Frequently Asked Questions
How did Indiana vote in the 2024 presidential election?
Trump won Indiana with 58.6% of the vote to 39.6%, a margin of 19 points, with 59.1% of eligible voters turning out. (Full 2024 presidential results, state by state.)
How many of Indiana's members of Congress are Republican?
9 of 11 — 82%. In the U.S. House, Indiana has 7 Republicans and 2 Democrats; in the Senate, 2 Republicans and 0 Democrats. (Source: Current members of Congress from Indiana, on Wikipedia.)
Where does Indiana rank among the 50 states?
Indiana ranks #38 of 50. That is the average of its rank on the 17 measures in the report card above — violent crime, gun deaths, life expectancy, food insecurity, maternal and infant mortality, household income, public education, voter turnout and more. #1 is the best state to live in, #50 the worst.
You can compare Indiana directly to other states on our Compare States page.
Which Indiana politicians have report cards here?
We grade Republican incumbents running in 2026 — U.S. Senators, U.S. Representatives and governors — on their record: how they voted, who funds them, and what it has cost Indiana. Democrats and independents do not get report cards.
When is the next election?
The general election is Tuesday, November 3, 2026 — 39 days away. Check your registration and polling place at vote.org.
When does early voting start in Indiana?
Early in-person voting for the Nov. 3 election runs Oct. 6 – Nov. 2. Details on Indiana's official election site. (Checked against Indiana’s official election site on Sept. 18, 2026, starting from the Center for Election Innovation & Research’s national list.)
Can I vote by mail in Indiana?
Only voters with an eligible excuse, such as illness or travel, can vote by mail. Ballots start going out by Sept. 19. Your ballot must arrive by Election Day, not just be mailed by then. Details on Indiana's official election site. (Checked against Indiana’s official election site on Sept. 18, 2026, starting from the Center for Election Innovation & Research’s national list.)