1986Final results
1986 election for Indiana House District 49
Indiana House of Representatives · Indiana
3 seats: Paul S. Mannweiler (R), John S. Keeler (R), William I. Spencer (R) won.
3 seatsPaul S. MannweilerRepublican · winner · incumbent
20.9%31,251
John S. KeelerRepublican · winner · incumbent
20.4%30,393
William I. SpencerRepublican · winner · incumbent
20.1%30,013
Marian K. TowneDemocrat
13.2%19,677
Mae DickinsonDemocrat
12.5%18,713
David J. DeetsDemocrat
12.4%18,560
Webster J. SmithLibertarian
0.4%590
149,197 votes
Source: Harvard Dataverse / Carl KlarnerUpdated Sep 30, 2026, 7:29 AM ET
The seat over time
D − R margin in this seat's races around 1986
Races before and after
Source: Harvard Dataverse / Carl KlarnerUpdated Sep 30, 2026, 7:29 AM ET
The candidates
Paul S. Mannweiler (R)John S. Keeler (R)William I. Spencer (R)Marian K. Towne (D)Mae Dickinson (D)David J. Deets (D)
Also on the ballot: Webster J. Smith (Libertarian), 0.4%