Indiana polls close in 2026 general election with Secretary of State race open
The gist
Polls in Indiana closed at 6 p.m. local time, with results expected within the first half-hour and all races at 0% counted.
The open Secretary of State race tests whether a Democrat can win statewide there for the first time in 14 years.
How it unfolded
- May 5, 2026NPR reported Trump's operation targeted seven Indiana state senators who opposed redrawing House maps; five of the seven incumbents were already out per AP race calls.
- May 19, 2026Paula Copenhaver sought a recount of certified results showing her trailing Sen. Spencer Deery by three votes, 6,337 to 6,334.
- Aug 10, 2026The recount upended the result in Indiana Senate District 23, with Copenhaver beating incumbent Sen. Spencer Deery.