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← 2022
U.S. Senate, Indiana
Democratic primary Republican primary General election
Election details
Filing deadline: February 9, 2024
Primary: May 7, 2024 General: November 5, 2024
How to vote
Poll times: 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Voting in Indiana
Race ratings
Cook Political Report: Solid Republican DDHQ and The Hill: Safe Republican Inside Elections: Solid Republican Sabato's Crystal Ball: Safe Republican
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Voters in Indiana elected one member to the U.S. Senate in the general election on November 5, 2024. The primary was May 7, 2024. The filing deadline was February 9, 2024.

The election filled the Class I Senate seat held by Mike Braun (R), who first took office in 2019.

The outcome of this race affected the partisan balance of the U.S. Senate in the 119th Congress. Thirty-four of 100 seats were up for election, including one special election. Of the seats up for election in 2024, Democrats held 19, Republicans held 11, and independents held four.

At the time of the election, Democrats had a 50-49 majority. As a result of the election, Republicans gained a 53-47 majority in the U.S. Senate. To read more about the 2024 U.S. Senate elections, click here.

This was one of eight open races for the U.S. Senate in 2024 where an incumbent did not run for re-election. Across the country, four Democrats, two Republicans, and two independents did not run for re-election, more than in any year since 2012. In 2022, six senators did not seek re-election, including one Democrat and five Republicans.

For more information about the primaries in this election, click on the links below:

• United States Senate election in Indiana, 2024 (May 7 Democratic primary)
• United States Senate election in Indiana, 2024 (May 7 Republican primary)

Candidates and election results

General election

General election for U.S. Senate Indiana

Jim Banks defeated Valerie McCray, Andy Horning, Phillip Beachy, and Antonio Alvarez in the general election for U.S. Senate Indiana on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Jim Banks (R)	58.6	1,659,416
		Valerie McCray (D)	38.8	1,097,061
		Andy Horning (L)	2.6	73,233
		Phillip Beachy (Independent) (Write-in)	0.0	168
	Submit photo	Antonio Alvarez (Independent) (Write-in)	0.0	19

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 2,829,897
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Sean Dada (Independent)
• Richard Kent (Independent)

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. Senate Indiana

Valerie McCray defeated Marc Carmichael in the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate Indiana on May 7, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Valerie McCray	68.0	121,734
		Marc Carmichael	32.0	57,256

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 178,990
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Marshall Travis (D)
• Aleem Young (D)
• Keith Potts (D)
• RaeVen Ridgell (D)

Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. Senate Indiana

Jim Banks advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. Senate Indiana on May 7, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Jim Banks	100.0	475,729

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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Anthony Tibby (R)
• Erik Benson (R)
• Wayne Harmon (R)
• John Rust (R)
• Douglas McGuire (R)

Libertarian convention

Libertarian convention for U.S. Senate Indiana

Andy Horning advanced from the Libertarian convention for U.S. Senate Indiana on March 2, 2024.

		Candidate
✔		Andy Horning (L)

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May 7 Republican primary

See also: United States Senate election in Indiana, 2024 (May 7 Republican primary)

Ballotpedia identified the May 7 Republican primary for U.S. Senate in Indiana as a battleground primary. For more on the Democratic primary, click here. For more on the Republican primary, click here.

Jim Banks (R) won the Republican primary for U.S. Senate in Indiana on May 7, 2024. Banks was unopposed. Incumbent Mike Braun (R) ran for Governor of Indiana.

Banks was a member of the U.S. House representing Indiana's 3rd Congressional District, a former state senator, and a Navy Reserve veteran who served in Afghanistan. He said his House and military service demonstrated his "commitment to common-sense, conservative Hoosier values.” Banks said he fought to strengthen the military and support veterans while serving on the House Committee on Armed Services. He also said he fought for “cutting taxes to grow our economy, protecting the right to life, and defending religious freedom." Former President Donald Trump (R), Braun, and the Indiana Republican Party endorsed Banks.

John Rust (R) also filed to run in the Republican primary. Due to an Indiana law passed in 2021, the Indiana Election Commission and the Indiana Supreme Court declared Rust ineligible to run in the primary because he did not meet the state's party affiliation statute. To read our coverage of these events, click here.

Candidate profiles

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Jim Banks

Party: Republican Party

Incumbent: No

Political Office: 

• United States House of Representatives (Assumed office: 2017)

• Indiana State Senate, District 17 (2011-2017)

Biography:  Banks earned a bachelor’s degree from Indiana University Bloomington and a Master of Business Administration from Grace College. He worked in the real estate and construction businesses prior to his time in state and federal politics. Banks took a leave of absence from the Indiana State Senate and served as a member of the U.S. Navy Reserve in Afghanistan from 2014 to 2015.

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Key Messages

The following key messages were curated by Ballotpedia staff. For more on how we identify key messages, click here.

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Banks said he opposed the Biden administration’s handling of the U.S.-Mexico border during his time in the House of Representatives and that he would “continue to fight to secure America’s borders and stop the flow of illegal drugs.” He said he supported “implementing the successful policies of the Trump administration, including building a physical barrier along the southern border and reinstating the ‘Remain in Mexico’ program.”

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Banks said he is “committed to investing in our men and women in uniform so that we can maintain our military dominance and protect the American people.” He highlighted his experience as a veteran and his time serving on the House Armed Services Committee and the House Select Committee on Strategic Competition between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party when talking about national security. He said he will “always fight for a national security policy that puts America first.”

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Banks said he opposed the Biden administration’s economic policies. He said, “Reckless, runaway spending by Joe Biden & Democrats in Washington has directly led to record-high inflation.” He also supported Donald Trump’s Tax Cuts and Job Act, which Banks said “reduced taxes on hardworking Americans and led to the best American economy in a generation.”

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Banks said “there is more that federal and state lawmakers must do to protect life” in response to the Supreme Court’s ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson. Banks said that he would “continue to fight to ensure the radical abortion group Planned Parenthood does not receive a dime of our tax dollars.”

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Sources: Jim Banks campaign website, "Issues," accessed February 22, 2024; Jim Banks campaign website, "Meet Jim," accessed February 22, 2024;  United States Congressman Jim Banks, "Biography," accessed February 22, 2024; Ballotpedia, "Jim Banks (Indiana)," accessed March 1, 2024

This information was current as of the candidate's run for U.S. Senate Indiana in 2024.

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See more here: United States Senate election in Indiana, 2024 (May 7 Republican primary)

Candidate profiles

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Valerie McCray

Party: Democratic Party

Incumbent: No

Political Office: None

Submitted Biography:  "I am running for Senate because after 25 years as a psychologist, working with our military, working in prisons, working with our youth that are being traumatized by violence, I came to the hard realization that we can not fix these problems one mental health crisis at a time. We need a Psychologist in Congress that understands how U.S. policy profoundly effects the mental well-being of our people. We have to make mental health a priority"

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Key Messages

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The right of a woman to make autonomous decisions about her own body/reproductive functions is at the core of her basic human rights to equality, medical privacy, & bodily integrity. I will push for legislation that protects access nationally to abortion with FDA-approved medication/procedures & defend access to emergency medical care & everyday reproductive care. Affordable contraception to anyone who wants and needs it. Safeguard the privacy of patients/providers & ensure they have accurate information and legal resources necessary. For those choosing to grow their family, ensure they have adequate access to resources and for pay for quality of life.

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Equitable, quality healthcare SHOULD BE a fundamental right for all people; not a privilege for the wealthy few. Millions of Americans are one bad diagnosis away from going broke. It’s time for a system that is focused on patients, not profits. In Congress, I will be committed to finding constructive ways to improve our nation’s health care system, expand access to quality and affordable health care, and reduce costs for middle-class families no matter their income, race, gender, zip code, or medical diagnosis. I will make it a priority to end abusive pricing practices by the pharmaceutical industry and give patients a break at the pharmacy counter. I will support increases for health and science research

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Affordable housing is a right and a necessity and is significant in building the foundation for a better Indiana. Housing costs are significant factor contributing to homelessness, financial instability, housing insecurity, and extreme stress for many individuals and families. Everyone should have a safe, affordable place to sleep and raise their families. When I’m in Congress, I will focus on ways to ensure housing remains accessible and affordable for middle class families.

This information was current as of the candidate's run for U.S. Senate Indiana in 2024.

Jim Banks

Party: Republican Party

Incumbent: No

Political Office: 

• United States House of Representatives (Assumed office: 2017)

• Indiana State Senate, District 17 (2011-2017)

Biography:  Banks earned a bachelor’s degree from Indiana University Bloomington and a Master of Business Administration from Grace College. He worked in the real estate and construction businesses prior to his time in state and federal politics. Banks took a leave of absence from the Indiana State Senate and served as a member of the U.S. Navy Reserve in Afghanistan from 2014 to 2015.

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Key Messages

The following key messages were curated by Ballotpedia staff. For more on how we identify key messages, click here.

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Banks said he opposed the Biden administration’s handling of the U.S.-Mexico border during his time in the House of Representatives and that he would “continue to fight to secure America’s borders and stop the flow of illegal drugs.” He said he supported “implementing the successful policies of the Trump administration, including building a physical barrier along the southern border and reinstating the ‘Remain in Mexico’ program.”

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Banks said he is “committed to investing in our men and women in uniform so that we can maintain our military dominance and protect the American people.” He highlighted his experience as a veteran and his time serving on the House Armed Services Committee and the House Select Committee on Strategic Competition between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party when talking about national security. He said he will “always fight for a national security policy that puts America first.”

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Banks said he opposed the Biden administration’s economic policies. He said, “Reckless, runaway spending by Joe Biden & Democrats in Washington has directly led to record-high inflation.” He also supported Donald Trump’s Tax Cuts and Job Act, which Banks said “reduced taxes on hardworking Americans and led to the best American economy in a generation.”

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Banks said “there is more that federal and state lawmakers must do to protect life” in response to the Supreme Court’s ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson. Banks said that he would “continue to fight to ensure the radical abortion group Planned Parenthood does not receive a dime of our tax dollars.”

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Sources: Jim Banks campaign website, "Issues," accessed February 22, 2024; Jim Banks campaign website, "Meet Jim," accessed February 22, 2024;  United States Congressman Jim Banks, "Biography," accessed February 22, 2024; Ballotpedia, "Jim Banks (Indiana)," accessed March 1, 2024

This information was current as of the candidate's run for U.S. Senate Indiana in 2024.

Andy Horning

Party: Libertarian Party

Incumbent: No

Political Office: None

Submitted Biography:  "I'm a grateful husband and wistfully empty nester who's mostly retired to our little farm in Freedom, Indiana. I've been an author, activist, columnist, protester and advocate for constitutional peace, prosperity, liberty and justice...for all. In a successful run as a Republican in 2004, and "unsuccessful" Libertarian campaigns before and since, I debunked most of what we're told about parties, money, odds and the nature of the Two Party System (described in my most recent book). I also became convinced that, election fraud or no, we have what we've been voting for, and we can fix that any time we wake up and make better choices."

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Key Messages

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We all know our government is corrupt. But that's because we no longer understand either what's already ours by the constitutions, or our power over everything. ...And I mean everything. Government is just our avatar. We The People have all the power, and accountability, for our culture, our civility, and our politics. While this is detailed in my book, "Relighting the Torch," the truth is that toppling the bad guys is very simple. Let's talk!

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The Federal Reserve System must go away. I go into detail in my book, "Relighting the Torch," but the short answer is that it is the mechanism of transgenerational theft. It monetizes political promises and lies, building an enormous bubble of unsustainable war, debt and wealth transfer to all the wrong people. The fix is already law; we need only invoke it.

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We'd been warned by our founders and several Presidents against government secrecy, secret societies, and the horrors committed under the dark veil of "national security." Eisenhower was right about the "military-industrial complex" and "scientific-technological elite." Spying, lying, toppling governments, assassinations, war and lost individual rights has cost us far more than most of us know. This all has to stop, and I have plans to restore sanity to security.

This information was current as of the candidate's run for U.S. Senate Indiana in 2024.

Phillip Beachy

Party: Independent

Incumbent: No

Political Office: None

Submitted Biography:  "I am interested in prosperity for everyone, not myself. I believe that good governance is based on knowledge, empathy, and logic. I'm a conservative, and I believe that some of the judicial activism of late needs to be remedied. I have good managerial and leadership skills and would like to lead the Congress back to the job of managing the country. I spent 40 years managing a main street business and understand what is needed to be done with tax laws to promote a thriving small business community. I have a tax plan that would restore the middle class and reduce the unfair burden on the young while balancing the budget. I have true solutions to our biggest social problems."

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Key Messages

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The key to good governance is knowledge, empathy, and logic. Congress has been lazy and has been delegating its work to others. Congress needs to get back to the job of carefully managing our government.

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Far too large a percentage of our elected officials are slaves to their corporate donors. I have no donors I ask for no donations. If you like my policies, please ask your friends to consider my candidacy.

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The biggest problems facing us are income inequality, inflation, border security, defense spending, immigration, healthcare, guns, the environment, taxes, and defending freedom not necessarily in that order..

This information was current as of the candidate's run for U.S. Senate Indiana in 2024.

Voting information

See also: Voting in Indiana

Election information in Indiana: Nov. 5, 2024, election.

What was the voter registration deadline?

• In-person: Oct. 7, 2024
• By mail: Postmarked by Oct. 7, 2024
• Online: Oct. 7, 2024

Was absentee/mail-in voting available to all voters?

No

What was the absentee/mail-in ballot request deadline?

• In-person: Oct. 24, 2024
• By mail: Received by Oct. 24, 2024
• Online: Oct. 24, 2024

What was the absentee/mail-in ballot return deadline?

• In-person: Nov. 5, 2024
• By mail: Received by Nov. 5, 2024

Was early voting available to all voters?

Yes

What were the early voting start and end dates?

Oct. 8, 2024 to Nov. 4, 2024

Were all voters required to present ID at the polls? If so, was a photo or non-photo ID required?

N/A

When were polls open on Election Day?

6:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. (EST/CST)

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Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

Phillip Beachy (Independent)

The key to good governance is knowledge, empathy, and logic. Congress has been lazy and has been delegating its work to others. Congress needs to get back to the job of carefully managing our government.

Far too large a percentage of our elected officials are slaves to their corporate donors. I have no donors I ask for no donations. If you like my policies, please ask your friends to consider my candidacy.

The biggest problems facing us are income inequality, inflation, border security, defense spending, immigration, healthcare, guns, the environment, taxes, and defending freedom not necessarily in that order..

Andy Horning (L)

We all know our government is corrupt. But that's because we no longer understand either what's already ours by the constitutions, or our power over everything.

...And I mean everything. Government is just our avatar. We The People have all the power, and accountability, for our culture, our civility, and our politics. While this is detailed in my book, "Relighting the Torch," the truth is that toppling the bad guys is very simple. Let's talk!

The Federal Reserve System must go away. I go into detail in my book, "Relighting the Torch," but the short answer is that it is the mechanism of transgenerational theft. It monetizes political promises and lies, building an enormous bubble of unsustainable war, debt and wealth transfer to all the wrong people. The fix is already law; we need only invoke it.

We'd been warned by our founders and several Presidents against government secrecy, secret societies, and the horrors committed under the dark veil of "national security." Eisenhower was right about the "military-industrial complex" and "scientific-technological elite." Spying, lying, toppling governments, assassinations, war and lost individual rights has cost us far more than most of us know.

This all has to stop, and I have plans to restore sanity to security.

Valerie McCray (D)

The right of a woman to make autonomous decisions about her own body/reproductive functions is at the core of her basic human rights to equality, medical privacy, & bodily integrity.

I will push for legislation that protects access nationally to abortion with FDA-approved medication/procedures & defend access to emergency medical care & everyday reproductive care. Affordable contraception to anyone who wants and needs it. Safeguard the privacy of patients/providers & ensure they have accurate information and legal resources necessary. For those choosing to grow their family, ensure they have adequate access to resources and for pay for quality of life.

Equitable, quality healthcare SHOULD BE a fundamental right for all people; not a privilege for the wealthy few. Millions of Americans are one bad diagnosis away from going broke. It’s time for a system that is focused on patients, not profits.

In Congress, I will be committed to finding constructive ways to improve our nation’s health care system, expand access to quality and affordable health care, and reduce costs for middle-class families no matter their income, race, gender, zip code, or medical diagnosis. I will make it a priority to end abusive pricing practices by the pharmaceutical industry and give patients a break at the pharmacy counter. I will support increases for health and science research

Affordable housing is a right and a necessity and is significant in building the foundation for a better Indiana.

Housing costs are significant factor contributing to homelessness, financial instability, housing insecurity, and extreme stress for many individuals and families. Everyone should have a safe, affordable place to sleep and raise their families.

When I’m in Congress, I will focus on ways to ensure housing remains accessible and affordable for middle class families.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Phillip Beachy (Independent)

I'm very interested in getting corporate money and dark money out of politics. And returning fairness to media.

Andy Horning (L)

Peace, prosperity, security, civility, justice and freedom...

My plans are proven to work better than anything else humans have tried. Today's government is our most ancient, brutish default authoritarianism. What I'm offering, as described by "Austrian School" economists, libertarians from Frederick Douglass to Ron Paul, and our nation's founders, is still the newest, most scientific and proven system of social organization, economics, personal and national security ever devised.

We really ought to try it...

Valerie McCray (D)

Reversing Citizens United - we need to get dark money out of politics so our politicians can be free to represent people and not corporations. Once we get dark money out of politics we can address so many other issues. Tax reform, for example so that taxation is redirected to support the needs of all of the people of this country and not just the 1%. Other issues related are campaign finance reform, sensible gun legislation, our judicial system and prisons, addressing climate-change initiatives, public-interests that have been privatized such as health care and public education. Human rights are non-negotiable. We need policy to change the structures that discriminate against Americans due to their race, gender, socio-economic status etc.

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

Phillip Beachy (Independent)

Eli Beachy was a person that without fail treated others the way he would like to be treated. He was a wonderful father and a good example of how to be a man.

Andy Horning (L)

You wouldn't know the ones who're living. They're not politicians. And some of them are dead. Some of them, like Jesus Christ, have associations in some people's minds that lead to wrong conclusions about me anyway. How about we just judge me, by me?

Valerie McCray (D)

There is no single person that my mind stills on. There are aspects of thousands that inspire me. Mark Cuban has inspired me for opening a transparent pricing pharmaceutical company. I love Jimmy Carter for his Habitat For Humanity efforts after his Presidency.

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

Andy Horning (L)

Yes! None of the other candidates have written as much as I have over the past three decades. The best book on my philosophy is one I wrote myself: "Relighting the Torch," available as hardcover, paperback, Kindle Edition and audiobook. My description of problems and solutions is all in there. You can hold me to it!

Valerie McCray (D)

I enjoy the Heather Cox Newsletters, and Robert Reich.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Phillip Beachy (Independent)

I think it's very important for an elected official to give a fair hearing to all points of view. It's also important to remember that a general consensus is usually best.

Andy Horning (L)

Understanding that none of us should be considered "leaders." We The People should insist on being in charge of, and accountable for, our governance.

Not only would that engender more accountability and openness to the public, it would also right the great wrong of both establishing an unaccountable political ruling class, and thinking that's The Way Things Are.

Politicians should also have a clear record of being right, as opposed to the usual record of being wrong, that somehow has become tolerated. In politics, there should be consequences for being wrong, and advantages to being right. That has not been the case for generations now.

And civil servants should understand that politics, governments, and other corporate entities are dangerous abstractions. Individual humans are real. Humans have rights, governments and corporations do not.

Governments and other abstract incorporations should be much more regulated and accountable to the public than private citizens.

Valerie McCray (D)

Vision to create a more equitable future for all, integrity to work on behalf of the constituents and not for corporations or personal interests, and accountability for their actions or lack thereof.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

Phillip Beachy (Independent)

I believe that knowledge, empathy and logic are the keys to good governance. I am well read, very empathetic and intelligent and can do the best job of being your senator.

Andy Horning (L)

"Success" is a frustrating word in politics. I'm not impressed by most successful politicians, and I've been more favorably impressed by those we tend to call "losers."

Ron Paul, for example, was highly principled, correct on most issues, and yet was, by any practical measure, very unsuccessful. I'd rather discuss qualities that'd make for a good officeholder:

Principled, takes the oath of office seriously and without exception - limiting government to only what's constitutionally authorized, communicates frequently with constituents about what's happening in their government, and has all the political promises written down, and not variable by audience.

Valerie McCray (D)

Empathy, compassion, and the ability to understand and communicate effectively with individuals from all walks of life has been the cornerstone of my 35-year psychology career. I have advocated for and been the voice of many individuals who were not given a voice in the healthcare systems, prison systems, and beyond.

I am able to have tough conversations with people and get to the bottom of what they are communicating and feeling.

Over my career, I have prioritized and focused on crucial action items, while multitasking and ensuring that important work is getting done promptly and efficiently. I accomplish this by communicating and delegating effectively.

Lastly, I am fierce, resilient and courageous. These foundational qualities will make me the next U.S Senator to represent the great state of Indiana. It is my mission to make life better for all of us.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

Phillip Beachy (Independent)

Our elected officials must. remember that the government is responsible for not only our defense, but our general welfare. And even though I'm a conservative, I am not for the privatization of the mechanisms we have to protect the general welfare.

Andy Horning (L)

Constitutional US Senators are supposed to defend their state against encroachment by Washington D.C. or global powers. They promise to uphold and defend the constitution against all enemies both foreign...and domestic. I'm likely the only candidate who actually understands what that even means. It's detailed in my book, "Relighting the Torch," but it's also in the plain writing and obvious sense of the US Constitution as written and amended. That constitution is simpler and shorter than we've been led to believe. We all ought to read it and see for ourselves.

Valerie McCray (D)

One of the most important responsibilities for someone elected to this office is to know and understand the needs of the constituents, to represent them at the federal level. It's imperative for someone in this position to provide a voice for those who don't have the ability to advocate for themselves, and also to hold politicians accountable. This can only happen through regular and meaningful engagement with constituents.

This includes being accessible to ALL constituents, regardless of disability, race, or gender identification. Regardless of political affiliation, intellectual ability, language preference, or even access to Internet. Every constituent deserves opportunity and has the right to be heard. A U.S. Senator should provide services and assist constituents with navigating issues with federal agencies. It isn't enough to simply hear what people have to say. It is the responsibility of a U.S. Senator to swiftly respond to their concerns; not just with words, but with relentless ACTION.

A key responsibility of a U.S. Senator and Member of Congress involves drafting and introducing laws that provide lasting solutions to the issues faced by the American people. As the legislative body of government, Members of Congress have the responsibility of enacting the laws that govern our society.

Congress plays a vital role in maintaining checks and balances within the government. This role is critical in ensuring that no one side becomes too powerful, or has the potential to operate outside the confines of The Constitution, which can have disastrous effects. U.S. Senators must work together, despite their differences, to make important decisions on issues that affect the daily lives of Americans and people around the world. The U.S. Senate must also tactfully work to oversee foreign policy.

A U.S. Senator must be proactive, as well as prepared to react strategically when appropriate and necessary. They must be prepared for opposition and

What legacy would you like to leave?

Phillip Beachy (Independent)

I would like to leave a Congress that is functioning well and not being influenced by extremism.

Andy Horning (L)

That I was a good husband, father, friend, made people happy... And did a good job as a servant to civil society, holding true to my promises and oath of office.

Valerie McCray (D)

would change the 13rth amendment. We incarcerate more of our citizens than other other countries in disproportionate amounts based on race and socioeconomic status. While it abolished slavery, in the same breath it continued to enslave those who have been imprisoned. We can see this in how the prison industrial complex and the school-to-prison pipeline continue to provide free-labor for this country, without incentive for true rehabilitation or incorporating people back into society.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

Phillip Beachy (Independent)

I remember JFK being elected when I was four.

Andy Horning (L)

The JFK assassination. I was five.

Valerie McCray (D)

The day that Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated was a devastating moment in history during my childhood. Though I was only 8 or 9 years old at the time, I’ll never forget that day. People around the country felt a range of emotions; especially those who had been fighting for civil rights and were desperate for change. From that day on, I knew I wanted to be a part of what makes this country, and the world, a better place for all of us.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

Phillip Beachy (Independent)

My father was a homebuilder. I started out working with him doing final finish next I worked on my brothers framing crew after that I worked on the plumbing crew. I pretty much knew how to build a house by the time I got out of high school. After that, I ran the family natural food store for 40 years.

Andy Horning (L)

Paperboy! A few years. Then I worked at the Indianapolis zoo...the old one. That latter, I believe, is good experience for what I'm doing now.

Valerie McCray (D)

Throughout high school, I worked for Baker’s Shoes.

What is your favorite book? Why?

Andy Horning (L)

It changes! I'm not sure I can answer in such a way that'd tell you anything useful.

But the first book to spring to mind was Dickens' "Bleak House."

But I'm not even sure I should call that a favorite. I've too many I've enjoyed.

Valerie McCray (D)

Start with Why, by Simon Sinek; because I think it can help us all be more introspective about why we do the things we do, and ultimately what mark we want to leave on the world.

If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?

Andy Horning (L)

I don't know. I'd have to think on that, and I'm not sure I should. I'm pretty cool with who I am. I'm blessed. And I'd likely make ghastly mistakes as an eternal Superman or whatnot. Better to stay human with both feet on the ground, I think.

Valerie McCray (D)

Queen Ramonda, played by Angela Bassett in the movies Black Panther, Avengers, and others. The character exemplifies fierceness, integrity, and eloquence.

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

Andy Horning (L)

DANG IT!!! WHY DID YOU REMIND ME?!?!? "Casper the Friendly Ghost" was a terrible theme song for a terrible cartoon when I was a kid.

Valerie McCray (D)

Happy” by Pharrell Williams.

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

Phillip Beachy (Independent)

I find that that 70×7 thing is really hard to do.

Andy Horning (L)

Optimism. Since becoming politically more aware and active, I've tended to become more cynical and curmudgeonly. Perhaps more amusingly to some, I've also struggled against profanity. I'm working on both optimism, and curbing my invectives.

Valerie McCray (D)

Becoming a single mother presented several challenges for me, as I was faced with the everyday stressors of making ends meet while providing the most supportive, well-rounded upbringing possible for my son, Ryan. Through the hardships, I stayed resilient and focused on the bigger picture, as I knew it was crucial to both our futures.

With lots of hard work and perseverance, I was able to earn a B.A., M.A., and Ph.D. from the University of Michigan. The opportunities afforded to me through a quality education led to my 35 years in the field of psychology. I’ve had the honor of working with our veterans struggling with PTSD, incarcerated individuals in desperate need of support and rehabilitation, youth struggling to overcome the effects of violence, and more.

The unyielding persistence that is so deeply ingrained within me has also led me to become the FIRST ever Black woman to be on the Indiana ballot for U.S. Senate. This feat was not without obstacles, but I’ve remained focused and dedicated to the tasks at hand, which will continue when I am elected as U.S. Senator.

What do you perceive to be the United States’ greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade?

Phillip Beachy (Independent)

Until we get corporate money and dark money out of politics, we will not solve any of our great challenges.

Andy Horning (L)

Our culture, and its avatar, our government. We have no international threats as bad as the ones within our borders.

The unconstitutional, inherently divisive Two Party System our founders warned against, has torn us apart, and down. We've lost our vision and purpose as a nation, and have become yet another of history's authoritarian empires on the verge of collapse. We're in a truly existential crisis of character, morality, civility and basic social functionality. We've thus fallen victim to genuinely awful global authoritarians and politically protected corporate cronies (ask me about Big Pharma!) who've been deconstructing and destroying every aspect of our individual liberties, and even bodily autonomy and health.

We're a hot mess, people. We need to wake up!

Valerie McCray (D)

The potential dismantling of the progress that has been made in this country is a serious challenge that must be faced over the next decade. There's also a growing concern about how misinformation and disinformation has can interfere with our political landscape and media. Finding common ground on solutions that will unite all American people and allow us to work together, as opposed to against each other, can help combat these challenges. Politicians who are divisive and destructive pose a significant threat to democracy and should not be permitted to thrive.

What are your thoughts on term limits?

Phillip Beachy (Independent)

The majority of Hoosiers are for term limits, and I am not opposed to term limits.

Andy Horning (L)

Limiting terms is what voters are supposed to do. But I have come to believe very strongly that we need to extend constitutional limits onto every political officeholder, bureaucrat, agency, bureaucracy and law. It's all in my book, "Relighting the Torch."

Valerie McCray (D)

I think the people should be able to decide who they want to represent them, and term limits have the potential to suppress that choice.

What qualities does the U.S. Senate possess that makes it unique as an institution?

Phillip Beachy (Independent)

With our bicameral Congress the House Represents our diversity of people the Senate represents our diversity of cultures.

Andy Horning (L)

There is such a thing as a wrong question, and this is one. The U.S. Senate is not only not unique, it's much less unique than it's supposed to be since the 17th Amendment. It is just another body of political elites now, that is mostly controlled by corporate and global interests like the WEF, the military, monetary and spy agencies, as well as corporate lobbyists and the investor-class leaders. Today's US Senate is more about insider trading and hobnobbing than defending citizens against political abuse of power.

Valerie McCray (D)

Equal representation, filibuster, the ability to impeach, and the ability to ratify constitutional amendments are some of the unique qualities of the U.S. Senate.

Do you believe that it’s beneficial for senators to have previous experience in government or politics?

Phillip Beachy (Independent)

In some cases I believe it's a detriment for a senator to have previous political experience. One candidate for this office was part of the attempt to overthrow the presidential election, not to mention that his time in the military was spent in the military supplies division, and he seems to be a puppet of the military industrial complex.

Andy Horning (L)

Isn't it now obvious that "experience in government or politics" can be more accurately described in a single word...corruption?

No. Politicians should go in, do what they promised during their election campaign, and get out quickly. I wish voters would take the lead by firing incumbents, instead of reelecting incumbents until they die of mildew. But I have, in writing, proposed strict term limits, because voters have not been taking their primary role seriously. We've fallen asleep at the switch. The whole point of elections is NOT to hire politicians! Politicians exist everywhere and always where and when there aren't any elections at all.

The point of elections is to fire politicians. It's our weapon of peaceful revolution, so we don't have to have the other kind of revolution to clean our our rats nests.

Valerie McCray (D)

Standing firm on the non-negotiables and understanding where there can and cannot be flexibility is crucial. Our freedom, healthcare, workers’ rights, housing and food affordability, among other very important issues, simply cannot be compromised on any longer. However, bipartisanship is also important in working toward common-sense legislation, and that sometimes involves making compromises. These compromises, however, should never be detrimental to the people, environment, or vital progress.

What do you think of the filibuster?

Phillip Beachy (Independent)

I think that the current type of filibuster should be done away with. If one wants to filibuster then one should have to hold the floor.

Andy Horning (L)

Eh. It's not anywhere near my list of priorities. It has its uses, amusements and embarrassments. But it is among the very least important of issues.

Valerie McCray (D)

When used appropriately, the filibuster can provide a layer of assurance that important issues can be debated thoroughly before legislation is passed. However, this same tool can be weaponized and used without legitimate cause, which can hinder the functioning of the democratic process by overthrowing the will of the majority. Additional measures should be taken to ensure this issue does not persist.

Is there a particular senator, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?

Andy Horning (L)

Rand Paul's lately been doing a good job on many things.

But "model" myself on anybody in office now? No. They've all chosen to play on an unconstitutional Two Party System puppet show stage. I like him a lot, but I've chosen to oppose that whole corrupt system of bundlers, permanent partisan staffers and bureaucrats, party kingmakers and duopoly games.

I tried that already. It's a no-win proposition. In fact we all lose when we keep breathing life into what we all know is a broken system.

Valerie McCray (D)

I wouldn't necessarily model myself after one in particular, but I could learn something from most of them.

Tell us your favorite joke.

Phillip Beachy (Independent)

A termite strolls into a pub and inquires is the bartender here.

Andy Horning (L)

No, I'd better not.

Valerie McCray (D)

Why was the math book sad? Because it had too many problems.

How would you evaluate a judicial nominee?

Phillip Beachy (Independent)

I would vote against any nominee that thought that the Heller v. D.C. decision the Citizens United decision or the Dobbs decision was correct.

Andy Horning (L)

I would require fidelity to the federal constitution as written. No exceptions. We've been screwing that up for way too long.

Valerie McCray (D)

I would consider their background, qualifications and experience, their track record of cases and how they handled them, whether or not they have a history of operating in true fairness and objectivity, and appropriately applied laws. I would also strongly consider their legal expertise and knowledge.

What kind of relationships would you build with other senators?

Phillip Beachy (Independent)

I am very forthright about what I think is good policy and I would have no problem working with other senators from either side of the aisle on important legislation. At a personal level I think I'd like to have dinner with the other senators a few at a time to really get to know them all and determine which ones could be collaborative.

Andy Horning (L)

Well, to the public it seems they need something like a marriage counselor. But the biggest problem is that they agree on too many things - unconstitutional wars, spending, debt, corruption, insider trading...

A few would want to do the right thing if a "third way" would give them cover to do so. I would certainly help with that, just by being elected as a Libertarian. A very few Senators are like Rand Paul, with whom I'd want to talk, and maybe have lunch, on my first day. I'd make allies of people like him, and House Reps like Thomas Massie. I've been surprised lately by John Fetterman, with whom I've found unexpected agreement on some key issues (though not his attire). Personally, I'm a very agreeable, polite and...dare I say...nice guy. I'd be totally civil and cooperative ...when appropriate. But let's talk reality: 1. Many Senate incumbents should've been gone long ago. To such D.C. denizens, I'd be seen as the enemy, and I'd be under considerable pressure and attack should I get the sort of media coverage that'd make me a threat to them. 2. It's voters who really hold all the power. The power of my election would be that voters had a change of heart and mind, and voted against the status quo. I'd be the emblem of a shift in public mood.

3. Most of my work would be with the public. That's where the real power is, you know.

Valerie McCray (D)

We are all people at the end of the day, regardless of the many things that can make us all feel so far apart. I would build relationships with other senators that foster a willingness to hear the other side of issues. I will engage in respectful dialogue on issues, whether or not we agree, while staying true to my principles and commitments to my constituents.

Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking?

Phillip Beachy (Independent)

Ernest discussion and compromise where possible are the keys to successful domestic or foreign policy making.

Andy Horning (L)

This question comes from a faulty paradigm of unconstitutional, multi-thousand-page bills, and an inherently divisive system that my election would prove is falling out of public favor.

Yes, compromise happens all the time. But that should be inherent in the votes, not the principles and laws that I would promise to uphold fully. When I get outvoted, I'd shake hands with the "winners," and take my side of the story to voters, who should understand what happened, and how. We've seen "compromise" get perverted into corruption and deceit. That's got to stop.

Truth is truth. Some things work, most things don't. We need to start making sense. That's got to start.

Valerie McCray (D)

Standing firm on the non-negotiables and understanding where there can and cannot be flexibility is crucial. Our freedom, healthcare, workers’ rights, housing and food affordability, among other very important issues, simply cannot be compromised on any longer. However, bipartisanship is also important in working toward common-sense legislation, and that sometimes involves making compromises. These compromises, however, should never be detrimental to the people, environment, or vital progress.

How should the U.S. Senate use its investigative powers?

Andy Horning (L)

That's an awfully broad question, and it's under too much Two Party System baggage right now.

It's obvious that it's a corrupt mess. The Senate investigates the wrong things, and doesn't investigate the right things because there is no constitutional basis or agreement on principles.

I've a plan to fix that.

Valerie McCray (D)

The U.S. Senate should use its investigative powers ethically and in accordance with our Constitution and laws. The Senate must ensure accountability of the government and conduct inquiries into matters of public concern.

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

Andy Horning (L)

I won't be the official candidate until the first weekend in March. But I've had lots of endorsements in past campaigns. My biggest contributor when I ran as a Republican was Ron Paul.

What criteria would you apply when deciding whether to confirm presidential appointees to their Cabinet?

Phillip Beachy (Independent)

I would confirm appointees that are knowledgeable in the matters of their department and show an ability for logical thinking.

Andy Horning (L)

What I'd described as traits of any politician, along with their understanding and fidelity to the US Constitution.

Valerie McCray (D)

would consider their background, qualifications and experience, their track record of cases and how they handled them, whether or not they have a history of operating in true fairness and objectivity, and appropriately applied laws. I would also strongly consider their legal expertise and knowledge.

What committees interest you?

Andy Horning (L)

There are too many, and I'd likely be disappointed by the welcome I'd receive. But certainly Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, Intelligence, Taxation and Budget.

Valerie McCray (D)

Health, Education, Labor & Pensions

What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability?

Phillip Beachy (Independent)

I believe that the permanent reapportion act of 1929 should be replaced. We need to increase the number of members of the House of Representatives in order that every government department have sufficient congressional oversight for budgetary purposes.

Andy Horning (L)

Absolute. As previously mentioned, secrecy is our enemy. We can't hold government accountable for what is hidden from us. I've written about this in a recent press release. I described the only tolerable secrets, and the way to keep them controlled by our US Congress reps.

Campaign finance

Name	Party	Receipts*	Disbursements**	Cash on hand	Date
Marc Carmichael	Democratic Party	$119,821	$102,015	$17,140	As of September 30, 2024
Valerie McCray	Democratic Party	$134,823	$126,565	$12,156	As of December 31, 2024
Jim Banks	Republican Party	$7,337,227	$6,059,353	$2,613,357	As of December 31, 2024
Andy Horning	Libertarian Party	$0	$0	$0	Data not available***
Antonio Alvarez	Independent	$0	$0	$0	Data not available***
Phillip Beachy	Independent	$0	$0	$0	Data not available***
Source: Federal Elections Commission, "Campaign finance data," 2024. This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC). * According to the FEC, "Receipts are anything of value (money, goods, services or property) received by a political committee." ** According to the FEC, a disbursement "is a purchase, payment, distribution, loan, advance, deposit or gift of money or anything of value to influence a federal election," plus other kinds of payments not made to influence a federal election. *** Candidate either did not report any receipts or disbursements to the FEC, or Ballotpedia did not find an FEC candidate ID.

General election race ratings

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Ballotpedia provides race ratings from four outlets: The Cook Political Report, Inside Elections, Sabato's Crystal Ball, and DDHQ/The Hill. Each race rating indicates if one party is perceived to have an advantage in the race and, if so, the degree of advantage:

• Safe and Solid ratings indicate that one party has a clear edge and the race is not competitive.
• Likely ratings indicate that one party has a clear edge, but an upset is possible.
• Lean ratings indicate that one party has a small edge, but the race is competitive.
• Toss-up ratings indicate that neither party has an advantage.

Race ratings are informed by a number of factors, including polling, candidate quality, and election result history in the race's district or state.

Race ratings: U.S. Senate election in Indiana, 2024
Race tracker	Race ratings
	November 5, 2024	October 29, 2024	October 22, 2024	October 15, 2024
The Cook Political Report with Amy Walter	Solid Republican	Solid Republican	Solid Republican	Solid Republican
Decision Desk HQ and The Hill	Safe Republican	Safe Republican	Safe Republican	Safe Republican
Inside Elections with Nathan L. Gonzales	Solid Republican	Solid Republican	Solid Republican	Solid Republican
Larry J. Sabato's Crystal Ball	Safe Republican	Safe Republican	Safe Republican	Safe Republican
Note: Ballotpedia reviews external race ratings every week throughout the election season and posts weekly updates even if the media outlets have not revised their ratings during that week.

Ballot access requirements

The table below details filing requirements for U.S. Senate candidates in Indiana in the 2024 election cycle. For additional information on candidate ballot access requirements in Indiana, click here.

Filing requirements for U.S. Senate candidates, 2024
State	Office	Party	Signatures required	Filing fee	Filing deadline	Source
Indiana	U.S. Senate	Democratic or Republican	4,500 (500 per congressional district)	N/A	2/6/2024	Source
Indiana	U.S. Senate	Unaffiliated	2% of all votes cast in the last election for secretary of state	N/A	7/1/2024	Source

Election history

The section below details election results for this state's U.S. Senate elections dating back to 2016.

2022

See also: United States Senate election in Indiana, 2022

General election

General election for U.S. Senate Indiana

The following candidates ran in the general election for U.S. Senate Indiana on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Todd C. Young (R)	58.6	1,090,390
		Thomas McDermott Jr. (D)	37.9	704,480
		James Sceniak (L)	3.4	63,823
		Danny Niederberger (Independent) (Write-in)	0.1	1,294
		Haneefah Khaaliq (Independent) (Write-in)	0.0	148
		Phillip Beachy (Independent) (Write-in)	0.0	7
	Submit photo	David Storer (Independent) (Write-in)	0.0	7
	Submit photo	Antonio Alvarez (Political Synergy Party) (Write-in)	0.0	3
	Submit photo	Thomas Baer (Independent) (Write-in)	0.0	2

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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Jason Gabehart (Independent)
• Ellen Kizik (Independent)
• Mark J. Powell (L)

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. Senate Indiana

Thomas McDermott Jr. advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate Indiana on May 3, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Thomas McDermott Jr.	100.0	173,466

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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Valerie McCray (D)
• Haneefah Khaaliq (D)

Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. Senate Indiana

Incumbent Todd C. Young advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. Senate Indiana on May 3, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Todd C. Young	100.0	372,738

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 372,738
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Danny Niederberger (R)
• John Piper (R)
• Aleem Young (R)

Libertarian convention

Libertarian convention for U.S. Senate Indiana

James Sceniak defeated William Henry in the Libertarian convention for U.S. Senate Indiana on March 5, 2022.

		Candidate
		William Henry (L)
✔		James Sceniak (L)

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2018

General election

General election for U.S. Senate Indiana

Mike Braun defeated incumbent Joe Donnelly and Lucy Brenton in the general election for U.S. Senate Indiana on November 6, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Mike Braun (R)	50.7	1,158,000
		Joe Donnelly (D)	44.8	1,023,553
		Lucy Brenton (L)	4.4	100,942
		Other/Write-in votes	0.0	70

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 2,282,565 (100.00% precincts reporting)
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• John Piper (Independent)

2016

See also: United States Senate election in Indiana, 2016

The race for Indiana's Senate seat was one of nine competitive battleground races in 2016 that helped Republicans maintain control of the Senate. Todd Young (R) defeated Evan Bayh (D), Lucy Brenton (L), and James Johnson (I) (Write-in) in the general election to win retiring incumbent Dan Coats' (R) Senate seat on November 8, 2016.

Bayh, a former U.S. Senator, governor of Indiana, and Indiana Secretary of State received major media attention upon his announcement that he was running for the seat he left in 2011. Nathan Gonzales, editor and publisher of The Rothenberg & Gonzales Political Report, said Bayh’s run “might be the biggest surprise in Senate races this year.”

Bayh said wanted to return to the Senate to address the same issues of partisanship and gridlock that led him to retire, “Things in Washington have only gotten worse, and it grieves me to see what’s happened in our country, the unmet challenges that so many of our families face. I just concluded that I couldn’t stand on the sidelines anymore and needed to do what I could to try and bring us together to meet our challenges.”

Young, who represented Indiana's 9th Congressional District from 2011 to 2017, ran on his background as a former Marine, ‘“I would say more than anything else, this election is about who Hoosiers can trust. It’s about character,” Young said. “Either (voters) place their trust in a Marine who lives here in Indiana … or they place their trust in a career politician who’s cashed out and has an unseemly post-Senate career he doesn’t want to talk about.”

In August 2016, Republicans accused Bayh of not living in Indiana, citing reports that he was listed as an inactive voter by the Indiana Election Division. CNN also reported that public records showed Bayh listed his two Washington, D.C. homes as his places of primary residence instead of his home in Indianapolis.

During a campaign stop, Young said, “What I’m hearing from people across the board is they are frustrated by their elected representatives going to Washington, D.C., and forgetting about Indiana. They believe special interests and Washington lobbyists — like Evan Bayh — are a big part of the problem, and they’re right.”

In response to a question about his homes, Bayh told the Indianapolis Star, “Susan and I spent the last couple of nights at our Indianapolis home, and we like it. If Congressman Young and his allies want to attack me, that’s their decision. I’m going to attack the challenges that face Hoosier families and our country. That’s why I’m running.”

U.S. Senate, Indiana General Election, 2016

Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Republican	Todd Young	52.1%	1,423,991
	Democratic	Evan Bayh	42.4%	1,158,947
	Libertarian	Lucy Brenton	5.5%	149,481
	N/A	Write-in	0%	127
Total Votes				2,732,546
Source: Indiana Election Division

U.S. Senate, Indiana Republican Primary, 2016

Candidate	Vote %	Votes
Todd Young	67.1%	661,136
Marlin Stutzman	32.9%	324,429
Total Votes		985,565
Source: Indiana Secretary of State

Election analysis

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See also: Presidential voting trends in Indiana and The Cook Political Report's Partisan Voter Index

Cook PVI by congressional district

Cook Political Report's Partisan Voter Index for Indiana, 2024
District	Incumbent	Party	PVI
Indiana's 1st	Frank Mrvan	Democratic	D+3
Indiana's 2nd	Rudy Yakym	Republican	R+14
Indiana's 3rd	Jim Banks	Republican	R+18
Indiana's 4th	Jim Baird	Republican	R+18
Indiana's 5th	Victoria Spartz	Republican	R+11
Indiana's 6th	Greg Pence	Republican	R+19
Indiana's 7th	André Carson	Democratic	D+19
Indiana's 8th	Larry Bucshon	Republican	R+19
Indiana's 9th	Erin Houchin	Republican	R+16

2020 presidential results by 2024 congressional district lines

2020 presidential results in congressional districts based on 2024 district lines, Indiana
District	Joe Biden	Donald Trump
Indiana's 1st	53.4%	45.0%
Indiana's 2nd	37.8%	60.4%
Indiana's 3rd	34.0%	63.9%
Indiana's 4th	34.3%	63.4%
Indiana's 5th	41.0%	57.0%
Indiana's 6th	33.0%	64.9%
Indiana's 7th	70.3%	27.9%
Indiana's 8th	32.7%	65.5%
Indiana's 9th	35.4%	62.7%

2012-2020

How a state's counties vote in a presidential election and the size of those counties can provide additional insights into election outcomes at other levels of government including statewide and congressional races. Below, four categories are used to describe each county's voting pattern over the 2012, 2016, and 2020 presidential elections: Solid, Trending, Battleground, and New. Click [show] on the table below for examples:

County-level voting pattern categories
Democratic
Status	2012	2016	2020
Solid Democratic	D	D	D
Trending Democratic	R	D	D
Battleground Democratic	D	R	D
New Democratic	R	R	D
Republican
Status	2012	2016	2020
Solid Republican	R	R	R
Trending Republican	D	R	R
Battleground Republican	R	D	R
New Republican	D	D	R

Following the 2020 presidential election, 61.7% of Hoosiers lived in one of the state's 82 Solid Republican counties, which voted for the Republican presidential candidate in every election from 2012 to 2020, and 27.8% lived in one of four Solid Democratic counties. Overall, Indiana was Solid Republican, having voted for Mitt Romney (R) in 2012, Donald Trump (R) in 2016, and Donald Trump (R) in 2020. Use the table below to view the total number of each type of county in Indiana following the 2020 election as well as the overall percentage of the state population located in each county type.

Indiana county-level statistics, 2020
Solid Republican	82	61.7%
Solid Democratic	4	27.8%
Trending Republican	5	7.7%
New Democratic	1	2.7%
Total voted Democratic	5	30.6%
Total voted Republican	87	69.4%

Historical voting trends

Indiana presidential election results (1900-2020)

• 5 Democratic wins
• 26 Republican wins

Year	1900	1904	1908	1912	1916	1920	1924	1928	1932	1936	1940	1944	1948	1952	1956	1960	1964	1968	1972	1976	1980	1984	1988	1992	1996	2000	2004	2008	2012	2016	2020
Winning Party	R	R	R	D	R	R	R	R	D	D	R	R	R	R	R	R	D	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	D	R	R	R

This section details the results of the five most recent U.S. Senate and gubernatorial elections held in the state.

U.S. Senate elections

See also: List of United States Senators from Indiana

The table below details the vote in the five most recent U.S. Senate races in Indiana.

U.S. Senate election results in Indiana
Race	Winner	Runner up
2022	58.6%	37.9%
2018	50.9%	45.0%
2016	52.1%	42.4%
2012	50.0%	44.2%
2010	54.6%	40.0%
Average	59.0	36.8

Gubernatorial elections

See also: Governor of Indiana

The table below details the vote in the five most recent gubernatorial elections in Indiana.

Gubernatorial election results in Indiana
Race	Winner	Runner up
2020	56.5%	32.0%
2016	51.4%	45.4%
2012	49.5%	46.6%
2008	57.8%	40.1%
2004	53.2%	45.5%
Average	53.7	41.9

See also: Party control of Indiana state government

Congressional delegation

The table below displays the partisan composition of Indiana's congressional delegation as of May 2024.

Congressional Partisan Breakdown from Indiana
Party	U.S. Senate	U.S. House	Total
Democratic	0	2	2
Republican	2	7	9
Independent	0	0	0
Vacancies	0	0	0
Total	2	9	11

State executive

The table below displays the officeholders in Indiana's top four state executive offices as of May 2024.

State executive officials in Indiana, May 2024
Office	Officeholder
Governor	Eric Holcomb
Lieutenant Governor	Suzanne Crouch
Secretary of State	Diego Morales
Attorney General	Todd Rokita

State legislature

Indiana State Senate

Party		As of February 2024
	Democratic Party	10
	Republican Party	40
	Other	0
	Vacancies	0
Total		50

Indiana House of Representatives

Party		As of February 2024
	Democratic Party	30
	Republican Party	70
	Other	0
	Vacancies	0
Total		100

Trifecta control

The table below shows the state's trifecta status from 1992 until the 2024 election.

Indiana Party Control: 1992-2024
No Democratic trifectas  •  Sixteen years of Republican trifectas
Scroll left and right on the table below to view more years.

Year	92	93	94	95	96	97	98	99	00	01	02	03	04	05	06	07	08	09	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	18	19	20	21	22	23	24
Governor	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R
Senate	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R
House	D	D	D	R	R	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	R	R	D	D	D	D	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R

The table below details demographic data in Indiana and compares it to the broader United States as of 2022.

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Demographic Data for Indiana
	Indiana	United States
Population	6,785,528	331,449,281
Land area (sq mi)	35,824	3,531,905
Race and ethnicity**
White	80%	65.9%
Black/African American	9.4%	12.5%
Asian	2.5%	5.8%
Native American	0.2%	0.8%
Pacific Islander	0%	0.2%
Two or more	5.1%	8.8%
Hispanic/Latino	7.5%	18.7%
Education
High school graduation rate	90%	89.1%
College graduation rate	28.2%	34.3%
Income
Median household income	$67,173	$75,149
Persons below poverty level	8.5%	8.8%
Source: population provided by U.S. Census Bureau, "Decennial Census" (2020). Other figures provided by U.S. Census Bureau, "American Community Survey" (5-year estimates 2017-2022).
**Note: Percentages for race and ethnicity may add up to more than 100 percent because respondents may report more than one race and the Hispanic/Latino ethnicity may be selected in conjunction with any race. Read more about race and ethnicity in the census here.

See also

Indiana	2024 primaries	2024 U.S. Congress elections
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Footnotes

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Indiana's current delegation to the United States Congress

Senators

Jim Banks (R)

Todd Young (R)

Representatives

District 1

Frank Mrvan (D)

District 2

Rudy Yakym (R)

District 3

Marlin Stutzman (R)

District 4

Jim Baird (R)

District 5

Victoria Spartz (R)

District 6

Jefferson Shreve (R)

District 7

André Carson (D)

District 8

Mark Messmer (R)

District 9

Erin Houchin (R)

Republican Party (9)

Democratic Party (2)