2006Final results
2006 election for U.S. Senate in Indiana
U.S. Senate · Indiana
Richard G. Lugar (R) won with 87.4% of the vote, defeating Steve Osborn (Lib) by 74.8 points.
Richard G. LugarRepublican · winner
87.4%1,171,553
Steve OsbornLibertarian
12.6%168,820
1,341,111 votes
Source: MIT Election Data and Science LabUpdated Sep 30, 2026, 7:25 AM ET
The seat over time
D − R margin in this seat's races around 2006
Races before and after
Source: MIT Election Data and Science LabUpdated Sep 30, 2026, 7:25 AM ET
Money in this race
Each line compares the two campaigns on one scale.
No independentRichard G. Lugar
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Raised by the campaign
$2.9M
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Spent by the campaign
$3.1M
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Cash on hand
$2.1M
Campaign money: FEC, through Dec 31, 2006.
Source: FEC campaign filingsUpdated Dec 31, 2006