Indiana State House District 28
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Jeff Thompson Republican · Member list as of Oct 28
Jeff ThompsonRepublican · Incumbent28 years since first winKaren WhitneyDemocratic
No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2024 general: Jeff Thompson (R) 71.2, Karen Marie Wjitney (D) 28.8
- Last election
- Jeff Thompson (Republican) won by 42.4 points, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 2 candidates
Side by side
Left column: ThompsonRight column: Whitney
- Donor-based spectrum
- LiberalCentristConservativeThompsonNo published score for Whitney
- Races
- Won 14 of 14
- None listed
- Years since first win
- 28
- Not available
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- Karen WhitneyDemocratic
- Jeff ThompsonIncumbentRepublican
Source: in.gov (XLSX), dated Sep 22
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History (27 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 62,884
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
Indiana House of Representatives District 28, 1972 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJeff ThompsonWonName as filed: Jeffrey A. Thompson Republican 44,76771.2% DemocraticKaren Marie Wjitney Democratic 18,11728.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,267
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Indiana House of Representatives District 28, 1972 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJeff ThompsonWon(incumbent)Name as filed: Jeffrey A. Thompson Republican 16,267100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 38,901
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Indiana House of Representatives District 28, 1972 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJeff ThompsonWon(incumbent)Name as filed: Jeffrey A. Thompson Republican 27,82671.5% DemocraticEric C. Shotwell Democratic 11,07528.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 28,241
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Indiana House of Representatives District 28, 1972 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJeff ThompsonWon(incumbent)Name as filed: Jeffrey A. Thompson Republican 19,75770.0% DemocraticHarlan Vondersaar Democratic 8,48430.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 27,982
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Indiana House of Representatives District 28, 1972 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJeff ThompsonWon(incumbent)Name as filed: Jeffrey A. Thompson Republican 27,982100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,820
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Indiana House of Representatives District 28, 1972 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJeffrey A. ThompsonWon(incumbent) Republican 11,43082.7% DemocraticSean Patrick Shanley Democratic 2,39017.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 26,204
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Indiana House of Representatives District 28, 1972 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJeffrey A. ThompsonWon(incumbent) Republican 22,40585.5% LibertarianJames Rainwater Libertarian 3,79914.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,239
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Indiana House of Representatives District 28, 1972 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJeffrey A. ThompsonWon(incumbent) Republican 15,62985.7% LibertarianJames Rainwater Libertarian 2,60514.3% Danny W. Shipley Write-in 50.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 29,630
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Indiana House of Representatives District 28, 1972 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJeffrey A. ThompsonWon(incumbent) Republican 20,73270.0% DemocraticJason M. Ellis Democratic 7,54325.5% LibertarianWade Mitchell Libertarian 1,3554.6% IndependentDanny W. Shipley Independent 00.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,312
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Indiana House of Representatives District 28, 1972 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJeffrey A. ThompsonWon(incumbent) Republican 12,312100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 21,510
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Indiana House of Representatives District 28, 1972 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJeffrey A. ThompsonWon(incumbent) Republican 21,510100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,925
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Indiana House of Representatives District 28, 1972 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJeffrey A. ThompsonWon(incumbent) Republican 11,925100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,202
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Indiana House of Representatives District 28, 1972 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJeffrey A. ThompsonWon(incumbent) Republican 17,202100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,542
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Indiana House of Representatives District 28, 1972 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJeffrey A. ThompsonWon Republican 10,72269.0% DemocraticAdam J. Barrett Democratic 4,82031.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,230
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Indiana House of Representatives District 28, 1972 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJames L. DavisWon(incumbent) Republican 14,230100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,944
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Indiana House of Representatives District 28, 1972 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJames L. DavisWon(incumbent) Republican 11,944100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,428
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Indiana House of Representatives District 28, 1972 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJames L. DavisWon(incumbent) Republican 15,428100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,092
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Indiana House of Representatives District 28, 1972 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJames L. DavisWon(incumbent) Republican 9,36658.2% DemocraticRoy E. Scott Democratic 6,72641.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,149
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Indiana House of Representatives District 28, 1972 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJames L. DavisWon(incumbent) Republican 17,149100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,691
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Indiana House of Representatives District 28, 1972 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJames L. DavisWon(incumbent) Republican 10,691100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 22,484
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Indiana House of Representatives District 28, 1972 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJames L. DavisWon(incumbent) Republican 14,68465.3% DemocraticStanley John Mortensen Democratic 7,80034.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,612
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Indiana House of Representatives District 28, 1972 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJames L. DavisWon Republican 10,77657.9% DemocraticDonald L. Bowen Democratic 7,83642.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 23,264
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Indiana House of Representatives District 28, 1972 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanWilliam W. MontgomeryWon(incumbent) Republican 15,65867.3% DemocraticWalter J. Harrison Democratic 7,60632.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,128
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Indiana House of Representatives District 28, 1972 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanWilliam W. MontgomeryWon Republican 10,81863.2% DemocraticDon R. Stanley(incumbent) Democratic 6,31036.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 23,844
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Indiana House of Representatives District 28, 1972 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDon R. StanleyWon(incumbent) Democratic 12,14650.9% RepublicanDavid F. Tudor Republican 11,69849.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,908
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Indiana House of Representatives District 28, 1972 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDon R. StanleyWon Democratic 10,65153.5% RepublicanLucille Wooffendale(incumbent) Republican 9,25746.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 22,580
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Indiana House of Representatives District 28, 1972 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLucille WooffendaleWon Republican 11,69451.8% DemocraticDon R. Stanley Democratic 10,88648.2%
- 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 28, election results 1972 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/in/house/28. Retrieved October 30, 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:28
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