State Senator Chris Garten Announces Bid for Indiana Senate President Pro Tempore
State Senator Chris Garten has announced his bid for Indiana Senate President Pro Tempore, a position that sets the legislative agenda and assigns bills to committees. He plans to appoint Senator Eric Koch as Majority Floor Leader. The leadership role…
Indianapolis, IN, August 3, 2026 —
State Senator Chris Garten has declared his candidacy for the position of Indiana Senate President Pro Tempore. This significant leadership role within the state senate is responsible for establishing the legislative agenda and determining which committees will review proposed bills.
The announcement follows the decision of the current President Pro Tempore, Rodric Bray, not to seek reelection for the upcoming term. Senator Garten’s bid for the leadership position aims to shape the direction of legislative efforts in the state.
As part of his leadership slate, Senator Garten stated his intention to appoint Senator Eric Koch to the role of Majority Floor Leader. This appointment would place Senator Koch in a key position to manage legislative proceedings on the senate floor.
The election for Senate President Pro Tempore is anticipated to be a focus for the Indiana Senate as it prepares for future legislative sessions. The individual in this position holds considerable influence over the state’s lawmaking process.
Further details regarding Senator Garten’s platform or any other potential candidates for the position were not provided in the announcement. The timeline for the election of the new leadership has also not been specified.
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