Indiana's 9th Congressional District election, 2024
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| Indiana's 9th Congressional District |
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| 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 |
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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 9th 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 63.6%-33.6%. 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) 62.7%-35.4%.[3]
For more information about the primaries in this election, click on the links below:
- Indiana's 9th Congressional District election, 2024 (May 7 Democratic primary)
- Indiana's 9th Congressional District election, 2024 (May 7 Republican primary)
Candidates and election results
General election
General election for U.S. House Indiana District 9
Incumbent Erin Houchin defeated Timothy Peck and Russell Brooksbank in the general election for U.S. House Indiana District 9 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Erin Houchin (R) | 64.5 | 222,884 |
 | Timothy Peck (D)  | 32.8 | 113,400 | |
 | Russell Brooksbank (L) | 2.7 | 9,454 | |
| Total votes: 345,738 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for U.S. House Indiana District 9
Timothy Peck defeated D. Liam Dorris in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Indiana District 9 on May 7, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Timothy Peck | 66.1 | 14,606 |
 | D. Liam Dorris | 33.9 | 7,493 | |
| Total votes: 22,099 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Aaron Cole (D)
Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. House Indiana District 9
Incumbent Erin Houchin defeated Hugh Doty in the Republican primary for U.S. House Indiana District 9 on May 7, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Erin Houchin | 79.8 | 55,278 |
 | Hugh Doty | 20.2 | 13,983 | |
| Total votes: 69,261 | |||
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Candidate profiles
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Party: Democratic Party
Incumbent: No
Political Office: None
Submitted Biography: "I’m an emergency room doctor, business owner, farm owner, husband, and proud new dad. Above all I’m a problem solver by nature. I’m running for Congress because I want to help solve problems for us. I’m not a politician and, while I’m proud to be running as a centrist Democrat, I’m not a partisan person. As a matter of fact, I’ve been an Independent my whole life - and just recently joined the Democratic party. While I’ve always cared deeply about our government I haven’t ever felt completely at home in either political party. And while saying something like that may make me sound crazy to career politicians, I know there are a lot of people out there who understand exactly what I mean. I know that because most of you, like me, haven’t placed a political party at the center of your life. Instead, like me, you placed things at the center of your life that you thought held more value, that were just more important to you than politics. The big things like your family, your community, your work, your faith. For me, I’m a father, husband, doctor, caregiver, and Christian. If you elect me to Congress - these are the things I will represent. If you’ve ever done a hard day’s work, you know that rooted in that joy that comes from being useful, is community - a sense of working for and with each other. I’m asking for your vote so I can represent this community, go to DC and show this do-nothing Congress what it means to be a Hoosier, what it means to be useful."
This information was current as of the candidate's run for U.S. House Indiana District 9 in 2024.
Party: Libertarian Party
Incumbent: No
Political Office: None
Submitted Biography: "Russell is a libertarian activist who has been in the political trenches since 2012. During this time he has fought for the rights of all by speaking out against injustice, running for office, being a watchdog in his community, and holding our elected officials feet to the fire. He believes that we all have a right to good government. He believes we all have a responsibility to educate ourselves and get involved in the political process. Russell is a veteran of the U.S. Army Reserve. Spending 6 1/2 years as a Combat Engineer. He is a concrete truck driver by trade. He is a Teamster and has been a Chief Steward for over 14 years. He is a father of 3 and grandfather of 2."
This information was current as of the candidate's run for U.S. House Indiana District 9 in 2024.
Voting information
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Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey responses
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Survey responses from candidates in this race
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Government is too big. If we want to get money out of politics then we have to shrink the size and scope of government. As long as there is influence to buy there will be people lined up outside the door of our representatives to buy that influence. I'm an advocate for less government and more freedom. I trust my neighbor with freedom more than I trust the government with power.
Nobody owns you, your labor, or your justly acquired property. Society does not have a claim. Neither does the government. You should be free to live your life, keep the fruits of your labor, and use your property how you see fit, provided you aren't violating someone's rights in the process. Government's role is to secure our rights. Nothing more. Nothing less.
Timothy Peck (D)
I believe we are all closer in our beliefs than you might think and much closer than the national media makes us out to be.
We need to talk to one another, we need to unite; and that starts with the commitment to listen and learn from one another.
We all can see that our current 'do-nothing Congress' is at a stalemate.
I pledge to represent you and your needs. I'm running for Congress to represent you and work with other members of government to make progress—regardless of their political affiliation. We need to shake loose the deadlock, and I intend to shine a beacon on how that can be done.I believe that every dollar we spend should be scrutinized and optimized. Every year, for example, the federal government spends $1.6 trillion dollars on healthcare. Billions of those dollars are wasted or misallocated on care that costs more than it should and doesn’t deliver the benefits it should. High quality healthcare should be accessible to everyone at an affordable cost. I have deep knowledge of healthcare, not only as a physician, but as a advocate in DC who has worked on successful bipartisan telemedicine bills as well as testified before Congress on how to improve the system to bring more valuable care. We must do better, and I will be a force in Congress to create a better healthcare system that we can all be proud of.
I do not believe the government should regulate a woman’s reproductive health choices. As a doctor who has treated women and girls who have been raped and abused, the thought of asking a patient to carry their rapists child is unimaginable. Additionally, I have treated patients whose health and lives were put at risk by a complication from a pregnancy and at no time did I believe that a consultation with an elected official was needed before administering life-saving care. Furthermore, In Vitro Fertilization is a medical miracle that has helped millions of people around the globe fulfill their dream of starting a family, and becoming parents and grandparents. I will make sure our government does not stop Hoosiers from starting a family.
Timothy Peck (D)
We need to address the shortage of healthcare workers, especially in areas like behavioral health.
We must protect the physician-patient relationship by removing government from our medical choices including women's reproductive health.
Rural health is a critical part of our system that deserves investment, including improving broadband access, which is essential for the implementation of telemedicine and improving access to care.
We also need to decrease fraud, waste, and abuse. A dollar misspent on healthcare is a dollar that didn’t go to infrastructure, defense, or caring for our children.
Timothy Peck (D)
At its core, a growth mindset emphasizes the belief that abilities and intelligence can be developed through dedication and hard work. This mindset contrasts with a fixed mindset, which sees abilities as innate traits that cannot be significantly changed.
In the realm of politics, adopting a growth mindset is essential. It means embracing change, learning from failures, and constantly evolving policies to address new challenges. Instead of clinging to rigid ideologies or dogmas, leaders with a growth mindset are open to new ideas and approaches. They view setbacks not as permanent failures but as opportunities for learning and improvement.
In my political philosophy, the concept of growth mindset extends beyond individual leaders to the entire system of governance. A government that operates with a growth mindset is adaptable and responsive to the needs of its citizens. It seeks innovative solutions to complex problems, encourages collaboration across political divides, and prioritizes evidence-based policies over ideological agendas.
By fostering a culture of continuous improvement and learning, a government with a growth mindset can better serve its citizens and navigate the ever-changing political landscape.
Timothy Peck (D)
I bet you do too.
I think there is a place for problem solvers in today’s government and, being honest with you, we need problem solvers now more than ever.
Because I look around and I don’t see enough of them.
It wasn’t that long ago people who held elected office were expected to carry the weight of that responsibility and act like an adults, using the brain that God gave them, to do what was right and get up every morning and get things done that helped people, that made people’s lives better, that made it easier to run and business, raise a family, and enjoy life.
We grew up and were taught that we were Americans and that being American was something to be proud of.
We were raised by people who believed part of being American was remembering that your neighbors didn’t have to agree with you and - frankly - that your neighbors had every right to not agree with you. But they were still your neighbors.
We were raised by people that worked hard and taught us to do the same.
I know my parents worked as hard as they could. Like a lot of your parents, they didn’t work hard to make it rich, they worked hard to make a happy family and to make their community better.
My dad served his country in Vietnam and when he came back he could have taken a million different paths -been a banker, gone to wall street and chased money, but he didn’t.
He opened a homeless shelter for Veterans because he knew, just like all veterans in Indiana know, that service to your nation and your community doesn't end when you take off the uniform.
And that is absolutely central to what my parents taught me was the reason that I am here on this Earth, for however long I have on this Earth, to provide service.
I am here to work and to be useful.
Our elected officials should be useful too.
Timothy Peck (D)
It’s crucial for elected officials to honor the citizen-government pact by upholding integrity and transparency, ensuring their actions align with the public interest.
As an emergency room doctor, I set broken bones all the time. I’ve set broken arms, legs, everything you could imagine.
Do you know what I’ve never set, never once in my entire life?
I’ve never set a Democratic broken bone, or a Republican broken bone.
I’ve never helped an Independent car crash victim.
I’ve never in my life taken a partisan bullet out of a child struck by a bullet.
I’ve never held a Democratic hand or a Republican hand of an elderly patient scared they won’t make it through the night.
I’ve never asked a patient who they voted for or who they donated to before working as hard as I could to make them better.
I’ve only treated people - neighbors, mothers, fathers, sons and daughters.
That’s just the say I see people - as my neighbor and as my fellow man and while that might not be the way to climb the political ladder I don’t plan on changing it and I couldn’t if I tried.
I know, from talking to so many people in so many communities in our corner of Indiana that most people think just like I do. And we all deserve politicians that see this type of thinking as a core responsibility.
Working across the aisle is crucial to combat fraud, waste, and corruption, enabling responsible allocation of resources to vital programs for economic growth and societal welfare. We must prioritize infrastructure and opportunities within the district to bolster community development. And we must be responsive to constituent needs to foster trust and ensure representation. Ultimately, an elected official's duty lies in delivering on these responsibilities to effectively serve and enhance the lives of those they represent.
Timothy Peck (D)
At that moment, brought on by the worst of humanity, I saw the best of humanity as hundreds of highly trained professionals worked tirelessly to save life. While some lost limbs and will live with scars and disabilities caused by that horrible attack, I did not lose one single patient that day. I saw, in one day, the worst that people could do but, more importantly, I saw the best that people could do.
Years later, I returned to Boston and ran the marathon. It was an emotional experience that helped me honor those who served that day. I held their memory every step of the 26.2 miles I ran.
Timothy Peck (D)
The U.S. House of Representatives possesses unique qualities rooted in the brilliance of the Constitution's framers and the legislative process. Its role in the system of checks and balances ensures representation and accountability.
Unfortunately, there are limitations in our primary process that tends to advance extremist candidates who are more interested in partisan politics than common-sense solutions. As a body, the House should be encouraging policies that allow voters to have a wider range of choices instead of continuing the cycle of electing extremists that don’t represent our interests.
I’ve had the good fortune of working with solution oriented representatives in Congress who were committed to advancing important legislation, and I’ve seen first-hand the power of the House to advance bipartisan policies that improve the lives of our citizens. I promise to continue using these strategies of working across the aisle, should I be elected as the next person to represent Indiana-9 Hoosiers.
Timothy Peck (D)
You do not have to serve in Congress to be a public servant. Everyone who teaches a child, delivers mail, cares for a senior, nurses someone back to health, or just does their best to be a good citizen is a good public servant. Let’s stop thinking of public service as a high-and-mighty position and understand that everyone, from every position, can be a leader if we just listen to their voice and their story.
I’m not a politician and neither are you.
You and I know how to work hard, we know how to work with our hands.
You don’t teach Democratic students.
You don’t patrol Republican streets.
You don’t frame houses or install ductwork by political party.
You don’t farm based on what an opinion poll tells you.
Instead you work with your neighbors, try your best, to get your job done and above all to be useful.
I want to be your voice in Congress because I want to be useful to you.
I will not forget what it is to be useful - to try to do my best.
I will not forget what a hard day’s work feels like and what it means to love my neighbor as I love myself.
That’s the way I was built, that’s the way I work, that’s the way I live and that’s the way I will serve you if I’m lucky enough to be your voice in Congress.
Timothy Peck (D)
If elected, I will work on all of these issues.
Specifically, I will establish myself as a leader that will work to do what's needed to keep our entitlement programs operating.
It's crucial to ensure that programs like Medicare and Social Security remain solvent to prevent hardship for those who rely on them. Insufficient funding could lead to cutbacks, negatively impacting individuals and families across the nation. We need to spend our money wisely and invite innovations and fresh ideas to continuously improve these vital programs. If not addressed, the strain on entitlement budgets could spill over into other areas of the budget, creating additional fiscal challenges.
Innovation is the engine of economic growth and competitiveness. Without continuous innovation, the nation risks falling behind in a rapidly evolving global economy. Investing in research and development, promoting entrepreneurship, and fostering a culture of innovation are imperative to drive progress and address emerging challenges effectively. This includes our entitlement programs.
Implementing value-based solutions which prioritize outcomes and effectiveness, ensure that resources are used efficiently and sustainably. By focusing on delivering results rather than adhering to partisan agendas, we can implement solutions that maximize benefits for society while minimizing costs and waste that can save these programs for our children.
To achieve meaningful progress, we must prioritize the national interest over partisan considerations. By focusing on common goals, such as improving the quality of life for all Americans and securing the nation's future prosperity, we can find common ground and work together to overcome ideological differences.
I will deliver on this for us.
Timothy Peck (D)
Timothy Peck (D)
I also believe in order to help strengthen the ethics of our government, we should focus on stopping the revolving door of “Congress to high-paid lobbyists.”
A four year lobbying ban on former members of Congress would help halt the unchecked influence of special interest groups much more than term limits. Unfortunately, term limits have the down-side of punishing some of our most hard working public servants while rewarding those who would cash in on their government service. However, if a lobbying ban does not get implemented, I do believe term limits are a start to effectively stemming corruption and abuse of power.
Timothy Peck (D)
Timothy Peck (D)
“You’re here, you listen, and I’ll vote for you.”
A lot of people in Indiana feel like their representatives have abandoned them. The most important part of my campaign is that the people of Indiana-9 know that I am listening.
Timothy Peck (D)
Compromise isn’t only necessary - it’s a center-point of our government system.
Compromise is essential for effective policymaking, as evidenced by historical examples of bipartisan cooperation yielding significant achievements. The aftermath of September 11th saw unprecedented national unity, showcasing the power of bipartisanship in times of crisis. Collaborative efforts between Clinton and Gingrich led to a balanced budget, demonstrating how shared goals can transcend party lines for the greater good. Similarly, the partnership between Reagan and O'Neill, as well as Johnson's bipartisan efforts to enact Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security, underscore the importance of reaching across the aisle to address critical societal needs.
My personal experiences further highlight the value of compromise and collaboration. Living in a nursing home and innovating telemedicine underscored the importance of bridging ideological divides to enact meaningful change. By engaging with lawmakers from both parties and emphasizing the shared benefits of innovative solutions, we were able to advance reimbursement mechanisms that were crucial for vulnerable patients when the pandemic hit.
Moreover, the responsibility of elected officials extends beyond partisan agendas. Stubborn refusal to compromise is not only irresponsible but undermines the democratic process and fails to serve the interests of the people. Congress must prioritize cooperation and pragmatism over political posturing to fulfill its duty to the electorate.
In today's polarized political climate, a centrist approach that values cooperation and fiscal responsibility is crucial. By cutting fraud, waste, and abuse in our government spending we can achieve a stronger economy and a more equitable society. Ultimately, bipartisan compromise is not just a political strategy but a moral imperative, essential for advancing the common good and ensuring the well-being of all citizens.
Timothy Peck (D)
Utilizing the House's power over revenue bills, I would focus on introducing innovative measures to streamline processes, enhance transparency, and combat fraud, waste, abuse, and corruption in healthcare and other sectors. By negotiating drug pricing and implementing reforms, we can generate substantial savings without resorting to tax increases.
By prioritizing these efforts, we can alleviate the need for any new taxes from the working and middle class. Instead, we can redirect resources towards initiatives that benefit all Americans, such as infrastructure development, education, and social programs.
Leveraging the House's authority over revenue bills aligns with my commitment to fairness, efficiency, and fiscal responsibility. By enacting reforms and fostering transparency, we can achieve meaningful progress without imposing additional financial burdens on hard working Americans.
Timothy Peck (D)
Additionally, the House must play a crucial role in identifying and rooting out corruption within government agencies. This includes investigating allegations of misconduct, conflicts of interest, and unethical behavior among public officials.
Moreover, ensuring non-partisanship among government agencies is essential for their effective functioning and the preservation of democratic norms. The House should investigate any instances of political interference, bias, or manipulation within agencies to safeguard their independence and impartiality.
I also believe that any campaign funds that are accepted by Congressional candidates from criminals convicted of tax fraud should be returned to the tax payor. The investigative power of the U.S. House could be used to enforce this.
Timothy Peck (D)
Former Indiana-9 Representative Baron Hill
Charlestown Mayor Treva Hodges
Timothy Peck (D)
Additionally, my background in education and entrepreneurship drive an interest in the Committee on Education and the Workforce so we can ensure we’re properly supporting the future of our country.
Along those lines, I own a farm in our district and talk extensively with our farming community, so I’m interested in the Committee on Agriculture, and my father’s experience as a Vietnam vet who’s had multiple healthcare challenges drive an interest in the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Timothy Peck (D)
To achieve this, comprehensive financial disclosure for officials and agencies is necessary, preventing corruption and ensuring officials act in the public's interest.
Specifically, donors should be required to disclose the elected and political appointments that they hold or have ever held on the FEC website.
For example, you can't not transparently search to see what politicians and political appointees have given money to Congressional campaigns the Houchin campaign. For example, Jamey Noel - the Chair of the Indiana-9 Republican party who is facing multiple felony charges for spending our District 9 tax money for his personal use - gave a maximum allowed donation to our current U.S. Representative's campaign. This donation came from his pocket, which means (if he is convicted) came at least in part from our taxes. This kind of money trail should be outlined by the government and not need investigative journalists (like www.opensecrets.com) and citizens to do the work currently needed to uncover corruption.
In fact, if this were the case, this information would likely be openly published on comprehensive voter guides like Ballotpedia as a key indicator of trust.
We need to enact stronger whistleblower protection laws that are essential to encourage reporting of potential government wrongdoing without fear of retribution. Prioritizing financial transparency and accountability strengthens democracy, fosters public trust, and ensures responsible use of taxpayer dollars.
Campaign finance
| Name | Party | Receipts* | Disbursements** | Cash on hand | Date |
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| Erin Houchin | Republican Party | $1,723,766 | $1,393,946 | $742,044 | As of December 31, 2024 |
| D. Liam Dorris | Democratic Party | $0 | $0 | $0 | Data not available*** |
| Timothy Peck | Democratic Party | $362,629 | $346,755 | $15,874 | As of December 31, 2024 |
| Hugh Doty | Republican Party | $0 | $0 | $0 | Data not available*** |
| Russell Brooksbank | Libertarian Party | $0 | $0 | $0 | Data not available*** |
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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." |
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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 9th Congressional District election, 2024 | |||||||||
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| 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
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 | ||||||
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| 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.
This section contains data on U.S. House primary election competitiveness in Indiana.
| Indiana U.S. House competitiveness, 2014-2024 | ||||||||||||||
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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
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+16. This meant that in those two presidential elections, this district's results were 16 percentage points more Republican than the national average. This made Indiana's 9th the 72nd 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 9th based on 2024 district lines | ||||
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Donald Trump 
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| 35.4% | 62.7% | |||
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 | ||||
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Republican Baseline
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Difference | ||
| 36.3 | 60.8 | R+24.5 | ||
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 |
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 |
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| 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
General election
General election for U.S. House Indiana District 9
Erin Houchin defeated Matthew Fyfe, Tonya Millis, and Jacob Bailey in the general election for U.S. House Indiana District 9 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Erin Houchin (R) | 63.6 | 143,166 |
 | Matthew Fyfe (D) | 33.6 | 75,700 | |
 | Tonya Millis (L) | 2.8 | 6,374 | |
 | Jacob Bailey (G) (Write-in) | 0.0 | 36 | |
| Total votes: 225,276 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Aleem Young (Freedom Party)
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for U.S. House Indiana District 9
Matthew Fyfe defeated Isak Nti Asare and D. Liam Dorris in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Indiana District 9 on May 3, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Matthew Fyfe | 56.8 | 12,240 |
 | Isak Nti Asare | 29.2 | 6,305 | |
| D. Liam Dorris | 14.0 | 3,023 | |
| Total votes: 21,568 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Babak Rezaei (D)
- Jonathon Cole (D)
Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. House Indiana District 9
The following candidates ran in the Republican primary for U.S. House Indiana District 9 on May 3, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Erin Houchin | 37.3 | 21,697 |
 | Mike Sodrel | 25.8 | 15,008 | |
 | Stu Barnes-Israel | 21.0 | 12,193 | |
| Jim Baker | 5.1 | 2,946 | ||
 | J. Michael Davisson | 2.7 | 1,597 | |
 | D. Eric Schansberg | 2.7 | 1,559 | |
 | Brian Tibbs | 2.5 | 1,461 | |
 | Dan Heiwig | 1.6 | 919 | |
 | Bill Thomas | 1.3 | 756 | |
| Total votes: 58,136 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Hiren Patel (R)
Libertarian convention
Libertarian convention for U.S. House Indiana District 9
Tonya Millis advanced from the Libertarian convention for U.S. House Indiana District 9 on March 5, 2022.
Candidate | ||
| ✔ | | Tonya Millis (L) |
| ||||
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2020
General election
General election for U.S. House Indiana District 9
Incumbent Trey Hollingsworth defeated Andy Ruff and Tonya Millis in the general election for U.S. House Indiana District 9 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Trey Hollingsworth (R) | 60.9 | 218,606 |
 | Andy Ruff (D) | 34.8 | 124,826 | |
| Tonya Millis (L) | 4.3 | 15,601 | |
| Total votes: 359,033 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- John Tilford (Independent)
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for U.S. House Indiana District 9
Andy Ruff defeated Mark J. Powell, D. Liam Dorris, Brandon Hood, and James O'Gabhann III in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Indiana District 9 on June 2, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Andy Ruff | 43.7 | 21,626 |
 | Mark J. Powell | 19.9 | 9,872 | |
| D. Liam Dorris | 15.8 | 7,813 | |
 | Brandon Hood | 13.9 | 6,899 | |
| James O'Gabhann III | 6.7 | 3,306 | ||
| Total votes: 49,516 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. House Indiana District 9
Incumbent Trey Hollingsworth advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House Indiana District 9 on June 2, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Trey Hollingsworth | 100.0 | 62,962 |
| Total votes: 62,962 | |||
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Libertarian convention
Libertarian convention for U.S. House Indiana District 9
Tonya Millis advanced from the Libertarian convention for U.S. House Indiana District 9 on March 7, 2020.
Candidate | ||
| ✔ | | Tonya Millis (L) |
| ||||
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2018
General election
General election for U.S. House Indiana District 9
Incumbent Trey Hollingsworth defeated Liz Watson in the general election for U.S. House Indiana District 9 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Trey Hollingsworth (R) | 56.5 | 153,271 |
 | Liz Watson (D) | 43.5 | 118,090 | |
| Total votes: 271,361 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for U.S. House Indiana District 9
Liz Watson defeated Daniel Canon and Rob Chatlos in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Indiana District 9 on May 8, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Liz Watson | 66.4 | 24,989 |
 | Daniel Canon | 30.7 | 11,558 | |
 | Rob Chatlos | 2.9 | 1,100 | |
| Total votes: 37,647 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Tom Pappas (D)
Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. House Indiana District 9
Incumbent Trey Hollingsworth defeated James Dean Alspach in the Republican primary for U.S. House Indiana District 9 on May 8, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Trey Hollingsworth | 77.7 | 46,892 |
| James Dean Alspach | 22.3 | 13,449 | ||
| Total votes: 60,341 | |||
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Independent primary election
No Independent candidates ran in the primary.
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Jason Leineweber (Independent)
See also
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ A majority in the U.S. House when there are no vacancies is 218 seats.
- ↑ These figures include the seat of Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.), who resigned on Nov. 13, 2024, after winning re-election.
- ↑ Daily Kos, "Daily Kos Elections' 2020 presidential results by congressional district, for new and old districts," accessed September 15, 2022
- ↑ Inside Elections also uses Tilt ratings to indicate an even smaller advantage and greater competitiveness.
- ↑ Amee LaTour, "Email correspondence with Nathan Gonzalez," April 19, 2018
- ↑ Amee LaTour, "Email correspondence with Kyle Kondik," April 19, 2018
- ↑ Amee LaTour, "Email correspondence with Charlie Cook," April 22, 2018
- ↑ Cook Political Report, "The 2022 Cook Partisan Voting Index (Cook PVI℠)," accessed January 10, 2024
- ↑ Inside Elections, "Methodology: Inside Elections’ Baseline by Congressional District," December 8, 2023
