Democrats set leadership teams for their expanded Indiana Statehouse caucuses

Democrats in the Indiana General Assembly this week selected leadership after major gains in the midterm election.

By: Leslie Bonilla Muñiz

Outlets: Indiana Capital Chronicle

Published: November 6, 2026

Words: 456

Last Updated: 3 days, 2 hours ago

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Democrats in the Indiana General Assembly have selected legislative leadership after enjoying big gains in Tuesday’s election.

Senate Democrats, who flipped five districts and retained control of their 10 seats, reaffirmed Sen. Shelli Yoder of Bloomington as leader, according to a Friday announcement.

Sen. Rodney Pol of Chesterton will move up to become assistant leader and Sen. La Keisha Jackson of Indianapolis will join leadership as caucus chair.

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