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Indiana Congressional Elections: Three Open Seats
Indiana's upcoming election includes three open congressional seats and a contested race for the 1st District. Republicans aim to secure these seats and potentially control 8 of 9 congressional seats.
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Frank MrvanRandell NiemeyerJim BanksMarlin StutzmanKiley Adolph
- Who are the candidates for the 6th District seat?
- The 6th District race includes Republican Jefferson Shreve against Democrat Cynthia Wirth. Shreve is a former Indianapolis city councilman, while Wirth is a high school teacher and small business owner.
- Who is running for the 3rd District seat vacated by Jim Banks?
- In the 3rd District, Marlin Stutzman, a former representative, is running against Democrat Kiley Adolph for the seat vacated by Jim Banks. Stutzman previously held this seat before seeking the U.S. Senate.
- How many open congressional seats are up for election in Indiana?
- Indiana's upcoming election features three open congressional seats due to retiring or office-seeking incumbents. Republicans hope to retain these seats, while also aiming to defeat a Democratic incumbent.
- Who is running for the 8th District seat vacated by Larry Bucshon?
- The 8th District race features Republican Mark Messmer against Democrat Erik Hurt, with Messmer having resigned as Senate majority leader to focus on the campaign. Bucshon's retirement left this seat open.
- Which party is targeting a Democratic incumbent in Indiana's 1st District?
- The Republican party is targeting Democratic incumbent Frank Mrvan in Indiana's 1st District, a newly redrawn district, hoping to gain control of at least eight of the nine Congressional seats in the state.