Indiana
Electoral Votes: 11
Population: 6,973,333
2024 Turnout: 61.53%
2020 Turnout: 64.58%
Cook PVI: R+9
Federal Government:
Senate
| Todd Young (R) | Jim Banks (R) |
House
| Frank Mrvan* (D) | Indiana’s 1st |
| Rudy Yakym* (R) | Indiana’s 2nd |
| Marlin Stutzman* (R) | Indiana’s 3rd |
| Jim Baird* (R) | Indiana’s 4th |
| Victoria Spartz* (R) | Indiana’s 5th |
| Jefferson Shreve* (R) | Indiana’s 6th |
| Andre Carson* (D) | Indiana’s 7th |
| Mark Messmer* (R) | Indiana’s 8th |
| Erin Houchin* (R) | Indiana’s 9th |
(* indicates seat up election in 2026)
State Government:
| Governor | Mike Braun (R) |
| Chamber | Majority | Minority |
| State Senate | 40R* | 10D* |
| State House | 70R* | 30D* |
(* indicates seat up for election in 2026)
A Short Overview
Indiana remains a solidly Republican state, though not monolithic in voting pattern nor ideology. The GOP dominates statewide offices, but Democrats maintain pockets of strength in Indianapolis, Gary, South Bend, and college-centered communities. Culturally, Indiana leans socially conservative, with strong emphasis on religious liberty, gun rights, and limited government, alongside economic concerns about manufacturing and workforce development. Most federal races favor Republicans since the early 2010’s, though a handful of suburban House districts can become competitive in favorable Democratic environments. Campaigns frequently focus on cost of living, industrial job retention, and infrastructure.
