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2016Final results

2016 election for Indiana House District 35

Indiana House of Representatives · Indiana

Melanie M. Wright (D) won with 52.7% of the vote, defeating William E. Walters (R) by 5.4 points.

Melanie M. WrightDemocrat · winner · incumbent
52.7%15,630
47.3%14,021
29,651 votes

Source: MIT Election Data and Science LabUpdated Oct 1, 2026, 4:52 AM ET

The seat over time

D − R margin in this seat's races around 2016

Races before and after

EvenR+28.42010R+1.52012D+1.22014D+5.42016D+1.32018R+10.52020

Source: MIT Election Data and Science LabUpdated Oct 1, 2026, 4:52 AM ET