Indiana's 2nd Congressional District election, 2024

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2022
Indiana's 2nd Congressional District
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Democratic primary
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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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All U.S. House districts, including the 2nd Congressional District of Indiana, held elections in 2024. The general election was November 5, 2024. The primary was May 7, 2024. The filing deadline was February 9, 2024. The outcome of this race affected the partisan balance of the U.S. House of Representatives in the 119th Congress. All 435 House districts were up for election.

At the time of the election, Republicans held a 220-212 majority with three vacancies.[1] As a result of the election, Republicans retained control of the U.S. House, winning 220 seats to Democrats' 215.[2] To read more about the 2024 U.S. House elections, click here.

In the 2022 election in this district, the Republican candidate won 64.6%-32.4%. Daily Kos calculated what the results of the 2020 presidential election in this district would have been following redistricting. Donald Trump (R) would have defeated Joe Biden (D) 60.4%-37.8%.[3]

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Candidates and election results

General election

General election for U.S. House Indiana District 2

Incumbent Rudy Yakym defeated Lori A. Camp, William Henry, and Mike Hubbard in the general election for U.S. House Indiana District 2 on November 5, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Rudy Yakym
Rudy Yakym (R)
 
62.7
 
184,848
Image of Lori A. Camp
Lori A. Camp (D) Candidate Connection
 
34.6
 
101,962
Image of William Henry
William Henry (L) Candidate Connection
 
2.6
 
7,795
Image of Mike Hubbard
Mike Hubbard (Independent) (Write-in) Candidate Connection
 
0.0
 
13

Total votes: 294,618
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Indiana District 2

Lori A. Camp advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House Indiana District 2 on May 7, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Lori A. Camp
Lori A. Camp Candidate Connection
 
100.0
 
13,827

Total votes: 13,827
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Indiana District 2

Incumbent Rudy Yakym advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House Indiana District 2 on May 7, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Rudy Yakym
Rudy Yakym
 
100.0
 
50,799

Total votes: 50,799
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Libertarian convention

Libertarian convention for U.S. House Indiana District 2

William Henry advanced from the Libertarian convention for U.S. House Indiana District 2 on March 2, 2024.

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Party: Democratic Party

Incumbent: No

Political Office: None

Submitted Biography "Lori Camp is a lifelong resident of South Bend, Indiana. She is a 1985 graduate of James Whitcomb Riley High School and earned a degree in Criminal Justice from IU South Bend. Lori is the Operations and Training Manager as well as the Vendor Compliance Coordinator for Donnell Systems, a small software firm in South Bend. Married to her husband Bob, their daughter Katie is a college student. Lori is running for Congress to instill good Hoosier values of honesty and integrity to the halls of Congress. Coaching high school athletes has prepared her for the antics we all have seen in Washington, D.C. Like any good coach, Lori will bring out the best in each of us so we can win together. Lori firmly believes that healthcare, including reproductive healthcare is a freedom that must be restored and protected at the national level. In addition, Lori will work in a bipartisan way to bring security and compassionate immigration reform to our southern border. She knows your freedom and security are fundamental rights, and she will not play politics with your body and/or your safety. Lori Camp is your next-door neighbor. As a working mom, Lori understands the needs and aspirations of working families. Every single vote she casts will be for you. Her heart and soul will be with every neighborhood of the 2nd District. As your member of Congress, Lori will make it a priority to to hear your concerns. Lori is your neighbor, your voice."


Key Messages

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Lori’s call to run was born of a simple idea, a representative who would represent her and her neighbors. She believes that voting is a fundamental right and that for too long, starting with Citizens United, the representation of the regular people has been usurped by those who would prefer to cater to big money special interests. Supports the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act, as the best chance to safeguard voters against racist voter suppression efforts and restore the Voting Rights Act to its full power. Supports a federal ban on gerrymandering. Voters should choose their elected officials, not the other way around. Lori stands for an independent body creating districts that reflect the diversity we have in Indiana.


Healthcare access and affordability is one of the most important issues we face. Americans can’t feel safe when they are ill and/or worried about how they will pay for an unforeseen catastrophic illness/injury. Strengthen healthcare protections and improve affordability by doing the following: Codifying Roe v. Wade into law Fight against any Republican attempt to privatize Medicare Prevent insurance companies from raising premiums when people become sick


Fair and consistent immigration policies are essential for our country. Lori will support the bi-partisan immigration reform bill of 2024. It’s critical to keep our nation’s border areas safe while ensuring humane and fair treatment of those who wish to immigrate. Support the following to address the crisis at the Southern Border: Allot more federal dollars to the Customs and Border Protection agency Incentivize migrants to enter at official ports of entry Mandatory detentions of those who cross the border at unauthorized entry points Expedite the asylum claims process Ensure all unaccompanied minors have legal representation in court proceedings

This information was current as of the candidate's run for U.S. House Indiana District 2 in 2024.

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Party: Libertarian Party

Incumbent: No

Political Office: None

Submitted Biography "William Henry, an accomplished individual from Indiana, brings a diverse background in advocacy, military service, volunteerism, and professional communications. Serving in the U.S. Army and Indiana Army National Guard from 2005 to 2015, he demonstrated dedication through various deployments and emergencies, earning accolades including the Bronze Star Medal for journalism work during combat in Afghanistan. Transitioning to civilian life, he excelled as communications director for The American Legion, Department of Indiana, and later as Department Adjutant, driving organizational restructuring and legislative advocacy. Henry's commitment to public service extended to exposing fraud within the Indiana Department of Veterans Affairs in 2018, despite facing professional risks. He remains active in community service, engaging with organizations like The American Legion and NORML, advocating for veteran support and cannabis law reform. In 2020, he ventured into politics, securing the Indiana Libertarian nomination for lieutenant governor candidate. Henry's journey continued with a congressional candidacy in 2022, focusing on financial stability, defense, veterans care, and medical freedom. Co-founding Liberty Offense, Inc., he remains dedicated to addressing public issues."


Key Messages

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Federal Financial Stability – • Reduce taxes • Eliminate wasteful foreign budget spending • Reduce agency budgets and personnel • Eliminate fraud, waste, and abuse • Grow and promote U.S. businesses • Reduce suppressive regulatory hurdles for businesses


Defense and Veterans Care – • Strong National Defense for our protection and emergencies • Border policy and protections improvements • Eliminate Red Flag and domestic spying laws • Reduce and end foreign conflict and costly overseas contingency operations and contracts • Expand community healthcare programs for veterans, and better integrate records, billing, and coding for community healthcare


Full Medical Freedom – • Define and resolve personal sovereignty, or self-ownership • Regain individual medical and personal decisions • Demand independent review of the vaccine approval and research data • Further protect privacy of patients • End federal cannabis prohibition and expunge all federal cannabis records

This information was current as of the candidate's run for U.S. House Indiana District 2 in 2024.

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Party: Independent

Incumbent: No

Political Office: None

Submitted Biography "My name is Michael Hubbard. I am christian, a husband and a father. I am a college graduate, a US Navy Submarine veteran, and a former police officer."


Key Messages

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Secure the United States border and deport illegal immigrants. In 2023 each and every taxpayer paid over $1100 dollars to support illegal immigration. Veterans, children and the elderly are being evicted from schools and apartment complex’s to be funded at taxpayer expense. Our schools are overwhelmed by the students flooding them. Many speaking languages that have no trained educators to facilitate instruction. The cost of each of these students is overwhelming school districts who are not give. A choice to educate hundreds or thousands of children overwhelming the budgets of rural towns and counties. The borders of our country are sovereign territory and must be strong!


Limit congressional terms. Our congressional members have been in power for too long. We need to limit our congressional terms to return our members to governing. Is this law good for the people of the United States? Or am I voting on the bill because a lobbyist is gonna give me stock options on the company who is going to make the biggest profit if this legislation passes. Congressional terms should not exceed 10 years for the house and 3 terms in the senate. Congressional representatives wed to know that their positions are limited and therefor they will act in a manner that is in the besr interests of “we the people” its time to take back our government.


We need to take back our educational systems! Our children need to be taught to read, write (including cursive), math, science, and history. Our schools don’t need to be educating children on what gender they think they are. Our culture may have men and women who have made other decisions. But children whose brains do not stop developing until they are in their mid 20’s. Our schools should not be allowing Kevin to call himself (invert girl name) and keeping that information from their parents! Children should not be empowered to change their gender at taxpayer expense. The schools also need to return to a grading system that will educate children on dealing with disappointment when they are in kidergarten and can learn about expectations!

This information was current as of the candidate's run for U.S. House Indiana District 2 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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Lori’s call to run was born of a simple idea, a representative who would represent her and her neighbors. She believes that voting is a fundamental right and that for too long, starting with Citizens United, the representation of the regular people has been usurped by those who would prefer to cater to big money special interests.

Supports the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act, as the best chance to safeguard voters against racist voter suppression efforts and restore the Voting Rights Act to its full power.

Supports a federal ban on gerrymandering. Voters should choose their elected officials, not the other way around. Lori stands for an independent body creating districts that reflect the diversity we have in Indiana.

Healthcare access and affordability is one of the most important issues we face. Americans can’t feel safe when they are ill and/or worried about how they will pay for an unforeseen catastrophic illness/injury.

Strengthen healthcare protections and improve affordability by doing the following:

Codifying Roe v. Wade into law Fight against any Republican attempt to privatize Medicare Prevent insurance companies from raising premiums when people become sick

Fair and consistent immigration policies are essential for our country. Lori will support the bi-partisan immigration reform bill of 2024. It’s critical to keep our nation’s border areas safe while ensuring humane and fair treatment of those who wish to immigrate.

Support the following to address the crisis at the Southern Border:

Allot more federal dollars to the Customs and Border Protection agency Incentivize migrants to enter at official ports of entry Mandatory detentions of those who cross the border at unauthorized entry points Expedite the asylum claims process

Ensure all unaccompanied minors have legal representation in court proceedings
Federal Financial Stability – • Reduce taxes • Eliminate wasteful foreign budget spending • Reduce agency budgets and personnel • Eliminate fraud, waste, and abuse • Grow and promote U.S. businesses • Reduce suppressive regulatory hurdles for businesses

Defense and Veterans Care – • Strong National Defense for our protection and emergencies • Border policy and protections improvements • Eliminate Red Flag and domestic spying laws • Reduce and end foreign conflict and costly overseas contingency operations and contracts • Expand community healthcare programs for veterans, and better integrate records, billing, and coding for community healthcare

Full Medical Freedom – • Define and resolve personal sovereignty, or self-ownership • Regain individual medical and personal decisions • Demand independent review of the vaccine approval and research data • Further protect privacy of patients • End federal cannabis prohibition and expunge all federal cannabis records
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Mike Hubbard (Independent)

Secure the United States border and deport illegal immigrants. In 2023 each and every taxpayer paid over $1100 dollars to support illegal immigration. Veterans, children and the elderly are being evicted from schools and apartment complex’s to be funded at taxpayer expense. Our schools are overwhelmed by the students flooding them. Many speaking languages that have no trained educators to facilitate instruction. The cost of each of these students is overwhelming school districts who are not give. A choice to educate hundreds or thousands of children overwhelming the budgets of rural towns and counties. The borders of our country are sovereign territory and must be strong!

Limit congressional terms. Our congressional members have been in power for too long. We need to limit our congressional terms to return our members to governing. Is this law good for the people of the United States? Or am I voting on the bill because a lobbyist is gonna give me stock options on the company who is going to make the biggest profit if this legislation passes. Congressional terms should not exceed 10 years for the house and 3 terms in the senate. Congressional representatives wed to know that their positions are limited and therefor they will act in a manner that is in the besr interests of “we the people” its time to take back our government.

We need to take back our educational systems! Our children need to be taught to read, write (including cursive), math, science, and history. Our schools don’t need to be educating children on what gender they think they are. Our culture may have men and women who have made other decisions. But children whose brains do not stop developing until they are in their mid 20’s. Our schools should not be allowing Kevin to call himself (invert girl name) and keeping that information from their parents! Children should not be empowered to change their gender at taxpayer expense. The schools also need to return to a grading system that will educate children on dealing with disappointment when they are in kidergarten and can learn about expectations!
I am most passionate about making the government work for the regular people who don't have special interest groups working for them.

When I speak of freedom, I mean just that, I do not mean the freedom to only do what I want you to do, but rather the freedom to be your best self.

For too long special interested have ruled the political arena leaving regular folks out of the process, I am to change that as I am just a regular person with no super PACS or special interest groups buying my vote and I will not allow that to take place. My votes will be influenced only by the constituents in Indiana's 2nd district.
- Stop sending billions of taxpayer dollars overseas. Use it to take care of our veterans and citizens, or return the funds.

- Remain vocal and resist increases in overall federal taxation and budgeting. Demand all federal agencies audit and prepare to reduce costs immediately. - Better border policies and security improvements - Support readiness for the U.S. to maintain the strongest and best trained all-volunteer military force for OUR National Defense

- Vote against overseas spending, proxy wars, and contingency operations and demand we cease all wartime operations not Congressionally approved.
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Mike Hubbard (Independent)

Balancing the federal budget and cutting wasteful spending, taxes and regulations that are smothering our businesses. We Must harvest our oil and natural gas which will decrease shipping and transporting costs restoring our economy and our businesses! The use of wind and solar energy is a fantastic subsidy for our electrical system. If cannot replace the efficiency and low cost of fossil fuels. None of the predicted devastating effects of climate extremists have come true in the since the first earth day in 1970. We had computer models during Covid stating many more people would die. Computer models are only as good as the data that is entered into them. Legislation of green energy is bankrupting our country! It’s not science is chaos!
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Mike Hubbard (Independent)

I look up to President Ronald Regan, and President Doland Trump. Both men were excellent presidents who acted within the Constitution and the laws of the nation. I’m sickened by President Biden’s failure to secure our border, I disgusted by his flagrant violation forcing the citizens of this nation to pay the student loans through taxpayer money dispute the supreme courts decision stating it was unlawful for him to do so! I am as a veteran deeply troubled by the current presidents war on fossil fuels which has bankrupted many businesses and led to a disastrous economy for our country. Under President trump we were energy independent and selling excess oil to boost our economic growth. We are a nation of rails, seas, roads, and planes. If the costs to move people, goods and services rises. The available goods and services are directly effected to the loss of buisness to their manufacturers and suppliers!
Please visit: https://www.lp.org/platform/
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Mike Hubbard (Independent)

“Common sense, the rights of man, and other essential writings” by Thomas Paine. The United States constitution, and The Holy Bible.
Honesty, Integrity, Compassion, Empathy
We, the members of the Libertarian Party, challenge the cult of the omnipotent state and defend the rights of the individual.

We hold that all individuals have the right to exercise sole dominion over their own lives, and have the right to live in whatever manner they choose, so long as they do not forcibly interfere with the equal right of others to live in whatever manner they choose.

Governments throughout history have regularly operated on the opposite principle, that the State has the right to dispose of the lives of individuals and the fruits of their labor. Even within the United States, all political parties other than our own grant to government the right to regulate the lives of individuals and seize the fruits of their labor without their consent.

We, on the contrary, deny the right of any government to do these things, and hold that where governments exist, they must not violate the rights of any individual: namely, (1) the right to life — accordingly we support the prohibition of the initiation of physical force against others; (2) the right to liberty of speech and action — accordingly we oppose all attempts by government to abridge the freedom of speech and press, as well as government censorship in any form; and (3) the right to property — accordingly we oppose all government interference with private property, such as confiscation, nationalization, and eminent domain, and support the prohibition of robbery, trespass, fraud, and misrepresentation.

Since governments, when instituted, must not violate individual rights, we oppose all interference by government in the areas of voluntary and contractual relations among individuals. People should not be forced to sacrifice their lives and property for the benefit of others. They should be left free by government to deal with one another as free traders; and the resultant economic system, the only one compatible with the protection of individual rights, is the free market.
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Mike Hubbard (Independent)

Say what you mean and follow through on your campaign promises.
I am highly organized and empathetic.
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Mike Hubbard (Independent)

I am honest dependable and follow through with my actions!
To honestly represent the people of the district. By this I mean the actual people who reside in the district not the special interests that donate money to some congressmen so these congressmen will do what special interests want done and do not care if it is best for the constituents or not.
Honor, Integrity, and the ability to honestly represent the people from where they stand.
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Mike Hubbard (Independent)

Put the needs of the constituents over personal gain or monetary rewards!
That once elected I did the most good for the most people and left people knowing I was working for them!
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Mike Hubbard (Independent)

Term limits, secure borders, restoration of oil production, improved schools and lower taxes!
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Mike Hubbard (Independent)

The resignation of President Richard Nixon, and his succession by Gerald Ford! The first president not nationally elected to hold the office. I was 5 or six years old!
Martin’s Supermarket, over 10 years.
I was a dishwasher and food worker at Chez Jean's French Restaurant in Camby, Ind. I worked there for the duration of my Summer break in 1997.
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Mike Hubbard (Independent)

I worked at a place call the Type house and called off sick when I was not. I was terminated! Lesson learned don’t lie to your employer!
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Mike Hubbard (Independent)

The holy Bible. There is nothing new under the son. It shows all people are sinners and have their inner deamons. I should say sinners and have their issues with sin! But all in all it shows that the world is far better for you if you believe in Jesus!
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Mike Hubbard (Independent)

Relationships. I’ve been married 4 times. I will not go into detail of why I have relationship troubles in public. The problem is a personal issue and so I will keep it to myself.
Federal fiscal responsibility.
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Mike Hubbard (Independent)

Each of our house member represents 700000 United States citizens. Each member serves a two year term. As a member of the House of Representatives I will work each and every day to cut regulations, taxes, balance our federal deficit, cut wasteful spending and restore the freedoms garunteed by the bill of rights and the constitution of the United States of America!
Each person is unique. I do not believe in limiting individuals to fill a position beyond what the Constitution prescribes. That being said, I believe my personal knowledge and experiences in politics and government have made me better suited to serve.
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Mike Hubbard (Independent)

No! Over 65% do not have previous government experience!
To undo the partisanship, the us against them that many people adhere to. We are one nation and we need to start electing people who are for "one nation", as the pledge states.
Keeping our federal finances balanced.
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Mike Hubbard (Independent)

Reining in out of control spending, paying down the national debt and regaining a government that works for the people and not a government that trough regulation and taxation seeks to control the people!
No, four would be more appropriate.
Yes
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Mike Hubbard (Independent)

Yes, and I have already discussed my views on congressional term limits!
I support term limits.
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Mike Hubbard (Independent)

Yes I agree we need term limits. I would say no more than Six Two year terms in the house and or Three Six year terms in the senate. Once completed you cannot run for the house or senate again. If you do three terms in the senate you don’t get to go for 12 years in the house your done. If you do 12 years in the senate your done. You don’t get to go in the house for 12 Years. The obvious bias and influence of long term government congressional office holding can plainly be seen in the insider trading of Nancy Pelosi, and the influence and power abused daily by President Joe Biden! Our government leaders must be chosen differently. We must work harder in our states to cultivate honest hard working people to write and vote on our laws.
I have heard from grandfathers, both republican and democrat, that have said, "how is it my granddaughter has less rights than my wife or daughter had?" This has had a profound impact on me to make sure I am highlighting that women's rights are my number issue to be addressed.
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Mike Hubbard (Independent)

While working as a truck driver I meet many people. It makes me cry when I ask a 30’s clerk to sign my invoice and they print their names in illegible script because they were not taught cursive. I recently spoke with two teachers from south bend public schools. They told me the superintendent of schools has instituted a program where

By the students are automatically advanced to the next grade if they complete two of the three school trimesters. The same teachers advised me that they cannot in the third trimester of the school year have a final exam. I was informed that even if the did because of the superintendents policy. If the kids failed the final exam but passed the earlier two semesters they would graduate or advance to the next grade. I the. Observed billboards in south bend celebrating the 83% graduation rate of bend public schools. From my understand of math south bend school students only have to do 2/3 of the work to complete the year. I am curious if their employers in the future will keep

Them on if they only do 2/3 of the work their fellow employees are performing. Why are South bend public schools failing to properly educate students and then posting on billboards their success of high graduation rates. It’s fraudulent and unfair to the students of the school system! Our education system is in terrible condition and need to be fixed! We have a responsibility as members of our community to see our children get the best education and not some slick “work around” that clearly sends students out into the world unprepared for their futures!
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Mike Hubbard (Independent)

Hickory dickery dock the mouse ran up the clock. The clock struck two and the others escaped with minor injuries!’
Yes, compromise should be that we are doing the most good for the most people, that is what every legislator should be striving for.
Compromise is desirable, and always a good thing when all sides can get something by brokering a deal. Effective communication is key when compromising and all sides should be willing to work through all aspects to communicate needs and expectations. We must be able to work with all parties and resolve nonpartisan issues with poise and diplomacy.
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Mike Hubbard (Independent)

I don’t believe that any Democrat has ever compromised for their position. Tax, tax, tax, and regulate, regulate, regulate. We the people want to be able to choose where to live, what to drive, choose a gas or electric vehicle or appliance. We choose to send our children to schools that will educate them to understand why the United States of America is the land of the free and home of the brave. Hundreds of thousands of patriots have lost their lives to protect and defend our life and freedoms. I don’t feel like our government is doing anything now other than trying to pressure and control all aspects of our lives. Government is supposed to protect and defend you. Government is not supposed to regulate and control you.
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Mike Hubbard (Independent)

Some programs are full of waste and fraud and need to be scrapped. No government can spend itself out of debt. Just as no responsible household would continue to run up credit cards with no way to pay them off! I say we cut up the card and only pay for what we need. It’s time for the Us government to tighten its fiscal belt!
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Mike Hubbard (Independent)

Ensure federally run and financed operation are filing appropriate paperwork on time and doing only the tasks allowed by law in the legislation funding them. If you not doing your job correctly and effectively you loose funding! National defense and the welfare of our citizens are our first priority as members!
Oversight and Accountability, Foreign Affairs, Agriculture, Transportation and Infrastructure
Committees that have to do with finance, defense and veterans, and medical.
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Mike Hubbard (Independent)

I would be interested in the judicial comittie or a committee that dealt with the military and veterans affairs.
The government must be transparent and accountable in all instances.
Government, and those who work within, must work in full transparency and be held fully accountable.
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Mike Hubbard (Independent)

The election of Representatives to our government is the time for “we the people” to hold our government officials accountable. If your “incumbent, Senator, congressman, counsel member, mayor or any public official is not fulfilling the duties to which they are elected. It is time to replace them. Now is the time for all good men and women to come to the aide of our country. Members of Congress or of any public office who fail to act, make public statements about acts and then pass laws contrary to the needs of the people they represent must be removed!


Campaign finance

Name Party Receipts* Disbursements** Cash on hand Date
Rudy Yakym Republican Party $3,726,755 $3,265,288 $609,579 As of December 31, 2024
Lori A. Camp Democratic Party $128,916 $131,332 $-12,218 As of December 31, 2024
William Henry Libertarian Party $0 $0 $0 Data not available***
Mike Hubbard 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

See also: Race rating definitions and methods

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.[4]
  • 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.[5][6][7]

Race ratings: Indiana's 2nd Congressional District election, 2024
Race trackerRace ratings
November 5, 2024October 29, 2024October 22, 2024October 15, 2024
The Cook Political Report with Amy WalterSolid RepublicanSolid RepublicanSolid RepublicanSolid Republican
Decision Desk HQ and The HillSafe RepublicanSafe RepublicanSafe RepublicanSafe Republican
Inside Elections with Nathan L. GonzalesSolid RepublicanSolid RepublicanSolid RepublicanSolid Republican
Larry J. Sabato's Crystal BallSafe RepublicanSafe RepublicanSafe RepublicanSafe 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

The table below details filing requirements for U.S. House 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. House candidates, 2024
State Office Party Signatures required Filing fee Filing deadline Source
Indiana U.S. House Ballot-qualified party N/A (only declaration of candidacy required) N/A 2/6/2024 Source
Indiana U.S. House Unaffiliated 2% of total votes cast for the secretary of state in the district in the last election N/A 7/1/2024 Source

District analysis

Click the tabs below to view information about voter composition, past elections, and demographics in both the district and the state.

  • District map - A map of the district in place for the election.
  • Competitiveness - Information about the competitiveness of 2024 U.S. House elections in the state.
  • Presidential elections - Information about presidential elections in the district and the state.
  • State party control - The partisan makeup of the state's congressional delegation and state government.


Below was the map in use at the time of the election. Click the map below to enlarge it.

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See also: Primary election competitiveness in state and federal government, 2024

This section contains data on U.S. House primary election competitiveness in Indiana.

Indiana U.S. House competitiveness, 2014-2024
Office Districts/
offices
Seats Open seats Candidates Possible primaries Contested Democratic primaries Contested Republican primaries % of contested primaries Incumbents in contested primaries % of incumbents in contested primaries
2024 9 9 3 63 18 6 8 77.8% 4 66.7%
2022 9 9 1 49 18 8 4 66.7% 3 37.5%
2020 9 9 2 78 18 9 6 83.3% 4 57.1%
2018 9 9 2 71 18 8 7 83.3% 4 57.1%
2016 9 9 2 51 18 8 8 88.9% 7 100.0%
2014 9 9 0 49 18 7 6 72.2% 6 66.7%

Post-filing deadline analysis

The following analysis covers all U.S. House districts up for election in Indiana in 2024. Information below was calculated on March 19, 2024, and may differ from information shown in the table above due to candidate replacements and withdrawals after that time.

Sixty-three candidates ran for Indiana’s nine U.S. House districts, including 18 Democrats and 45 Republicans. That’s seven candidates per district, higher than the 5.6 candidates that ran in 2022, but lower than the 8.7 candidates who ran in 2020.

Three districts—the 3rd, the 6th, and the 8th—were open, meaning no incumbents ran. That’s the most open districts in an election cycle this decade.

Rep. Jim Banks (R-3rd) did not run for re-election in order to run for the U.S. Senate, while Reps. Greg Pence (R-6th) and Larry Bucshon (R-8th) retired from public office.

Twelve candidates—four Democrats and eight Republicans—ran for the open 8th Congressional District, the most candidates to run for a seat in 2024.

Fourteen primaries—six Democratic and eight Republican—were contested in 2024. Twelve primaries were contested in 2022, 15 primaries were contested in 2020, and 15 were in 2018.

Four incumbents—one Democrat and three Republicans—faced primary challengers in 2024. That's higher than in 2022, when three incumbents faced challengers, but the same as in 2020 and 2018.

Candidates filed to run in the Republican and Democratic primaries in all eight districts, meaning no seats were guaranteed to either party.

Partisan Voter Index

See also: The Cook Political Report's Partisan Voter Index

Heading into the 2024 elections, based on results from the 2020 and 2016 presidential elections, the Cook Partisan Voter Index for this district was R+14. This meant that in those two presidential elections, this district's results were 14 percentage points more Republican than the national average. This made Indiana's 2nd the 96th most Republican district nationally.[8]

2020 presidential election results

The table below shows what the vote in the 2020 presidential election would have been in this district. The presidential election data was compiled by Daily Kos.

2020 presidential results in Indiana's 2nd based on 2024 district lines
Joe Biden Democratic Party Donald Trump Republican Party
37.8% 60.4%

Inside Elections Baselines

See also: Inside Elections

Inside Elections' Baseline is a figure that analyzes all federal and statewide election results from the district over the past four election cycles. The results are combined in an index estimating the strength of a typical Democratic or Republican candidate in the congressional district.[9] The table below displays the Baseline data for this district.

Inside Elections Baseline for 2024
Democratic Baseline Democratic Party Republican Baseline Republican Party Difference
36.5 60.5 D+24.0

Presidential voting history

See also: Presidential election in Indiana, 2020

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
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 Republican Party Eric Holcomb
Lieutenant Governor Republican Party Suzanne Crouch
Secretary of State Republican Party Diego Morales
Attorney General Republican Party 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

District history

The section below details election results for this office in elections dating back to 2018.

2022

Regular election

See also: Indiana's 2nd Congressional District election, 2022

General election

General election for U.S. House Indiana District 2

Rudy Yakym defeated Paul Steury, William Henry, and Mike Hubbard in the general election for U.S. House Indiana District 2 on November 8, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Rudy Yakym
Rudy Yakym (R)
 
64.6
 
125,313
Image of Paul Steury
Paul Steury (D) Candidate Connection
 
32.4
 
62,891
Image of William Henry
William Henry (L)
 
3.0
 
5,858
Image of Mike Hubbard
Mike Hubbard (Independent) (Write-in) Candidate Connection
 
0.0
 
11

Total votes: 194,073
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Indiana District 2

Paul Steury advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House Indiana District 2 on May 3, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Paul Steury
Paul Steury Candidate Connection
 
100.0
 
11,708

Total votes: 11,708
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Indiana District 2

Incumbent Jackie Walorski advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House Indiana District 2 on May 3, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Jackie Walorski
Jackie Walorski
 
100.0
 
36,928

Total votes: 36,928
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Special election

See also: Indiana's 2nd Congressional District special election, 2022

The special election filled the vacancy left by Jackie Walorski (R), who died in a car accident on August 3, 2022.[10]

General election

Special general election for U.S. House Indiana District 2

Rudy Yakym defeated Paul Steury, William Henry, and Marla Godette in the special general election for U.S. House Indiana District 2 on November 8, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Rudy Yakym
Rudy Yakym (R)
 
63.3
 
118,997
Image of Paul Steury
Paul Steury (D) Candidate Connection
 
33.4
 
62,792
Image of William Henry
William Henry (L)
 
3.2
 
6,101
Image of Marla Godette
Marla Godette (Independent) (Write-in) Candidate Connection
 
0.1
 
143

Total votes: 188,033
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

2020

See also: Indiana's 2nd Congressional District election, 2020

General election

General election for U.S. House Indiana District 2

Incumbent Jackie Walorski defeated Pat Hackett in the general election for U.S. House Indiana District 2 on November 3, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Jackie Walorski
Jackie Walorski (R)
 
61.5
 
183,601
Image of Pat Hackett
Pat Hackett (D)
 
38.5
 
114,967

Total votes: 298,568
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Indiana District 2

Pat Hackett defeated Ellen Marks in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Indiana District 2 on June 2, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Pat Hackett
Pat Hackett
 
77.8
 
32,708
Image of Ellen Marks
Ellen Marks Candidate Connection
 
22.2
 
9,319

Total votes: 42,027
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Indiana District 2

Incumbent Jackie Walorski defeated Christopher Davis in the Republican primary for U.S. House Indiana District 2 on June 2, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Jackie Walorski
Jackie Walorski
 
78.9
 
39,628
Image of Christopher Davis
Christopher Davis Candidate Connection
 
21.1
 
10,609

Total votes: 50,237
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2018

See also: Indiana's 2nd Congressional District election, 2018

General election

General election for U.S. House Indiana District 2

Incumbent Jackie Walorski defeated Mel Hall in the general election for U.S. House Indiana District 2 on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Jackie Walorski
Jackie Walorski (R)
 
54.8
 
125,499
Image of Mel Hall
Mel Hall (D)
 
45.2
 
103,363
 Other/Write-in votes
 
0.0
 
27

Total votes: 228,889
(100.00% precincts reporting)
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Indiana District 2

The following candidates ran in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Indiana District 2 on May 8, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Mel Hall
Mel Hall
 
41.7
 
15,402
Image of Pat Hackett
Pat Hackett
 
28.2
 
10,429
Image of Yatish Joshi
Yatish Joshi
 
22.1
 
8,165
Douglas Carpenter
 
5.3
 
1,949
Image of John Petroff
John Petroff
 
1.5
 
570
Roland Leech
 
1.2
 
451

Total votes: 36,966
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Indiana District 2

Incumbent Jackie Walorski defeated Mark Summe in the Republican primary for U.S. House Indiana District 2 on May 8, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Jackie Walorski
Jackie Walorski
 
78.6
 
43,016
Mark Summe
 
21.4
 
11,684

Total votes: 54,700
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Footnotes

  1. A majority in the U.S. House when there are no vacancies is 218 seats.
  2. These figures include the seat of Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.), who resigned on Nov. 13, 2024, after winning re-election.
  3. Daily Kos, "Daily Kos Elections' 2020 presidential results by congressional district, for new and old districts," accessed September 15, 2022
  4. Inside Elections also uses Tilt ratings to indicate an even smaller advantage and greater competitiveness.
  5. Amee LaTour, "Email correspondence with Nathan Gonzalez," April 19, 2018
  6. Amee LaTour, "Email correspondence with Kyle Kondik," April 19, 2018
  7. Amee LaTour, "Email correspondence with Charlie Cook," April 22, 2018
  8. Cook Political Report, "The 2022 Cook Partisan Voting Index (Cook PVI℠)," accessed January 10, 2024
  9. Inside Elections, "Methodology: Inside Elections’ Baseline by Congressional District," December 8, 2023
  10. CNN, "Indiana Republican Rep. Jackie Walorski is killed in car accident, McCarthy announces," accessed August 3, 2022


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