Indiana elections, 2018
This page is an overview of the 2018 Indiana elections, including the state's election results, the offices on the ballot covered by Ballotpedia, featured elections, election dates, and frequently asked questions.
To see our analysis of the 2018 elections, visit Ballotpedia's Election Analysis Hub.
Results
U.S. Senate
General election
General election for U.S. Senate Indiana
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Mike Braun (R) | 50.7 | 1,158,000 |
 | Joe Donnelly (D) | 44.8 | 1,023,553 | |
 | Lucy Brenton (L) | 4.4 | 100,942 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.0 | 70 | ||
| Total votes: 2,282,565 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- John Piper (Independent)
U.S. House
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State ballot measures
- See also: Indiana 2018 ballot measures
Click on the following links for state ballot measure results:
State executives
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State legislature
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State courts
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Local government
Click on the following links for local election results:
- Allen County, Indiana - County commissioner, county council, county assessor, county recorder, county sheriff, county auditor, circuit court clerk, and prosecuting attorney
- Marion County, Indiana - County clerk of the circuit court, county auditor, county sheriff, county assessor, county recorder, Marion County Superior Court judges
- Indiana school board elections, 2018
Election analysis
Tens of thousands of elections took place in 2018 across the United States, including primary and general elections at the federal, state, and local levels. Within these elections, there were a variety of different trends and patterns that relayed a certain level of political significance. In 2018, we identified and followed a series of narratives—big picture stories—up-and-down the ballot and across the country throughout the year.
Ballotpedia's Election Analysis Hub presents our analysis, research, and curation of the 2018 elections.
Offices on the ballot
Below is a list of 2018 Indiana elections covered by Ballotpedia. Follow the links to learn more about each type.
See also:
Democratic Party primaries in Indiana, 2018
Republican Party primaries in Indiana, 2018
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Featured elections
The following Indiana elections were identified as featured elections based on electoral history, competitive polling, campaign finance data, or significant involvement from noteworthy individuals or organizations. The list also includes primary elections that featured conflict between different factions within the political party.
Federal elections
Primary elections
- United States Senate election in Indiana (May 8, 2018 Republican primary)
- Indiana's 6th Congressional District election (May 8, 2018 Republican primary)
- Indiana's 4th Congressional District election (May 8, 2018 Republican primary)
General elections
There were no featured U.S. House general elections in Indiana in 2018.
State elections
Primary elections
There were no featured state-level primary elections in Indiana in 2018.
General elections
There were no featured state-level general elections in Indiana in 2018.
Local elections
There were no featured local elections in Indiana in 2018.
Election dates
Statewide election dates in Indiana are listed below. For more dates, please see Ballotpedia:Calendar.
Statewide election dates
May 8, 2018: Primary election
November 6, 2018: General election
Polling hours: 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.[1]
Local election dates
Ballotpedia provides comprehensive ballot coverage of municipal elections in the nation's 100 largest cities by population, including races for trial court judgeships and county offices that overlap them. Ballotpedia also covers the nation's 200 largest public school districts by student enrollment and all school districts overlapping the top 100 cities by population. This list also includes state legislative special elections:
May 8, 2018:
Allen County, Indiana (Primary)
Marion County, Indiana (Primary)
November 6, 2018:
Allen County, Indiana (General)
Marion County, Indiana (General)
Southwest Allen County Metropolitan School District (General)
Decatur Township Metropolitan School District (General)
East Allen County Schools (General)
Fort Wayne Community Schools (General)
Franklin Township Community School Corporation (General)
Indianapolis Public Schools (General)
Metropolitan School District of Lawrence Township (General)
Northwest Allen County Schools (General)
Metropolitan School District of Perry Township (General)
Metropolitan School District of Pike Township (General)
Metropolitan School District of Warren Township (General)
Metropolitan School District of Washington Township (General)
Metropolitan School District of Wayne Township (General)
Frequently asked questions
When were the polls open?
6 a.m. to 6 p.m.[2]
See State Poll Opening and Closing Times (2018) for more information
Where could I find election results?
Election results are posted on Ballotpedia's election overview pages, as well as the relevant candidate pages. You can find links to the election overview pages in the "Offices on the ballot" section of this page.
How did primaries work in Indiana?
See Primary elections in Indiana.
How could I register to vote?
See Voting in Indiana.
Was there an early voting period?
See Voting in Indiana.
Who was eligible for absentee voting?
What were the voter ID laws in Indiana?
See Voter identification laws by state.
How could I have filed to run for office?
See Ballot access requirements for political candidates in Indiana for information on how to run for state or federal office.
What did Ballotpedia cover?
See Election coverage approach for Ballotpedia.
How do I contact Ballotpedia with a question?
Email us at editor@ballotpedia.org.
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