2004 United States House of Representatives elections in Indiana

2004 United States House of Representatives elections in Indiana
November 2, 2004 (2004-11-02)
All 9 Indiana seats to the United States House of Representatives
  Majority party Minority party
 
Party Republican Democratic
Last election 6 3
Seats won 7 2
Seat change Increase1 Decrease1
Popular vote 1,381,699 999,082
Percentage 57.18% 41.35%
Swing Increase1.92% Decrease0.76%
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The 2004 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 2, 2004. Republicans held a majority of Indiana's delegation, 6–3, before the elections. The only incumbent to lose re-election was Democrat Baron Hill, who lost to Republican Mike Sodrel in the 9th district.[1]

Overview

United States House of Representatives elections in Indiana, 2004[2]
Party Votes Percentage Seats +/–
Republican 1,381,699 57.18% 7 +1
Democratic 999,082 41.35% 2 -1
Libertarian 35,470 1.47% 0 -
Totals 2,416,251 100.00% 9 -

District 1

See also: Indiana's 1st congressional district

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

Predictions

Source Ranking As of
The Cook Political Report[3] Safe D October 29, 2004
Sabato's Crystal Ball[4] Safe D November 1, 2004

Results

General election
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Pete Visclosky (incumbent) 178,406 68.3%
Republican Mark Leyva 82,858 31.7%
Turnout 261,264 59%
Democratic hold Swing

District 2

See also: Indiana's 2nd congressional district

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

Predictions

Source Ranking As of
The Cook Political Report[3] Likely R October 29, 2004
Sabato's Crystal Ball[4] Safe R November 1, 2004

Results

General election
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Chris Chocola (incumbent) 140,496 54.2%
Democratic Joe Donnelly 115,513 44.5%
Libertarian Douglas Barnes 3,346 1.3%
Turnout 259,355 62%
Republican hold Swing

District 3

See also: Indiana's 3rd congressional district

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

Predictions

Source Ranking As of
The Cook Political Report[3] Safe R October 29, 2004
Sabato's Crystal Ball[4] Safe R November 1, 2004

Results

General election
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Mark Souder (incumbent) 171,389 69.2%
Democratic Maria Parra 76,232 30.8%
Turnout 247,621 59%
Republican hold Swing

District 4

See also: Indiana's 4th congressional district

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

Predictions

Source Ranking As of
The Cook Political Report[3] Safe R October 29, 2004
Sabato's Crystal Ball[4] Safe R November 1, 2004

Results

General election
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Steve Buyer (incumbent) 190,445 69.5%
Democratic David Sanders 77,574 28.3%
Libertarian Kevin Fleming 6,117 2.2%
Turnout 274,136 55%
Republican hold Swing

District 5

See also: Indiana's 5th congressional district

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

Predictions

Source Ranking As of
The Cook Political Report[3] Safe R October 29, 2004
Sabato's Crystal Ball[4] Safe R November 1, 2004

Results

General election
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Dan Burton (incumbent) 228,718 71.8%
Democratic Katherine Carr 82,637 26.0%
Libertarian Rick Hodgin 7,008 2.2%
Turnout 318,363 57%
Republican hold Swing

District 6

See also: Indiana's 6th congressional district

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

Predictions

Source Ranking As of
The Cook Political Report[3] Safe R October 29, 2004
Sabato's Crystal Ball[4] Safe R November 1, 2004

Results

General election
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Mike Pence (incumbent) 182,529 67.1%
Democratic Melina Fox 85,123 31.3%
Libertarian Chad Roots 4,397 1.6%
Turnout 272,049 58%
Republican hold Swing

District 7

See also: Indiana's 7th congressional district

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

Predictions

Source Ranking As of
The Cook Political Report[3] Safe D October 29, 2004
Sabato's Crystal Ball[4] Safe D November 1, 2004

Results

General election
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Julia Carson (incumbent) 121,303 54.4%
Republican Andy Horning 97,491 43.6%
Libertarian Barry Campbell 4,381 2.0%
Turnout 223,175 53%
Democratic hold Swing

District 8

See also: Indiana's 8th congressional district

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

Predictions

Source Ranking As of
The Cook Political Report[3] Lean R October 29, 2004
Sabato's Crystal Ball[4] Lean R November 1, 2004

Results

General election
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican John Hostettler (incumbent) 145,576 53.4%
Democratic Jon Jennings 121,522 44.5%
Libertarian Mark Gavin 5,680 2.1%
Turnout 272,778 57%
Republican hold Swing

District 9

2004 Indiana's 9th congressional district election
 
Nominee Mike Sodrel Baron Hill
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 142,197 140,772
Percentage 49.46% 48.96%
County results
Sodrel:      50-60%      60-70%
Hill:      40-50%      50-60%
U.S. Representative before election

Baron Hill
Democratic

Elected U.S. Representative

Mike Sodrel
Republican

See also: Indiana's 9th congressional district

This district is located in southeast Indiana. The largest city located within the district is Bloomington followed by; Columbus, New Albany, Jeffersonville, and Clarksville. This was the closest House race in 2004.

Predictions

Source Ranking As of
The Cook Political Report[3] Lean D October 29, 2004
Sabato's Crystal Ball[4] Lean D November 1, 2004

Results

General election
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Mike Sodrel 142,197 49.5%
Democratic Baron Hill (incumbent) 140,772 49.0%
Libertarian Al Cox 4,541 1.5%
Turnout 287,510 57%
Republican gain from Democratic Swing

See also

References

  1. ^ "United States Representative". Indiana of Secretary of State. November 2, 2004. Retrieved November 8, 2008.
  2. ^ "Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives".
  3. ^ a b c d e f g h i "2004 Competitive House Race Chart" (PDF). House: Race Ratings. Cook Political Report. October 29, 2004. Archived from the original (PDF) on May 10, 2006. Retrieved November 21, 2023.
  4. ^ a b c d e f g h i "2004 House". Sabato's Crystal Ball. November 3, 2004. Archived from the original on November 11, 2004. Retrieved November 24, 2023.
Preceded by
2002 elections 		United States House elections in Indiana
2004 		Succeeded by
2006 elections
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