Indiana Primary Elections 2024: Key Races and Contested Seats in Governor, House Districts 3rd, 6th, and 8th, and Senate

Indianapolis, Indiana United States of America
79 Democratic delegates were up for grabs, while the Republican race had 58 available.
Absentee ballots could be cast under specific conditions by military and overseas voters or at an absentee voter board at home.
Eric Holcomb was term-limited and six candidates vied for the Republican nomination for Indiana's governorship. Jennifer McCormick was the only Democrat running.
Former President Donald Trump endorsed candidates in several GOP primaries, including those for governor and Senate.
Indiana held primary elections on May 7, 2024.
Marlin Stutzman attempted a political comeback in Indiana's 3rd District.
Polls closed at 6 p.m. ET local time with most of Indiana being in the Eastern Time Zone and some counties in Central Time Zone closing an hour later.
Republican and Democratic primaries for presidential delegates and several congressional seats took place.
Republican Rep. Victoria Spartz faced opposition in Indiana's 3rd District due to her support for aid for Ukraine.
Voting started on April 9 for in-person early voting and ended select dates before the primary day.
Indiana Primary Elections 2024: Key Races and Contested Seats in Governor, House Districts 3rd, 6th, and 8th, and Senate

Indiana held its primary elections on May 7, 2024. The state is widely regarded as a Republican stronghold, with both Joe Biden and Donald Trump having clinched their respective party nominations earlier in the year. In-person early voting started on April 9 and ended on select dates before the primary day. Absentee ballots could be cast before an absentee voter board at home or by military and overseas voters under specific conditions.

The Democratic race for Indiana's delegates had 79 available, while the Republican race had 58 up for grabs. In addition to the presidential primaries, several congressional seats were contested in both parties. One of the most closely watched races was in Indiana's 3rd District, where multiple Republican candidates vied for the nomination.

Republican Rep. Victoria Spartz faced opposition due to her support for aid for Ukraine. Marlin Stutzman, who previously represented the 3rd District, attempted a political comeback. Former President Donald Trump endorsed candidates in several GOP primaries, including those for governor and Senate.

In the gubernatorial race, Eric Holcomb was term-limited and six candidates vied for the Republican nomination. The only Democrat running was Jennifer McCormick. Indiana hasn't elected a Democrat to statewide office in 12 years.

The polls closed at 6 p.m. ET local time, with most of Indiana being in the Eastern Time Zone and some counties in the Central Time Zone closing an hour later.

Key races to watch included those for governor, House Districts 3rd, 6th, and 8th, and Senate primaries.


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What to watch as the battle for the GOP's future comes to Indiana

NBC News Digital Tuesday, 07 May 2024 12:06
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    • Republican Rep. Victoria Spartz is facing opposition in her primary race due to her support for aid for Ukraine.
    • Marlin Stutzman, who previously represented the 3rd District, is attempting a political comeback.
    • Former President Donald Trump has endorsed candidates in the GOP primaries for governor and Senate.
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    The article contains some instances of appeals to authority and inflammatory rhetoric, but overall the author provides clear and factual reporting on the Indiana primaries. No formal fallacies or dichotomous depictions were identified. The author does not make any assertions beyond reporting on statements made by candidates and their campaigns.
    • ][The top statewide race on the ballot is the primary for governor, and it has seen a massive amount of spending.][] Trump is backing Braun, the one-term senator and former businessman who is leaving Washington at the end of the year. But he's facing competition from a crowded field that includes former state commerce Secretary Brad Chambers, Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch and businessman Eric Doden.[/] [
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5 questions Indiana’s primaries will answer

Roll Call Herb Jackson Friday, 03 May 2024 17:16
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    • Indiana has three open congressional seats in the 3rd, 6th, and 8th Districts drawing multiple Republican contenders.
    • Spartz’s campaign was financially supported by SBA Pro-Life America and the National Rifle Association.
    • Challenger Chuck Goodrich has loaned his campaign $4.6 million and heavily funded anti-Spartz ads.
    • Outside groups have spent nearly $4.5 million in Indiana’s 3rd District race, with almost $2.1 million opposing Marlin Stutzman.
    • In the 8th District, outside groups have spent $5.6 million, including $2.8 million against former Rep. John Hostettler.
    • The United Democracy Project is funding an anti-Hostettler ad due to his perceived anti-Israel stance.
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Indiana 2024 primary results

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  • Unique Points
    • Indiana primary day is on Tuesday
    • Joe Biden and Donald Trump are the only major candidates running in Indiana primaries for their respective parties
    • Democratic race has 79 delegates available to win, Republican race has 58 delegates up for grabs
    • Indiana is regarded as a Republican stronghold
    • Trump beat Biden by double digits in the 2020 presidential race in Indiana
    • In-person early voting started on April 9 and ended on select dates and times before the primary day
    • Absentee ballots could be cast before an absentee voter board at home from April 18 to May 17 for confined, caring for a confined person or disabled voters
    • Voting requests from military and overseas voters must have been received via email or fax by noon local time on Monday, and the ballot must be emailed or faxed by 6 p.m. on Tuesday
    • Mailed requests must have been received before midnight on April 25, and the absentee ballot must have been postmarked by Tuesday and received no later than noon local time on May 17
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Here are Indiana's 2024 primary election results

KNPR Tuesday, 07 May 2024 04:02
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    • Jennifer McCormick is the only Democrat running for statewide office in Indiana's primary elections.
    • Indiana hasn't elected a Democrat to statewide office in the last 12 years.
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