Indiana's 2nd Congressional District special election, 2022

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A special election to fill the seat representing Indiana's 2nd Congressional District in the U.S. House was held in 2022. Parties nominated candidates to the general election ballot. The general election was held November 8, 2022. The filing deadline was August 26, 2022.[1]

The special election filled the vacancy left by Jackie Walorski (R), who died in a car accident on August 3, 2022.[2]

Indiana voter? Dates you need to know.
Candidate Filing DeadlineAugust 26, 2022
General ElectionNovember 8
Voting information
Polling place hours6 a.m. to 6 p.m.


As of March 28, 2025, 17 special elections have been called during the 117th Congress. From the 113th Congress to the 116th Congress, 50 special elections were held. For more data on historical congressional special elections, click here.

Candidates and election results

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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

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