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United States House of Representatives elections in Indiana, 2012
 Indiana's 2012 elections: • U.S. Senate • U.S. House • Governor • Attorney General • Other executive offices • State Senate • State House |
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The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run was February 24, 2012. The primary elections will be held on May 8, 2012.
Partisan breakdown
Heading into the November 6 election, the Republican Party holds six of the nine Congressional seats from Indiana.
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| Party | As of November 2012 | After the 2012 Election | |
| Democratic Party | 3 | 2 | |
| Republican Party | 6 | 7 | |
| Total | 9 | 9 | |
Incumbents
Heading into the 2012 election, the incumbents for the nine congressional districts are:
| Name: | Party: | District: |
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| Andre Carson |  Democratic
| U.S. House, Indiana, District 7 |
| Dan Burton |  Republican
| U.S. House, Indiana, District 5 |
| Joe Donnelly | Democratic
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| Larry Bucshon | Republican
| U.S. House, Indiana, District 8 |
| Marlin A. Stutzman | Republican
| U.S. House, Indiana, District 3 |
| Mike Pence | Republican
| Governor of Indiana |
| Peter J. Visclosky | Democratic
| U.S. House, Indiana, District 1 |
| Todd C. Young | Republican
| U.S. House, Indiana, District 9 |
| Todd Rokita | Republican
| U.S. House, Indiana, District 4 |
Candidates
Indiana's 1st congressional district elections, 2012
Note: Election results were added on election night as races were called. Vote totals will be added when official election results are certified. For more information about Ballotpedia's election coverage plan, click here. If you find any errors in this list, please email: Geoff Pallay.
General election candidates
May 8, 2012 primary results
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Indiana's 2nd congressional district elections, 2012
Note: Election results were added on election night as races were called. Vote totals will be added when official election results are certified. For more information about Ballotpedia's election coverage plan, click here. If you find any errors in this list, please email: Geoff Pallay.
General election candidates
Brendan Mullen
Jackie Walorski
Joe Ruiz
Kenneth R. Lunce, Jr. (Write-In)
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Andrew Straw was disqualified from the ballot on July 27, 2012[3]
May 8, 2012 primary results
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Indiana's 3rd congressional district elections, 2012
Note: Election results were added on election night as races were called. Vote totals will be added when official election results are certified. For more information about Ballotpedia's election coverage plan, click here. If you find any errors in this list, please email: Geoff Pallay.
General election candidates
May 8, 2012 primary results
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- Note: David Kolbe withdrew from the primary on February 11, 2012 [11]
Indiana's 4th congressional district elections, 2012
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General election candidates
May 8, 2012 primary results
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Indiana's 5th congressional district elections, 2012
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General election candidates
May 8, 2012 primary results
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Indiana's 6th congressional district elections, 2012
Note: Election results were added on election night as races were called. Vote totals will be added when official election results are certified. For more information about Ballotpedia's election coverage plan, click here. If you find any errors in this list, please email: Geoff Pallay.
General election candidates
May 8, 2012 primary results
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- Note: John Hatter and Allen Smith II will appear on the primary ballot, but both announced prior to the primary that they withdraw from the race.[22][2] Andrew Phipps indicated a run in 2012, but never official filed.[23][2] Lane Siekman announced an intent to run after forming an exploratory committee, but eventually decided against a run in 2012.[2][21] Barry Welsh indicated an intent to run, but never officially filed.[2][21]
Indiana's 7th congressional district elections, 2012
Note: Election results were added on election night as races were called. Vote totals will be added when official election results are certified. For more information about Ballotpedia's election coverage plan, click here. If you find any errors in this list, please email: Geoff Pallay.
General election candidates
- Andre Carson
- Carlos May
- Tim Frye (Write-In)
Note:' Mmoja Ajabu indicated he would run as an Independent candidate in the general election. However, his name failed to appear on the official candidate list.[24]
May 8, 2012 primary results
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Indiana's 8th congressional district elections, 2012
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Indiana's 9th congressional district elections, 2012
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General election candidates
Note: Jason Sharp (L) withdrew from the race.[28][29]
May 8, 2012 primary results
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See also
References
- ↑ Saturday Gazette Mail "New Ind. congressional districts clear Legislature" Accessed December 15, 2011
- ↑ 2.00 2.01 2.02 2.03 2.04 2.05 2.06 2.07 2.08 2.09 2.10 2.11 2.12 2.13 2.14 2.15 2.16 2.17 2.18 2.19 2.20 2.21 2.22 2.23 2.24 2.25 2.26 2.27 2.28 2.29 2.30 2.31 2.32 2.33 2.34 2.35 Indiana Secretary of State Elections Division "Candidate List" Accessed February 7, 2012
- ↑ South End Tribune "Green candidate denied ballot spot," July 27, 2012
- ↑ Fox 28.com "Brendan Mullen announces run for 2nd Congressional District seat" Accessed December 15, 2011
- ↑ IndyStar.com "2 GOP rivals lead Burton in fundraising" Accessed December 15, 2011
- ↑ WNDU.com "Walorski to run for 2nd district in 2012" Accessed December 15, 2011
- ↑ Herald Argus "Feikes to run for 2nd District seat" Accessed December 15, 2011
- ↑ Indiana Secretary of State "2012 Primary Election Results," May 8, 2012
- ↑ eTruth.com "Goshen attorney Straw to run for Congress" Accessed December 15, 2011
- ↑ Saturday Gazette-Mail "New Ind. congressional districts clear Legislature" Accessed December 15, 2011
- ↑ Journal Gazette "Stutzman lacks GOP contest: Most potent Democratic challenger also calls it quits" Accessed March 3, 2012
- ↑ The Hill.com "Rokita finds election law expertise useful as he adjusts to life on Hill" Accessed December 15, 2011
- ↑ IndyStar.com "State Rep. Reske plans run for Burton's seat in Congress" Accessed December 15, 2011
- ↑ Kokomo Perspective.com "Former union leader mounts run for Congress" Accessed December 15, 2011
- ↑ IndyStar.com "Former U.S. attorney joins GOP primary against Burton" Accessed December 15, 2011
- ↑ Indy.com "Behind Closed Doors: Forget the Rolex; just fill out the paperwork" Accessed December 15, 2011
- ↑ WishTV.com "McGoff challenges Burton for 5th District" Accessed December 15, 2011
- ↑ WTHR.com "Longtime Indiana Rep. Burton plans re-election bid" Accessed December 15, 2011
- ↑ 19.0 19.1 The Star Press.com "W/R REPORT: Meet the Muncie Dem's House candidate" Accessed December 16, 2011
- ↑ WIBC.com "Ex-State Senator Makes Sixth Bid for Congress" Accessed December 16, 2011
- ↑ 21.00 21.01 21.02 21.03 21.04 21.05 21.06 21.07 21.08 21.09 21.10 Indiana Secretary of State "Primary Candidate List" Accessed January 26, 2012
- ↑ Courier Times "Except for loan, Messer still leads in fundraising" Accessed May 3, 2012
- ↑ The Star Press.com "Andrew Phipps announces campaign for Sixth District congressional seat" Accessed December 16, 2011
- ↑ Indiana Secretary of State "General Election Candidates" Accessed August 2, 2012
- ↑ Evansville Courier Press.com "Democratic leaders will caucus to choose 8th District candidate" Accessed December 16, 2011
- ↑ The New York Times "House Freshmen Post Fund-Raising Numbers" Accessed December 16, 2011
- ↑ Evansville Courier Press.com "Bucshon to face GOP opponent Kristi Risk for 8th District seat" Accessed December 16, 2011
- ↑ Twitter.com "Jason Sharp tweet on July 17, 2012," Accessed August 15, 2012
- ↑ Indiana Elections Division "2012 General Election Candidates," Accessed August 15, 2012
- ↑ Evansville Courier Press.com "Ex-Obama security aide to run for Congress in Indiana's 9th District" Accessed December 16, 2011
- ↑ The Courier-Journal "Ex-aide will run in Indiana's 9th District" Accessed December 16, 2011
- ↑ Reporter-Times.com "Busy 2012 election year awaits voters" Accessed December 16, 2011
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