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United States Senate election in Indiana, 2018
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Nominee Joe Donnelly Mike Braun Lucy Brenton
Party Democratic Republican Libertarian
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Joe Donnelly
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The 2018 United States Senate election in Indiana will take place on November 6, 2018 concurrently with other elections to the United States Senate and House of Representatives and various state and local elections. Incumbent Democratic U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly is running for reelection to a second term.[1] He will face the nominee of the Republican Party, businessman and former State Representative Mike Braun, in the general election.

Politico has described the race as "possibly the GOP's best opportunity to seize a Senate seat from Democrats" in the 2018 elections.[2] The primary election was held on May 8, 2018.[3]

Background

Donnelly holds a 47% to 26% approval rating among his constituents,[4] in a state Donald Trump carried with about 56.5% to about 37.5% for Democrat Hillary Clinton.[5][6]

Democratic primary

Candidates

Nominee

Withdrew

  • Martin Del Rio, Iraq War veteran[7][8]

Endorsements

Joe Donnelly
U.S. Vice Presidents
United States Senators
Organizations

Results

Democratic primary results[14]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Joe Donnelly (incumbent) 284,621 100.0
Total votes 284,621 100.0

Republican primary

Candidates

Nominee

Eliminated in the primary election

Declined

Withdrawn

Endorsements

Mike Braun
U.S. Senators
State Senators
State Representatives
Organizations
Newspapers
Luke Messer
U.S. Representatives
State-level officials
Former state party chairs
Local-level officials
Individuals
Todd Rokita
State-level officials
Former state party chairs
Local-level officials
Individuals
Newspapers

Polling

Poll source Date(s)
administered 		Sample
size 		Margin
of error 		Luke
Messer 		Todd
Rokita 		Mike
Braun 		Other Undecided
Strategic National (R) May 5–6, 2018 300 ± 5.7% 29% 28% 44% – –
Gravis Marketing April 6–11, 2018 280 ± 5.9% 13% 16% 26% – 45%
GS Strategy Group (R-Rokita) January 6–9, 2018 500 ± 4.4% 9% 24% 9% – 58%
GS Strategy Group (R-Rokita) July 16–18, 2017 500 ± 4.4% 20% 28% – – 51%
14% 21% 11% – 55%
OnMedia (R-Messer) July 10–12, 2017 400 ± 4.8% 23% 23% 2% 7%[a] 45%

Results

Results by county:
Braun
  •   80–90%
  •   60–70%
  •   50–60%
  •   40–50%
  •   <40%
Rokita
  •   <40%
  •   40–50%
Messer
  •   <40%
  •   40–50%
  •   50–60%
  •   60–70%
Republican primary results[14]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Mike Braun 208,602 41.2
Republican Todd Rokita 151,967 30.0
Republican Luke Messer 146,131 28.8
Total votes 506,700 100.0

Independent

Candidates

Declared

  • James Johnson, Jr.[59]

General election

Candidates

  • Mike Braun, businessman and former State Representative (R)
  • Lucy Brenton (L)
  • Joe Donnelly, incumbent (D)
  • James Johnson, Jr. (I)

Debates

Predictions

Source Ranking As of
The Cook Political Report[60] Tossup September 28, 2018
Inside Elections[61] Tossup September 14, 2018
Sabato's Crystal Ball[62] Tossup September 6, 2018
Daily Kos[63] Tossup September 17, 2018
Fox News[64] Tossup September 19, 2018
CNN[65] Tossup September 15, 2018
RealClearPolitics[66] Tossup September 13, 2018

Fundraising

Campaign finance reports as of June 30, 2018
Candidate (party) Total receipts Total disbursements Cash on hand
Joe Donnelly (D) $11,546,044 $5,248,546 $6,391,931
Mike Braun (R) $8,451,782 $7,380,326 $1,071,454
Source: Federal Election Commission[67]

Endorsements

Mike Braun (R)
U.S. Executive Branch Officials
U.S. Senators
U.S. Representatives
Governors
State Senators
State Representatives
Individuals
Organizations
Newspapers
Joe Donnelly (D)
U.S. Executive Branch officials
U.S. Senators
Local officials
Individuals
Organizations
Declined to endorse
  • Indiana Chamber of Commerce[96]

Polling

Poll source Date(s)
administered 		Sample
size 		Margin
of error 		Joe
Donnelly (D) 		Mike
Braun (R) 		Lucy
Brenton (L) 		Other Undecided
Fox News September 29 – October 2, 2018 695 LV ± 3.5% 43% 41% 6% 2% 9%
806 RV ± 3.5% 41% 40% 6% 1% 10%
Ipsos September 12–20, 2018 1,181 ± 3.0% 46% 43% – 3% 8%
Fox News September 8–11, 2018 677 LV ± 3.5% 43% 45% 3% 1% 8%
804 RV ± 3.5% 42% 41% 4% 1% 10%
Marist College August 26–29, 2018 576 LV ± 5.0% 44% 41% 8% 1% 6%
49% 43% – 2% 7%
816 RV ± 4.2% 43% 40% 8% 1% 8%
48% 42% – 2% 9%
The Trafalgar Group (R) July 31 – August 7, 2018 1,420 ± 2.6% 51% 39% – – 11%
SurveyMonkey/Axios June 11 – July 2, 2018 952 ± 5.0% 47% 49% – – 4%
Gravis Marketing May 10–15, 2018 400 ± 4.9% 46% 47% – – 7%

Results

United States Senate election in Indiana, 2018
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Joe Donnelly (incumbent)
Republican Mike Braun
Libertarian Lucy Brenton
Majority
Turnout

Notes

  1. ^ Curtis Hill* 4%; Mark Hurt†, Terry Henderson†, and Andrew Takami† with 1%. *Hypothetical candidate. †Withdrawn.

References

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  85. ^ Mike Braun. "Building my business, I've jumped over just about every hurdle D.C. can put in your path; in the Senate, I'll use my experience to help Hoosier business thrive. I'm honored to accept @USChamber's endorsement & look forward to working with them to keep our economy roaring. #INSen". Twitter.
  86. ^ Mike Braun. "My dad gave me my first shotgun when I was 10 years old and I still use it to this day. I am honored to accept the @NRA's endorsement and to work with them to fight Democrat attacks on Hoosiers' fundamental right to bear arms and defend their families. #INSen". Twitter.
  87. ^ Mike Braun. "Manufacturing is the backbone of Indiana's economy, & I'm honored to accept this endorsement from the leading advocate for Hoosier manufacturers: @IMA1901. I look forward to working with IMA to keep Indiana manufacturing thriving & keep D.C. out of their way. #INSen #IBackBraun". Twitter.
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