Indiana State Senate District 48
Indiana State Senate District 48 is vacant. It was last represented by Mark Messmer (R).
As of the 2020 Census, Indiana state senators represented an average of 135,806 residents. After the 2010 Census, each member represented 130,032 residents.
About the chamber
Members of the Indiana State Senate serve four-year terms and are not subject to term limits. Indiana legislators assume office the day after their general election.[1]
Qualifications
To be eligible to serve in the Indiana State Senate:[2]
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Sec. 13. A candidate for the office of senator in the general assembly must:
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Salaries
- See also: Comparison of state legislative salaries
| State legislative salaries, 2024[4] | |
|---|---|
| Salary | Per diem |
| $32,070.24/year | $196/day. |
Vacancies
If there is a vacancy in the Indiana General Assembly, the state committee of the party that last held the seat must appoint a replacement. This is contingent upon the approval of the respective state chairperson of the party. Any vacant seat held by an independent must be filled by a special election.[5]
See sources: Indiana Code §3-13-5-0.1
District map
Redistricting
2020-2022
The Indiana General Assembly approved new state legislative district maps on October 1, 2021, and Gov. Eric Holcomb (R) signed the new district boundaries into law on October 4, 2021. The Indiana Senate Republican caucus released its first draft of state Senate districts on September 20, 2021, and the Indiana House Republican caucus released its first proposed state House district maps on September 14, 2021. The Indiana state Senate approved final legislative district boundaries by a vote of 36-12, with all votes to approve by Republicans. Eleven Senate Democrats joined State Sen. Ron Grooms (R) in voting against the maps. The Indiana House of Representatives approved final district maps by a vote of 64-25. All votes in favor were by Republicans with 22 Democrats and three Republicans voting against.[6][7]
After the General Assembly approved the maps, House Speaker Todd Huston said, "We're incredibly grateful for the work of Representative Greg Steuerwald and Senator Eric Koch who tirelessly and thoughtfully led the way on drawing these maps. Redistricting is a complex and important process that impacts all Hoosiers. We're thankful for the hundreds of constituents who shared their feedback along the way, and I'm confident we delivered fair maps that ensure every Hoosier vote counts."[8]
The full legislative history of Indiana's redistricting proposals, including House and Senate committee reports and proposed amendments, can be found here at the Indiana General Assembly's website. These maps took effect for Indiana's 2022 legislative elections.[9]
How does redistricting in Indiana work? In Indiana, the state legislature is responsible for drawing both congressional and state legislative district lines. The legislature must approve a redistricting plan by the close of the first legislative session occurring after completion of the United States Census. The governor may veto the lines drawn by the state legislature.[10][11]
In the event that both chambers of the state legislature do not approve a congressional redistricting plan, a backup commission must draw the lines. The commission comprises the following members:[11]
- Speaker of the House
- President Pro Tempore of the Senate
- Chair of the Elections Committee, Indiana State Senate
- Chair of the Elections and Apportionment Committee, Indiana House of Representatives
- A gubernatorial appointment
The Indiana Constitution mandates that state legislative districts be contiguous. There are no such requirements for congressional district lines.[10]
Indiana State Senate District 48
until November 8, 2022
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Indiana State Senate District 48
starting November 9, 2022
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Elections
2022
- See also: Indiana State Senate elections, 2022
General election
General election for Indiana State Senate District 48
Incumbent Mark Messmer defeated Jeff Hill in the general election for Indiana State Senate District 48 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Mark Messmer (R) | 72.3 | 32,564 |
 | Jeff Hill (D) | 27.7 | 12,456 | |
| Total votes: 45,020 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Indiana State Senate District 48
Incumbent Mark Messmer advanced from the Republican primary for Indiana State Senate District 48 on May 3, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Mark Messmer | 100.0 | 7,475 |
| Total votes: 7,475 | |||
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2018
- See also: Indiana State Senate elections, 2018
General election
General election for Indiana State Senate District 48
Incumbent Mark Messmer won election in the general election for Indiana State Senate District 48 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Mark Messmer (R) | 100.0 | 38,824 |
| Total votes: 38,824 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Indiana State Senate District 48
Incumbent Mark Messmer advanced from the Republican primary for Indiana State Senate District 48 on May 8, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Mark Messmer | 100.0 | 12,404 |
| Total votes: 12,404 | |||
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2014
- See also: Indiana State Senate elections, 2014
Elections for the Indiana State Senate took place in 2014. A primary election took place on May 6, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was February 7, 2014. Larry Vollmer was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while Mark Messmer defeated Ted Metzger in the Republican primary. Messmer defeated Vollmer in the general election.[12][13]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican |  Mark Messmer |
65.6% | 23,859 | |
| Democratic | Larry Vollmer | 34.4% | 12,489 | |
| Total Votes | 36,348 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
Mark Messmer |
80% | 7,643 |
| Ted Metzger | 20% | 1,905 |
| Total Votes | 9,548 | |
2010
- See also: Indiana State Senate elections, 2010
Elections for the office of Indiana State Senate consisted of a primary election on May 4, 2010, and a general election on November 2, 2010. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was February 19, 2010. Incumbent Lindel Hume (D) was unopposed in both the general election and Democratic primary.[14][15]
| Indiana State Senate, District 48, General Election, 2010 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Lindel Hume Incumbent |
100% | 26,840 | |
| Total Votes | 26,840 | |||
Campaign contributions
From 2000 to 2022, candidates for Indiana State Senate District 48 raised a total of $2,040,436. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $156,957 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money
| Campaign contributions, Indiana State Senate District 48 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Amount | Candidates | Average |
| 2022 | $1,037,742 | 2 | $518,871 |
| 2018 | $500,686 | 1 | $500,686 |
| 2014 | $226,098 | 3 | $75,366 |
| 2012 | $23,800 | 1 | $23,800 |
| 2010 | $74,400 | 1 | $74,400 |
| 2008 | $28,979 | 1 | $28,979 |
| 2006 | $76,969 | 1 | $76,969 |
| 2004 | $24,124 | 1 | $24,124 |
| 2002 | $42,113 | 1 | $42,113 |
| 2000 | $5,525 | 1 | $5,525 |
| Total | $2,040,436 | 13 | $156,957 |
See also
- Indiana State Legislature
- Indiana State Senate
- Indiana House of Representatives
- Indiana state legislative districts
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Indiana General Assembly, "Indiana Constitution, Article 4, Section 3," accessed February 5, 2021
- ↑ Indiana General Assembly, "IC 3-8-1-13: Senator in general assembly," accessed January 26, 2023
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ National Conference of State Legislatures, "2024 Legislator Compensation," August 21, 2024
- ↑ Indiana General Assembly, "Indiana Code," accessed February 5, 2021 (§3-13-5-0.1)
- ↑ Indiana House of Representatives Republican Caucus, "GOP statements on initial drafts of Indiana House and Congressional district maps," September 14, 2021
- ↑ IndyStar, "Gov. Holcomb signs Indiana's redistricting maps into law," October 4, 2021
- ↑ Indiana Senate Republicans, "General Assembly approves new congressional, state legislative districts 10.1.21," October 1, 2021
- ↑ Indiana Senate Republicans, "General Assembly approves new congressional, state legislative districts," Oct. 1, 2021
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 All About Redistricting, "Indiana," accessed April 6, 2015
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 Brennan Center for Justice, "Indiana," accessed April 6, 2015
- ↑ Indiana Secretary of State, "Official primary election candidate list," accessed February 10, 2014
- ↑ Indiana Secretary of State, "Official primary election results," accessed June 12, 2014
- ↑ "List of 2010 primary election candidates for Indiana State Senate," accessed October 11, 2013
- ↑ "Official Indiana State Senate General Election Results," accessed October 11, 2013
