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Chris Garten — State Senate District 45
Republican · Indiana general election, November 3, 2026.
AChris GartenRepublican
Incumbent Republican state senator, District 45.
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Voted yes on SB 1 (2022) abortion ban, permitless carry, girls' sports, SB 480, HB 1608, the 2023 school-choice budget and SB 1 (2025); IRTL- and NRA-endorsed (A); IFI 2026 score 71% with several missed votes.
- Life: Voted yes on SB 1 (2022) abortion ban at both Senate votes; endorsed by Indiana Right to Life PAC (2026); excused on SB 236 (2026).
- Family: Voted yes on HB 1041 (2022) and its veto override, SB 480 (2023) and HB 1608 (2023).
- Religious liberty: IFI 2026 score 71%: did not vote on HB 1389 (religious liberty in adoption/foster care) and was excused on two items; rated Leans Conservative by iVoterGuide.
- 2nd Amendment: Voted yes on HB 1296 (2022) permitless carry; NRA-PVF grade A with endorsement.
- Limited gov’t: Voted yes on HB 1001 (2023) budget with near-universal school-choice expansion, and with IFI on SB 76 (immigration) in 2026.
- Fiscal: Voted yes on SB 1 (2025) property-tax relief at both Senate readings.
Also running for State Senate District 45
- FNick Marshall(D)
- N/RLarry Mahaney(Lib)