Indiana State House District 35
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Elizabeth Rowray Republican · Member list as of Oct 28
Phil G. GiftDemocraticElizabeth RowrayRepublican · Incumbent6 years since first win
No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2024 general: Elizabeth Rowray (R) 71.0, Philip G. "Phil" Gift (D) 29.0
- Last election
- Elizabeth Rowray (Republican) won by 42.0 points, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 2 candidates
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Left column: GiftRight column: Rowray
- Donor-based spectrum
- LiberalCentristConservativeRowrayNo published score for Gift
- Races
- Won 0 of 1
- Won 3 of 3
- Years since first win
- Not available
- 6
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Candidates on the ballot
- Phil G. GiftDemocratic
- Elizabeth RowrayIncumbentRepublican
Source: in.gov (XLSX), dated Sep 22
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History (27 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 31,733
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
Indiana House of Representatives District 35, 1972 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanElizabeth RowrayWon Republican 22,52971.0% DemocraticPhilip G. "Phil" Gift Democratic 9,20429.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 21,341
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Indiana House of Representatives District 35, 1972 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanElizabeth RowrayWon(incumbent) Republican 14,94870.0% DemocraticBrad Sowinski Democratic 6,39330.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 30,337
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Indiana House of Representatives District 35, 1972 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanElizabeth RowrayWon Republican 16,76755.3% DemocraticMelanie M. Wright(incumbent) Democratic 13,57044.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 25,264
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Indiana House of Representatives District 35, 1972 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMelanie M. WrightWon(incumbent) Democratic 12,79950.7% RepublicanBen W. Fisher Republican 12,46549.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 29,772
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Indiana House of Representatives District 35, 1972 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMelanie M. WrightWon(incumbent) Democratic 15,64352.5% RepublicanWilliam E. Walters Republican 14,12947.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,956
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Indiana House of Representatives District 35, 1972 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMelanie M. WrightWon Democratic 8,58150.6% RepublicanL. Jack Lutz(incumbent) Republican 8,37549.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 28,905
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Indiana House of Representatives District 35, 1972 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanL. Jack LutzWon(incumbent) Republican 14,67650.8% DemocraticMelanie Wright Democratic 14,22949.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 21,292
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Indiana House of Representatives District 35, 1972 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanL. Jack LutzWon(incumbent) Republican 13,67164.2% DemocraticPat L. Smith Democratic 7,62135.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 30,306
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Indiana House of Representatives District 35, 1972 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanL. Jack LutzWon(incumbent) Republican 17,12656.5% DemocraticLee Ann Mengelt Democratic 13,18043.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 21,881
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Indiana House of Representatives District 35, 1972 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanL. Jack LutzWon(incumbent) Republican 11,77553.8% DemocraticLee Ann Mengelt Democratic 10,10646.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 29,526
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Indiana House of Representatives District 35, 1972 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanL. Jack LutzWon(incumbent) Republican 17,74060.1% DemocraticKent T. Saunders Democratic 11,78639.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,955
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Indiana House of Representatives District 35, 1972 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanL. Jack LutzWon(incumbent) Republican 14,955100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 20,563
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Indiana House of Representatives District 35, 1972 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBruce N. MunsonWon(incumbent) Republican 11,69656.9% DemocraticCharlotte J. Shepperd Democratic 8,86743.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,328
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Indiana House of Representatives District 35, 1972 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBruce N. MunsonWon(incumbent) Republican 9,328100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 20,808
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Indiana House of Representatives District 35, 1972 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBruce N. MunsonWon(incumbent) Republican 10,82752.0% DemocraticSue E. Errington Democratic 9,49345.6% LibertarianColin Roney Libertarian 4882.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,199
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Indiana House of Representatives District 35, 1972 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBruce N. MunsonWon(incumbent) Republican 9,50555.3% DemocraticPatricia Eddy Democratic 7,69444.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 22,759
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Indiana House of Representatives District 35, 1972 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBruce N. MunsonWon Republican 11,47250.4% DemocraticPatricia Eddy Democratic 11,28749.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,301
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Indiana House of Representatives District 35, 1972 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMarc CarmichaelWon(incumbent) Democratic 8,48055.4% RepublicanCathy Schrecongost Republican 6,82144.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 21,159
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Indiana House of Representatives District 35, 1972 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMarc CarmichaelWon(incumbent) Democratic 11,92656.4% RepublicanBrad Razor Republican 9,23343.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,644
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Indiana House of Representatives District 35, 1972 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMarc CarmichaelWon Democratic 9,22859.0% RepublicanJ. Roberts Dailey(incumbent) Republican 6,41641.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 20,644
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Indiana House of Representatives District 35, 1972 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJ. Roberts DaileyWon(incumbent) Republican 12,20959.1% DemocraticAlva Cox Democratic 8,43540.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,847
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Indiana House of Representatives District 35, 1972 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJ. Roberts DaileyWon(incumbent) Republican 10,31657.8% DemocraticStanley D. Landfair Democratic 7,53142.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 24,282
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Indiana House of Representatives District 35, 1972 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanPatrick James KielyWon(incumbent) Republican 14,87461.3% DemocraticDavid L. Puckett Democratic 9,15237.7% OtherKeith Douglas Price Other 2561.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,965
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Indiana House of Representatives District 35, 1972 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanPatrick James KielyWon Republican 10,59659.0% DemocraticJohn R. Walsh II Democratic 7,36941.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 24,146
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Indiana House of Representatives District 35, 1972 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn M. BlevinsWon(incumbent) Republican 13,94557.8% DemocraticCarroll Miller Democratic 10,20142.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 20,102
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Indiana House of Representatives District 35, 1972 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn Morrison BlevinsWon(incumbent) Republican 9,94449.5% DemocraticMerrill Pyle Democratic 9,88749.2% OtherRussell Other 2711.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 22,904
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Indiana House of Representatives District 35, 1972 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn Morrison BlevinsWon Republican 13,90260.7% DemocraticMerrill Pyle Democratic 9,00239.3%
- 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 35, election results 1972 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/in/house/35. 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:35
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