Indiana State House District 13
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Matt Commons Republican · Member list as of Oct 28
Matt CommonsRepublican · Incumbent2 years since first winBrenna GesweinDemocratic
No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2024 general: Matt Commons (R) 73.7, Edward "Ed" Moyer Jr. (D) 26.3
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- Brenna GesweinDemocratic
- Matt CommonsIncumbentRepublican
- Ben DavisOther(Socialist Party of Indiana)
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- Last election
- Matt Commons (Republican) won by 47.4 points, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 3 candidates
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Left column: CommonsRight column: Geswein
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- Won 1 of 1
- None listed
- Years since first win
- 2
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- Brenna GesweinDemocratic
- Matt CommonsIncumbentRepublican
- Ben DavisOther(Socialist Party of Indiana)
Source: in.gov (XLSX), dated Sep 22
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History (27 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 31,792
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
Indiana House of Representatives District 13, 1972 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMatt CommonsWonName as filed: Matthew "Matt" Commons Republican 23,43773.7% DemocraticEdward "Ed" Moyer Jr. Democratic 8,35526.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,312
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Indiana House of Representatives District 13, 1972 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanSharon NegeleWon(incumbent) Republican 15,312100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 30,336
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Indiana House of Representatives District 13, 1972 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanSharon NegeleWon(incumbent) Republican 22,08072.8% DemocraticLoretta Barnes Democratic 8,25627.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 21,764
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Indiana House of Representatives District 13, 1972 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanSharon NegeleWon(incumbent) Republican 15,27070.2% DemocraticLoretta Barnes Democratic 6,49429.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 26,733
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Indiana House of Representatives District 13, 1972 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanSharon NegeleWon(incumbent) Republican 18,56669.5% DemocraticMichael Childress Democratic 8,16730.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,229
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Indiana House of Representatives District 13, 1972 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanSharon NegeleWon(incumbent) Republican 11,229100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 24,973
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Indiana House of Representatives District 13, 1972 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanSharon NegeleWon Republican 14,72759.0% DemocraticMark Straw Democratic 10,24641.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,835
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Indiana House of Representatives District 13, 1972 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticChester F. DobisWon(incumbent) Democratic 9,65661.0% RepublicanCraig Menninga Republican 6,17939.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 27,148
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Indiana House of Representatives District 13, 1972 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticChester F. DobisWon(incumbent) Democratic 18,51168.2% RepublicanJoseph M. Hero Republican 8,63731.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,483
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Indiana House of Representatives District 13, 1972 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticChester E. DobisWon(incumbent) Democratic 9,483100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 24,513
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Indiana House of Representatives District 13, 1972 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticChester E. DobisWon(incumbent) Democratic 14,99661.2% RepublicanJoseph M. Hero Republican 9,51738.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,285
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Indiana House of Representatives District 13, 1972 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticChester E. DobisWon(incumbent) Democratic 8,37968.2% RepublicanAnthony S. Azcona Republican 3,90631.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 20,359
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Indiana House of Representatives District 13, 1972 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticChester E. DobisWon(incumbent) Democratic 14,58271.6% RepublicanDavid H. Spott Republican 5,77728.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,776
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Indiana House of Representatives District 13, 1972 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticChester E. DobisWon(incumbent) Democratic 9,776100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,505
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Indiana House of Representatives District 13, 1972 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticChester E. DobisWon(incumbent) Democratic 14,505100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,348
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Indiana House of Representatives District 13, 1972 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticChester E. DobisWon(incumbent) Democratic 8,348100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 21,401
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Indiana House of Representatives District 13, 1972 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticChester E. DobisWon(incumbent) Democratic 13,32762.3% RepublicanEric Allen Republican 8,07437.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,307
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Indiana House of Representatives District 13, 1972 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticChester E. DobisWon(incumbent) Democratic 7,307100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,823
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Indiana House of Representatives District 13, 1972 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticChester E. DobisWon(incumbent) Democratic 11,823100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,585
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Indiana House of Representatives District 13, 1972 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticChester E. DobisWon(incumbent) Democratic 7,83367.6% RepublicanJames E. Mahoney III Republican 3,75232.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 20,858
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Indiana House of Representatives District 13, 1972 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticChester E. DobisWon(incumbent) Democratic 13,83166.3% RepublicanRichard D. Wilson Republican 7,02733.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,455
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Indiana House of Representatives District 13, 1972 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticChester E. DobisWon(incumbent) Democratic 10,74065.3% RepublicanJeffrey F. Gunning Republican 5,67234.5% OtherMitchel Rosenberg Other 430.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 22,091
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Indiana House of Representatives District 13, 1972 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanNorman L. GerigWon(incumbent) Republican 14,59466.1% DemocraticGeorge Wappes Democratic 7,49733.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,112
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Indiana House of Representatives District 13, 1972 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanNorman L. GerigWon(incumbent) Republican 11,112100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 22,146
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Indiana House of Representatives District 13, 1972 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanNorman L. GerigWon Republican 12,12754.8% DemocraticVictor Timmerman Democratic 10,01945.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,713
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Indiana House of Representatives District 13, 1972 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanFloyd B. ColemanWon(incumbent) Republican 9,13651.6% DemocraticVictor Timmerman Democratic 8,57748.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 21,104
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Indiana House of Representatives District 13, 1972 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanFloyd B. ColemanWon(incumbent) Republican 12,87261.0% DemocraticVictor Timmerman Democratic 8,23239.0%
- 2024: MEDSL 2024 official precinct returns (individual_states zips), retrieved Oct 28, 2026. Compiled by MIT Election Data and Science Lab (MEDSL) from official returns; not an official source
- 1972 to 2022: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), retrieved Oct 28, 2026. Compiled by Carl Klarner (Harvard Dataverse) from official returns; not an official source
Last contest in this district on file: 2024.
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Election Wrld. (2026). Indiana State House District 13, election results 1972 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/in/house/13. Retrieved October 31, 2026.
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Sources: Census TIGERweb Legislative MapServer (120th CDs layer 0, 119th CDs layer 4, 2026 SLD upper layer 1 and lower layer 2) (US Census Bureau, public domain), retrieved Oct 28, 2026; Open Civic Data division identifiers (census_autogenerated us_sldl/us_sldu and openstates state files); also (sld-recent.json): Open Civic Data division identifiers (country-us) (CC0 (repository); also (sld-recent.json): CC0 1.0), retrieved Oct 28, 2026; Open States people (current) CSVs (CC0-1.0 (Open States people data)), retrieved Oct 28, 2026, compiled by Open States volunteers and staff (rosters from state legislature sites) from official returns, not an official source; MEDSL 2024 official precinct returns (individual_states zips) (Not stated in the GitHub repository (an earlier label said "MIT (repo)", which the repository does not support). MEDSL's Harvard Dataverse records are CC0 1.0, but these GitHub files were not checksum-matched to the Dataverse files, so CC0 is not claimed for them.), retrieved Oct 28, 2026, compiled by MIT Election Data and Science Lab (MEDSL) from official returns, not an official source; State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse) (CC0 1.0), retrieved Oct 28, 2026, compiled by Carl Klarner (Harvard Dataverse) from official returns, not an official source.
District id: ocd-division/country:us/state:in/sldl:13
DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), MEDSL 2024 official precinct returnsData as of Oct 28, 2026