2024 Indiana Senate election
Map of the incumbents: Democratic incumbent Democratic incumbent retiring Republican incumbent Republican incumbent retiring No election
The 2024 Indiana Senate election will take place 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 will take place on May 7th, 2024.[ 1] Voters will elect members to 25 of the 50 seats in the Indiana Senate to serve four-year terms in single-member constituencies.
2024 Indiana Senate General Election
Party
Votes
Percentage
% Change
Candidates
Seats before
Seats after
+/–
Republican
20
40
Democratic
16
10
Libertarian
2
0
Totals
100.00%
—
38
50
50
—
Source
Ranking
As of
CNalysis [ 2]
Solid R
February 29, 2024
One incumbent will not seek re-election.
District 24: John Crane is retiring.[ 3]
Incumbents defeated [ edit ]
In primary election [ edit ]
One incumbent senator, a Democrat, was defeated in the May 7 primary election.
District 3: David Vinzant lost nomination to a full term to Mark Spencer.[ 4]
Elections by district [ edit ]
The district has been represented by Democrat Lonnie Randolph since 2008. Randolph was re-elected unopposed of the vote in 2020.
The district has been represented by Democrat Eddie Melton since 2016. He was re-elected unopposed of the vote in 2020. Melton resigned on December 5, 2023 following his election as mayor of Gary .[ 6] David Vinzant was elected via caucus to finish Melton's term.[ 7]
Maya Angelou Brown[ 5]
Will Miller[ 5]
The district has been represented by Republican Ed Charbonneau since 2007. Charbonneau was re-elected with 65.8% of the vote in 2020.
The district has been represented by Republican Brian Buchanan since 2018. Buchanan was re-elected with 69.5% of the vote in 2020.
The district has been represented by Republican Mike Bohacek since 2016. Bohacek was re-elected with 59.4% of the vote in 2020.
The district has been represented by Republican Ryan Mishler since 2004. Mishler was re-elected with 74.9% of the vote in 2020.
The district has been represented by Democrat David L. Niezgodski since 2016. Niezgodski was re-elected unopposed in 2020.
Libertarian convention [ edit ]
The district has been represented by Republican Blake Doriot since 2016. Doriot was re-elected with 68.5% of the vote in 2020.
The district has been represented by Republican Sue Glick since 2010. Glick was re-elected unopposed in 2020.
The district has been represented by Republican Justin Busch since 2018. Busch was re-elected with 57.9% of the vote in 2020.
The district has been represented by Republican Stacey Donato since 2019. Donato was re-elected with 73.3% of the vote in 2020.
The district has been represented by Republican Scott Baldwin since 2021. Baldwin was re-elected with 62.5% of the vote in 2020.
Joel Levi, pharmacy technician[ 14]
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 of 2023, Crane announced he will not seek re-election.[ 3]
Brett Clark, sheriff[ 15]
Anne Engelhardt [ 5]
The district has been represented by Republican Michael Crider since 2012. Crider was re-elected with 62.6% of the vote in 2020.
The district has been represented by Democrat Fady Qaddoura since 2020. Qaddoura was re-elected with 52.6% of the vote in 2020.
The district has been represented by Republican Aaron Freeman since 2016. Freeman was re-elected with 59.0% of the vote in 2020.
The district has been represented by Democrat Greg Taylor since 2008. Taylor was re-elected unopposed in 2020.
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.[ 17] Two days later Breaux passed away.[ 18]
The district has been represented by Republican R. Michael Young since 2000. Young was re-elected with 58.0% of the vote in 2020.
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 of 2023.[ 20] Cyndi Carrasco was elected via caucus to replace Sandlin.[ 21]
Suzanne Fortenberry, courier and executive director of Greenwood Pride[ 22]
The district has been represented by Republican Rodric Bray since 2012. Bray was re-elected unopposed in 2020.
The district has been represented by Democrat Shelli Yoder since 2020. Yoder was re-elected unopposed in 2020.
The district has been represented by Republican Jean Leising since 2008. Leising was re-elected unopposed in 2020.
The district has been represented by Republican Eric Koch since 2016. Koch was re-elected with 73.0% of the vote in 2020.
The district has been represented by Republican Vaneta Becker since 2005. Becker was re-elected unopposed in 2020.
^ "2024 State Primary Election Dates" . Retrieved June 29, 2023 .
^ "24 IN Forecast" . projects.cnalysis.com . Retrieved 2024-03-30 .
^ a b c Russell, Kyla (August 1, 2023). "State Sen. John Crane will not seek reelection in 2024" . WISH-TV . Retrieved March 3, 2024 .
^ Smith, Casey; Downard, Whitney (May 7, 2024). "Indiana primary election costs two Statehouse incumbents" . Indiana Capital Chronicle . Retrieved May 8, 2024 . Former Hobart City Councilman Sen. David Vinzant, sworn in on the first day of the 2024 legislative session, lost his primary race to Mark Spencer.
^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z aa ab ac ad ae af ag ah ai aj "Candidate List - Abbreviated" (PDF) . 16 January 2024. Retrieved 16 January 2024 .
^ a b Dalton, Alex (November 29, 2023). "Gary Mayor-elect Eddie Melton to leave State Senate seat Dec. 5, triggering caucus" . Chicago Tribune .
^ Smith, Brandon (January 9, 2024). "David Vinzant sworn in as newest Indiana state senator, replacing Eddie Melton" . WFYI .
^ "Mark Spencer officially files for state Senate seat held by Mayor Eddie Melton" . The Chicago Crusader . January 13, 2024.
^ a b c "Indiana Farm Bureau AgELECT PAC Endorses 21 Candidates" . infarmbureau.org. April 4, 2024. Retrieved April 15, 2024 .
^ a b "Indiana Right to Life PAC announces primary endorsements" . irtl.org. March 27, 2023. Retrieved April 4, 2024 .
^ a b c d e "Indiana" . nrapvf.org. Retrieved April 23, 2024 .
^ Briggs, James (April 18, 2024). " 'Please stop': Indiana Democrats ignored evidence of sexual harassment by senator" . The Indianapolis Star .
^ "Baldwin seeks reelection for state senate" . Current Publishing . December 7, 2023.
^ Shambaugh, Ann Marie (January 17, 2024). "Cicero Democrat to challenge Baldwin for state senate seat" . Current Publishing .
^ Howey, Brian; Meeks, Jarred; Davies, Tom (17 August 2023). "Whitcomb, Clark running" (PDF) . Howey Politics . Retrieved 18 October 2023 .
^ a b Hopkins, Emily (March 6, 2024). "Indiana Election Commission removed three Indianapolis candidates from the May primary ballot" . Mirror Indy .
^ a b "Focus on enjoying the time I have left State Sen. Jean Breaux stepping down due to health" . WTHR . March 18, 2024. Retrieved March 19, 2024 .
^ "State Sen. Jean Breaux dies 2 days after stepping down due to health" . WTHR . March 20, 2024. Retrieved March 21, 2024 .
^ Saenz, Enrique (April 9, 2024). "In westside race, a political newcomer takes on longtime senator" . Mirror Indy .
^ McQuaid, Russ (September 21, 2023). "Indianapolis area stunned by death of longtime lawmaker, State Sen. Jack Sandlin" . FOX 59 .
^ Haughn, Tyler (October 18, 2023). "Republicans elect Cyndi Carrasco to resume late state senator's seat" . FOX 59 .
^ Crenshaw, Noah (February 6, 2024). "Johnson County Democrats file for Indiana House, Senate" . Daily Journal .
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