Candidate profile · Indiana Senate District 45
Chris Garten
Republican Incumbent
CGAbout
Chris Garten is the incumbent Republican state senator for District 45, first elected in 2018. He was endorsed by his Republican colleagues to become the chamber's next president pro tem.
Positions on the issues
Redistricting
Voted in favor of the failed 2025 mid-decade congressional redistricting proposal (per the 2026 Indiana Senate election page).
Experience
- Indiana Senate, District 45 (2018-present)
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