The contest for the Indiana House is another battle drawing plenty of attention. Last week, The Indianapolis Business Journal wrote its preview of the race:

The stakes are high. Republicans are expected to maintain their firm hold on the Indiana Senate, where they enjoy a 33-to-17 majority. But Democrats control the Indiana House by a slim 51-to-49 margin.

If they retain control and incumbent Republican Gov. Mitch Daniels wins re-election, House Democrats will be a major roadblock to his legislative agenda, much of which has strong support in the business community. If Republicans retake the House, his plans would have a clearer path.

Last cycle, control of the chamber came down to a single district where the outcome was decided by just eight votes.

This year, that district -- Indiana House District 97 -- held by Republican Rep. Jon Elrod, is again being contested heavily, as are almost a dozen additional seats.

Both parties are relying upon traditional voter outreach to make their cases, but Indiana's position as a national battleground state has led to a huge upswing in voter registration.