Political newcomer Rebecca Kubacki, Marlin Stutzman and Dan Coats are some of the Republican candidates who were elected during Tuesday's election.
Stutzman, of Howe, former District 13 state senator, will fill the third district congressional seat that was vacated by former Congressman Mark Souder, who resigned in May.
Stutzman won 63 percent percent of the vote in the eight-county northeast Indiana district, defeating Democrat Tom Hayhurst, 33 percent, and Libertarian Scott Wise, 4 percent.
In Kosciusko County for the general election, Stutzman received 74.26 percent of the vote, Hayhurst received 21.19 percent of the vote, Wise received 4.49 percent; and write-in candidate Tom Metzger received .06 percent of the vote.
In Kosciusko County, for the special election to finish out Souder's term, Stutzman received 74.08 percent of the vote, Hayhurst received 21.23 percent of the vote, Wise received 4.65 percent of the vote and Metzger received 0.04 percent of the vote.
Stutzman will be sworn in Nov. 16.
During a telephone interview Tuesday night, Stutzman said voters spoke loud and clear that they were tired of Washington politics. He said he is grateful and humbled to have the opportunity to represent the third district.
"God works in mysterious ways, and I am grateful to represent Hoosier values in Washington," Stutzman said.
He said he wants to focus on getting Hoosiers back to work, and talked about the orthopedic industry.
"The orthopedic industry is a gem for northeast Indiana, and the taxes on medical devices are detrimental, and taxes take away from getting people back to work in Warsaw and the third district," Stutzman said.
Dan Coats was elected as U.S. senator. Coats previously served as Indiana's senator from 1989-1999.
During a phone interview Tuesday night, Coats (R-Fort Wayne) said he is pleased to have gained the support from Hoosiers, and is honored and privileged to represent them.
Statewide, Coats received 55 percent of the vote. Democrat Brad Ellsworth received 40 percent of the vote, and Libertarian Rebecca Sink-Burris received 5 percent of the vote.
In Kosciusko County, Coats received 74.86 percent of the vote, Ellsworth received 19.63 percent of the vote, and Sink-Burris received 5.42 percent of the vote.
Coats spoke about the orthopedic industry and said the industry needs to be encouraged. The excise tax that was imposed on the industry was unfair and the industry can count on him to represent them.
"The jobs and technology the orthopedic industry brings is important to Indiana and its future," Coats said.
In the State Representative District 22 race, Rebecca Kubacki (R-Syracuse) was elected to the seat.
Districtwide, including Kosciusko and Wabash counties, Kubacki received 67 percent of the vote.
In Kosciusko, Kubacki received 74.96 percent of the vote. Democrat Allen "Big Al" Dunnagan received 14.92 percent of the vote, Independent Michael Ridenour received 7.18 percent of the vote and Libertarian Thom Cox received 2.93 percent of the vote.
In Wabash County, Kubacki received 60.64 percent of the votes, Dunnagan received 19.25 percent of the vote, Ridenour received 17.76 percent of the vote and Cox received 2.36 percent of the vote.
Kubacki said it was a historical election because she will be the first female Hispanic Republican woman to serve as an Indiana state representative in the history of Indiana.
She said she wants to fight for job creation and education.
"I will do whatever I can to create a business-friendly climate by helping to stop regulating and taxing businesses," Kubacki said. "We need to create a climate where businesses want to come to us."
Kubacki said if Indiana wants to bring businesses into the state, the bar on education needs to be raised.
Republican Charlie White was elected secretary of state. He received 57 percent of the vote statewide. Democrat Vop Opsili received 37 percent of the vote and Libertarian Mike Wherry received 6 percent of the votes.
Republican Tim Berry was re-elected as state auditor. Statewide, he received 58 percent of the vote, Democrat Sam Locke received 37 percent of the vote and Libertarian Eric Knipe received 5 percent.
Republican Richard Mourdock was re-elected to the state treasurer seat. Statewide, Mourdock received 62 percent of the vote, and Democrat Pete Buttigieg received 38 percent of the vote.
Dave Wolkins, (R-Winona Lake), ran unopposed for the State Representative District 18 seat.
Bill Friend (R-Macy) ran unopposed for State Representative District 23 seat.
Jim Banks, (R-Columbia City) ran unopposed for the State Senate District 17 seat.
