The 2004 congressional elections in Indiana were elections for Indiana's delegation to the United States House of Representatives, which occurred along with congressional elections nationwide on November 2, 2004. Republicans held a majority of Indiana's delegation, 6-3, before the elections. The only incumbent to lose re-election was Democrat Baron Hill, who lost to Republican Mike Sodrel in the 9th district.
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All 9 Indiana seats to the United States House of Representatives | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Results
editThe following are the final results from the Secretary of State of Indiana.[1]
Overview
editUnited States House of Representatives elections in Indiana, 2004[2] | |||||
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Party | Votes | Percentage | Seats | +/– | |
Republican | 1,381,699 | 57.18% | 7 | +1 | |
Democratic | 999,082 | 41.35% | 2 | -1 | |
Libertarian | 35,470 | 1.47% | 0 | - | |
Totals | 2,416,251 | 100.00% | 9 | - |
District 1
editThis district includes a small strip of northwest Indiana. The district has been one of the most Democratic in Indiana.
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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Democratic | Pete Visclosky (incumbent) | 178,406 | 68.3% | ||
Republican | Mark Leyva | 82,858 | 31.7% | ||
Turnout | 261,264 | 59% | |||
Democratic hold | Swing |
District 2
editThis district is centered on South Bend, Indiana and the Indiana portion of the Michiana region.
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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Republican | Chris Chocola (incumbent) | 140,496 | 54.2% | ||
Democratic | Joe Donnelly | 115,513 | 44.5% | ||
Libertarian | Douglas Barnes | 3,346 | 1.3% | ||
Turnout | 259,355 | 62% | |||
Republican hold | Swing |
District 3
editThis district is located in the northeast corner of Indiana and has a large population center in Fort Wayne.
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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Republican | Mark Souder (incumbent) | 171,389 | 69.2% | ||
Democratic | Maria Parra | 76,232 | 30.8% | ||
Turnout | 247,621 | 59% | |||
Republican hold | Swing |
District 4
editThis district is located in west-central Indiana. Located within the district is the city of West Lafayette and many suburban towns.
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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Republican | Steve Buyer (incumbent) | 190,445 | 69.5% | ||
Democratic | David Sanders | 77,574 | 28.3% | ||
Libertarian | Kevin Fleming | 6,117 | 2.2% | ||
Turnout | 274,136 | 55% | |||
Republican hold | Swing |
District 5
editThis district located mostly north of Indianapolis, including the largest suburbs of Indianapolis in Hamilton County.
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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Republican | Dan Burton (incumbent) | 228,718 | 71.8% | ||
Democratic | Katherine Carr | 82,637 | 26.0% | ||
Libertarian | Rick Hodgin | 7,008 | 2.2% | ||
Turnout | 318,363 | 57% | |||
Republican hold | Swing |
District 6
editThis district takes in a large portion of eastern Indiana, including the cities of Muncie, Anderson, and Richmond.
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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Republican | Mike Pence (incumbent) | 182,529 | 67.1% | ||
Democratic | Melina Fox | 85,123 | 31.3% | ||
Libertarian | Chad Roots | 4,397 | 1.6% | ||
Turnout | 272,049 | 58% | |||
Republican hold | Swing |
District 7
editThis district is in the heart of Central Indiana and encompasses most of Marion County/Indianapolis.
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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Democratic | Julia Carson (incumbent) | 121,303 | 54.4% | ||
Republican | Andy Horning | 97,491 | 43.6% | ||
Libertarian | Barry Campbell | 4,381 | 2.0% | ||
Turnout | 223,175 | 53% | |||
Democratic hold | Swing |
District 8
editPopulation centers of Evansville and Terre Haute are located within its limits along with numerous other small towns.
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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Republican | John Hostettler (incumbent) | 145,576 | 53.4% | ||
Democratic | Jon Jennings | 121,522 | 44.5% | ||
Libertarian | Mark Gavin | 5,680 | 2.1% | ||
Turnout | 272,778 | 57% | |||
Republican hold | Swing |
District 9
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County Results Hill: 50-60% 60-70% Sodrel: 50-60% 60-70% | |||||||||||||||||
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This district is located in southeast Indiana. The largest city located within the district is Bloomington followed by; Columbus, New Albany, Jeffersonville, and Clarksville. This was the closest House race in 2004.
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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Republican | Mike Sodrel | 142,197 | 49.5% | ||
Democratic | Baron Hill (incumbent) | 140,772 | 49.0% | ||
Libertarian | Al Cox | 4,541 | 1.5% | ||
Turnout | 287,510 | 57% | |||
Republican gain from Democratic | Swing |
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "United States Representative". Indiana of Secretary of State. November 2, 2004. Retrieved November 8, 2008.
- ^ "Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives".
Preceded by 2002 elections |
United States House elections in Indiana 2004 |
Succeeded by 2006 elections |