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Indiana State Senate elections, 2012
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Elections for the office of Indiana State Senate were held in Indiana on November 6, 2012. A total of 25 seats were up for election.
The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in these elections was February 10, 2012 for major party candidates. Third party candidates were required to file to run for election by July 2, 2012. The primary Election Day was May 8, 2012.
Majority control
- See also: Partisan composition of state senates
Heading into the November 6 election, the Republican Party held the majority in the Indiana State Senate:
| Indiana State Senate | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Party | As of November 5, 2012 | After the 2012 Election | |
| Democratic Party | 13 | 13 | |
| Republican Party | 37 | 37 | |
| Total | 50 | 50 | |
Incumbents retiring
A total of two incumbents did not run for re-election in 2012. Those incumbents were:
| Name | Party | Current Office |
|---|---|---|
| Beverly Gard | Senate District 28 | |
| Richard Bray | Senate District 37 |
Campaign contributions
This chart shows how many candidates ran for state senate in Indiana in past years and the cumulative amount of campaign contributions in state senate races, including contributions in both primary and general election contests. All figures come from Follow The Money.[1]
| Year | Number of candidates | Total contributions |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 57 | $4,046,473 |
| 2008 | 99 | $4,518,011 |
| 2006 | 84 | $5,289,748 |
| 2004 | 73 | $3,820,464 |
| 2002 | 76 | $3,243,894 |
In 2010, the total amount of contributions raised in state senate elections was $4,046,473. The top donors were:[2]
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Senate Majority Campaign Cmte of Indiana | $578,408 |
| Indiana Democratic Party | $532,797 |
| Indiana Republican Party | $305,368 |
| Indiana State Teachers Association | $82,287 |
| Indiana Trial Lawyers Association | $78,200 |
| AT&T | $73,550 |
| Hoosiers for Economic Growth | $72,500 |
| Indiana Hospital Association | $56,750 |
| Vision Concepts | $56,689 |
| Indiana Motor Truck Association | $56,150 |
Qualifications
To be eligible to serve in the Indiana State Senate, a candidate must be:[3]
- A United States citizen at the time of election
- Have resided in the state for at least two years and in the senate district for at least one year before the election
- Be at least twenty-five (25) years old upon taking office
- Registered to vote in the election district the person seeks to represent not later than the deadline for filing the declaration or petition of candidacy or certificate of nomination
Impact of redistricting
- See also: Redistricting in Indiana
In Indiana, redistricting plans are passed as legislation and signed by the governor. If legislators do not meet the deadline, a special committee is formed to complete the maps.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Indiana's population increased from 6.08 million to 6.48 million between 2000 and 2010.[4] The areas around Indianapolis and Ft. Wayne grew in population, as did rural areas along both the northern and southern borders. Some rural areas in the west and central parts of the state north of Indianapolis lost population, as did the city of Gary.[5]
The Indiana State Senate districts experienced relatively few changes.[6]
In Indiana, there were 11 state senate districts where the partisan registration of Democratic and Republican voters was less than 10 percentage points apart. These districts would be considered "competitive" when looked at strictly with respect to vote party affiliation. The 11 districts in Indiana were Districts 5, 15, 16, 22, 29, 30, 31, 32, 35, 36, and 44.
List of candidates
District 2
May 8 Democratic primary:
- Lonnie M. Randolph: 7,266
- Incumbent Randolph first assumed office in 2008.
- Lonnie M. Randolph: 7,266
May 8 GOP primary:
- No candidates filed.
November 6 General election candidates:
District 3
- Earline S. Rogers: 9,193
- David Vinzant: 3,226
- Darren L. Washington: 3,411
- Earline S. Rogers: 9,193
- No candidates filed.
November 6 General election candidates:
District 5
- Debora "Deb" Porter: 3,241
- Debora "Deb" Porter: 3,241
- Ed Charbonneau: 11,240
- Ed Charbonneau: 11,240
November 6 General election candidates:
District 7
- No candidates filed.
Note: Brad Thompson did not appear on the primary ballot, but was nominated at a local Democratic Party caucus to appear on the general election ballot.[8]
- Brandt Hershman: 14,118
- Brandt Hershman: 14,118
November 6 General election candidates:
District 8
- Jim Arnold: 4,922
- Maxine Spenner: 2,117
- Jim Arnold: 4,922
- Austin Griffin: 3,817
- Eric Harris: 4,113
November 6 General election candidates:
District 9
- No candidates filed.
- Ryan D. Mishler: 13,634
- Ryan D. Mishler: 13,634
November 6 General election candidates:
District 10
- John E. Broden: 6,252
- John E. Broden: 6,252
- Glenn L. Terry: 4,064
- Glenn L. Terry: 4,064
November 6 General election candidates:
District 12
- Jim Ball: 1,262
- Jim Ball: 1,262
- Carlin Yoder: 10,815
- Carlin Yoder: 10,815
November 6 General election candidates:
District 13
- No candidates filed.
- C. Susan Glick: 9,189
- David Yarde: 5,861
- C. Susan Glick: 9,189
November 6 General election candidates:
District 16
- Charles T. Keen: 2,214
- Charles T. Keen: 2,214
- David C. Long: 11,407
- David C. Long: 11,407
November 6 General election candidates:
District 18
- No candidates filed.
- Randall Head: 13,246
- Randall Head: 13,246
November 6 General election candidates:
District 20
- No candidates filed.
- Luke Kenley: 17,331
- Luke Kenley: 17,331
November 6 General election candidates:
District 24
- Charles Albert Bender: 1,305
- Charles Albert Bender: 1,305
- Connie Lawson: 15,177
- Connie Lawson: 15,177
- Note: Connie Lawson was appointed Secretary of State on March 16, 2012. It was too late for her to withdraw from the primary. Once the primary occurred, she then withdrew from the Senate race. Pete Miller was named as her replacement on the ballot via a caucus.[9]
November 6 General election candidates:
District 28
Incumbent Republican Beverly Gard did not seek re-election.
- Michael L. Adkins: 3,084
- Michael L. Adkins: 3,084
- Michael Crider: 7,201
- Chris Lytle: 5,272
- John Merlau: 5,070
- Michael Crider: 7,201
November 6 General election candidates:
District 30
- Tim DeLaney: 4,714
- Tim DeLaney: 4,714
- Scott Schneider: 16,565
- Scott Schneider: 16,565
November 6 General election candidates:
F.C. Peterson: 1,880
Note: F.C. Peterson filed for candidacy after the May 8 primary.[10]
District 32
- John F. Barnes: 2,512
- Patricia G. Mink: 1,367
- John F. Barnes: 2,512
- Patricia L. Miller: 11,695
- Patricia L. Miller: 11,695
November 6 General election candidates:
District 33
- Greg Taylor: 10,594
- Greg Taylor: 10,594
- No candidates filed.
November 6 General election candidates:
Note: Libertarian Gena Martinez filed for candidacy after the May 8 primary.[10]
District 34
- Jean Breaux: 10,555
- Jean Breaux: 10,555
- No candidates filed.
November 6 General election candidates:
- Incumbent Breaux first assumed office in 2008.
Eric Scott: 0
Note: Eric "The Nobody" Scott filed for candidacy as a write-in Independent candidate after the May 8, 2012, primary.[10]
District 35
- Mark Waterfill: 2,553
- Mark Waterfill: 2,553
- Daniel Kinnamon: 3,929
- R. Michael Young: 6,961
November 6 General election candidates:
District 36
- Mary Ann Sullivan: 2,852
- Mary Ann Sullivan: 2,852
- Brent Waltz: 9,634
- Brent Waltz: 9,634
November 6 General election candidates:
District 37
Note: Incumbent Richard Bray did not seek re-election.
- Jim S. Cahill: 1,842
- Jim S. Cahill: 1,842
- Rodric D. Bray: 10,115
- Ryan Goodwin: 8,333
- Rodric D. Bray: 10,115
November 6 General election candidates:
District 40
- Vi Simpson: 5,353
- Vi Simpson: 5,353
- Note: Vi Simpson was selected as the official Democratic nominee for Lieutenant Governor, forcing her to withdraw from the race.[12] Mark Stoops was named as the replacement candidate at a caucus on June 28.[13]
- Reid Dallas: 5,797
- Reid Dallas: 5,797
November 6 General election candidates:
District 42
- No candidates filed.
- Jean Leising: 13,980
- Jean Leising: 13,980
November 6 General election candidates:
District 44
- No candidates filed.
- Brent Steele: 13,208
- Brent Steele: 13,208
November 6 General election candidates:
District 50
- Terry A. White: 2,227
- Terry A. White: 2,227
- Vaneta Becker: 9,655
- Vaneta Becker: 9,655
November 6 General election candidates:
See also
External links
- Indiana Secretary of State - 2012 Primary Election Candidates
- Indiana Secretary of State - Official Primary Results
- Indiana Secretary of State - 2012 General Election Candidates
- Indiana Secretary of State – Official General Election Results
Footnotes
- ↑ Follow the Money, Indiana
- ↑ Follow the Money: "Indiana Senate 2010 Campaign Contributions"
- ↑ 2010 Candidate Guide - Qualifications for Indiana State Senator
- ↑ U.S. Census Bureau, "2010 Census: Indiana Profile," accessed August 24, 2012
- ↑ Cincinnati.com, "Census Bureau Releases Indiana Redistricting Data," February 17, 2011
- ↑ News and Tribune, "Proposed redistricting maps would shift district lines around the state," April 11, 2011 (dead link)
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 7.3 7.4 7.5 7.6 Associated Press, "Election Results 2012," accessed May 8, 2012
- ↑ Indiana Senate Democrats, "Brad Thompson to Run for State Senate," June 11, 2012
- ↑ Indianapolis Star, "Gov. Mitch Daniels picks Connie Lawson as new Indiana Secretary of State," accessed March 16, 2012
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 10.2 Indiana Secretary of State: Elections Division, "November 6, 2012 General Election Abbreviated Candidate List," accessed July 9, 2012
- ↑ Fox 59 "Election Results" accessed May 8, 2012
- ↑ WIBC, "Picks for Lieutenant Governor, Secretary of State Mean Ballot Shuffle," June 20, 2012
- ↑ Greenfield Reporter, "County official wins bid for Ind. Senate seat Democratic lieutenant governor nominee giving up," June 29, 2012
