The 2002 congressional elections in Indiana were elections for Indiana's delegation to the United States House of Representatives, which occurred along with congressional elections nationwide on November 5, 2002. Republicans held a majority of Indiana's delegation, 6–4, before the elections. The districts were redrawn prior to the 2002 elections, reducing the number of districts by 1. Democrat Tim Roemer of the 2nd district retired, leaving the seat vacant. Republicans picked up the 2nd district seat, gaining a 6–3 advantage following the elections.

Overview The following are the final results from the Secretary of State of Indiana.

United States House of Representatives elections in Indiana, 2002PartyVotesPercentageSeats+/– Republican 840,694 55.26% 6 - Democratic 640,568 42.11% 3 -1 Libertarian 37,270 2.45% 0 - Green 2,745 0.18% 0 - Others 76 <0.01% 0 - Totals 1,521,353 100.00% 9 -

District 1

This district includes a small strip of northwest Indiana. The district has been one of the most Democratic in Indiana.

Predictions SourceRankingAs of Sabato's Crystal Ball November 4, 2002 New York Times October 14, 2002

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District 2

This district is centered on South Bend, Indiana and the Indiana portion of the Michiana region.

Predictions SourceRankingAs of Sabato's Crystal Ball November 4, 2002 New York Times October 14, 2002

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District 3

This district is located in the northeast corner of Indiana and has a large population center in Fort Wayne.

Predictions SourceRankingAs of Sabato's Crystal Ball November 4, 2002 New York Times October 14, 2002

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District 4

This district is located in west-central Indiana. Located within the district is the city of West Lafayette and many suburban towns.

Predictions SourceRankingAs of Sabato's Crystal Ball November 4, 2002 New York Times October 14, 2002

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District 5

This district located mostly north of Indianapolis, including the largest suburbs of Indianapolis in Hamilton County.

Predictions SourceRankingAs of Sabato's Crystal Ball November 4, 2002 New York Times October 14, 2002

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District 6

This district takes in a large portion of eastern Indiana, including the cities of Muncie, Anderson, and Richmond.

Predictions SourceRankingAs of Sabato's Crystal Ball November 4, 2002 New York Times October 14, 2002

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District 7

This district is in the heart of Central Indiana and encompasses most of Marion County/Indianapolis.

Predictions SourceRankingAs of Sabato's Crystal Ball November 4, 2002 New York Times October 14, 2002

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District 8

Population centers of Evansville and Terre Haute are located within its limits along with numerous other small towns.

Predictions SourceRankingAs of Sabato's Crystal Ball November 4, 2002 New York Times October 14, 2002

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District 9

This district is located in southeast Indiana. The largest city located within the district is Bloomington followed by Columbus, New Albany, Jeffersonville, and Clarksville.

Predictions SourceRankingAs of Sabato's Crystal Ball November 4, 2002 New York Times October 14, 2002

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See also 2002 United States House of Representatives elections

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