Indiana State House District 36
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Kyle Pierce Republican · Member list as of Oct 28
Kyle PierceRepublican · Incumbent4 years since first winKimberly (Kim) TownsendDemocratic
No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2024 general: Kyle Pierce (R) 59.0, Thonja M. Nicholson (D) 41.0
- Last election
- Kyle Pierce (Republican) won by 18.0 points, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 2 candidates
Side by side
Left column: PierceRight column: Townsend
- Donor-based spectrum
- LiberalCentristConservativePierceNo published score for Townsend
- Races
- Won 2 of 3
- None listed
- Years since first win
- 4
- Not available
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Candidates on the ballot
- Kimberly (Kim) TownsendDemocratic
- Kyle PierceIncumbentRepublican
Source: in.gov (XLSX), dated Sep 22
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History (27 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 25,933
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
Indiana House of Representatives District 36, 1972 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanKyle PierceWon Republican 15,31059.0% DemocraticThonja M. Nicholson Democratic 10,62341.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,485
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Indiana House of Representatives District 36, 1972 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanKyle PierceWon Republican 8,90450.9% DemocraticTerri Jo Austin(incumbent) Democratic 8,58149.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 24,436
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Indiana House of Representatives District 36, 1972 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticTerri Jo AustinWon(incumbent) Democratic 12,95153.0% RepublicanKyle Pierce Republican 11,48547.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 20,657
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Indiana House of Representatives District 36, 1972 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticTerri Jo AustinWon(incumbent) Democratic 11,44655.4% RepublicanJennifer Culp Republican 9,21144.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 25,187
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Indiana House of Representatives District 36, 1972 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticTerri Jo AustinWon(incumbent) Democratic 14,78258.7% RepublicanJames D. Shelton Jr. Republican 10,40541.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,003
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Indiana House of Representatives District 36, 1972 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticTerri Jo AustinWon(incumbent) Democratic 8,54461.0% RepublicanJames D. Shelton Jr. Republican 5,45939.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 24,818
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Indiana House of Representatives District 36, 1972 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticTerri Jo AustinWon(incumbent) Democratic 15,84263.8% RepublicanLycan Republican 8,97636.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,611
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Indiana House of Representatives District 36, 1972 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticTerri J. AustinWon(incumbent) Democratic 8,57251.6% RepublicanKim Builta Republican 7,37644.4% LibertarianGreg Noland Libertarian 6634.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 22,745
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Indiana House of Representatives District 36, 1972 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticTerri Jo AustinWon(incumbent) Democratic 13,80860.7% RepublicanFrank Burrows Republican 8,15635.9% LibertarianGreg Noland Libertarian 7813.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,540
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Indiana House of Representatives District 36, 1972 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticTerri J. AustinWon(incumbent) Democratic 10,49163.4% RepublicanFrancie Pyburn Metzger Republican 6,04936.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 22,839
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Indiana House of Representatives District 36, 1972 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticTerri J. AustinWon(incumbent) Democratic 14,17062.0% RepublicanRonald B. Carrell Republican 8,66938.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,558
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Indiana House of Representatives District 36, 1972 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticTerri J. AustinWon Democratic 8,64052.2% RepublicanAndy Kincaid Republican 7,91847.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 23,884
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Indiana House of Representatives District 36, 1972 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanL. Jack LutzWon(incumbent) Republican 12,39751.9% DemocraticTerri J. Austin Democratic 11,48748.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,351
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Indiana House of Representatives District 36, 1972 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanL. Jack LutzWon(incumbent) Republican 11,18761.0% DemocraticBilly J. Brogdon Democratic 7,16439.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 24,114
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Indiana House of Representatives District 36, 1972 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanL. Jack LutzWon(incumbent) Republican 13,04454.1% DemocraticPatrick J. Cunningham Jr. Democratic 11,07045.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,584
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Indiana House of Representatives District 36, 1972 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanL. Jack LutzWon(incumbent) Republican 12,03361.4% DemocraticKenny Hosier Democratic 7,55138.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 26,043
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Indiana House of Representatives District 36, 1972 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanL. Jack LutzWon Republican 13,53652.0% DemocraticSkip J. Waymire Democratic 11,34643.6% IndependentDouglas R. Tupling Independent 1,1614.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,537
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Indiana House of Representatives District 36, 1972 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanPatrick J. KielyWon(incumbent) Republican 13,537100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 25,083
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Indiana House of Representatives District 36, 1972 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanPatrick J. KielyWon(incumbent) Republican 15,26160.8% DemocraticPaul M. Sanders Democratic 9,82239.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,226
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Indiana House of Representatives District 36, 1972 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanPatrick J. KielyWon(incumbent) Republican 11,19958.3% DemocraticPaul M. Sanders Democratic 8,02741.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,491
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Indiana House of Representatives District 36, 1972 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanPatrick J. KielyWon(incumbent) Republican 18,491100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 22,712
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Indiana House of Representatives District 36, 1972 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanPatrick J. KielyWon(incumbent) Republican 13,33158.7% DemocraticRay E. Turner Democratic 9,38141.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 20,283
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Indiana House of Representatives District 36, 1972 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCraig B. CampbellWon(incumbent) Democratic 11,76858.0% RepublicanDuane Cook Republican 8,51542.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,412
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Indiana House of Representatives District 36, 1972 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCraig B. CampbellWon(incumbent) Democratic 8,89254.2% RepublicanDale Hersberger Republican 7,52045.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 21,954
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Indiana House of Representatives District 36, 1972 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCraig B. CampbellWon(incumbent) Democratic 12,94359.0% RepublicanDale Hersberger Republican 9,01141.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,767
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Indiana House of Representatives District 36, 1972 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCraig B. CampbellWon(incumbent) Democratic 12,24065.2% RepublicanJack Parnell Republican 6,52734.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 22,130
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Indiana House of Representatives District 36, 1972 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCraig B. CampbellWon(incumbent) Democratic 11,39551.5% RepublicanRobert L. Shearer Republican 10,73548.5%
- 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
- 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 36, election results 1972 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/in/house/36. 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:36
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