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2024 Indiana Senate election

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25 of the 50 seats in the Indiana Senate 26 seats needed for a majority
Majority party Minority party   Leader Rodric Bray Greg Taylor Party Republican Democratic Leader since November 20, 2018 November 6, 2020 Leader's seat 37th district 33rd district Seats before 40 10 Seats after 40 10 Seat change
Results of the elections:      Republican hold      Democratic hold      No election
Majority Leader before election Mark Messmer Republican Elected Majority Leader Chris Garten Republican

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The 2024 Indiana Senate election was held on November 5, 2024, as a part of the biennial elections in the U.S. state of Indiana, coinciding with other elections in the state, including for U.S. president, U.S. House, Indiana governor, and Indiana House, as well as various other state and local elections. The primary elections took place on May 7, 2024. Voters have elected members in 25 of the 50 seats in the Indiana Senate to serve four-year terms in single-member constituencies.

Overview

2024 Indiana Senate General Election
Party		Votes	Percentage	% Change	Candidates	Seats before	Seats after	+/–
	Republican	783,615	63.92%	6.86%	20	40	40
	Democratic	421,033	34.34%	5.12%	15	10	10
	Libertarian	21,324	1.74%	1.74%	2	0	0
Totals		1,225,972	100.00%	—	38	50	50	—

Predictions

Retirements

One incumbent will not seek re-election.

Republicans

1. District 24: John Crane retired.

Incumbents defeated

In primary election

One incumbent senator, a Democrat, was defeated in the May 7 primary election.

Democrats

1. District 3: David Vinzant lost nomination to a full term to Mark Spencer.

Summary of results by district

Italics denote an open seat held by the incumbent party; bold text denotes a gain for a party.

• Districts that did not hold elections in 2024 are not listed below.

Elections by district

Results

District 2

The district has been represented by Democrat Lonnie Randolph since 2008. Randolph was re-elected unopposed of the vote in 2020.

Democratic primary

Candidates

Declared

• Lonnie Randolph, incumbent state senator

General election

District 3

The district has been represented by Democrat Eddie Melton since 2016. He was re-elected unopposed in 2020. Melton resigned on December 5, 2023, following his election as mayor of Gary. David Vinzant was elected via caucus to finish Melton's term.

Democratic primary

Candidates

Declared

• Mark Spencer, Gary city councilor
• David Vinzant, incumbent state senator

Declined

• Eddie Melton, former state senator

Republican primary

Candidates

Declared

• Maya Angelou Brown
• Will Miller

General election

District 5

The district has been represented by Republican Ed Charbonneau since 2007. Charbonneau was re-elected with 65.8% of the vote in 2020.

Republican primary

Candidates

Declared

• Ed Charbonneau, incumbent state senator

Democratic primary

Candidates

Declared

• Leslie Bamesberger

General election

District 7

The district has been represented by Republican Brian Buchanan since 2018. Buchanan was re-elected with 69.5% of the vote in 2020.

Republican primary

Candidates

Declared

• Joseph Bookwalter
• Brian Buchanan, incumbent state senator

Endorsements

Organizations

• Indiana Farm Bureau AgELECT PAC
• Indiana Right to Life
• NRA Political Victory Fund

General election

District 8

The district has been represented by Republican Mike Bohacek since 2016. Bohacek was re-elected with 59.4% of the vote in 2020.

Republican primary

Candidates

Declared

• Mike Bohacek, incumbent state senator
• Spencer England
• Joe Layne

Endorsements

Organizations

• Indiana Right to Life

Democratic primary

Candidates

Declared

• Leon Smith

General election

District 9

The district has been represented by Republican Ryan Mishler since 2004. Mishler was re-elected with 74.9% of the vote in 2020.

Republican primary

Candidates

Declared

• Ryan Mishler, incumbent state senator

General election

District 10

The district has been represented by Democrat David L. Niezgodski since 2016. Niezgodski was re-elected unopposed in 2020.

Democratic primary

Candidates

Declared

• David L. Niezgodski, incumbent state senator
• Tim Swager, St. Joseph County Treasurer

Libertarian convention

Candidates

Declared

• Tim Cotton

General election

District 12

The district has been represented by Republican Blake Doriot since 2016. Doriot was re-elected with 68.5% of the vote in 2020.

Republican primary

Candidates

Declared

• Blake Doriot, incumbent state senator

General election

District 13

The district has been represented by Republican Sue Glick since 2010. Glick was re-elected unopposed in 2020.

Republican primary

Candidates

Declared

• Sue Glick, incumbent state senator

General election

District 16

The district has been represented by Republican Justin Busch since 2018. Busch was re-elected with 57.9% of the vote in 2020.

Republican primary

Candidates

Declared

• Justin Busch, incumbent state senator
• Scott Wise

Endorsements

Organizations

• NRA Political Victory Fund

General election

District 18

The district has been represented by Republican Stacey Donato since 2019. Donato was re-elected with 73.3% of the vote in 2020.

Republican primary

Candidates

Declared

• Stacey Donato, incumbent state senator

General election

District 20

The district has been represented by Republican Scott Baldwin since 2021. Baldwin was re-elected with 62.5% of the vote in 2020.

Republican primary

Candidates

Declared

• Scott Baldwin, incumbent state senator

Democratic primary

Candidates

Declared

• Joel Levi, pharmacy technician

General election

District 24

The district has been represented by Republican John Crane since 2016. Crane was re-elected with 65.5% of the vote in 2020. In August 2023, Crane announced he will not seek re-election.

Republican primary

Candidates

Declared

• Brett Clark, sheriff
• Anne Engelhardt

Declined

• John Crane, incumbent state senator

Endorsements

Organizations

• Indiana Farm Bureau AgELECT PAC
• NRA Political Victory Fund

Democratic primary

Candidates

Declared

• Veronica Pejril, former Greencastle city councilor

General election

District 28

The district has been represented by Republican Michael Crider since 2012. Crider was re-elected with 62.6% of the vote in 2020.

Republican primary

Candidates

Declared

• Michael Crider, incumbent state senator

General election

District 30

The district has been represented by Democrat Fady Qaddoura since 2020. Qaddoura was re-elected with 52.6% of the vote in 2020.

Democratic primary

Candidates

Declared

• Fady Qaddoura, incumbent state senator

General election

District 32

The district has been represented by Republican Aaron Freeman since 2016. Freeman was re-elected with 59.0% of the vote in 2020.

Republican primary

Candidates

Declared

• Aaron Freeman, incumbent state senator

Democratic primary

Candidates

Declared

• Katrina Owens

Disqualified

• David Nicholson

General election

District 33

The district has been represented by Democrat Greg Taylor since 2008. Taylor was re-elected unopposed in 2020.

Democratic primary

Candidates

Declared

• Greg Taylor, incumbent state senator

General election

District 34

The district has been represented by Democrat Jean Breaux since 2006. Breaux was re-elected unopposed in 2020. Although initially filing to run for re-election, on March 18, 2024, Senator Breaux chose to step down due to health issues. Two days later Breaux passed away.

Democratic primary

Candidates

Disqualified

• Chunia Graves

Withdrawn

• Jean Breaux, incumbent state senator (name will appear on ballot)

General election

District 35

The district has been represented by Republican R. Michael Young since 2000. Young was re-elected with 58.0% of the vote in 2020.

Republican primary

Candidates

Declared

• Philip Clay, banker
• R. Michael Young, incumbent state senator

Endorsements

Organizations

• NRA Political Victory Fund

General election

District 36

The district has been represented by Republican Jack Sandlin since 2016. Sandlin was re-elected with 53.9% of the vote in 2020. He passed away in September 2023. Cyndi Carrasco was elected via caucus to replace Sandlin.

Republican primary

Candidates

Declared

• Cyndi Carrasco, incumbent state senator

Democratic primary

Candidates

Declared

• Suzanne Fortenberry, courier and executive director of Greenwood Pride

General election

District 37

The district has been represented by Republican Rodric Bray since 2012. Bray was re-elected unopposed in 2020.

Republican primary

Candidates

Declared

• Rodric Bray, incumbent state senator
• Jay Hart

Endorsements

Organizations

• Indiana Farm Bureau AgELECT PAC
• NRA Political Victory Fund

Democratic primary

Candidates

Declared

• Kimberly Schofield

General election

District 40

The district has been represented by Democrat Shelli Yoder since 2020. Yoder was re-elected unopposed in 2020.

Democratic primary

Candidates

Declared

• Shelli Yoder, incumbent state senator

General election

District 42

The district has been represented by Republican Jean Leising since 2008. Leising was re-elected unopposed in 2020.

Republican primary

Candidates

Declared

• Jean Leising, incumbent state senator

Democratic primary

Candidates

Declared

• Ryan Retzner

General election

Ryan Retzner will not appear on the ballot for the general election.

District 44

The district has been represented by Republican Eric Koch since 2016. Koch was re-elected with 73.0% of the vote in 2020.

Republican primary

Candidates

Declared

• Eric Koch, incumbent state senator

General election

District 50

The district has been represented by Republican Vaneta Becker since 2005. Becker was re-elected unopposed in 2020.

Republican primary

Candidates

Declared

• Vaneta Becker, incumbent state senator

General election

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