Indiana State House District 7
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Jake Teshka Republican · Member list as of Oct 28
Oliver DavisDemocraticJake TeshkaRepublican · Incumbent6 years since first win
No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2024 general: Jake Teshka (R) 100.0
- Last election
- Jake Teshka (Republican) was unopposed, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 2 candidates
Side by side
Left column: DavisRight column: Teshka
- Donor-based spectrum
- LiberalCentristConservativeTeshkaNo published score for Davis
- Races
- None listed
- Won 3 of 3
- Years since first win
- Not available
- 6
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Candidates on the ballot
- Oliver DavisDemocratic
- Jake TeshkaIncumbentRepublican
Source: in.gov (XLSX), dated Sep 22
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History (27 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 40,799
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
Indiana House of Representatives District 7, 1972 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJake TeshkaWon Republican 40,799100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,671
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Indiana House of Representatives District 7, 1972 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJake TeshkaWon(incumbent) Republican 11,96960.9% DemocraticRoss Deal Democratic 7,70239.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 27,166
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Indiana House of Representatives District 7, 1972 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJake TeshkaWon Republican 14,66854.0% DemocraticRoss J. Deal Democratic 12,49846.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 21,807
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Indiana House of Representatives District 7, 1972 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoe TaylorWon(incumbent) Democratic 11,26751.7% RepublicanTroy E. Dillon Republican 10,54048.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 25,270
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Indiana House of Representatives District 7, 1972 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoe TaylorWon Democratic 12,16548.1% RepublicanJustin Emanuel Chupp Republican 11,63446.0% LibertarianJames P. Gillen Libertarian 1,4715.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,869
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Indiana House of Representatives District 7, 1972 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDavid L. NiezgodskiWon(incumbent) Democratic 8,23475.8% LibertarianMark Vogel Libertarian 2,63524.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 25,986
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Indiana House of Representatives District 7, 1972 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDavid L. NiezgodskiWon(incumbent) Democratic 14,93257.5% RepublicanMark Peter Telloyan Republican 11,05442.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,714
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Indiana House of Representatives District 7, 1972 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDavid L. NiezgodskiWon(incumbent) Democratic 8,92953.4% RepublicanGregory A. Dudeck Republican 7,78546.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 24,614
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Indiana House of Representatives District 7, 1972 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDavid L. NiezgodskiWon(incumbent) Democratic 14,58859.3% RepublicanDan Herbster Republican 10,02640.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,285
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Indiana House of Representatives District 7, 1972 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDavid L. NiezgodskiWon Democratic 12,285100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 22,922
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Indiana House of Representatives District 7, 1972 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticThomas S. KromkowskiWon(incumbent) Democratic 13,65359.6% RepublicanJoanna Blacketor Republican 9,26940.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,836
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Indiana House of Representatives District 7, 1972 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticThomas S. KromkowskiWon(incumbent) Democratic 10,836100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,014
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Indiana House of Representatives District 7, 1972 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticThomas S. KromkowskiWon(incumbent) Democratic 11,52467.7% RepublicanDave Barkley Republican 5,49032.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,059
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Indiana House of Representatives District 7, 1972 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticThomas S. KromkowskiWon(incumbent) Democratic 9,059100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,917
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Indiana House of Representatives District 7, 1972 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticThomas S. KromkowskiWon(incumbent) Democratic 11,917100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,102
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Indiana House of Representatives District 7, 1972 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticThomas S. KromkowskiWon(incumbent) Democratic 8,102100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 20,265
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Indiana House of Representatives District 7, 1972 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticThomas S. KromkowskiWon(incumbent) Democratic 13,85068.3% RepublicanMargaret A. Wickizer Republican 6,41531.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 48,229
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Indiana House of Representatives District 7, 1972 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticB. Patrick BauerWon(incumbent) Democratic 17,60636.5% DemocraticThomas S. KromkowskiWon(incumbent) Democratic 17,34536.0% RepublicanMichael Steven Carman Republican 6,64913.8% RepublicanJames P. Considine Republican 6,62913.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 71,776
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Indiana House of Representatives District 7, 1972 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticB. Patrick BauerWon(incumbent) Democratic 24,55134.2% DemocraticThomas S. KromkowskiWon Democratic 24,46634.1% RepublicanSylvia V. Shelton Republican 11,65816.2% RepublicanTerry J. Wallace Republican 11,10115.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 53,424
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Indiana House of Representatives District 7, 1972 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticB. Patrick BauerWon(incumbent) Democratic 18,72335.0% DemocraticThomas S. DromkowskiWon Democratic 18,64434.9% RepublicanWarren A. Bauer Republican 8,18615.3% RepublicanEdward L. Mejer Republican 7,87114.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 81,373
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Indiana House of Representatives District 7, 1972 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticThomas S. KromkowskiWon(incumbent) Democratic 27,42533.7% DemocraticB. Patrick BauerWon(incumbent) Democratic 27,41633.7% RepublicanGeorge J. Hardesty Republican 13,68416.8% RepublicanTheodore O. Steinke Republican 12,84815.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 65,283
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Indiana House of Representatives District 7, 1972 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticB. Patrick BauerWon(incumbent) Democratic 22,81635.0% DemocraticThomas S. KromkowskiWon(incumbent) Democratic 22,65134.7% RepublicanDonald R. Niezgodski Republican 10,02615.4% RepublicanTommy E. Melton Republican 9,79015.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 77,367
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Indiana House of Representatives District 7, 1972 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRichard D. BellWon(incumbent) Democratic 20,68426.7% RepublicanMary Kay BudakWon Republican 19,69125.4% DemocraticAnita Bowser Democratic 19,42725.1% RepublicanRichard F. Kelsey Republican 17,56522.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 54,752
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Indiana House of Representatives District 7, 1972 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticClifford D. ArnoldWon(incumbent) Democratic 14,19225.9% DemocraticRichard D. BellWon(incumbent) Democratic 14,13325.8% RepublicanHiler Republican 13,66024.9% RepublicanRichard F. Kelsey Republican 12,76723.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 77,488
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Indiana House of Representatives District 7, 1972 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticClifford D. ArnoldWon(incumbent) Democratic 24,92132.2% DemocraticRichard D. BellWon(incumbent) Democratic 22,20528.7% RepublicanFrank Sprague Republican 15,80520.4% RepublicanLillian M. Giesler Republican 14,55718.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 47,323
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Indiana House of Representatives District 7, 1972 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticClifford D. ArnoldWon(incumbent) Democratic 19,68241.6% DemocraticRichard D. BellWon(incumbent) Democratic 18,29938.7% RepublicanManny Dieckilman Republican 9,34219.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 77,688
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Indiana House of Representatives District 7, 1972 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticClifford D. ArnoldWon(incumbent) Democratic 23,55230.3% DemocraticRichard D. BellWon(incumbent) Democratic 20,07225.8% RepublicanThomas L. Thorson Republican 18,52323.8% RepublicanGeorge E. Palm Republican 15,54120.0%
- 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 7, election results 1972 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/in/house/7. 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:7
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