Indiana State Senate District 4
Competitive — 136K residents
Indiana State Senate District 4 is a state senate district that has a population of 136,130. In the 2024 presidential election, it voted Republican with a margin of R+1.7. Akashic Edge tracks 5 presidential elections here, dating back to 2008.
| Year | Dem % | Rep % | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 48.0% | 49.7% | R+1.7 | R+0.2 |
| 2020* | 48.3% | 49.8% | R+1.5 | R+0.5 |
| 2016* | 45.8% | 46.8% | R+1.0 | R+21.1 |
| 2012* | 60.0% | 40.0% | D+20.1 | R+3.0 |
| 2008* | 60.8% | 37.7% | D+23.1 | — |
* Pre-2022 results projected onto current district boundaries. Actual boundaries at the time of the election may have differed.
What defines IN-SD-04?
IN-SD-04 has been won by both parties in the last 5 presidential elections (2D, 3R) — a genuine swing geography. It has a working-class electorate (0% college-educated) — a demographic increasingly aligned with Republicans nationwide.
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Key Insights
- The 2016 election was decided by just 1.0 points — razor-thin
- Won by both parties in recent history — Democrats most recently in 2012, Republicans in 2024
- Shifted 21.8 points toward Republicans over the last 4 elections
Who Lives Here
| Group | IN-SD-04 | State | National |
|---|---|---|---|
White (Non-Hispanic) | 71.2% | 75.4% | 57.4% |
Black / African American | 11.9% | 9.2% | 12.2% |
Hispanic / Latino | 11.1% | 8.6% | 19.3% |
Multiracial / Other | 4.4% | 3.8% | 4.0% |
Asian | 1.0% | 2.6% | 6.0% |
Native American / Alaska Native | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
Who lives in Indiana State Senate District 4? 136,130 residents as of the 2020 Census.
Demographics
Scale, voting-age share, and this geography's footprint inside the national electorate.
Income, attainment, and ownership indicators that often shape coalition structure and turnout behavior.
Age structure, language use, and nativity signals that explain how this geography differs from state and nation.
Turnout in IN-SD-04
How competitive is IN-SD-04?
Other Indiana State Senate Districts
49 total| Name | Margin ↓ |
|---|---|
| IN-SD-33 | D+64.8 |
| IN-SD-34 | D+59.0 |
| IN-SD-30 | D+43.1 |
| IN-SD-46 | D+41.5 |
| IN-SD-03 | D+40.7 |
| IN-SD-40 | D+28.1 |
| IN-SD-02 | D+25.3 |
| IN-SD-10 | D+15.6 |
| IN-SD-29 | D+14.3 |
| IN-SD-31 | D+2.6 |
| IN-SD-01 | R+7.2 |
| IN-SD-20 | R+10.4 |
| IN-SD-11 | R+13.8 |
| IN-SD-22 | R+14.3 |
| IN-SD-35 | R+15.8 |
| IN-SD-32 | R+16.6 |
| IN-SD-15 | R+16.8 |
| IN-SD-45 | R+19.3 |
| IN-SD-16 | R+19.7 |
| IN-SD-50 | R+19.9 |
| IN-SD-36 | R+20.4 |
| IN-SD-49 | R+21.8 |
| IN-SD-24 | R+22.8 |
| IN-SD-26 | R+22.9 |
| IN-SD-21 | R+23.9 |