André Carson, an 18-year Democratic Congressman, will retain his seat in Indiana’s 7th District as Democrats seem poised to regain control of the House.
Carson had 76% with 100% of vote centers responding, according to unofficial Marion County results.
Carson has held office since 2008 following the death of his grandmother, former U.S. Rep. Julia Carson. He represents the six most northern townships in Marion County.
Carson previously told Mirror Indy he wants to increase affordability, pause data center construction and support immigrants’ rights.
Republican Patrick McAuley and Libertarian James Sceniak are trying to win the seat.
McCauley has said he wants to improve public safety, housing options and job growth. Sceniak did not respond to Mirror Indy’s voter guide and he does not have a campaign website.
All nine Indiana Congressional seats are on the ballot this year for two-year terms. Democrat J.D. Ford declared victory in the 5th District, potentially flipping an Indiana Congress seat for the first time since 2012.
With 97% of votes counted, Ford has 52% of the votes. The Associated Press had yet to call the race as of 11:30 p.m., but CNN called it for Ford.
Ford said Hoosiers made history tonight.
“This victory belongs to every person who has felt ignored by Washington, every family struggling to make ends meet and every voter who refused to believe that change was impossible,” Ford said. “Hoosiers are demanding leaders who put people ahead of powerful interests and deliver results that make their lives better. I’m truly honored that Hoosiers have trusted me to be the person who fights for that change, and that’s exactly what I intend to do.”
The election comes nearly a year after President Donald Trump’s administration told Indiana state lawmakers to redraw congressional district boundaries to try to pick up more Republican seats before the map is scheduled for review in 2031. The Indiana Senate voted against the proposal.
All seven Indiana Republican Congressional members supported the 2025 redistricting push, including U.S. Rep. Jefferson Shreve for Indiana’s 6th District. Shreve represents the three southernmost townships in Marion County.
With 87% of votes counted, Shreve has 56% of the votes, according to the Associated Press.
Shreve was first elected in 2024 to represent east central and eastern Indiana counties, including Henry, Hancock, Wayne, Johnson, Shelby, Rush, Fayette, Union and portions of Bartholomew, Marion and Randolph.
Shreve told Indiana Capitol Chronicle he wants to prioritize reducing federal spending, border security and reduce taxes and regulations for small businesses.
He’ll face Democrat Cynthia Wirth. If elected, she wants to focus on affordability, “corruption in government,” and retaining federal programs such as Social Security and Medicare.
Mrvan vs. Regnitz in Indiana’s 1st District
U.S. Rep. Frank Mrvan, a Democrat, faces Republican Barb Regnitz.
With 84% of votes counted, Mrvan won with 63% of the vote, according to the Associated Press.
Incumbent Mrvan was elected in 2020 to represent the following northwest Indiana counties: Lake, Porter and portions of La Porte. Along with Carson, he’s the only other Indiana Democrat in Congress.
Yakym vs. Decio vs. Henry in Indiana’s 2nd District
U.S. Rep. Rudy Yakym, a Republican, faces Democrat Jamee Decio and Libertarian William Henry.
With 86% of votes counted, Yakym has 52% of the votes, according to the Associated Press.
Incumbent Yakym was appointed in 2022 following the death of former U.S. Rep. Jackie Walorski, and was elected in 2024. He represents the following north Indiana counties: St. Joseph, Starke, Elkhart, Pulaski, Marshall, Fulton, Wabash, Miami and portions of Cass, La Porte and Kosciusko.
Stutzman vs. Thompson in Indiana’s 3rd District
U.S. Rep. Marlin Stutzman, a Republican, faces Democrat Kelly Thompson.
With 96% of votes counted, Stutzman won with 55% of the votes, according to the Associated Press.
Incumbent Stutzman held the position from 2009-2017. He was reelected in 2025 to represent the following northeast Indiana counties: LaGrange, Steuben, Noble, DeKalb, Whitley, Allen, Huntington, Wells, Adams, Blackford, Jay and portions of Kosciusko and Randolph.
Baird vs. Cox in Indiana’s 4th District
U.S. Rep. Jim Baird, a Republican, faces Democrat Drew Cox.
With 99% of votes counted, Baird has 54% of the votes, according to the Associated Press.
Incumbent Baird was elected in 2018 to represent the following west central Indiana counties: Newton, Jasper, Benton, White, Carroll, Warren, Tippecanoe, Clinton, Montgomery, Boone, Hendricks, Morgan, Putnam portions of Cass, Fountain and Howard.
Spartz vs. Ford in Indiana’s 5th District
U.S. Rep. Victoria Spartz, a Republican, faces Democrat J.D. Ford, an Indiana state lawmaker who has represented Indianapolis since 2018 but is not running for his seat.
With 97% of votes counted, Ford has 52% of the votes. The Associated Press had yet to call the race as of 11:30 p.m., but CNN called it for Ford.
He authored and supported legislation to address physician shortages, increase behavioral and mental health resources and require personal financial literacy education in high school. Ford is the state legislature’s first openly LGBTQ+ member.
Incumbent Spartz was elected in 2020 and 2024 to represent the following central Indiana counties: Grant, Tipton, Hamilton, Madison, Delaware and most of Howard.
Spartz wants to increase government accountability, reduce federal spending and simplify legal immigration and expand work visas.
Messmer vs. Allen in Indiana’s 8th District
U.S. Rep. Mark Messmer, a Republican, defeated Democrat Mary Allen, according to the Associated Press.
With 94% of votes counted, Messmer has 55% of the votes, according to the Associated Press.
Incumbent Messmer was elected in 2024 to represent the following southwest Indiana counties: Vermillion, Parke, Vigo, Clay, Owen, Sullivan, Greene, Knox, Daviess, Martin, Gibson, Pike, Dubois, Orange, Crawford, Posey, Vanderburgh, Warrick, Spencer, Perry and portions of Fountain.
Houchin vs. Meyer vs. Hudson in Indiana’s 9th District
U.S. Rep. Erin Houchin, a Republican, faced Democrat Brad Meyer and Libertarian Tonya Hudson.
With 80% of votes counted, Houchin has 55% of the votes, according to the Associated Press.
Incumbent Houchin was elected in 2022 to represent the following southeast Indiana counties: Monroe, Brown, Decatur, Franklin, Lawrence, Jackson, Jennings, Ripley, Dearborn, Washington, Scott, Jefferson, Switzerland, Ohio, Harrison, Floyd, Clark and portions of Bartholomew.
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