Indiana State Senate District 17
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Nick McKinley Republican (not a candidate in 2026) · Member list as of Oct 28
No published poll names both candidates.The last winner we have no longer holds this seat, so that result isn't shown.
- Last election
- Andy Zay (Republican) won by 50.1 points, 2022
- On the 2026 ballot
- 2 candidates
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Candidates on the ballot
Open seat
The current holder, Nick McKinley, is not on the candidate list.
- Cynthia M. WehrDemocratic
- Chris ParkerRepublican
Source: in.gov (XLSX), dated Sep 22
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History (13 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 36,658
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Indiana Senate District 17, 1974 to 2022, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanAndy ZayWon(incumbent) Republican 27,51275.0% DemocraticJoe Swisher Democratic 9,14624.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 42,231
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Indiana Senate District 17, 1974 to 2022, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanAndy ZayWon Republican 30,32071.8% DemocraticGary L. Snyder Democratic 11,91128.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 20,013
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Indiana Senate District 17, 1974 to 2022, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJim BanksWon(incumbent) Republican 20,013100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 29,356
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Indiana Senate District 17, 1974 to 2022, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJames E. BanksWon Republican 29,356100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 25,585
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Indiana Senate District 17, 1974 to 2022, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGary P. DillonWon(incumbent) Republican 25,585100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 25,796
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Indiana Senate District 17, 1974 to 2022, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGary P. DillonWon Republican 25,796100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 24,139
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Indiana Senate District 17, 1974 to 2022, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanHarold H. WheelerWon(incumbent) Republican 24,139100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 35,667
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Indiana Senate District 17, 1974 to 2022, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanHarold H. WheelerWon(incumbent) Republican 20,73758.1% DemocraticJerry Schwartz Democratic 14,93041.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 22,085
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Indiana Senate District 17, 1974 to 2022, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanHarold H. WheelerWon(incumbent) Republican 22,085100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 30,825
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Indiana Senate District 17, 1974 to 2022, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanHarold H. WheelerWon Republican 18,29959.4% DemocraticFred L. Orr II Democratic 12,52640.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 36,545
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Indiana Senate District 17, 1974 to 2022, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGene SnowdenWon(incumbent) Republican 19,88854.4% DemocraticPaul R. Anders Democratic 16,65745.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 32,787
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Indiana Senate District 17, 1974 to 2022, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGene SnowdenWon(incumbent) Republican 20,70263.1% DemocraticShirley Hipsher Democratic 12,08536.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 38,610
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Indiana Senate District 17, 1974 to 2022, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGene SnowdenWon(incumbent) Republican 21,56655.9% DemocraticF. Dale Barrett Democratic 17,04444.1%
1974 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
Only part of this chamber is up in a given cycle. Which districts vote on which date is not on file. Last contest in this district on file: 2022.
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Election Wrld. (2026). Indiana State Senate District 17, election results 1974 to 2022. https://www.electionwrld.com/in/senate/17. Retrieved October 31, 2026.
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District id: ocd-division/country:us/state:in/sldu:17
DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse)Data as of Oct 28, 2026