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2002 United States House of Representatives elections in Indiana

Congressional vote in the state of Indiana


Congressional vote in the state of Indiana

FieldValue
election_name2002 United States House of Representatives elections in Indiana
countryIndiana
typelegislative
ongoingno
previous_election2000 United States House of Representatives elections in Indiana
previous_year2000
next_election2004 United States House of Representatives elections in Indiana
next_year2004
seats_for_electionAll 9 Indiana seats to the United States House of Representatives
election_date
party1Republican Party (United States)
last_election1**6**
seats1**6**
seat_change1
popular_vote1**840,694**
percentage1**55.26%**
swing12.38%
party2Democratic Party (United States)
last_election24
seats23
seat_change21
popular_vote2640,568
percentage242.11%
swing22.08%
map_image
map_caption

Republican Democratic

The 2002 congressional elections in Indiana were elections for Indiana's delegation to the United States House of Representatives, which occurred along with congressional elections nationwide on November 5, 2002. Republicans held a majority of Indiana's delegation, 6–4, before the elections. The districts were redrawn prior to the 2002 elections, reducing the number of districts by 1. Democrat Tim Roemer of the 2nd district retired, leaving the seat vacant. Republicans picked up the 2nd district seat, gaining a 6–3 advantage following the elections.

Overview

The following are the final results from the Secretary of State of Indiana.

United States House of Representatives elections in Indiana, 2002PartyVotesPercentageSeats+/–
Republican840,69455.26%6-
Democratic640,56842.11%3-1
Libertarian37,2702.45%0-
Green2,7450.18%0-
Others760-
**Totals****1,521,353****100.00%****9****-**

District 1

This district includes a small strip of northwest Indiana. The district has been one of the most Democratic in Indiana.

Predictions

SourceRankingAs of
Sabato's Crystal BallNovember 4, 2002
New York TimesOctober 14, 2002

Results

District 2

This district is centered on South Bend, Indiana and the Indiana portion of the Michiana region.

Predictions

SourceRankingAs of
Sabato's Crystal BallNovember 4, 2002
New York TimesOctober 14, 2002

Results

District 3

This district is located in the northeast corner of Indiana and has a large population center in Fort Wayne.

Predictions

SourceRankingAs of
Sabato's Crystal BallNovember 4, 2002
New York TimesOctober 14, 2002

Results

District 4

This district is located in west-central Indiana. Located within the district is the city of West Lafayette and many suburban towns.

Predictions

SourceRankingAs of
Sabato's Crystal BallNovember 4, 2002
New York TimesOctober 14, 2002

Results

District 5

This district located mostly north of Indianapolis, including the largest suburbs of Indianapolis in Hamilton County.

Predictions

SourceRankingAs of
Sabato's Crystal BallNovember 4, 2002
New York TimesOctober 14, 2002

Results

District 6

This district takes in a large portion of eastern Indiana, including the cities of Muncie, Anderson, and Richmond.

Predictions

SourceRankingAs of
Sabato's Crystal BallNovember 4, 2002
New York TimesOctober 14, 2002

Results

District 7

This district is in the heart of Central Indiana and encompasses most of Marion County/Indianapolis.

Predictions

SourceRankingAs of
Sabato's Crystal BallNovember 4, 2002
New York TimesOctober 14, 2002

Results

District 8

Population centers of Evansville and Terre Haute are located within its limits along with numerous other small towns.

Predictions

SourceRankingAs of
Sabato's Crystal BallNovember 4, 2002
New York TimesOctober 14, 2002

Results

District 9

This district is located in southeast Indiana. The largest city located within the district is Bloomington followed by Columbus, New Albany, Jeffersonville, and Clarksville.

Predictions

SourceRankingAs of
Sabato's Crystal BallNovember 4, 2002
New York TimesOctober 14, 2002

Results

References

2002

References

  1. (2002-11-05). "United States Representative". Indiana of Secretary of State.
  2. "Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives".
  3. (6 November 2002). "50 most competitive House races of 2002". Sabato's Crystal Ball.
  4. (14 October 2002). "2002 Senate, House and Governor Ratings". The New York Times.
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