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Sen. David Vinzant (D-Hobart) was chosen by a private precinct caucus to serve out the remainder of the term vacated by Eddie Melton, who left the Senate to become mayor of Gary.

David Vinzant sworn in as newest Indiana state senator, replacing Eddie Melton

Brandon Smith

Sen. David Vinzant (D-Hobart) was chosen by a private precinct caucus to serve out the remainder of the term vacated by Eddie Melton, who left the Senate to become mayor of Gary.

Sen. Jon Ford (R-Terre Haute) has served in the Senate since 2014. He will resign with more than three years left in a new, four-year term.

Sen. Jon Ford becomes fourth state lawmaker this year to leave legislature early

Brandon Smith

Ford is the fourth lawmaker to announce their resignation since the 2023 legislative session ended in April, joining Ann Vermilion, Randy Frye and Chip Perfect.

Randy Maxwell, right, shakes hands with Indiana Republican Party chair Anne Hathaway after his election to the state Senate by a private Republican precinct caucus.

Randy Maxwell is Indiana's newest state senator, replacing Chip Perfect

Brandon Smith

He is set to serve out the remaining three years of Perfect’s four-year term. Perfect had endorsed Maxwell to replace him.

What legislators are saying about the 2023 session

Nathan Moore

Legislators discuss the importance of Senate Bill 1 and what they have planned for 2023.

Gov. Eric Holcomb said he won't be "politically active" until after the 2023 legislative session. That includes endorsements and potential announcements about his own political future.

Holcomb won't be 'politically active' until after legislative session

Brandon Smith

Gov. Holcomb is term-limited from running for governor, but Indiana will now have an open U.S. Senate seat. Major Republican figures have already indicated they’ll announce their intentions after the holidays.