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Indiana House District 5
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Dale DeVon Republican · Member list as of Oct 28
Dale DeVonRepublican · Incumbent14 years since first win on fileAlex WaitDemocratic
No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2024 general: Dale DeVon (R) 54.6, Heidi Beidinger (D) 45.4
- Last election
- Dale DeVon (Republican) won by 9.2 points, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 2 candidates
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Left column: DeVonRight column: Wait
- Donor-based spectrum
- LiberalCentristConservativeDeVonNo published score for Wait
- Races won and lost
- 7-1
- None on file
- Years since first win on file
- 14
- Not available
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- Alex WaitDemocratic
- Dale DeVonIncumbentRepublican
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History (27 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 61,696
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
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- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
Indiana House of Representatives District 5, 1972 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDale DeVonWon Republican 33,67054.6% DemocraticHeidi Beidinger Democratic 28,02645.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 20,704
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Indiana House of Representatives District 5, 1972 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDale DeVonWon(incumbent) Republican 11,73856.7% DemocraticHeidi Beidinger Democratic 8,96643.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 28,807
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Indiana House of Representatives District 5, 1972 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDale DeVonWon(incumbent) Republican 14,61750.7% DemocraticDonald R. Westerhausen Jr. Democratic 14,19049.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 22,953
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Indiana House of Representatives District 5, 1972 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDale DeVonWon(incumbent) Republican 11,71351.0% DemocraticDonald R. Westerhausen Jr. Democratic 11,24049.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,177
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Indiana House of Representatives District 5, 1972 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDale DeVonWon(incumbent) Republican 19,177100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,379
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
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- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Indiana House of Representatives District 5, 1972 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDale R. DevonWon(incumbent) Republican 9,379100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 25,899
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Indiana House of Representatives District 5, 1972 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDale R. DevonWon Republican 14,99657.9% DemocraticJerod Warnock Democratic 10,90342.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,235
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Indiana House of Representatives District 5, 1972 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCraig R. FryWon(incumbent) Democratic 8,81472.0% LibertarianRonald R. Cenkush Libertarian 3,42128.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 23,849
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Indiana House of Representatives District 5, 1972 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCraig R. FryWon(incumbent) Democratic 13,82258.0% RepublicanDave Miller Republican 10,02742.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,509
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Indiana House of Representatives District 5, 1972 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCraig R. FryWon(incumbent) Democratic 8,90657.4% RepublicanJeremy Hiler Republican 6,60342.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 21,454
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Indiana House of Representatives District 5, 1972 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCraig R. FryWon(incumbent) Democratic 10,94751.0% RepublicanMichael Reddy Republican 10,50749.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,323
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Indiana House of Representatives District 5, 1972 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCraig R. FryWon(incumbent) Democratic 8,61860.2% RepublicanRaymond Crawford Republican 5,70539.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,174
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Indiana House of Representatives District 5, 1972 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCraig R. FryWon(incumbent) Democratic 11,10561.1% RepublicanRaymond Crawford Republican 7,06938.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,221
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Indiana House of Representatives District 5, 1972 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCraig R. FryWon(incumbent) Democratic 7,56361.9% RepublicanRobert V. Tashijan Republican 4,65838.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,143
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Indiana House of Representatives District 5, 1972 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCraig R. FryWon(incumbent) Democratic 10,94163.8% RepublicanShane Patrick Carey Republican 6,20236.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,348
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Indiana House of Representatives District 5, 1972 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCraig R. FryWon(incumbent) Democratic 6,11159.0% RepublicanBill Natynka Republican 4,23741.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,119
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Indiana House of Representatives District 5, 1972 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCraig R. FryWon(incumbent) Democratic 11,49760.1% RepublicanR. Neal Stanfield Republican 7,62239.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,798
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Indiana House of Representatives District 5, 1972 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCraig R. FryWon(incumbent) Democratic 6,91750.1% RepublicanMarvin C. Wood Republican 6,88149.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,136
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Indiana House of Representatives District 5, 1972 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCraig R. FryWon Democratic 9,36451.6% RepublicanPaul J. Reese Republican 8,77248.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,161
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Indiana House of Representatives District 5, 1972 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRobert R. AllerWon(incumbent) Republican 6,09250.1% DemocraticRobert L. Price Democratic 6,06949.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,597
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Indiana House of Representatives District 5, 1972 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRobert R. AllerWon Republican 9,80052.7% DemocraticRobert L. Price(incumbent) Democratic 8,79747.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,133
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Indiana House of Representatives District 5, 1972 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRobert L. PriceWon Democratic 7,51253.1% RepublicanRobert R. Aller Republican 6,62146.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 50,155
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Indiana House of Representatives District 5, 1972 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCarolyn MosbyWon(incumbent) Democratic 25,13750.1% DemocraticJules Blake TaylorWon Democratic 23,63547.1% RepublicanRoland B. Lewis Sr. Republican 1,3832.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 30,477
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Indiana House of Representatives District 5, 1972 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRayfield FisherWon(incumbent) Democratic 15,34950.4% DemocraticCarolyn MosbyWon Democratic 15,12849.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 55,423
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Indiana House of Representatives District 5, 1972 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJewell HarrisWon(incumbent) Democratic 27,92650.4% DemocraticRayfield FisherWon Democratic 27,49749.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 36,331
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Indiana House of Representatives District 5, 1972 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticKatie HallWon Democratic 17,13947.2% DemocraticJewell HarrisWon(incumbent) Democratic 16,89346.5% RepublicanMason Republican 1,1903.3% RepublicanGrace L. Winbush Republican 1,1093.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 63,956
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Indiana House of Representatives District 5, 1972 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRobert FreelandWon Democratic 28,60244.7% DemocraticJewell HarrisWon Democratic 28,23744.1% RepublicanFrederick B. Welch Republican 3,7125.8% RepublicanJohn I. Campbell Republican 3,4055.3%
- 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 House District 5, election results 1972 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/in/house/5. 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:5
DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), DIME (ODC-BY)Data as of Oct 28, 2026