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Daryl Schmitt — State Senate District 48
Republican · Indiana general election, November 3, 2026.
ADaryl SchmittRepublican
Incumbent Republican state senator, District 48.
LifeAFamilyAReligious libertyA2nd AmendmentALimited gov’tBFiscalA
Voted for SB 1 (2025) property-tax relief and SB 236 (2026) abortion-pill liability; IRTL- and NRA-endorsed (A); 89% on IFI's 2026 scorecard; no school-choice vote on record.
- Life: Endorsed by Indiana Right to Life PAC (2026) and voted yes on SB 236 (2026) creating civil liability for abortion-inducing drugs.
- Family: Voted with Indiana Family Institute on SB 182 (sex definition/birth certificates), SB 88 (success sequence) and HB 1408 (social media and minors) in 2026.
- Religious liberty: Voted for HB 1389 (religious liberty in adoption/foster care); IFI 2026 score 89% and rated Conservative by iVoterGuide.
- 2nd Amendment: NRA-PVF grade A with endorsement.
- Limited gov’t: Voted with IFI on SB 76 (immigration) in 2026; no 2023 school-choice budget vote in the evidence.
- Fiscal: Voted yes on SB 1 (2025) property-tax relief at both Senate readings.