Indiana State Senate District 39
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Eric Bassler Republican (not a candidate in 2026) · Member list as of Oct 28
One candidate on the printed ballot.
- Last election
- Eric Bassler (Republican) was unopposed, 2022
- On the 2026 ballot
- 1 candidate
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Candidates on the ballot
UncontestedOpen seat
One candidate on the printed ballot. The current holder, Eric Bassler, is not on the candidate list.
- Jeff EllingtonRepublican
Source: in.gov (XLSX), dated Sep 22
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History (14 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 31,128
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Indiana Senate District 39, 1972 to 2022, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanEric BasslerWon(incumbent) Republican 31,128100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 34,199
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Indiana Senate District 39, 1972 to 2022, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanEric BasslerWon(incumbent) Republican 34,199100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 32,860
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Indiana Senate District 39, 1972 to 2022, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanEric BasslerWon Republican 20,07461.1% DemocraticSteve Lindsey Democratic 12,78638.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 35,423
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Indiana Senate District 39, 1972 to 2022, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn M. WatermanWon(incumbent) Republican 22,34063.1% DemocraticSteven M. Thais Democratic 13,08336.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 36,668
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Indiana Senate District 39, 1972 to 2022, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn M. WatermanWon(incumbent) Republican 19,36752.8% DemocraticSteven M. Thais Democratic 17,30147.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 32,870
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Indiana Senate District 39, 1972 to 2022, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn M. WatermanWon(incumbent) Republican 20,94863.7% DemocraticPhil Croft Democratic 11,92236.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 35,952
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Indiana Senate District 39, 1972 to 2022, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn M. WatermanWon(incumbent) Republican 19,23953.5% DemocraticRodney A. Hasler Democratic 16,71346.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 35,211
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Indiana Senate District 39, 1972 to 2022, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn M. WatermanWon Republican 17,84650.7% DemocraticMaurice E. Doll Jr.(incumbent) Democratic 17,36549.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 30,492
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Indiana Senate District 39, 1972 to 2022, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMaurice E. Doll Jr.Won Democratic 16,65354.6% RepublicanO. K. Anderson Republican 13,83945.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 21,930
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Indiana Senate District 39, 1972 to 2022, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJames R. MonkWon(incumbent) Democratic 21,930100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 36,203
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Indiana Senate District 39, 1972 to 2022, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJames R. MonkWon Democratic 21,30358.8% RepublicanFloyd S. Root Jr. Republican 14,90041.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 48,287
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Indiana Senate District 39, 1972 to 2022, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanEd PeaseWon Republican 27,78757.5% DemocraticElden C. Tipton(incumbent) Democratic 20,50042.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 45,351
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Indiana Senate District 39, 1972 to 2022, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticElden Creasy TiptonWon(incumbent) Democratic 24,13853.2% RepublicanBoyd T. Schepper Republican 21,21346.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 46,197
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Indiana Senate District 39, 1972 to 2022, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticElden C. TiptonWon Democratic 23,12550.1% RepublicanLawrence L. Jones Republican 23,07249.9%
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
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 39, election results 1972 to 2022. https://www.electionwrld.com/in/senate/39. Retrieved October 31, 2026.
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District id: ocd-division/country:us/state:in/sldu:39
DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse)Data as of Oct 28, 2026