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Indiana · Indiana Senate District 45 · Updated Oct 16, 2026

Chris Garten

RepublicanIncumbent

2026 race · Indiana Senate District 45

94% chance of winning · race rated Likely R

6%94%

91% chance of winning · race rated Likely R

9%91%
● Nick Marshall● Chris GartenINCAlso: Larry Mahaney (L)
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Background

Current office
Indiana State Senate, SD-45
Experience
State legislature
Past races on file
2 (2 won)

Links: Candidate list (source)

Electoral history

Earlier races in Indiana, newest first, matched by name in the results archive.

  1. 2022

    State Senate · SD-45 Nov 8, 2022

    R · 62.1% · 25,767 votes

    Won
  2. 2018

    State Senate · SD-45 Nov 6, 2018

    R · 62.6% · 30,346 votes

    Won

Opponents in 2026