• The winner of Indiana earns 11 electoral votes. Polls have shown both candidates leading at different times over the weeks leading up to election day. Several polls conducted at the end of October showed Republican John McCain leading by two-six points, whereas a poll by the Indianapolis star showed Democrat Barack Obama with a one point lead.Real Clear Politics: Indiana: McCain vs. Obama A Democrat has not won Indiana since Lyndon Johnson did it in 1964.Use Election Atlas: 1964 Presidential General Election Results - Indiana

  Polls are open in Indiana from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.State of Indiana: Indiana Election Handbook

• Fast Facts

  1. According to CNN exit poll, men were split evenly among McCain and Obama while women preferred Obama by a 55% to 44% marginCNN.com: Exit Polls
  2. 62% of voters picked "the economy" as their number 1 concernCNN: Economy most important issue, polls show (November 4, 2008)
  3. 10% of voters picked "Iraq" as number 1 concernCNN: Economy most important issue, polls show (November 4, 2008)
  4. Electoral votes: 11
  5. Polls open: 6 a.m. - 6 p.m.
  6. Current polls: McCain by 1.4, according to a Real Clear Politics average of pollsReal Clear Politics: Indiana: McCain vs. Obama
  7. Registered voters: 4,513,633Indiana Voter Registration System: Homepage
  8. Democratic Primary/Caucus winner: Hillary Rodham Clinton

• Past Indiana Winners

  1. 2004: George W. Bush
  2. 2000: George W. Bush
  3. 1996: Bob Dole
  4. 1992: George H. W. Bush

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