Indiana State House District 48
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Doug Miller Republican · Member list as of Oct 28
Doug MillerRepublican · Incumbent10 years since first winEmily YawDemocratic
No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2024 general: Doug Miller (R) 100.0
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- Emily YawDemocratic
- Doug MillerIncumbentRepublican
- Marshall TravisGreen
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- Last election
- Doug Miller (Republican) was unopposed, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 3 candidates
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- LiberalCentristConservativeMillerNo published score for Yaw
- Races
- Won 6 of 6
- None listed
- Years since first win
- 10
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- Emily YawDemocratic
- Doug MillerIncumbentRepublican
- Marshall TravisGreen
Source: in.gov (XLSX), dated Sep 22
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History (27 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 18,878
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
Indiana House of Representatives District 48, 1972 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDoug MillerWon Republican 18,878100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,950
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Indiana House of Representatives District 48, 1972 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDoug MillerWon(incumbent) Republican 11,950100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 25,535
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Indiana House of Representatives District 48, 1972 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDoug MillerWon(incumbent) Republican 16,43064.3% DemocraticAaron Mishler Democratic 9,10535.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,168
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Indiana House of Representatives District 48, 1972 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDoug MillerWon(incumbent) Republican 12,37076.5% LibertarianRobert Wilson Jr. Libertarian 3,79823.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 22,148
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Indiana House of Representatives District 48, 1972 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDoug MillerWon(incumbent)Name as filed: Douglas Miller Republican 14,71066.4% DemocraticJames V. Barnes Democratic 7,43833.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,857
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Indiana House of Representatives District 48, 1972 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDouglas MillerWon Republican 8,857100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 23,362
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Indiana House of Representatives District 48, 1972 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTimothy NeeseWon(incumbent) Republican 15,22365.2% DemocraticDan Morrison Democratic 8,13934.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,432
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Indiana House of Representatives District 48, 1972 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTimothy NeeseWon(incumbent) Republican 13,432100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 26,497
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Indiana House of Representatives District 48, 1972 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTimothy NeeseWon(incumbent) Republican 15,16357.2% DemocraticJohn P. Hardy Democratic 11,33442.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,549
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Indiana House of Representatives District 48, 1972 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTimothy NeeseWon(incumbent) Republican 9,65755.0% DemocraticJohn P. Hardy Democratic 7,89245.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,241
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Indiana House of Representatives District 48, 1972 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTimothy NeeseWon(incumbent) Republican 18,241100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,499
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Indiana House of Representatives District 48, 1972 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTimothy NeeseWon Republican 10,25166.1% DemocraticBruce D. Carter Democratic 5,24833.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 21,653
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Indiana House of Representatives District 48, 1972 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDean R. MockWon(incumbent) Republican 14,87668.7% DemocraticChad M. Crabtree Democratic 6,77731.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,833
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Indiana House of Representatives District 48, 1972 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDean R. MockWon(incumbent) Republican 10,833100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 20,424
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Indiana House of Representatives District 48, 1972 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDean R. MockWon(incumbent) Republican 14,76572.3% DemocraticRavon Hall Democratic 5,65927.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,109
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Indiana House of Representatives District 48, 1972 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDean R. MockWon(incumbent) Republican 8,18567.6% DemocraticDenise L. Bayman Democratic 3,92432.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 21,096
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Indiana House of Representatives District 48, 1972 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDean R. MockWon(incumbent) Republican 12,54259.5% DemocraticDoloris C. Cogan Democratic 8,55440.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 128,062
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- Seats
- 3
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Indiana House of Representatives District 48, 1972 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanR. Michael YoungWon(incumbent) Republican 27,44421.4% RepublicanJoyce BrinkmanWon(incumbent) Republican 27,43521.4% RepublicanDonald T. NelsonWon(incumbent) Republican 26,31220.6% DemocraticCarl A. Forest Democratic 16,73113.1% DemocraticRichard W. Burdge Democratic 15,22811.9% DemocraticJames S. Maierson Democratic 14,91211.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 214,932
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- Seats
- 3
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Indiana House of Representatives District 48, 1972 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJoyce BrinkmanWon(incumbent) Republican 48,46122.6% RepublicanR. Michael YoungWon(incumbent) Republican 47,85422.3% RepublicanDonald T. NelsonWon(incumbent) Republican 47,82422.3% DemocraticLinda Bertram Democratic 23,80911.1% DemocraticLaura Dellinger Democratic 23,57811.0% DemocraticMichael Dean Beck Democratic 23,40610.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 111,710
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- Seats
- 3
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Indiana House of Representatives District 48, 1972 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanR. Michael YoungWon Republican 29,88626.8% RepublicanDonald T. NelsonWon(incumbent) Republican 29,83026.7% RepublicanJoyce BrinkmanWon Republican 29,22926.2% DemocraticJames W. Richardson Democratic 18,22616.3% DemocraticPaul E. Burkley(incumbent) Democratic 4,5394.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 204,582
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- Seats
- 3
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Indiana House of Representatives District 48, 1972 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDonald T. NelsonWon(incumbent) Republican 46,60822.8% RepublicanPaul E. BurkleyWon(incumbent) Republican 46,37822.7% RepublicanWilliam L. SoardsWon(incumbent) Republican 46,24322.6% DemocraticLinda M. Wagoner Democratic 21,99110.8% DemocraticDavid L. Byers Democratic 21,58110.6% DemocraticJames W. Richardson Democratic 21,44410.5% LibertarianFrederick Clark Peterson Libertarian 3370.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 162,854
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- Seats
- 3
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Indiana House of Representatives District 48, 1972 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDonald T. NelsonWon(incumbent) Republican 34,62321.3% RepublicanWilliam L. SoardsWon(incumbent) Republican 34,46921.2% RepublicanPaul E. BurkleyWon(incumbent) Republican 34,44721.1% DemocraticO. Dennis Dellinger Democratic 19,85412.2% DemocraticJames W. Richardson Democratic 19,84112.2% DemocraticMax G. Graham Democratic 19,62012.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 23,271
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Indiana House of Representatives District 48, 1972 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn J. ThomasWon(incumbent) Republican 14,50562.3% DemocraticLarry J. Wilson Democratic 8,76637.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,298
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Indiana House of Representatives District 48, 1972 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn J. ThomasWon(incumbent) Republican 9,54552.2% DemocraticThomas P. Buis Democratic 8,75347.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 22,134
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Indiana House of Representatives District 48, 1972 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn J. ThomasWon(incumbent) Republican 13,93963.0% DemocraticA. Frank Little Sr. Democratic 8,19537.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,685
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Indiana House of Representatives District 48, 1972 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn J. ThomasWon(incumbent) Republican 10,19151.8% DemocraticThomas P. Buis Democratic 9,49448.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 22,427
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Indiana House of Representatives District 48, 1972 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn J. ThomasWon(incumbent) Republican 13,84761.7% DemocraticHarold Roeschlein Democratic 8,58038.3%
- 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 48, election results 1972 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/in/house/48. 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:48
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