The 2004 congressional elections in Indiana were elections for Indiana's delegation to the United States House of Representatives, which occurred along with congressional elections nationwide on November 2, 2004. Republicans held a majority of Indiana's delegation, 6–3, before the elections. The only incumbent to lose re-election was Democrat Baron Hill, who lost to Republican Mike Sodrel in the 9th district.
Overview United States House of Representatives elections in Indiana, 2004PartyVotesPercentageSeats+/– Republican 1,381,699 57.18% 7 +1 Democratic 999,082 41.35% 2 -1 Libertarian 35,470 1.47% 0 - Totals 2,416,251 100.00% 9 -
District 1
This district includes a small strip of northwest Indiana. The district has been one of the most Democratic in Indiana.
Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political Report October 29, 2004 Sabato's Crystal Ball November 1, 2004
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District 2
This district is centered on South Bend, Indiana and the Indiana portion of the Michiana region.
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District 3
This district is located in the northeast corner of Indiana and has a large population center in Fort Wayne.
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District 4
This district is located in west-central Indiana. Located within the district is the city of West Lafayette and many suburban towns.
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District 5
This district located mostly north of Indianapolis, including the largest suburbs of Indianapolis in Hamilton County.
Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political Report October 29, 2004 Sabato's Crystal Ball November 1, 2004
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District 6
This district takes in a large portion of eastern Indiana, including the cities of Muncie, Anderson, and Richmond.
Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political Report October 29, 2004 Sabato's Crystal Ball November 1, 2004
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District 7
This district is in the heart of Central Indiana and encompasses most of Marion County/Indianapolis.
Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political Report October 29, 2004 Sabato's Crystal Ball November 1, 2004
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District 8
Population centers of Evansville and Terre Haute are located within its limits along with numerous other small towns.
Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political Report October 29, 2004 Sabato's Crystal Ball November 1, 2004
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District 9
This district is located in southeast Indiana. The largest city located within the district is Bloomington followed by; Columbus, New Albany, Jeffersonville, and Clarksville. This was the closest House race in 2004.
Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political Report October 29, 2004 Sabato's Crystal Ball November 1, 2004
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See also United States House of Representatives elections, 2004 United States Senate election in Indiana, 2004 United States presidential election in Indiana, 2004
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