Although heavily favored to win in a GOP stronghold state, Mourdock lost to Democratic nominee Joe Donnelly in the general election after the media attention over his comment that life, even if resulting from rape, is a "gift from God" and should not be terminated.
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He lost the November 6, 2012 general election for Lugar's seat to Democratic U. S. Representative Joe Donnelly.
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Mourdock opposes amnesty for illegal immigrants and opposes the DREAM Act.
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Mourdock faced Democratic nominee Joe Donnelly and Libertarian nominee Andy Horning in the general election.
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