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Indiana Primary Results

May 03: Indiana Democratic Primary

92 delegates
99% in
May 5 2016, 5:00 pm ET
FULL RESULTS

May 03: Indiana Republican Primary

57 delegates
99% in
May 5 2016, 5:00 pm ET
FULL RESULTS

Democratic Exit Poll Highlights

Entrance and exit polls are representative samples of voters taken before they enter (entrance poll, used for caucuses) or after they leave (exit poll, used for primaries) their voting place. This data is used to understand who voted for whom and why they did so.
Profile of Voters for Each Candidate
The data below provide a profile of each candidate's supporters by age, gender, race and ideology.
Breakdown by..
Age
Gender
Race
Ideology
Winners and Losers Within Groups
The data below provide a profile of each candidate's supporters by age, gender, race and ideology.

Republican Exit Poll Highlights

Entrance and exit polls are representative samples of voters taken before they enter (entrance poll, used for caucuses) or after they leave (exit poll, used for primaries) their voting place. This data is used to understand who voted for whom and why they did so.
Profile of Voters for Each Candidate
The data below provide a profile of each candidates supporters by age, gender, race and ideology.
Breakdown by..
Age
Gender
Race
Ideology
Winners and Losers Within Groups
The data below show the share of the electorate in each of several groups and how each group voted.

Indiana Democratic Primary Exit Polls

VOTER CHARACTERISTICS AND ATTITUDES Leader
Clinton
Sanders
Gender Male 41% of voters Sanders +14 4357
Female 59% Tie 5050
Age 17-29 19% of voters Sanders +48 2674
30-44 27% Sanders +28 3664
45-64 39% Clinton +14 5743
65 or over 16% Clinton +34 6733
Age 17-44 46% of voters Sanders +36 3268
45+ 54% Clinton +20 6040
Race White 72% of voters Sanders +18 4159
Black 19% Clinton +48 7426
Hispanic/Latino 6% Not enough data --
Asian 1% Not enough data --
Other 2% Not enough data --
Which best describes your education? High school or less 17% of voters Clinton +12 5644
Some college/assoc. degree 31% Sanders +26 3763
College graduate 30% Sanders +2 4951
Postgraduate study 22% Clinton +2 5149
Education by race White college graduates 39% of voters Sanders +10 4555
White non-college graduates 33% Sanders +30 3565
Non White college graduates 13% Clinton +28 6436
Non White non-college graduates 15% Clinton +28 6436
2015 total family income: Under $30,000 23% of voters Clinton +6 5347
$30,000 - $49,999 22% Sanders +8 4654
$50,000 - $99,999 31% Sanders +8 4654
$100,000 - $199,999 21% Sanders +14 4357
$200,000 or more 4% Not enough data --
No matter how you voted today, do you usually think of yourself as a: Democrat 76% of voters Clinton +6 5347
Republican 2% Not enough data --
Independent or something else 22% Sanders +44 2872
On most political matters, do you consider yourself: Very liberal 28% of voters Sanders +20 4060
Somewhat liberal 40% Sanders +6 4753
Moderate 29% Clinton +8 5446
Conservative 3% Not enough data --
Does anyone in your household belong to a labor union? Yes 25% of voters Sanders +8 4654
No 75% Sanders +6 4753
Are you currently married? Yes 55% of voters Clinton +2 5149
No 45% Sanders +16 4258
Gender by marital status Married men 23% of voters Sanders +4 4852
Married women 32% Clinton +6 5347
Non-married men 17% Sanders +24 3862
Non-married women 28% Sanders +10 4555
Which ONE of these four issues is the most important facing the country? Health care 24% of voters Sanders +2 4951
Economy/Jobs 42% Sanders +2 4951
Terrorism 7% Not enough data --
Income inequality 24% Sanders +30 3565
Which ONE of these four candidate qualities mattered most in deciding how you voted today? Can win in November 9% of voters Not enough data --
Cares about people like me 30% Sanders +40 3070
Honest and trustworthy 30% Sanders +60 2080
Has the right experience 28% Clinton +70 8515
Should the next president: Generally continue Barack Obama's policies 50% of voters Clinton +26 6337
Change to more liberal policies 35% Sanders +54 2377
Change to less liberal policies 11% Not enough data --
Overall, would you say trade with other countries: Creates more U.S. jobs 40% of voters Tie 5050
Takes away U.S. jobs 46% Sanders +8 4654
Has no effect on U.S. jobs 10% Not enough data --
Does Wall Street do more to: Help the U.S. economy 29% of voters Clinton +26 6337
Hurt the U.S. economy 64% Sanders +24 3862
How worried are you about the direction of the nation's economy in the next few years? Very worried 40% of voters Sanders +20 4060
Somewhat worried 44% Sanders +10 4555
Not too worried 12% Not enough data --
Not at all worried 3% Not enough data --
How worried are you about the direction of the nation's economy in the next few years? Very or somewhat worried 84% of voters Sanders +14 4357
Not too or not at all worried 15% Not enough data --
Do you think Hillary Clinton is honest and trustworthy? Yes 55% of voters Clinton +50 7525
No 42% Sanders +82 991
Do you think Bernie Sanders is honest and trustworthy? Yes 84% of voters Sanders +22 3961
No 13% Not enough data --
Do you think Hillary Clinton's policies are: Realistic 76% of voters Clinton +18 5941
Not realistic 21% Sanders +84 892
Do you think Bernie Sanders' policies are: Realistic 63% of voters Sanders +44 2872
Not realistic 35% Clinton +60 8020
If Hillary Clinton is elected president, which best describes your feelings about what she would do in office? Excited 16% of voters Not enough data --
Optimistic 52% Clinton +6 5347
Concerned 22% Sanders +66 1783
Scared 9% Not enough data --
If Hillary Clinton is elected president, which best describes your feelings about what she would do in office? Excited or optimistic 68% of voters Clinton +24 6238
Concerned or scared 30% Sanders +74 1387
If Bernie Sanders is elected president, which best describes your feelings about what he would do in office? Excited 31% of voters Sanders +78 1189
Optimistic 41% Sanders +10 4555
Concerned 22% Clinton +82 919
Scared 4% Not enough data --
If Bernie Sanders is elected president, which best describes your feelings about what he would do in office? Excited or optimistic 72% of voters Sanders +40 3070
Concerned or scared 26% Clinton +84 928
If Hillary Clinton is the Democratic nominee in November, would you: Not vote for her 18% of voters Sanders +84 892
Probably vote for her 26% Sanders +40 3070
Definitely vote for her 54% Clinton +38 6931
If Bernie Sanders is the Democratic nominee in November, would you: Not vote for him 11% of voters Not enough data --
Probably vote for him 22% Clinton +42 7129
Definitely vote for him 65% Sanders +42 2971
Did Hillary Clinton attack Bernie Sanders unfairly? Yes 25% of voters Sanders +82 991
No 70% Clinton +24 6238
Did Bernie Sanders attack Hillary Clinton unfairly? Yes 18% of voters Not enough data --
No 78% Sanders +22 3961
Which candidate inspires you more about the future of the country? Hillary Clinton 42% of voters Clinton +100 1000
Bernie Sanders 56% Sanders +86 793
Who would have the better chance to defeat Donald Trump in November? Hillary Clinton 54% of voters Clinton +58 7921
Bernie Sanders 43% Sanders +84 892
No matter how you voted today, who do you think will be the Democratic nominee? Hillary Clinton 74% of voters Clinton +26 6337
Bernie Sanders 26% Sanders +96 298
Has the Democratic campaign mostly: Energized the Democratic Party 72% of voters Sanders +4 4852
Divided the Democratic Party 23% Sanders +20 4060
Do you think this country is ready to elect a woman president? Definitely ready 55% of voters Clinton +16 5842
Probably ready 31% Sanders +22 3961
Probably not ready 9% Not enough data --
Definitely not ready 4% Not enough data --
Do you think this country is ready to elect a woman president? Ready 86% of voters Clinton +2 5149
Not ready 13% Not enough data --
When did you finally decide for whom to vote in the presidential primary? Just today 11% of voters Not enough data --
In the last few days 9% Not enough data --
Sometime last week 5% Not enough data --
In the last month 10% Not enough data --
Before that 64% Sanders +8 4654
Population City over 50,000 42% of voters Sanders +16 4258
Suburbs 41% Clinton +10 5545
Small city and Rural 17% Sanders +18 4159
Region Northwest 23% of voters Clinton +2 5149
North/Central 26% Sanders +10 4555
Marion County 17% Sanders +2 4951
Indianapolis Sub 14% Sanders +12 4456
South 20% Sanders +8 4654

Indiana Republican Primary Exit Polls

VOTER CHARACTERISTICS AND ATTITUDES Leader
Cruz
Kasich
Trump
Gender Male 53% of voters Trump +26 33659
Female 47% Trump +6 41947
Age 17-29 12% of voters Trump +8 391047
30-44 26% Trump +9 391148
45-64 45% Trump +21 36557
65 or over 17% Trump +23 33656
Age 17-44 38% of voters Trump +9 391148
45+ 62% Trump +22 35657
Race White 94% of voters Trump +16 37753
Black 3% Not enough data ---
Hispanic/Latino 1% Not enough data ---
Asian 1% Not enough data ---
Other 1% Not enough data ---
Which best describes your education? High school or less 16% of voters Trump +23 36359
Some college/assoc. degree 34% Trump +28 32560
College graduate 33% Trump +13 38951
Postgraduate study 17% Cruz +9 471338
Education by race White college graduates 45% of voters Trump +3 421045
White non-college graduates 49% Trump +27 33460
Non White college graduates 4% Not enough data ---
Non White non-college graduates 2% Not enough data ---
2015 total family income: Under $30,000 8% of voters Not enough data ---
$30,000 - $49,999 18% Trump +16 38554
$50,000 - $99,999 39% Trump +9 42651
$100,000 - $199,999 24% Trump +26 34660
$200,000 or more 10% Not enough data ---
No matter how you voted today, do you usually think of yourself as a: Democrat 5% of voters Trump +34 27961
Republican 72% Trump +14 39753
Independent or something else 23% Trump +21 33954
On most political matters, do you consider yourself: Very conservative 33% of voters Cruz +5 50345
Somewhat conservative 44% Trump +21 34855
Moderate 21% Trump +39 221461
Liberal 2% Not enough data ---
On most political matters, do you consider yourself: Conservative 77% of voters Trump +10 41651
Moderate or liberal 23% Trump +36 231459
Would you describe yourself as a born-again or evangelical Christian? Yes 60% of voters Trump +8 43551
No 40% Trump +29 281257
White evangelical or white born-again Christians White evangelical or white born-again Christian 54% of voters Trump +6 44550
All others 46% Trump +29 281157
How often do you attend religious services? More than once a week 18% of voters Cruz +28 61433
Once a week 35% Trump +9 40949
A few times a month 13% Trump +21 331054
A few times a year 21% Trump +47 22569
Never 10% Trump +52 141466
How often do you attend religious services? Weekly 53% of voters Cruz +3 47744
Occasionally 34% Trump +37 26763
Never 10% Trump +52 141466
Which ONE of these four issues is the most important facing the country? Immigration 11% of voters Trump +38 28566
Economy/Jobs 40% Trump +23 331056
Terrorism 18% Trump +18 36654
Government spending 28% Cruz +4 47643
Which ONE of these four candidate qualities mattered most in deciding how you voted today? Can win in November 10% of voters Trump +9 44353
Shares my values 32% Cruz +48 661318
Tells it like it is 22% Trump +77 10287
Can bring needed change 33% Trump +40 25865
How worried are you about the direction of the nation's economy in the next few years? Very worried 67% of voters Trump +17 38555
Somewhat worried 26% Trump +12 351247
Not too worried 6% Not enough data ---
Not at all worried 1% Not enough data ---
How worried are you about the direction of the nation's economy in the next few years? Very or somewhat worried 92% of voters Trump +16 37753
Not too or not at all worried 7% Not enough data ---
Should most illegal immigrants working in the United States be: Offered a chance to apply for legal status 52% of voters Trump +5 401345
Deported to the country they came from 45% Trump +30 34164
Which best describes your feelings about the way the federal government is working? Enthusiastic 4% of voters Not enough data ---
Satisfied, but not enthusiastic 10% Not enough data ---
Dissatisfied, but not angry 51% Trump +6 42848
Angry 33% Trump +34 32166
Which best describes your feelings about the way the federal government is working? Enthusiastic or satisfied 14% of voters Trump +7 362043
Dissatisfied or angry 84% Trump +17 38655
Would you say you feel betrayed by politicians from the Republican Party? Yes 50% of voters Trump +18 37755
No 46% Trump +15 38853
Would you like the next president to: Have experience in politics 35% of voters Cruz +54 681414
Be from outside the political establishment 59% Trump +62 16378
If Ted Cruz is elected president, which best describes your feelings about what he would do in office? Excited 12% of voters Cruz +82 91-9
Optimistic 37% Cruz +12 52440
Concerned 33% Trump +54 151369
Scared 16% Trump +71 31081
If Ted Cruz is elected president, which best describes your feelings about what he would do in office? Excited or optimistic 49% of voters Cruz +29 61332
Concerned or scared 49% Trump +61 111273
If John Kasich is elected president, which best describes your feelings about what he would do in office? Excited 6% of voters Not enough data ---
Optimistic 40% Trump +3 42845
Concerned 36% Trump +26 34360
Scared 13% Trump +51 23-74
If John Kasich is elected president, which best describes your feelings about what he would do in office? Excited or optimistic 46% of voters Trump +2 401342
Concerned or scared 50% Trump +33 31264
If Donald Trump is elected president, which best describes your feelings about what he would do in office? Excited 30% of voters Trump +94 1296
Optimistic 26% Trump +59 19278
Concerned 18% Cruz +53 671413
Scared 24% Cruz +62 77151
If Donald Trump is elected president, which best describes your feelings about what he would do in office? Excited or optimistic 56% of voters Trump +79 9288
Concerned or scared 42% Cruz +58 73156
If Ted Cruz is the Republican nominee in November, would you: Not vote for him 26% of voters Trump +61 71576
Probably vote for him 30% Trump +43 24767
Definitely vote for him 42% Cruz +37 67330
If John Kasich is the Republican nominee in November, would you: Not vote for him 32% of voters Trump +31 32263
Probably vote for him 34% Trump +25 35560
Definitely vote for him 30% Cruz +6 451739
If Donald Trump is the Republican nominee in November, would you: Not vote for him 23% of voters Cruz +50 72222
Probably vote for him 20% Cruz +16 53937
Definitely vote for him 55% Trump +67 16183
Which ONE of these three candidates do you think ran the most unfair campaign? Ted Cruz 44% of voters Trump +76 8584
John Kasich 8% Not enough data ---
Donald Trump 35% Cruz +57 711014
Was your vote for president mainly: For your candidate 73% of voters Trump +27 32659
Against his opponents 26% Cruz +14 491035
If no one wins a majority of the delegates before the convention, should the party nominate the candidate: With the most votes in the primaries 67% of voters Trump +45 25570
Who the delegates think would be the best nominee 29% Cruz +44 631319
Has the process for selecting a Republican presidential nominee this year been: Fair 64% of voters Trump +8 42750
Unfair 32% Trump +34 28862
Has the Republican campaign mostly: Energized the Republican Party 40% of voters Trump +44 25469
Divided the Republican Party 56% Cruz +3 441041
When did you finally decide for whom to vote in the presidential primary? Just today 12% of voters Trump +10 361546
In the last few days 14% Cruz +13 52839
Sometime last week 6% Not enough data ---
In the last month 21% Trump +4 421046
Before that 46% Trump +37 29566
Population City over 50,000 27% of voters Trump +18 36854
Suburbs 43% Trump +22 34856
Small city and Rural 31% Trump +7 42649
Region Northwest 11% of voters Trump +28 31759
North/Central 36% Trump +11 40751
Marion County 9% Trump +10 40950
Indianapolis Sub 23% Trump +13 38951
South 21% Trump +26 32758

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