247,621
59%
Republican Party (United States)
District 4
Indiana's 4th congressional district
This district is located in west-central Indiana. Located within the district is the city of West Lafayette and many suburban towns.
Predictions
SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political Report2004 Competitive House Race Chart http://www.cookpolitical.com/races/report_pdfs/2004_house_chart_oct29.pdf House: Race Ratings Cook Political Report 29 October 2004 21 November 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20060510004528/http://www.cookpolitical.com/races/report_pdfs/2004_house_chart_oct29.pdf 10 May 2006Safe R October 29, 2004 Sabato's Crystal Ball2004 House http://www.centerforpolitics.org/crystalball/2004/house/?view Sabato's Crystal Ball 3 November 2004 24 November 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20041111091413/http://www.centerforpolitics.org/crystalball/2004/house/?view 11 November 2004Safe R November 1, 2004
Results
General election
Republican Party (United States)
Steve Buyer (incumbent)
190,445
69.5%
Democratic Party (United States)
David Sanders
77,574
28.3%
Libertarian Party (United States)
Kevin Fleming
6,117
2.2%
274,136
55%
Republican Party (United States)
District 5
Indiana's 5th congressional district
This district located mostly north of Indianapolis, including the largest suburbs of Indianapolis in Hamilton County.
Predictions
SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political Report2004 Competitive House Race Chart http://www.cookpolitical.com/races/report_pdfs/2004_house_chart_oct29.pdf House: Race Ratings Cook Political Report 29 October 2004 21 November 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20060510004528/http://www.cookpolitical.com/races/report_pdfs/2004_house_chart_oct29.pdf 10 May 2006Safe R October 29, 2004 Sabato's Crystal Ball2004 House http://www.centerforpolitics.org/crystalball/2004/house/?view Sabato's Crystal Ball 3 November 2004 24 November 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20041111091413/http://www.centerforpolitics.org/crystalball/2004/house/?view 11 November 2004Safe R November 1, 2004
Results
General election
Republican Party (United States)
Dan Burton (incumbent)
228,718
71.8%
Democratic Party (United States)
Katherine Carr
82,637
26.0%
Libertarian Party (United States)
Rick Hodgin
7,008
2.2%
318,363
57%
Republican Party (United States)
District 6
Indiana's 6th congressional district
This district takes in a large portion of eastern Indiana, including the cities of Muncie, Anderson, and Richmond.
Predictions
SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political Report2004 Competitive House Race Chart http://www.cookpolitical.com/races/report_pdfs/2004_house_chart_oct29.pdf House: Race Ratings Cook Political Report 29 October 2004 21 November 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20060510004528/http://www.cookpolitical.com/races/report_pdfs/2004_house_chart_oct29.pdf 10 May 2006Safe R October 29, 2004 Sabato's Crystal Ball2004 House http://www.centerforpolitics.org/crystalball/2004/house/?view Sabato's Crystal Ball 3 November 2004 24 November 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20041111091413/http://www.centerforpolitics.org/crystalball/2004/house/?view 11 November 2004Safe R November 1, 2004
Results
General election
Republican Party (United States)
Mike Pence (incumbent)
182,529
67.1%
Democratic Party (United States)
Melina Fox
85,123
31.3%
Libertarian Party (United States)
Chad Roots
4,397
1.6%
272,049
58%
Republican Party (United States)
District 7
Indiana's 7th congressional district
This district is in the heart of Central Indiana and encompasses most of Marion County/Indianapolis.
Predictions
SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political Report2004 Competitive House Race Chart http://www.cookpolitical.com/races/report_pdfs/2004_house_chart_oct29.pdf House: Race Ratings Cook Political Report 29 October 2004 21 November 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20060510004528/http://www.cookpolitical.com/races/report_pdfs/2004_house_chart_oct29.pdf 10 May 2006Safe D October 29, 2004 Sabato's Crystal Ball2004 House http://www.centerforpolitics.org/crystalball/2004/house/?view Sabato's Crystal Ball 3 November 2004 24 November 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20041111091413/http://www.centerforpolitics.org/crystalball/2004/house/?view 11 November 2004Safe D November 1, 2004
Results
General election
Democratic Party (United States)
Julia Carson (incumbent)
121,303
54.4%
Republican Party (United States)
Andy Horning
97,491
43.6%
Libertarian Party (United States)
Barry Campbell
4,381
2.0%
223,175
53%
Democratic Party (United States)
District 8
Indiana's 8th congressional district
Population centers of Evansville and Terre Haute are located within its limits along with numerous other small towns.
Predictions
SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political Report2004 Competitive House Race Chart http://www.cookpolitical.com/races/report_pdfs/2004_house_chart_oct29.pdf House: Race Ratings Cook Political Report 29 October 2004 21 November 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20060510004528/http://www.cookpolitical.com/races/report_pdfs/2004_house_chart_oct29.pdf 10 May 2006Lean R October 29, 2004 Sabato's Crystal Ball2004 House http://www.centerforpolitics.org/crystalball/2004/house/?view Sabato's Crystal Ball 3 November 2004 24 November 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20041111091413/http://www.centerforpolitics.org/crystalball/2004/house/?view 11 November 2004Lean R November 1, 2004
Results
General election
Republican Party (United States)
John Hostettler (incumbent)
145,576
53.4%
Democratic Party (United States)
Jon Jennings
121,522
44.5%
Libertarian Party (United States)
Mark Gavin
5,680
2.1%
272,778
57%
Republican Party (United States)
District 9
2004 Indiana's 9th congressional district election Indiana presidential no 2002 United States House of Representatives elections in Indiana#District 9 2002 2006 United States House of Representatives elections in Indiana#District 9 2006 x150px File:Baron Hill, official 110th Congress photo.jpg Baron Hill Democratic Party (US) 140,772 48.96% File:MikeSodrel.jpg Mike Sodrel Republican Party (US) 142,197 49.46% U.S. Representative Baron Hill Democratic Party (US) Mike Sodrel Republican Party (US) 200px 2004 IN-9 Election Results.svg County resultsSodrel: #ed8883 50–60% #e55651 60–70%Hill: #b4c7ec 40–50% #8da9e2 50–60%
Indiana's 9th congressional district
This district is located in southeast Indiana. The largest city located within the district is Bloomington followed by; Columbus, New Albany, Jeffersonville, and Clarksville. This was the closest House race in 2004.
Predictions
SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political Report2004 Competitive House Race Chart http://www.cookpolitical.com/races/report_pdfs/2004_house_chart_oct29.pdf House: Race Ratings Cook Political Report 29 October 2004 21 November 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20060510004528/http://www.cookpolitical.com/races/report_pdfs/2004_house_chart_oct29.pdf 10 May 2006Lean D October 29, 2004 Sabato's Crystal Ball2004 House http://www.centerforpolitics.org/crystalball/2004/house/?view Sabato's Crystal Ball 3 November 2004 24 November 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20041111091413/http://www.centerforpolitics.org/crystalball/2004/house/?view 11 November 2004Lean D November 1, 2004
Results
General election
Republican Party (United States)
Mike Sodrel
142,197
49.5%
Democratic Party (United States)
Baron Hill (incumbent)
140,772
49.0%
Libertarian Party (United States)
Al Cox
4,541
1.5%
287,510
57%
Republican Party (United States)
Democratic Party (United States)
See also
United States House of Representatives elections, 2004
United States Senate election in Indiana, 2004
United States presidential election in Indiana, 2004
References
2002 elections United States House elections in Indiana2004 2006 elections
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