Indiana Senate’s No. 2 Republican steps down from post after split from Bray

The second-ranking Republican in the Indiana Senate has resigned from that leadership position amid talk that he will challenge current Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray for the chamber’s top spot.

By: Tom Davies

Outlets: Indiana Capital Chronicle

Published: June 4, 2026

Words: 609

Last Updated: 1 month, 2 weeks ago

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The second-ranking Republican in the Indiana Senate has resigned from that leadership position amid talk that he could challenge current Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray for the chamber’s top spot.

Sen. Chris Garten sent a letter Thursday to fellow Republican senators informing them of his decision to resign as majority floor leader while continuing as a member of the Senate.

Garten’s decision comes just weeks after the end of a bitter primary …

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