Vote Count Discrepancies in District 45 | November 13, 2026

More ballots cast in District 45 than votes county. Incumbent Chris Garten says the 28-vote difference is not enough to overcome his 300-vote lead. Hamilton County, previously a reliably red seat in elections, shifted heavily in favor of Democrats in the 2026 Midterms. The Lincoln Party achieves 4% of the overall vote, qualifying them as Indiana’s newest political party. November 13, 2026