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Indiana State Senate elections, 2012
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 Indiana's 2012 elections: • U.S. Senate • U.S. House • Governor • Attorney General • State Senate • State House |
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The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in these elections was February 10, 2012 for major party candidates. Third party candidates are 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 holds the majority in the Indiana State Senate:
| Indiana State Senate | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Party | As of May 2012 | After the 2012 Election | |
| Democratic Party | 13 | Pending | |
| Republican Party | 37 | Pending | |
| Total | 50 | ' 50' | |
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
List of candidates
District 2
May 8 Democratic primary:
- Lonnie M. Randolph
- Incumbent Randolph was first elected in 2008.
- Lonnie M. Randolph
May 8 GOP primary:
- No candidates filed.
November 6 General election candidates:
- Lonnie M. Randolph - Incumbent Randolph was first elected in 2008.
District 3
- May 8 Democratic primary:
- Earline S. Rogers [4] - Incumbent Rogers was first elected in 1990.
- David Vinzant
- Darren L. Washington
- Earline S. Rogers
- May 8 GOP primary:
- No candidates filed.
November 6 General election candidates:
- Earline S. Rogers - Incumbent Rogers was first elected in 1990.
District 5
- May 8 Democratic primary:
- May 8 GOP primary:
- Ed Charbonneau - Incumbent Charbonneau was first elected in 2007.
- Ed Charbonneau
November 6 General election candidates:
- Debora "Deb" Porter
- Ed Charbonneau - Incumbent Charbonneau was first elected in 2007.
District 7
- May 8 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- May 8 GOP primary:
- Brandt Hershman - Incumbent Hershman was first elected in 2000.
- Brandt Hershman
November 6 General election candidates:
- Brandt Hershman - Incumbent Hershman was first elected in 2000.
District 8
- May 8 Democratic primary:
- Jim Arnold [4] - Incumbent Arnold was first elected in 2007.
- Maxine Spenner
- Jim Arnold
- May 8 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Jim Arnold - Incumbent Arnold was first elected in 2007.
- Eric Harris
District 9
- May 8 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- May 8 GOP primary:
- Ryan D. Mishler - Incumbent Mishler was first elected in 2004.
- Ryan D. Mishler
November 6 General election candidates:
- Ryan D. Mishler - Incumbent Mishler was first elected in 2004.
District 10
- May 8 Democratic primary:
- John E. Broden - Incumbent Broden was first elected in 2000.
- John E. Broden
- May 8 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- John E. Broden - Incumbent Broden was first elected in 2000.
- Glenn L. Terry
District 12
- May 8 Democratic primary:
- May 8 GOP primary:
- Carlin Yoder - Incumbent Yoder was first elected in 2008.
- Carlin Yoder
November 6 General election candidates:
- Jim Ball
- Carlin Yoder - Incumbent Yoder was first elected in 2008.
District 13
- May 8 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- May 8 GOP primary:
- C. Susan Glick[4] - Incumbent Glick was first elected in 2010.
- David Yarde
- C. Susan Glick
November 6 General election candidates:
- C. Susan Glick - Incumbent Glick was first elected in 2010.
District 16
- May 8 Democratic primary:
- May 8 GOP primary:
- David C. Long - Incumbent Long was first elected in 1996.
- David C. Long
November 6 General election candidates:
- Charles T. Keen
- David C. Long - Incumbent Long was first elected in 1996.
District 18
- May 8 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- May 8 GOP primary:
- Randall Head - Incumbent Head was first elected in 2008.
- Randall Head
November 6 General election candidates:
- Randall Head - Incumbent Head was first elected in 2008.
District 20
- May 8 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- May 8 GOP primary:
- Luke Kenley - Incumbent Kenley was first elected in 1992.
- Luke Kenley
November 6 General election candidates:
- Luke Kenley - Incumbent Kenley was first elected in 1992.
District 24
- May 8 Democratic primary:
- May 8 GOP primary:
- Connie Lawson - Incumbent Lawson was first elected in 1996.
- 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 occurs, she will then withdraw from the Senate race and a replacement candidate will be named via a caucus.[5]
November 6 General election candidates:
District 28
Incumbent Republican Beverly Gard did not seek re-election.
- May 8 Democratic primary:
- May 8 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
District 30
- May 8 Democratic primary:
- May 8 GOP primary:
- Scott Schneider - Incumbent Schneider was first elected in 2009.
- Scott Schneider
November 6 General election candidates:
- Tim DeLaney
- Scott Schneider - Incumbent Schneider was first elected in 2009.
District 32
- May 8 Democratic primary:
- May 8 GOP primary:
- Patricia L. Miller Incumbent Miller first assumed office in 1983.
- Patricia L. Miller
November 6 General election candidates:
- John F. Barnes
- Patricia L. Miller - Incumbent Miller first assumed office in 1983.
District 33
- May 8 Democratic primary:
- Greg Taylor - Incumbent Taylor was first elected in 2008.
- Greg Taylor
- May 8 GOP primary:
- No candidates filed.
November 6 General election candidates:
- Greg Taylor - Incumbent Taylor was first elected in 2008.
District 34
- May 8 Democratic primary:
- Jean Breaux - Incumbent Breaux was first elected in 2008.
- Jean Breaux
- May 8 GOP primary:
- No candidates filed.
November 6 General election candidates:
- Jean Breaux - Incumbent Breaux was first elected in 2008.
District 35
- May 8 Democratic primary:
- May 8 GOP primary:
- Daniel Kinnamon
- R. Michael Young [4] - Incumbent Young was first elected in 2000.
November 6 General election candidates:
- Mark Waterfill
- R. Michael Young - Incumbent Young was first elected in 2000.
District 36
- May 8 Democratic primary:
- Mary Ann Sullivan Sullivan is currently the District 97 incumbent in the Indiana House of Representatives.
- Mary Ann Sullivan
- May 8 GOP primary:
- Brent Waltz - Incumbent Waltz was first elected in 2004.
- Brent Waltz
November 6 General election candidates:
- Mary Ann Sullivan
- Brent Waltz - Incumbent Waltz was first elected in 2004.
District 37
- May 8 Democratic primary:
- May 8 GOP primary:
- Rodric D. Bray[4] - Incumbent Bray was first elected in 1992.
- Ryan Goodwin
- Rodric D. Bray
November 6 General election candidates:
- Jim S. Cahill
- Rodric D. Bray - Incumbent Bray was first elected in 1992.
District 40
- May 8 Democratic primary:
- Vi Simpson - Incumbent Simpson was first elected in 1984.
- Vi Simpson
- May 8 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Vi Simpson - Incumbent Simpson was first elected in 1984.
- Reid Dallas
District 42
- May 8 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- May 8 GOP primary:
- Jean Leising - Incumbent Leising was first elected in 2008.
- Jean Leising
November 6 General election candidates:
- Jean Leising - Incumbent Leising was first elected in 2008.
District 44
- May 8 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed.
- May 8 GOP primary:
- Brent Steele - Incumbent Steele was first elected in 2004.
- Brent Steele
November 6 General election candidates:
- Brent Steele - Incumbent Steele was first elected in 2004.
District 50
- May 8 Democratic primary:
- May 8 GOP primary:
- Vaneta Becker - Incumbent Becker was first elected in 2005.
- Vaneta Becker
November 6 General election candidates:
- Terry A. White
- Vaneta Becker - Incumbent Becker was first elected in 2005.
See also
External links
References
- ↑ Follow the Money, Indiana
- ↑ Follow the Money: "Indiana Senate 2010 Campaign Contributions"
- ↑ 2010 Candidate Guide - Qualifications for Indiana State Senator
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 Associated Press "Election Results 2012" Accessed May 8, 2012
- ↑ Indianapolis Star "Gov. Mitch Daniels picks Connie Lawson as new Indiana Secretary of State," March 16, 2012
- ↑ Fox 59 "Election Results" Accessed May 8, 2012
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