Indiana State House District 20
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Jim Pressel Republican · Member list as of Oct 28
Laura LiskeyDemocraticJim PresselRepublican · Incumbent10 years since first win
Last result · 2024 general: Jim Pressel (R) 100.0
- Earlier results
- Jim Pressel (Republican) was unopposed, 2022Jim Pressel (Republican) won by 36.5 points, 2020, older linesAll 27 elections
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Past results
- Votes for listed candidates
- 22,170
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Same as today
Indiana House of Representatives District 20, 1972 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJim PresselWon Republican 22,170100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,197
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Same as today
Indiana House of Representatives District 20, 1972 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJim PresselWon(incumbent)Name as filed: Jim Pressel Jr. Republican 15,197100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 29,350
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Indiana House of Representatives District 20, 1972 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJim PresselWon(incumbent)Name as filed: Jim Pressel Jr. Republican 20,02868.2% DemocraticTim Gust Democratic 9,32231.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 22,221
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Indiana House of Representatives District 20, 1972 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJim PresselWon(incumbent)Name as filed: Jim Pressel Jr. Republican 13,63161.3% DemocraticKaren Salzer Democratic 8,59038.7%
- 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.
All elections (27 for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 22,170
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Same as today
Indiana House of Representatives District 20, 1972 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJim PresselWon Republican 22,170100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,197
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Same as today
Indiana House of Representatives District 20, 1972 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJim PresselWon(incumbent)Name as filed: Jim Pressel Jr. Republican 15,197100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 29,350
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Indiana House of Representatives District 20, 1972 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJim PresselWon(incumbent)Name as filed: Jim Pressel Jr. Republican 20,02868.2% DemocraticTim Gust Democratic 9,32231.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 22,221
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Indiana House of Representatives District 20, 1972 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJim PresselWon(incumbent)Name as filed: Jim Pressel Jr. Republican 13,63161.3% DemocraticKaren Salzer Democratic 8,59038.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 26,961
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Indiana House of Representatives District 20, 1972 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJim PresselWonName as filed: James R. Pressel Jr. Republican 15,39857.1% DemocraticKaren Biernacki Democratic 10,43238.7% LibertarianAurea Torres Libertarian 1,1314.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,292
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Indiana House of Representatives District 20, 1972 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTom DermodyWon(incumbent) Republican 12,292100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 25,396
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Indiana House of Representatives District 20, 1972 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTom DermodyWon(incumbent) Republican 15,20859.9% DemocraticKaren Salzer Democratic 10,18840.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,019
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Indiana House of Representatives District 20, 1972 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTom DermodyWon(incumbent) Republican 14,019100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 25,524
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
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- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Indiana House of Representatives District 20, 1972 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanThomas P. DermodyWon(incumbent) Republican 15,99662.7% DemocraticJerry P. Cooley Democratic 9,52837.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,698
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
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- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Indiana House of Representatives District 20, 1972 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTom DermodyWon Republican 9,18249.1% DemocraticAndrea L. Renner Democratic 8,05943.1% LibertarianGregory D. Kelver Libertarian 1,4577.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 23,995
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
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- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Indiana House of Representatives District 20, 1972 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMary Kay BudakWon(incumbent) Republican 12,94453.9% DemocraticLynne Spevak Democratic 10,01341.7% LibertarianWilliam Schadowsky Libertarian 1,0384.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,091
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
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- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Indiana House of Representatives District 20, 1972 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMary K. BudakWon(incumbent) Republican 12,55183.2% LibertarianJanet F. Gillon Libertarian 2,54016.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,828
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
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- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Indiana House of Representatives District 20, 1972 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMary K. BudakWon(incumbent) Republican 14,828100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,199
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Indiana House of Representatives District 20, 1972 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMary K. BudakWon(incumbent) Republican 9,77960.4% DemocraticAnthony V. Underly Democratic 6,42039.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 20,985
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
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- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Indiana House of Representatives District 20, 1972 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMary K. BudakWon(incumbent) Republican 12,67260.4% DemocraticAnthony V. Underly Democratic 8,31339.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,688
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Indiana House of Representatives District 20, 1972 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMary K. BudakWon(incumbent) Republican 12,688100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 22,464
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Indiana House of Representatives District 20, 1972 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMary K. BudakWon(incumbent) Republican 12,74156.7% DemocraticIra Mills Democratic 9,72343.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 104,205
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- Seats
- 3
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Indiana House of Representatives District 20, 1972 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBen GiaQuintaWon Democratic 29,85628.6% RepublicanPhyllis J. PondWon(incumbent) Republican 27,64726.5% RepublicanBarbara L. EngleWon(incumbent) Republican 27,56126.4% RepublicanRichard L. Worden(incumbent) Republican 19,14118.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 138,561
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- Seats
- 3
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Indiana House of Representatives District 20, 1972 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanPhyllis J. PondWon(incumbent) Republican 42,15530.4% RepublicanBarbara L. EngleWon(incumbent) Republican 41,02529.6% RepublicanRichard L. WordenWon(incumbent) Republican 29,24221.1% DemocraticJerome F. Henry Democratic 26,13918.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 97,403
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- Seats
- 3
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Indiana House of Representatives District 20, 1972 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanPhyllis J. PondWon(incumbent) Republican 27,77028.5% RepublicanBarbara L. EngleWon(incumbent) Republican 26,49127.2% RepublicanRichard L. WordenWon(incumbent) Republican 24,70725.4% DemocraticCatherine L. Watkins Democratic 18,43518.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 132,400
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- Seats
- 3
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Indiana House of Representatives District 20, 1972 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBarbara L. EngleWon(incumbent) Republican 43,04432.5% RepublicanPhyllis J. PondWon(incumbent) Republican 42,45632.1% RepublicanRichard L. WordenWon(incumbent) Republican 41,81731.6% OtherDonald P. Davis Other 1,8681.4% OtherPatricia M. Kirchgassner Other 1,6661.3% OtherKenneth L. Manifold Other 1,5491.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 144,541
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- Seats
- 3
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Indiana House of Representatives District 20, 1972 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanPhyllis J. PondWon(incumbent) Republican 28,57219.8% RepublicanBarbara L. EngleWon Republican 28,43519.7% RepublicanRichard L. WordenWon(incumbent) Republican 26,68918.5% DemocraticThomas W. Sheets Democratic 21,06814.6% DemocraticGeorge C. Womack Jr. Democratic 20,47214.2% DemocraticDonald W. Banning Democratic 19,30513.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 25,193
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Indiana House of Representatives District 20, 1972 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJames JontzWon(incumbent) Democratic 13,86155.0% RepublicanMichael E. Stewart Republican 11,33245.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,022
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Indiana House of Representatives District 20, 1972 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJames JontzWon(incumbent) Democratic 12,17864.0% RepublicanArthur Arrick Anderson Jr. Republican 6,84436.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 24,703
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Indiana House of Representatives District 20, 1972 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJames JontzWon(incumbent) Democratic 15,76163.8% RepublicanRichard A. Nagel Republican 8,94236.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 20,818
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Indiana House of Representatives District 20, 1972 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJames JontzWon Democratic 10,41050.0% RepublicanJohn M. Guy(incumbent) Republican 10,40850.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 23,993
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Indiana House of Representatives District 20, 1972 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn M. GuyWon(incumbent) Republican 16,18367.5% DemocraticRalph W. McKinney Democratic 7,81032.5%
- 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
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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.
DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), DIME (ODC-BY), MEDSL 2024 official precinct returnsData as of Oct 28, 2026