Daryl Schmitt
Daryl Schmitt (Republican Party) is a member of the Indiana State Senate, representing District 48. He assumed office on September 10, 2024. His current term ends on November 4, 2026.
Schmitt (Republican Party) is running for re-election to the Indiana State Senate to represent District 48. He is on the ballot in the Republican primary on May 5, 2026.[source]
Schmitt was appointed on September 4, 2024 by the county Republican caucus to replace Mark Messmer (R).[1]
Biography
Daryl Schmitt lives in southern Indiana. He earned degrees from Vincennes University and Indiana State University. He was a council member on the Dubois County Council from January 2023 to September 2024. His career experience includes working as a fifth-generation farmer on a family farm and in seed sales.[2]
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2026
See also: Indiana State Senate elections, 2026
General election
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Democratic primary
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Democratic primary for Indiana State Senate District 48
Bradley Hochgesang (D) is running in the Democratic primary for Indiana State Senate District 48 on May 5, 2026.
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Republican primary
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Republican primary for Indiana State Senate District 48
Incumbent Daryl Schmitt (R) is running in the Republican primary for Indiana State Senate District 48 on May 5, 2026.
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Campaign themes
2026
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Scorecards
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- ACLU of Indiana — Legislators are rated based on their votes related to civil liberties.
- Indiana Chamber of Commerce — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
- Indiana Family Institute — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to social issues.
- The Freedom Index — Legislators are scored on their adherence to the limited government principles of the U.S. Constitution.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Indiana General Assembly in 2024.
- ACLU of Indiana — Legislators are rated based on their votes related to civil liberties.
- Club for Growth Foundation — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic issues.
- Indiana Coalition for Public Education — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to public education.
- Indiana Family Institute — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to social issues.
- National Federation of Independent Business — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
- Sierra Club Hoosier Chapter — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental issues.
See also
2026 Elections
External links
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Candidate Indiana State Senate District 48 |
Officeholder Indiana State Senate District 48 |
Footnotes
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| Preceded by Mark Messmer (R) |
Indiana State Senate District 48 2024-Present |
Succeeded by - |
