Indiana State House District 27
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Sheila Klinker Democratic · Member list as of Oct 28
Tracy BrownRepublicanSheila KlinkerDemocratic · Incumbent
No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2022 general: Sheila Klinker (D) 60.1, James Hass (R) 39.9
- Last election
- Sheila Klinker (Democratic) won by 20.2 points, 2022
- On the 2026 ballot
- 2 candidates
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Left column: BrownRight column: Klinker
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- Sheila KlinkerIncumbentDemocratic
- Tracy BrownRepublican
Source: in.gov (XLSX), dated Sep 22
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History (26 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 12,401
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Indiana House of Representatives District 27, 1972 to 2022, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticSheila KlinkerWon(incumbent) Democratic 7,45360.1% RepublicanJames Hass Republican 4,94839.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 23,565
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Indiana House of Representatives District 27, 1972 to 2022, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticSheila KlinkerWon(incumbent) Democratic 14,63162.1% RepublicanJames T. Hass Republican 8,93437.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,238
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Indiana House of Representatives District 27, 1972 to 2022, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticSheila KlinkerWon(incumbent) Democratic 12,238100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,133
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Indiana House of Representatives District 27, 1972 to 2022, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticSheila KlinkerWon(incumbent) Democratic 15,133100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,720
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Indiana House of Representatives District 27, 1972 to 2022, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticSheila KlinkerWon(incumbent) Democratic 5,55151.8% RepublicanCharles Hockema Republican 5,16948.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,712
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Indiana House of Representatives District 27, 1972 to 2022, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticSheila KlinkerWon(incumbent) Democratic 10,74254.5% RepublicanChuck Hockema Republican 8,97045.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,420
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Indiana House of Representatives District 27, 1972 to 2022, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticSheila KlinkerWon(incumbent) Democratic 6,88360.3% RepublicanDonn Brown Republican 4,53739.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,447
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Indiana House of Representatives District 27, 1972 to 2022, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticSheila KlinkerWon(incumbent) Democratic 17,447100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,778
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Indiana House of Representatives District 27, 1972 to 2022, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticSheila KlinkerWon(incumbent) Democratic 7,18561.0% RepublicanJack Rhoda Republican 4,59339.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,786
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Indiana House of Representatives District 27, 1972 to 2022, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticSheila KlinkerWon(incumbent) Democratic 12,46266.3% RepublicanJeff Crites Republican 6,32433.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,203
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Indiana House of Representatives District 27, 1972 to 2022, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticSheila KlinkerWon(incumbent) Democratic 6,77060.4% RepublicanBob Hicks Republican 4,13036.9% LibertarianMickey G. Bennett Libertarian 3032.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 20,739
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Indiana House of Representatives District 27, 1972 to 2022, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticSheila KlinkerWon(incumbent) Democratic 12,64461.0% RepublicanSue Obrien Republican 8,09539.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,152
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Indiana House of Representatives District 27, 1972 to 2022, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticSheila KlinkerWon(incumbent) Democratic 10,35364.1% RepublicanJames W. Julian Republican 5,51234.1% LibertarianMark Rumps Libertarian 2871.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 21,536
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Indiana House of Representatives District 27, 1972 to 2022, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticSheila KlinkerWon(incumbent) Democratic 13,48162.6% RepublicanSue Obrien Republican 7,58735.2% LibertarianMark Rumps Libertarian 4682.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,998
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Indiana House of Representatives District 27, 1972 to 2022, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticSheila KlinkerWon(incumbent) Democratic 8,59757.3% RepublicanStevan Speheger Republican 6,40142.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 22,954
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Indiana House of Representatives District 27, 1972 to 2022, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticSheila KlinkerWon(incumbent) Democratic 13,38558.3% RepublicanLinda Phillips Republican 9,56941.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,407
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Indiana House of Representatives District 27, 1972 to 2022, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticSheila KlinkerWon(incumbent) Democratic 9,04255.1% RepublicanB. Kitty Koechler Republican 7,36544.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,049
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Indiana House of Representatives District 27, 1972 to 2022, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticSheila KlinkerWon(incumbent) Democratic 15,049100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,681
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Indiana House of Representatives District 27, 1972 to 2022, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticSheila KlinkerWon(incumbent) Democratic 9,681100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 21,938
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Indiana House of Representatives District 27, 1972 to 2022, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticSheila KlinkerWon(incumbent) Democratic 12,73458.0% RepublicanMarian G. Miller Republican 9,20442.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,421
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Indiana House of Representatives District 27, 1972 to 2022, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticSheila KlinkerWon Democratic 9,66152.5% RepublicanWilliam Long(incumbent) Republican 8,76047.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 24,381
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Indiana House of Representatives District 27, 1972 to 2022, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRichard O. RegnierWon Republican 12,23450.2% DemocraticJoseph P. Harris(incumbent) Democratic 12,14749.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,111
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Indiana House of Representatives District 27, 1972 to 2022, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoseph P. HarrisWon(incumbent) Democratic 8,40652.2% RepublicanBeryl J. Grimme Republican 7,70547.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 23,053
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Indiana House of Representatives District 27, 1972 to 2022, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoseph P. HarrisWon(incumbent) Democratic 12,78055.4% RepublicanHarry V. Foreman Republican 10,27344.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 20,823
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Indiana House of Representatives District 27, 1972 to 2022, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoseph P. HarrisWon Democratic 11,04753.0% RepublicanHarry V. Foreman(incumbent) Republican 9,77647.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 21,822
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Indiana House of Representatives District 27, 1972 to 2022, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanHarry V. ForemanWon(incumbent) Republican 13,62162.4% DemocraticJoseph P. Harris Democratic 8,20137.6%
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: 2022.
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Election Wrld. (2026). Indiana State House District 27, election results 1972 to 2022. https://www.electionwrld.com/in/house/27. 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; 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:27
DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), DIME (ODC-BY)Data as of Oct 28, 2026