1992 Indiana Attorney General election
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November 3, 1992
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 Carter: 50–60% 60–70% Bookwalter: 50–60% 60–70% | ||||||||||||||||
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The 1992 Indiana Attorney General election was held on November 3, 1992, to elect the Indiana Attorney General. Republican incumbent Linley E. Pearson chose not to run for re-election to a fourth term in office, instead unsuccessfully running for governor. Democratic attorney and deputy chief of staff to Governor Evan Bayh Pamela Carter won the election, defeating Republican attorney Timothy L. Bookwalter by three percentage points.
With her victory, Carter became the first Black woman to be elected a state's attorney general.
General election
Candidates
- Pamela Carter, attorney and deputy chief of staff to Governor Evan Bayh (Democratic)
- Timothy L. Bookwalter, attorney (Republican)
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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| Democratic | Pamela Carter | 1,084,065 | 51.87% | +9.16% | |
| Republican | Timothy L. Bookwalter | 1,005,829 | 48.13% | −9.16% | |
| Total votes | 2,089,894 | 100.00% | |||
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References
- ↑ "1992 Attorney General General Election Results - Indiana". US Election Atlas. Retrieved June 1, 2026.