Jim Tomes — State Senate District 49

AJim TomesRepublican

Incumbent Republican state senator, District 49.

Voted no on SB 1 (2022) abortion ban but yes on SB 236 (2026) and is IRTL-endorsed; voted for permitless carry, girls' sports, SB 480, HB 1608 and the school-choice budget; NRA A+.

• Life: Voted no on SB 1 (2022) at both Senate votes, but voted yes on SB 236 (2026) abortion-pill liability and is endorsed by Indiana Right to Life PAC (2026).
• Family: Voted yes on HB 1041 (2022) and its veto override, SB 480 (2023) and HB 1608 (2023).
• Religious liberty: Voted for HB 1389 (religious liberty in adoption/foster care); IFI 2026 score 89% and rated 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 Senate 3rd reading but no on final concurrence.

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