The 2024 United States House Of Representatives Election In Indiana

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The 2024 United States House of Representatives Election in Indiana

Introduction

The 2024 United States House of Representatives elections in Indiana will be held on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, to elect the nine U.S. Representatives from the state of Indiana, one from each of the state's nine congressional districts. The elections will coincide with the 2024 U.S. presidential election, as well as other elections to the House of Representatives, elections to the United States Senate, and various state and local elections. The primary election for the Democratic and Republican parties will take place on May 2, 2024.

Background

In the 2022 United States House of Representatives elections in Indiana, all nine incumbent U.S. Representatives were re-elected, with eight Republicans and one Democrat. The elections were part of the 2022 midterm elections, in which the Republican Party gained control of the House.

Candidates

The following candidates have declared their candidacies for the 2024 United States House of Representatives elections in Indiana: **District 1** * Frank Mrvan, Democrat, incumbent * Jennifer-Ruth Green, Republican, Indiana State Senator **District 2** * Jackie Walorski, Republican, incumbent * Mel Hall, Democrat, South Bend city councilman **District 3** * Jim Banks, Republican, incumbent * Christina Hale, Democrat, former Indiana state representative **District 4** * Victoria Spartz, Republican, incumbent * Roger Day, Democrat, former mayor of Elkhart **District 5** * Susan Brooks, Republican, incumbent * Dee Thornton, Democrat, former Marion County prosecutor **District 6** * Greg Pence, Republican, incumbent * Jeannine Lee Lake, Democrat, former state representative **District 7** * André Carson, Democrat, incumbent * John Richmond, Republican, former U.S. Representative **District 8** * Larry Bucshon, Republican, incumbent * Ray McCormick, Democrat, former state representative **District 9** * Trey Hollingsworth, Republican, incumbent * Shelli Yoder, Democrat, former state representative

Issues

The following issues are likely to be major issues in the 2024 United States House of Representatives elections in Indiana: * The economy * Healthcare * Immigration * Gun control * Climate change

Predictions

The Rothenberg Political Report rates all nine of Indiana's congressional districts as "safe Republican" or "likely Republican." However, the Cook Political Report rates the 1st and 2nd congressional districts as "toss-ups."

Conclusion

The 2024 United States House of Representatives elections in Indiana are likely to be competitive, with several close races expected. The outcome of the elections could have a significant impact on the balance of power in the House.