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Indiana · Indiana Senate District 48 · Updated Oct 16, 2026

Daryl Schmitt

RepublicanIncumbent

Incumbent state senator

2026 race · Indiana Senate District 48

>99% chance of winning · race rated Solid R

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>99% chance of winning · race rated Solid R

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● Brad Hochgesang● Daryl SchmittINC
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Background

Current office
Indiana State Senate, SD-48
Experience
State legislature

Links: Candidate list (source)

Opponents in 2026