Indiana’s nine-member House delegation has seen serious turnover during the past few election cycles. All but one member has been elected since 2018, and three were just elected last November.
Currently, the Hoosier State delegation is relatively young, and most members seem likely to hold their seats for the indefinite future. At 79 years old, Republican Rep. Jim Baird is the outlier — the other members are all in their 40s and 50s. Rumors continue to circulate that Baird will retire next year, but even if there’s an open seat in 2026, this ruby red seat would elect another Republican.
Although only one of the nine districts could be potentially competitive in November, there are still a few interesting primary contests worth watching. Rep. Victoria Spartz, one of the most volatile members of Congress, could face another serious primary challenge from GOP state Rep. Chuck Goodrich. And Rep. André Carson is facing a challenge from a young Democratic operative hoping to take advantage of the anti-incumbent mood in the party.
Democratic Rep. Frank Mrvan represents the lone purple district in
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