Indiana State House District 3
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Ragen Hatcher Democratic · Member list as of Oct 28
Ragen HatcherDemocratic · Incumbent8 years since first win
One candidate on the printed ballot.
- Last election
- Ragen Hatcher (Democratic) won by 20.0 points, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 1 candidate
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- Ragen HatcherIncumbentDemocratic
Source: in.gov (XLSX), dated Sep 22
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History (27 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 30,852
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
Indiana House of Representatives District 3, 1972 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRagen HatcherWon Democratic 14,76347.9% RepublicanLeslie A. Dallner Republican 8,61727.9% RepublicanHeath R. VanNatter Republican 5,80618.8% DemocraticCarl A. Seese Democratic 1,6665.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,551
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Indiana House of Representatives District 3, 1972 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRagen HatcherWon(incumbent) Democratic 10,551100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,262
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Indiana House of Representatives District 3, 1972 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRagen HatcherWon(incumbent) Democratic 17,262100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,339
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
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- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Indiana House of Representatives District 3, 1972 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRagen HatcherWon Democratic 15,339100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,985
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Indiana House of Representatives District 3, 1972 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCharlie BrownWon(incumbent) Democratic 18,985100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,898
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Indiana House of Representatives District 3, 1972 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCharlie BrownWon(incumbent) Democratic 8,898100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,291
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Indiana House of Representatives District 3, 1972 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCharlie BrownWon(incumbent) Democratic 19,291100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,623
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Indiana House of Representatives District 3, 1972 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCharlie BrownWon(incumbent) Democratic 11,89081.3% LibertarianJohn A. Schick Libertarian 2,73318.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 21,571
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Indiana House of Representatives District 3, 1972 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCharlie BrownWon(incumbent) Democratic 21,571100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,400
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Indiana House of Representatives District 3, 1972 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCharlie BrownWon(incumbent) Democratic 10,50573.0% RepublicanWillie L. Brown Republican 3,89527.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 25,871
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Indiana House of Representatives District 3, 1972 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCharlie BrownWon(incumbent) Democratic 17,90669.2% RepublicanWillie L. Brown Republican 5,27920.4% IndependentCarolyn Ballenger Independent 2,68610.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,013
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Indiana House of Representatives District 3, 1972 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCharlie BrownWon(incumbent) Democratic 11,013100.0% OtherEugene Greven Other 00.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,076
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Indiana House of Representatives District 3, 1972 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCharlie BrownWon(incumbent) Democratic 17,076100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,851
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Indiana House of Representatives District 3, 1972 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCharlie BrownWon(incumbent) Democratic 11,851100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,835
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Indiana House of Representatives District 3, 1972 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCharlie BrownWon(incumbent) Democratic 15,16080.5% RepublicanSteve L. Collins Republican 3,67519.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,060
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Indiana House of Representatives District 3, 1972 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCharlie BrownWon(incumbent) Democratic 9,060100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 21,366
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Indiana House of Representatives District 3, 1972 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCharlie BrownWon(incumbent) Democratic 17,83483.5% RepublicanCarl G. Konefsky Republican 3,53216.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,571
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Indiana House of Representatives District 3, 1972 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDean R. MockWon(incumbent) Republican 8,90957.2% DemocraticBruce D. Carter Democratic 6,66242.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 20,973
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Indiana House of Representatives District 3, 1972 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDean R. MockWon Republican 10,75451.3% DemocraticBruce D. Carter(incumbent) Democratic 10,21948.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,334
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Indiana House of Representatives District 3, 1972 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBruce D. CarterWon Democratic 6,70350.3% RepublicanDean R. Mock(incumbent) Republican 6,63149.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 20,140
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Indiana House of Representatives District 3, 1972 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDean R. MockWon(incumbent) Republican 13,90069.0% DemocraticMichael Leasor Democratic 6,24031.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,857
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Indiana House of Representatives District 3, 1972 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDean R. MockWon(incumbent) Republican 10,14268.3% DemocraticRalph Spelbring Democratic 4,71531.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 54,509
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Indiana House of Representatives District 3, 1972 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticChester E. DobisWon(incumbent) Democratic 21,27739.0% DemocraticWilliam DrozdaWon(incumbent) Democratic 20,68838.0% RepublicanRaymond C. Kirtland Republican 12,54423.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 31,954
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Indiana House of Representatives District 3, 1972 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticChester E. DobisWon(incumbent) Democratic 13,38041.9% DemocraticWilliam DrozdaWon Democratic 12,57439.4% RepublicanEich Republican 5,87418.4% OtherHirsh Other 1260.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 71,977
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Indiana House of Representatives District 3, 1972 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMarion J. BushemiWon(incumbent) Democratic 24,15233.6% DemocraticChester E. DobisWon(incumbent) Democratic 24,12333.5% RepublicanAdrian Anthony Wilson Republican 11,86316.5% RepublicanDaniel C. Langmesser Republican 11,83916.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 46,175
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Indiana House of Representatives District 3, 1972 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticChester E. DobisWon(incumbent) Democratic 16,02234.7% DemocraticMarion J. BushemiWon(incumbent) Democratic 15,85534.3% RepublicanDonal E. Harrigan Republican 7,44716.1% RepublicanWilliam B. Davis Republican 6,85114.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 73,933
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Indiana House of Representatives District 3, 1972 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticChester E. DobisWon(incumbent) Democratic 19,39526.2% DemocraticMarion J. BushemiWon(incumbent) Democratic 18,64225.2% RepublicanWilliam B. Davis Republican 18,26824.7% RepublicanHarold Moody Republican 17,62823.8%
- 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 3, election results 1972 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/in/house/3. 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:3
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