Indiana State Senate District 23
Safe Republican — 134K residents
Indiana State Senate District 23 is a state senate district that has a population of 133,730. In the 2024 presidential election, it voted Republican with a margin of R+26.2. Akashic Edge tracks 5 presidential elections here, dating back to 2008.
| Year | Dem % | Rep % | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 35.7% | 62.0% | R+26.2 | R+1.6 |
| 2020* | 36.5% | 61.2% | R+24.7 | R+1.2 |
| 2016* | 34.8% | 58.3% | R+23.5 | R+8.0 |
| 2012* | 42.3% | 57.7% | R+15.5 | R+19.1 |
| 2008* | 50.7% | 47.1% | D+3.7 | — |
* Pre-2022 results projected onto current district boundaries. Actual boundaries at the time of the election may have differed.
What defines IN-SD-23?
IN-SD-23 has been trending Republican — 11pp redder over the last 4 presidential cycles. It has a working-class, predominantly white electorate — strong Republican base territory.
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Key Insights
- Latest election (2024) was a Republican landslide with a 26.2% margin
- Won by both parties in recent history — Democrats most recently in 2008, Republicans in 2024
- Shifted 10.7 points toward Republicans over the last 4 elections
Who Lives Here
| Group | IN-SD-23 | State | National |
|---|---|---|---|
White (Non-Hispanic) | 78.6% | 75.4% | 57.4% |
Asian | 8.8% | 2.6% | 6.0% |
Multiracial / Other | 5.5% | 3.8% | 4.0% |
Hispanic / Latino | 4.5% | 8.6% | 19.3% |
Black / African American | 2.3% | 9.2% | 12.2% |
Native American / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
Who lives in Indiana State Senate District 23? 133,730 residents as of the 2020 Census.
Demographics
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How competitive is IN-SD-23?
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-04 | R+1.7 |
| 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 |