Stutzman, Carson win re-election in Indiana

SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) - Incumbent Republican U.S. Rep. Todd Rokita joined fellow GOP U.S. Rep. Marlin Stutzman and incumbent Democratic U.S. Rep. Andre Carson in being easily re-elected.

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Rokita defeated Democrat Tara Nelson, one of four women running for Congress in Indiana. With almost half the vote in, Rokita had more than 60 percent of the vote in the district west of Indianapolis.

Stutzman won a second term in his northeastern Indiana district. He had almost 72 percent of the vote, beating Democrat Kevin Boyd. Stutzman becomes the state's senior Republican representative.

With more than 70 percent of the vote in, Carson had more than 60 percent of the vote in his Indianapolis district to beat Republican Carlos May.

It's a second term for Rokita and Stutzman and a third term for Carson.