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Bartholomew County GOP Chair Luanne Welmer, left, and vice chair Josh Burnett look up election results during Bartholomew County GOP election results watch party at Factory 12 Event Loft in Columbus, Ind., Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022.
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A red, white and blue painted elephant marks the way to the Bartholomew County GOP election results watch party at Factory 12 Event Loft in Columbus, Ind., Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022.
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Former second lady Karen Pence, left, talks with Emily Pence during the Bartholomew County GOP election results watch party at Factory 12 Event Loft in Columbus, Ind., Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022.
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Former Vice President Mike Pence and former second lady Karen Pence greet supporters during the Bartholomew County GOP election results watch party at Factory 12 Event Loft in Columbus, Ind., Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022.
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Former Vice President Mike Pence hugs Barb Hackman during the Bartholomew County GOP election results watch party at Factor 12 Event Loft in Columbus, Ind., Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022.
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Former Vice President Mike Pence talks with John and Barb Hackman during the Bartholomew County GOP election results watch party at Factory 12 Event Loft in Columbus, Ind., Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022.
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Former Vice President Mike Pence and former second lady Karen Pence pose for a photo with Laura McLinn and her son Jordan during the Bartholomew County GOP election results watch party at Factory 12 Event Loft in Columbus, Ind., Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022.
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People gather for the Bartholomew County GOP election results watch party at Factory 12 Event Loft in Columbus, Ind., Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022.
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Bartholomew County Sheriff elect Chris Lane, left, poses for a photo with Bartholomew County Prosecutor elect Lindsey Holden-Kay during the Bartholomew County GOP election results watch party at Factory 12 Event Loft in Columbus, Ind., Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022.
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State Rep. Ryan Lauer, left, talks with Bartholomew County GOP Chair Luanne Welmer during the Bartholomew County GOP election results watch party at Factory 12 Event Loft in Columbus, Ind., Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022.
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Nicole Pence moves a glass flower vase away from a gaggle of children during the Bartholomew County GOP election results watch party at Factory 12 Event Loft in Columbus, Ind., Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022.
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Bartholomew County GOP Chair Luanne Welmer welcomes guests to the Bartholomew County GOP election results watch party at Factory 12 Event Loft in Columbus, Ind., Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022.
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Former Vice President Mike Pence and former second lady Karen Pence say the Pledge of Allegiance during the Bartholomew County GOP election results watch party at Factory 12 Event Loft in Columbus, Ind., Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022.
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Bartholomew County GOP Chair Luanne Welmer, left, and vice chair Josh Burnett look up election results during Bartholomew County GOP election results watch party at Factory 12 Event Loft in Columbus, Ind., Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022.
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Election results are displayed on a giant screen during the Bartholomew County GOP election results watch party at Factory 12 Event Loft in Columbus, Ind., Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022.
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Larry Fisher, left, and Barb Hackman look at election results on their phones during the Bartholomew County GOP election results watch party at Factory 12 Event Loft in Columbus, Ind., Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022.
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Bartholomew Consolidated school board incumbent Kathy Dayhoff-Dwyer and her husband Dave look at election results on their phone during the Bartholomew County GOP election results watch party at Factory 12 Event Loft in Columbus, Ind., Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022.
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Rachel Akemon, Josh Burbrink and Bryan Munoz watch results during the Democratic Watch Party held at Democratic Headquarters in Columbus, Ind., Tuesday, November 8, 2022 Carla Clark | For The Republic
Steve Schoettmer, at right, speaks during the Democratic Watch Party held at Democratic Headquarters in Columbus, Ind., Tuesday, November 8, 2022 Carla Clark | For The Republic
Steve Schoettmer, chairman of Bartholomew Democratic Party, gestures talks about the early results from other states during the Democratic Watch Party held at Democratic Headquarters in Columbus, Ind., Tuesday, November 8, 2022 Carla Clark | For The Republic
A toast for luck during the Democratic Watch Party held at Democratic Headquarters in Columbus, Ind., Tuesday, November 8, 2022 Carla Clark | For The Republic
Bill Krieg and Tom Dell during the Democratic Watch Party held at Democratic Headquarters in Columbus, Ind., Tuesday, November 8, 2022 Carla Clark | For The Republic
People watch the early results from other states during the Democratic Watch Party held at Democratic Headquarters in Columbus, Ind., Tuesday, November 8, 2022 Carla Clark | For The Republic
Matthew Neville and Grace Kestler visit as they watch the results during the Democratic Watch Party held at Democratic Headquarters in Columbus, Ind., Tuesday, November 8, 2022 Carla Clark | For The Republic
Ross Thomas and Steve Schoettmer watch the results come in during the Democratic Watch Party held at Democratic Headquarters in Columbus, Ind., Tuesday, November 8, 2022 Carla Clark | For The Republic
Candidates gather around the screen during the Democratic Watch Party held at Democratic Headquarters in Columbus, Ind., Tuesday, November 8, 2022 Carla Clark | For The Republic
Paul Hoffman during the Democratic Watch Party held at Democratic Headquarters in Columbus, Ind., Tuesday, November 8, 2022 Carla Clark | For The Republic
Carolyn Cory, center, makes an announcement about Lynne Fleming during the Democratic Watch Party held at Democratic Headquarters in Columbus, Ind., Tuesday, November 8, 2022 Carla Clark | For The Republic
Tony Hayden talks about the election during the Democratic Watch Party held at Democratic Headquarters in Columbus, Ind., Tuesday, November 8, 2022 Carla Clark | For The Republic
People watch the election results and visit during the Democratic Watch Party held at Democratic Headquarters in Columbus, Ind., Tuesday, November 8, 2022 Carla Clark | For The Republic
People talk about the results during the Democratic Watch Party held at Democratic Headquarters in Columbus, Ind., Tuesday, November 8, 2022 Carla Clark | For The Republic
Claudia Thomas and Ross Thomas talk during the Democratic Watch Party held at Democratic Headquarters in Columbus, Ind., Tuesday, November 8, 2022 Carla Clark | For The Republic
