HOUSE
Indiana IN-09 House2026
RACE AT A GLANCE
RACE TYPE
Incumbent running
Erin Houchin (R)
COOK PARTISAN VOTING INDEX
Last updated : Nov 17, 2025D +50
R +50
R +15
Race summary
Rep. Erin Houchin is only in her second term, but she already has a spot on the House Republican leadership team. After losing the race for Conference chair to Michigan Rep. Lisa McClain, she was picked to replace McClain as the group’s secretary, giving her influence over the conference’s day-to-day operations and messaging strategy.Key Dates
Filing Deadline: Feb 6, 2026
Primary Election: May 5, 2026
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DISTRICT DATA
Indiana - 09
Southeast: Jeffersonville, Bloomington
Population Breakdown
Source: 2020 Census (VAP) for 2026
Past Presidential Results from this District
2024 Election Results
Source: Dave Leip
2020 Election Results
Source: Dave's Redistricting/VEST
RACE ANALYSIS
Race Analysis
Updated: Apr 22, 2026
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