Garten announces Indiana Senate leadership bid

State Sen. Chris Garten made his bid for the Indiana Senate's top leadership position official days after the chamber's outgoing head announced he'd yield to redistricting revenge by President Donald Trump and allies.

By: Leslie Bonilla Muñiz

Outlets: Indiana Capital Chronicle

Published: August 3, 2026

Words: 853

Last Updated: 32 minutes ago

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State Sen. Chris Garten made his bid for the Indiana Senate’s top leadership position official on Monday, days after outgoing Senate President Pro Tempore Rod Bray announced he’d yield to redistricting revenge by President Donald Trump and allies.

“Our caucus stands at a defining moment, and the challenges ahead demand bold, focused leadership,” Garten, R-Charlestown, said in a news release. “… I am committed to driving a conservative, Indiana First agenda and I am ready …

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