Political party strength in Indiana

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The following table indicates the party of elected officials in the U.S. state of Indiana:

  • Governor
  • Lieutenant Governor
  • Secretary of State
  • Attorney General
  • State Treasurer
  • State Auditor
  • Superintendent of Public Instructon

The table also indicates the historical party composition in the:

For years in which a presidential election was held, the table indicates which party's candidate the state's electoral votes.

The parties are as follows: Democratic (D), Republican (R).

For a particular year, the noted partisan composition is that which either took office during that year or which maintained the office througout the entire year. Only changes made outside of regularly scheduled elections are noted as affecting the partisan composition during a particular year. Shading is determined by the final result of any mid-cycle changes in partisan affiliation.

Political Party Strength in Indiana
Year Governor Lt. Gov. Sec. of State Atty. Gen. Treasurer Auditor Supt. of Pub. Inst State Senate State House U.S. Senate U.S. House Pres.
2008 Mitch Daniels (R) Becky Skillman (R) Todd Rokita (R) Steve Carter (R) Richard Mourdock (R) Tim Berry (R) Suellen Reed (R) 33R, 17D 51D, 49R Richard Lugar (R) and Evan Bayh (D) 4D, 4R; 5D, 4R
2007 5D, 4R; 4D, 4R