2024 United States Senate election in Indiana
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Nominee Jim Banks
(presumptive)[1] 		TBD
Party Republican Democratic
Incumbent U.S. senator

Mike Braun
Republican



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The 2024 United States Senate election in Indiana will be held on November 5, 2024, to elect a member of the United States Senate to represent the state of Indiana. Primary elections will take place on May 7, 2024.[2] Incumbent one-term Republican Senator Mike Braun has declined to run for a second term in office, opting instead to run for governor.[3] This will be the first election for this seat in which there is no incumbent running since 1958.[a]

Republican primary

Candidates

Declared

Disqualified

Declined

Endorsements

Jim Banks (R)
Executive branch officials
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Statewide officials
State legislators
Individuals
Political Parties
Organizations

Fundraising

Campaign finance reports as of December 31, 2023
Candidate Raised Spent Cash on hand
Jim Banks (R) $3,811,416 $2,119,893 $3,027,007
John Rust (R) $2,509,349[b] $1,471,486 $1,037,863
Source: Federal Election Commission[36]

Polling

Hypothetical polling
Poll source Date(s)
administered 		Sample
size[c] 		Margin
of error 		Jim
Banks 		Mitch
Daniels 		Trey
Hollingsworth 		Todd
Rokita 		Victoria
Spartz 		Other Undecided
Bellwether Research December 11–17, 2022 1,000 (LV) – 14% – 11% 16% 12% 9% 39%
10% 32% 9% 7% 7% 6% 29%
Response:AI[A] December 9–16, 2022 503 (RV) ± 4.3% 14% 35% 6% — 14% 9%[d] 17%

Results

Republican primary results
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Jim Banks
Total votes

Democratic primary

Candidates

Declared

Withdrew

Declined

Fundraising

Campaign finance reports as of December 31, 2023
Candidate Raised Spent Cash on hand
Marc Carmichael (D) $87,758 $36,569 $51,188
Keith Potts (D) $77,332 $75,009 $2,323
Source: Federal Election Commission[36]

Results

Democratic primary results
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Marc Carmichael
Democratic Valerie McCray
Total votes

Libertarian convention

Candidates

Presumptive nominee

Write-in

Candidates

General election

Predictions

Source Ranking As of
The Cook Political Report[44] Solid R November 9, 2023
Inside Elections[45] Solid R November 9, 2023
Sabato's Crystal Ball[46] Safe R November 9, 2023
Elections Daily[47] Safe R May 4, 2023
CNalysis[48] Solid R November 21, 2023

Polling

Jim Banks vs. Valerie McCray
Poll source Date(s)
administered 		Sample
size[c] 		Margin
of error 		Jim
Banks (R) 		Valerie
McCray (D) 		Other /
Undecided
Emerson College October 1–4, 2023 462 (RV) ± 4.4% 31% 22% 47%[e]

Results

United States Senate election in Indiana, 2024
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican TBD
Democratic TBD
Libertarian Andy Horning
Write-in Phillip Beachy
Total votes

Notes

  1. ^ Richard Lugar ran for re-election to a seventh term in 2012, but lost in the Republican primary to Richard Mourdock.
  2. ^ $2,500,000 of this total was self-funded by Rust
  3. ^ a b Key:
    A – all adults
    RV – registered voters
    LV – likely voters
    V – unclear
  4. ^ "Someone else" with 10%, Ruth-Green with 4%, and Hill with 2%
  5. ^ Includes "Someone else" at 8%
Partisan clients
  1. ^ Poll sponsored by Spartz's campaign.

References

  1. ^ https://www.indystar.com/story/news/politics/elections/2024/02/27/indiana-primary-election-donald-trump-jim-banks-john-rust-2024/72748272007/
  2. ^ "2024 State Primary Election Dates". www.ncsl.org. Retrieved May 13, 2023.
  3. ^ a b Wren, Adam. "Braun to run for Indiana governor, opening Senate seat in 2024". POLITICO.
  4. ^ a b Wright, David (January 17, 2023). "GOP Rep. Jim Banks announces Indiana US Senate campaign". CNN.
  5. ^ Carloni, Brittany (February 27, 2024). "Jim Banks won't face Republican challenger in May. Here's who was removed from the ballot". The Indianapolis Star. Retrieved February 27, 2024.
  6. ^ Weaver, Al (January 31, 2023). "Mitch Daniels passes on Senate campaign". The Hill.
  7. ^ Holcomb, Eric (June 15, 2023). "Op/Ed: America is in what I call the Disaster Paradox. Here's how we overcome it". The Indianapolis Star. Retrieved June 15, 2023. No, I am no genius or saint, am not running for U.S. House, Senate, or president and have never uttered the words, 'Only I can fix it.'
  8. ^ Wren, Adam (December 19, 2022). "'He's Got a Huge Problem'". Politico. Retrieved July 25, 2023.
  9. ^ Kevin Breuninger (June 5, 2023). "Mike Pence files paperwork to launch 2024 Republican presidential campaign". CNBC.
  10. ^ Weaver, Al (February 3, 2023). "Victoria Spartz passes on Senate run, to retire from Congress at end of term". The Hill.
  11. ^ "Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita not seeking higher office". The Indianapolis Star. Retrieved February 22, 2023.
  12. ^ Weaver, Al (February 1, 2023). "Trump endorses Jim Banks for Indiana Senate seat". The Hill.
  13. ^ Shaw, Adan (January 23, 2023). "Jim Banks wins Stephen Miller's backing for 'bold pro-American agenda,' after launching Senate bid". Fox News.
  14. ^ "Pompeo endorses Rep. Jim Banks in Indiana Senate race". Washington Examiner. September 26, 2023. Archived from the original on September 27, 2023. Retrieved September 27, 2023.
  15. ^ Oshin, Olafimihan (February 2, 2023). "Banks lands first endorsement from Senate Republican leadership". The Hill.
  16. ^ a b c d Gans, Jared (February 21, 2023). "Ten Republican Senators hosting fundraiser for Banks' Senate bid". The Hill.
  17. ^ Howell, James (September 14, 2023). "Senator Mike Braun endorses Jim Banks for Senate seat". WRTV.
  18. ^ a b c "Indiana Rep. Jim Banks announces bid for Braun's Senate seat". NBC News. January 17, 2023. Retrieved January 17, 2023.
  19. ^ "Sen. Ted Cruz endorses Jim Banks for Indiana Senate". WTRC-FM. October 19, 2023.
  20. ^ "Steve Daines endorses Jim Banks". about.bgov.com. Bloomberg.com. February 2023. Retrieved February 1, 2023.
  21. ^ Elkind, Elizabeth (March 6, 2023). "McConnell to appear at fundraiser for Trump ally Jim Banks' Senate campaign". Fox News.
  22. ^ "Marco Rubio Endorses Jim Banks in Heated Hoosier Senate Race". American Reveille. Retrieved January 25, 2023.
  23. ^ Sivak, David (March 23, 2023). "Jim Banks picks up endorsement of No. 2 Senate Republican". Washington Examiner.
  24. ^ "Republicans offer up nominees for quote of the week". Indiana Capital Chronicle. May 16, 2023. Retrieved June 1, 2023.
  25. ^ Shaw, Adan (January 31, 2023). "Sen. JD Vance of Ohio backs Rep. Jim Banks in Indiana's Senate GOP primary". Fox News.
  26. ^ "At the Races: Train wreck — it's not just a metaphor". February 23, 2023.
  27. ^ a b "Banks' shot: Rising conservative dives into Indiana Senate race". January 17, 2023.
  28. ^ McIntyre, Michael (July 25, 2023). "Endorsements Continue To Roll In For Congressman Banks' Bid For Senate". WOWO.
  29. ^ a b c "Jim Banks rakes in endorsements after jumping into Indiana Senate race". Washington Examiner. January 18, 2023. Retrieved July 26, 2023.
  30. ^ Garbacz, Steve (March 21, 2023). "Lt. Gov. Crouch endorses Banks for Senate". KPC News.
  31. ^ Gertz, Matt (January 18, 2023). "Rep. Jim Banks launches Senate campaign with tour of right-wing fever swamp". Media Matters for America.
  32. ^ Dwyer, Kayla (August 11, 2023). "Indiana Republican Party gives U.S. Rep. Jim Banks Senate endorsement, RNC support". The Indianapolis Star. Retrieved August 11, 2023.
  33. ^ "CatholicVote.org Candidate Fund Endorses Jim Banks for Senate".
  34. ^ "SBA Pro-Life America's Candidate Fund Endorses Pro-Life Champion Jim Banks for U.S. Senate".
  35. ^ "We are pleased to announce our first endorsement in the 2024 cycle for conservative warrior @Jim_Banks! Jim is committed to an America First agenda and we are behind him 100%".
  36. ^ a b "2024 Election United States Senate - Indiana". fec.gov. Federal Election Commission. Retrieved October 16, 2023.
  37. ^ Downard, Whitney (June 6, 2023). "Marc Carmichael announces campaign for U.S. Senate". Indiana Capital Chronicle. Retrieved June 7, 2023.
  38. ^ Bergquist, Garrett (July 21, 2023). "McCray prioritizes mental health issues in 2024 US Senate bid". WISH-TV. Retrieved September 19, 2023.
  39. ^ Bonilla Muñiz, Leslie (December 11, 2023). "Democrat Keith Potts drops out of U.S. Senate race". Indiana Capital Chronicle. Retrieved December 13, 2023.
  40. ^ "Joe Donnelly plans to stay on as ambassador to the Vatican through 2024, forgoing an Indiana governor or Senate run". Politico. June 13, 2023.
  41. ^ Wren, Adam; Stokols, Eli; Egan, Lauren (March 7, 2023). "Klain tells Indiana Dems he's not interested in a Senate bid". Politico.
  42. ^ "Libertarian Horning enters U.S. Senate race". Daily Journal. June 9, 2023.
  43. ^ "May 7, 2024 Primary Election Candidates". Indiana Secretary of State. Retrieved January 10, 2024.
  44. ^ "2024 Senate Race ratings". Cook Political Report. Retrieved January 25, 2023.
  45. ^ "Senate Ratings". Inside Elections. January 6, 2023. Retrieved January 10, 2023.
  46. ^ "2024 Senate". Sabato's Crystal Ball. January 24, 2023. Retrieved February 13, 2023.
  47. ^ "Election Ratings". Elections Daily. August 1, 2023. Retrieved August 2, 2023.
  48. ^ "'24 Senate Forecast". CNalysis. Retrieved November 21, 2023.

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