New senator takes office for final weeks of Indiana legislative session

By: Tom Davies

Outlets: Indiana Capital Chronicle

Published: February 9, 2026

Words: 256

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 3 days ago

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The Indiana Senate returned to its full 50-person membership as Republican Nick McKinley took office on Monday.

Chief Justice Loretta Rush administered the oath of office to McKinley as the state Senate began its session, two days after he won a Republican Party caucus to replace former Sen. Andy Zay.

McKinley, who has been a member of the Marion City Council, will represent District 17 for the final three weeks of this year’s legislative session.

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