Indiana's Races for the United States House of Representatives 2024
Primaries and Candidate Filing
Indiana's primary elections for the U.S. House of Representatives will be held on May 8, 2024. The filing deadline for candidates is February 8, 2024.
Important Dates
- February 8, 2024: Candidate filing deadline
- May 8, 2024: Primary Election
- November 5, 2024: General Election
Current Representatives
Indiana's current U.S. House delegation consists of nine Republicans and two Democrats. The state's longest-serving representative is Republican Jim Banks, who has held his seat since 2017.
Key Races to Watch
Several key races to watch in Indiana's 2024 House elections include:
- IN-02: Republican Jackie Walorski's seat is open due to her death in a plane crash. Several candidates have announced their intention to run, including former state senator Marlin Stutzman and businesswoman Jennifer-Ruth Green.
- IN-04: Republican Jim Baird is facing a challenge from Democrat Christina Hale, who ran against him in 2022.
- IN-05: Republican Victoria Spartz is facing a rematch with Democrat Dee Thornton, who she defeated in 2020.
Impact of Redistricting
Indiana's congressional districts were redrawn in 2021. The new map is seen as favorable to Republicans, and it is likely to make it more difficult for Democrats to win seats in the state.
Fundraising and Spending
As of January 2023, the most money raised by any candidate in Indiana's House races is Republican Jackie Walorski, who has raised over $1 million. The most money spent by any candidate is Democrat Christina Hale, who has spent over $500,000.
Predictions
Republicans are favored to maintain their majority in Indiana's House delegation in 2024. However, Democrats are hoping to make gains in the state, and several competitive races could go either way.
