Indiana State Senate seat · former district
Indiana State Senate: Jasper–Newton–Porter
2 elections since 1968: Democrats won 0, Republicans 2.
1970 special election
Nov 3, 1970- Charles Kleinkort (R) · won · incumbent58.6%
- Richard D. Knudten (D)41.4%
Source: Harvard Dataverse / Carl KlarnerUpdated Sep 30, 2026, 7:29 AM ET
Every election for this seat
2 races since 1968.
| Year | Winner | Runner-up | Won by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 special | Charles Kleinkort (R) | Richard D. Knudten (D) | 17.2 |
| 1968 | Charles Kleinkort (R) | Raymond E. Daly (D) | 10.5 |
Won by: the winner's lead over the runner-up, in points of the vote. Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)