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2026 Indiana Senate election – District 45

Nov 3, 2026

IncumbentChris Garten Republican

General election

November 3, 2026

Chris Garten Republican
incumbent state senator
Larry Mahaney Libertarian
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Nick Marshall Democrat
foster care advocate and nominee for this district in 2022

Primaries

Democratic primary

May 5, 2026Results

✓Nick MarshallUnopposed
foster care advocate and nominee for this district in 2022

Republican primary

May 5, 2026Results

✓Chris GartenUnopposed
incumbent state senator

Libertarian primary

Larry Mahaney
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District 45 election

Chris Garten Republican Incumbent
Larry Mahaney Libertarian
Nick Marshall Democrat

Individual election

About 2026 Indiana Senate election – District 45

2026 Indiana Senate election – District 45 — 9 candidates tracked, election day November 3, 2026, with primary and general stages, results, and related Indiana…

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