2016Final results
2016 election for Indiana House District 56
Indiana House of Representatives · Indiana
Richard L. Hamm (R) won with 61.3% of the vote, defeating Karen Chasteen (D) by 22.6 points.
Richard L. HammRepublican · winner · incumbent
61.3%14,463
Karen ChasteenDemocrat
38.7%9,125
23,588 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
Source: MIT Election Data and Science LabUpdated Oct 1, 2026, 4:52 AM ET