Indiana State Senate elections, 2020
| 2020 Indiana Senate Elections | |
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| General | November 3, 2020 |
| Primary | June 2, 2020 |
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Elections for the office of Indiana State Senate took place in 2020. The general election was held on November 3, 2020. A primary was scheduled for June 2, 2020. The filing deadline was February 7, 2020.
Republicans lost a seat in the 2020 elections but kept their supermajority. Twenty-five of the Senate's 50 seats were up for election in 2020. Heading into the election, Republicans had a 40-10 majority in the state Senate, including a 19-6 majority among the 25 seats up. Democrats gained a net one seat, narrowing the Republican majority to 39-11. A 26-seat majority is required to override a gubernatorial veto.
The Indiana State Senate was one of 86 state legislative chambers holding elections in 2020. A total of 25 seats out of the chamber's 50 seats were up for election in 2020. There are 99 chambers throughout the country. In 2018, 87 out of 99 legislative chambers held elections.
Indiana's 2020 gubernatorial and state legislative elections affected partisan control of redistricting following the 2020 census. In Indiana, the state legislature is responsible for drafting both congressional and state legislative district plans. District plans are subject to gubernatorial veto.
Election procedure changes in 2020
Ballotpedia provided comprehensive coverage of how election dates and procedures changed in 2020. While the majority of changes occurred as a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, some changes occurred for other reasons.
Indiana did not modify any procedures for the November 3, 2020, general election.
For a full timeline about election modifications made in response to the COVID-19 outbreak, click here.
Party control
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| Party | As of November 3, 2020 | After November 4, 2020 | |
| Democratic Party | 10 | 11 | |
| Republican Party | 40 | 39[1] | |
| Total | 50 | 50 | |
Candidates
General election
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Primary election
The candidate list below is based on candidate filing lists provided by the Indiana Secretary of State on February 7, 2020. (i) denotes an incumbent.[2]
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Incumbents who were not re-elected
Incumbents defeated in the general election
One incumbent lost in the Nov. 3 general election. That incumbents was:
| Name | Party | Office |
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| John Ruckelshaus | Senate District 30 |
Incumbents defeated in primary elections
No incumbents lost in the June 2 primaries, marking a decrease from the one incumbent defeated in a primary in 2018.
Retiring incumbents
There were two open seats where the incumbent legislator did not file for re-election in 2020.[3] Those incumbents were:
| Name | Party | Office |
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| Victoria Spartz | Senate District 20 | |
| Mark Stoops | Senate District 40 |
The two seats left open in 2020 were equal to the number of open seats in 2018, both of which were lower than the decade-high eight open seats in 2016. The table below shows the number of open seats in each election held between 2010 and 2020.
| Open Seats in Indiana State Senate elections: 2010 - 2020 | |||
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| Year | Total seats | Open seats | Seats with incumbents running for re-election |
| 2020 | 25 | 2 (8 percent) | 23 (92 percent) |
| 2018 | 25 | 2 (8 percent) | 23 (92 percent) |
| 2016 | 25 | 8 (32 percent) | 17 (68 percent) |
| 2014 | 25 | 5 (20 percent) | 20 (80 percent) |
| 2012 | 25 | 2 (8 percent) | 23 (92 percent) |
| 2010 | 25 | 3 (12 percent) | 22 (88 percent) |
Process to become a candidate
See statutes: Title 3, Article 8 of the Indiana Code
A candidate in Indiana may run with an officially recognized political party, as an independent, or as a write-in. The process to qualify varies depending on the type of candidate and the office being sought. No fee is required to file for office in Indiana. Before the general election, registered voters have the right to challenge any candidate's placement on the ballot. Challenges must be filed with the Indiana Election Division 74 days before the general election.[4][5]
Democratic or Republican candidates
A Democratic or Republican candidate seeking the office of United States Senator must do the following:
- A candidate must file a declaration of candidacy and nomination petition with the Indiana Election Division in person or by mail by noon 88 days prior to the primary election.[6]
- The declaration of candidacy must be accompanied by a nomination petition. This petition must contain at least 4,500 signatures, including a minimum of 500 signatures from each of the state's congressional districts. Before being filed with the Indiana Election Division, petition signatures must be certified by county voter registration officials.[6]
A candidate seeking the office of United States Representative must do the following:[5]
- A candidate must a declaration of candidacy with the Indiana Election Division in person or by mail by noon (Indianapolis time) 88 days before the primary election.[6]
A candidate seeking a state office (such as governor or treasurer) must do the following:[5][7]
- A candidate must file a statement of economic interests with the Indiana Ethics Commission. The commission will then give the candidate a Certificate of Filing, which must be filed with the Indiana Election Division before the division can accept any other forms.
- A candidate must file a declaration of candidacy with the Indiana Election Division in person or by mail by noon 88 days prior to the primary election.[6]
- The declaration of candidacy must be accompanied by a nomination petition. This petition must contain at least 4,500 signatures, including a minimum of 500 signatures from each of the state's congressional districts. Before being filed with the Indiana Election Division, petition signatures must be certified by county voter registration officials.[6]
- A Democratic or Republican party candidate must be nominated at the party's state convention. Party officials must file a certificate of nomination with the Indiana Election Division by noon (Indianapolis time) on July 15.
A candidate seeking office in the Indiana State Legislature must do the following:[5]
- The candidate must file a statement of economic interests (filing location varies based on office). If a candidate is seeking office in the Indiana State Senate, this form must be filed with the Principal Secretary of the Indiana State Senate. If a candidate is seeking office in the Indiana House of Representatives, this form must be filed with the Principal Clerk of the Indiana House of Representatives. Statements of economic interests must be filed as original documents, submitted in person or sent by mail. No faxes or photocopies will be accepted. Candidates may turn this form in as early as January 2 of the election year. The Indiana Election Division will not accept any other form until the statement of economic interests, stamped by the corresponding office, has been submitted.[8]
- A candidate must file a declaration of candidacy with the Indiana Election Division in person or by mail by noon (Indianapolis time) 88 days before the primary election.[6]
Libertarian candidates
A Libertarian candidate seeking the office of United States Senator must do the following:
- A candidate must file with the Libertarian Party.
- A candidate must be nominated at the party's state convention. After the convention, the party must file a certificate of nomination with the Indiana Election Division by noon (Indianapolis time) on July 15 in the year of the general election.[9]
A candidate seeking the office of United States Representative must do the following:[5]
- A candidate must file with the Libertarian Party.
- A candidate must be nominated at the party's state convention. After the convention, the party must file a certificate of nomination with the Indiana Election Division by noon (Indianapolis time) on July 15 in the year of the general election.[9]
A candidate seeking a state office (such as governor or treasurer) must do the following:[5][7]
- A candidate must file a statement of economic interests with the Indiana Ethics Commission. The commission will then give the candidate a certificate of filing, which must, in turn, be filed with the Indiana Election Division before the division can accept any other forms.
- A candidate must be nominated at the party's state convention. Party representatives must then file a certificate of nomination with the Indiana Election Division by noon (Indianapolis time) on July 15.
A candidate seeking office in the Indiana State Legislature must do the following:
- A candidate must file a statement of economic interests (filing location varies based on office). If a candidate is seeking office in the Indiana State Senate, this form must be filed with the Principal Secretary of the Indiana State Senate. If a candidate is seeking office in the Indiana House of Representatives, this form must be filed with the Principal Clerk of the Indiana House of Representatives. Statements of economic interests must be filed as the original document, submitted in person or sent by mail. No faxes or photocopies will be accepted. A candidate may turn this form in as early as January 2 of the election year. The Indiana Election Division will not accept any other forms until the statement of economic interests, stamped by the corresponding office, has been submitted.[5][8]
- A candidate must file with the Libertarian Party.
- A candidate must be nominated at the party's state convention. After the convention, the party must file a certificate of nomination with the Indiana Election Division by noon (Indianapolis time) on July 15 before the general election.[9]
Minor party or independent candidates
A minor party or independent candidate seeking the office of United States Senator must do the following:[5][10]
- A candidate must collect signatures from registered voters equal to 2 percent of the total votes cast for secretary of state in the last election. The petition circulation period begins 118 days before the primary election and ends June 30. Signatures must then be certified by the applicable county voter registration office.
- A candidate must file a candidate consent form and the certified petition of nomination with the Indiana Election Division by noon (Indianapolis time) on July 15 in the year of the election.
A candidate seeking the office of United States Representative must do the following:[5][10]
- A candidate must collect signatures from registered voters equal to 2 percent of the total votes cast for secretary of state in the last election in the congressional district the candidate seeks to represent. The petition circulation period begins 118 days before the primary election and ends June 30. Signatures must then be certified by the applicable county voter registration office.
- A candidate must file a candidate consent form and the certified petition of nomination with the Indiana Election Division by noon (Indianapolis time) on July 15 in the year of the election.
A candidate seeking a state office (such as governor or treasurer) must do the following:
- A candidate must file a statement of economic interests with the Indiana Ethics Commission. The commission will then give the candidate a filing certificate, which must, in turn, be filed with the Indiana Election Division before the division can accept any other forms.
- A candidate must collect signatures from registered voters equal to 2 percent of the total votes cast for secretary of state in the last election. The petition circulation period begins 118 days before the primary election and ends June 30. Signatures must then be certified by the applicable county voter registration office.
- A candidate must file a candidate consent form and the certified petition of nomination with the Indiana Election Division by noon (Indianapolis time) on July 15.
A candidate seeking office in the Indiana State Legislature must do the following:
- A candidate must file a statement of economic interests form (filing location varies based on office). If a candidate is seeking office in the Indiana State Senate, this form must be filed with the Principal Secretary of the Indiana State Senate. If a candidate is seeking office in the Indiana House of Representatives, this form must be filed with the Principal Clerk of the Indiana House of Representatives. Statements of economic interests forms must be filed as original documents, submitted in person or sent by mail. No faxes or photocopies will be accepted. A candidate may turn the form in as early as January 2 in the year of the election. The Indiana Election Division will not accept any other filings until the statement of economic interests, stamped by the corresponding office, has been submitted.[5][8]
- A candidate must collect signatures from registered voters equal to 2 percent of the total votes cast for secretary of state in the last election in the election district the candidate seeks to represent. The petition circulation period begins 118 days before the primary election and ends June 30. Signatures must then be certified by the applicable county voter registration office.
- A candidate must file a candidate consent form and the certified petition of nomination form with the Indiana Election Division by noon (Indianapolis time) on July 15.
Write-in candidates
A write-in candidate seeking the offices of United States Senator or United States Representative must do the following:[5][11]
- A candidate must file a declaration of intent with the Indiana Election Division by noon (Indianapolis time) on July 3 in the year of the election.
A candidate seeking a state office (such as governor or treasurer) must do the following:
- A candidate must file a statement of economic interests with the Indiana Ethics Commission. The commission must then give the candidate a certificate of filing, which must, in turn, be filed with the Indiana Election Division before the division can accept any other forms.
- A candidate must file a declaration of intent with the Indiana Election Division by noon (Indianapolis time) on July 3 in the year of the election.
A candidate seeking office in the Indiana State Legislature must do the following:
- A candidate must file a statement of economic interests form (filing location varies based on office). If a candidate is seeking office in the Indiana State Senate, this form must be filed with the Principal Secretary of the Indiana State Senate. If a candidate is seeking office in the Indiana House of Representatives, this form must be filed with the Principal Clerk of the Indiana House of Representatives. Statements of economic interests forms must be filed as original documents, submitted in person or sent by mail. No faxes or photocopies will be accepted. A candidate can file the form in as early as January 2 in the year of the election. The Indiana Election Division will not accept any other forms until the statement of economic interests, stamped by the corresponding office, has been submitted.[5][8]
- A candidate must file a declaration of intent with the Indiana Election Division by noon (Indianapolis time) on July 3 in the year of the election.
2020 ballot access requirements
The table below details filing requirements for Indiana State Senate candidates in the 2020 election cycle.
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| Chamber name | Party | Signatures required | Filing fee | Filing deadline | Source |
| Indiana State Senate | Qualified party | N/A | N/A | 2/7/2020 | Source |
| Indiana State Senate | Unaffiliated | 2% of votes cast for secretary of state in the last election in the district | N/A | 7/15/2020 | Source |
Qualifications
To be eligible to serve in the Indiana State Senate, a candidate must be:[12]
- 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
Salaries and per diem
- See also: Comparison of state legislative salaries
| State legislative salaries, 2023 | |
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| Salary | Per diem |
| $29,749/year | $196/day. Vouchered. |
When sworn in
Indiana legislators assume office the day after their general election.[13]
Indiana political history
Trifectas
A state government trifecta is a term that describes single-party government, when one political party holds the governor's office and has majorities in both chambers of the legislature in a state government.
Indiana Party Control: 1992-2024
No Democratic trifectas • Sixteen years of Republican trifectas
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| Year | 92 | 93 | 94 | 95 | 96 | 97 | 98 | 99 | 00 | 01 | 02 | 03 | 04 | 05 | 06 | 07 | 08 | 09 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 |
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| Governor | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R |
| Senate | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R |
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Presidential politics in Indiana
2016 Presidential election results
| U.S. presidential election, Indiana, 2016 | |||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | Electoral votes | |
| Democratic | Hillary Clinton/Tim Kaine | 37.8% | 1,033,126 | 0 | |
| Republican |  Donald Trump/Mike Pence |
56.9% | 1,557,286 | 11 | |
| Libertarian | Gary Johnson/Bill Weld | 4.9% | 133,993 | 0 | |
| - | Write-in votes | 0.4% | 10,553 | 0 | |
| Total Votes | 2,734,958 | 11 | |||
| Election results via: Indiana Secretary of State | |||||
Voter information
How the primary works
A primary election is an election in which registered voters select a candidate that they believe should be a political party's candidate for elected office to run in the general election. They are also used to choose convention delegates and party leaders. Primaries are state-level and local-level elections that take place prior to a general election. Indiana utilizes an open primary system. Voters are not required to register with a party, but state statutes stipulate that citizens vote in the primary of the party they have voted for most often in the past.[14]
For information about which offices are nominated via primary election, see this article.
Poll times
In Indiana, polls are open from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. local time on the date of an election. An individual who is in line at the time polls close must be allowed to vote.[15]
Registration requirements
- Check your voter registration status here.
To register to vote in Indiana, an individual must be a U.S. citizen who has resided in the precinct in which the individual will be voting for at least 30 days preceding the next election. The individual must be at least 18 years old by the time of the next general or municipal election. Proof of residence is required to register.[16] Registration can be completed online, by mail, or in person.[17] The deadline to register to vote is 29 days before the next election.[18]
Prospective voters can register in person at the following locations:
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Automatic registration
Indiana does not practice automatic voter registration.
Online registration
- See also: Online voter registration
Indiana has implemented an online voter registration system. Residents can register to vote by visiting this website.
Same-day registration
Indiana does not allow same-day voter registration.
Residency requirements
Indiana law requires 30 days of residency in a precinct before a person may vote.
Verification of citizenship
Indiana does not require proof of citizenship for voter registration.
Verifying your registration
The Indiana Secretary of State website allows residents to check their voter registration status online.
Voter ID requirements
Indiana requires voters to present photo identification at the polls. The following list of criteria for accepted photo ID was current as of April 2023.[20]
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Under Indiana Code 3-5-2-40.5, which defines "proof of identification", your photo ID must meet 4 criteria to be acceptable for voting purposes. It Must: 1. Display your photo. 2. Display your name, and the name must conform to your voter registration record. Conform does not mean identical. Below are examples of names that would conform to "Robert John Crew": Robert John Crew, Robert J. Crew, Robert Crew, R. John Crew, R. J. Crew, Bob John Crew, Bob J. Crew, Bob Crew, John Crew, or J. Crew. 3. Display an expiration date and either be current or have expired sometime after the date of the last General Election (November 6, 2018). NOTE: An ID issued by the US Department of Defense, a branch of the uniformed services, the Merchant Marine, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (or Veterans Administration), or the Indiana National Guard is not required to have an expiration date, or may state that the document has an "Indefinite" expiration date. 4. Be issued by the State of Indiana or the U.S. government. In most cases, an Indiana driver license, Indiana photo ID card, Military ID or U.S. Passport is sufficient. A student ID from an Indiana State school may only be used if it meets all of the 4 criteria specified above. A student ID from a private institution may not be used for voting purposes.[20][19] |
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A voter can obtain a free Indiana identification card from the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles.[21]
Voters who are "indigent, those with a religious objection to being photographed, and those living in state-licensed facilities that serve as their precinct's polling place" can claim an exemption from the voter identification law. If the voter is claiming an exemption based on indigence or a religious objection, the voter can cast a provisional ballot on Election Day and visit the county election office within 10 days to claim the exemption. A voter who is a resident of a state-licensed facility can claim the exemption at the polls on Election Day.[22]
Early voting
Indiana permits early voting. Learn more by visiting this website. Indiana refers to early voting as voting absentee-in-person.[23]
Early voting permits citizens to cast ballots in person at a polling place prior to an election. In states that permit no-excuse early voting, a voter does not have to provide an excuse for being unable to vote on Election Day. States that allow voters to cast no-excuse absentee ballots in person are counted as no-excuse early voting states.
As of February 2024, 47 states and the District of Columbia permitted no-excuse early voting.
Absentee voting
An individual is eligible to vote absentee by mail in an election if he or she cannot make it to the polls on the day of an election for one of the following reasons:[23]
- The voter has "a specific, reasonable expectation" that he or she will be absent from his or her home county on Election Day during the entire voting period.
- The voter is disabled.
- The voter is 65 years of age or older.
- The voter will be responsible for official election duties outside of his or her voting precinct.
- The voter is scheduled to work during the entire voting period.
- The voter will "be confined due to illness or injury" or "will be caring for an individual confined due to illness or injury" during the entire voting period.
- The voter is prevented from voting during the regular voting period due to religious reasons.
- The voter is a participant in the state's address confidentiality program.
- The voter is a military service member or public safety officer.
- The voter is a "serious sex offender" as defined in Indiana Code 35-42-4-14(a).
- The voter is prevented from voting due to the unavailability of transportation to the polls.
A request to vote absentee must be received by the appropriate official at least eight days prior to the election. The ballot must then be returned by close of polls on Election Day.[23]
See also
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ James Merritt (R) resigned from the Indiana State Senate effective November 4, 2020
- ↑ Indiana Secretary of State, "Indiana Secretary of State" accessed February 20, 2020
- ↑ Ballotpedia defines an incumbent as retiring if the incumbent did not file for office or filed for office but withdrew, was disqualified, or otherwise left a race in a manner other than losing the primary, primary runoff, or convention. If an incumbent runs as a write-in candidate, Ballotpedia does not consider them to be retiring. If an incumbent runs in the same chamber for a different seat, Ballotpedia does not consider them to be retiring.
- ↑ This information comes from correspondence with the Indiana Election Division in December 2013.
- ↑ 5.00 5.01 5.02 5.03 5.04 5.05 5.06 5.07 5.08 5.09 5.10 5.11 Indiana Secretary of State, "2014 Indiana Candidate Guide," accessed December 17, 2013
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 6.5 Indiana Code, "Section 3-8-2-4," accessed December 17, 2013
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 Indiana Code, "Section 3-8-4," accessed December 17, 2014
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 8.3 Indiana Code, "Section 2-2.1-3, Legislative Ethics," accessed December 18, 2013
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 9.2 Indiana Code, "Section 3-8-7-8," accessed December 17, 2013
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 Indiana Code, "Section 3-8-6," accessed December 17, 2013
- ↑ Indiana Code, "Section 3-8-2," accessed December 17, 2013
- ↑ 2010 Candidate Guide - Qualifications for Indiana State Senator
- ↑ Indiana Constitution, "Article 4, Section 3," accessed November 1, 2021
- ↑ Indiana Code, "Section 3-10-1-6," accessed April 25, 2023
- ↑ Indiana Secretary of State, "2023 Indiana Election Calendar", accessed April 25, 2023
- ↑ Indiana Election Division, "Indiana Voter Registration Application," accessed April 25, 2023
- ↑ Secretary of State, "Voter Registration," accessed April 25, 2023
- ↑ 18.0 18.1 Secretary of State, "2022 Indiana Voter Registration Guidebook," accessed April 25, 2023 (page 10)
- ↑ 19.0 19.1 Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ 20.0 20.1 Indiana Secretary of State, "Photo ID Law," accessed April 25, 2023
- ↑ Indiana Secretary of State, "Obtaining a Photo ID," accessed October 3, 2019
- ↑ Indiana Secretary of State, "Exemptions," accessed April 25, 2023
- ↑ 23.0 23.1 23.2 Indiana Secretary of State, "Absentee Voting," accessed April 25, 2023 Cite error: Invalid
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