Chris (Chris) Garten (R-SS45)
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District: 812.595.3335
Senator
State House 200 West Washington Street
Indianapolis, IN 46204-2785

District Office:
200 West Washington Street
Indianapolis, IN 46204-2785
Elected: 2018    Next Election: 2026
Spouse: Beth   
Committee Assignments
Ranking MemberSenate Committee on Rules and Legislative Procedure
Ranking MemberSenate Committee on Appropriations
MemberSenate Committee on Joint Rules
MemberSenate Committee on Tax and Fiscal Policy
Counties Representing
Clark / Jackson / Jefferson / Jennings / Scott / Switzerland / Washington

Bio

Elected Indiana State Senate, 2018 - Present Political Affiliation Republican Standing Committees Joint Rules, Chair Rules and Legislative Procedure, Ranking Member Appropriations State Budget Committee Education Scottsburg High School Indiana University Southeast Activities - One Southern Indiana Advocacy Council, Board Member - Darkhorse Expeditions, Board Member - Scott County Public Defender, Board Member - Scott County Chamber of Commerce, Former Vice-President - Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), Life Member - National Rifle Association (NRA), Life Member - National Federation of Independent Business, Member - Indiana Farm Bureau, Member - Indiana Builders Association, Member - Marine Corps League, Member - American Legion, Member Military - United States Marine Corps Reserve Forces (2001-2021 with broken time in service; approx. 14 satisfactory service years) - Two combat tours in Iraq (2003, 2005-2006) - Gunnery Sergeant, United States Marine Corps (2019-2021) Honors - "Indiana Power 50" named by Howey Politics and State Affairs in 2024 - "Commitment to Excellence" recognized by the Indiana Association of Counties in 2023 - "Legislator of the Year" named by the Indiana State Police Alliance in 2023 - "Legislator of the Year" named by the Indiana Bankers Association in 2022 - "Senator of the Year" named by Aviation Indiana in 2022 - "Legislator of the Year" named by the Disabled American Veterans in 2021 - "John C. Hart Presidential Award" awarded by the Indiana Builders Association in 2021 - "First Steps Champion" recognized by ProKids Central Indiana First Steps in 2019 - "Dwight and Marilyn Chamberlain Policeman's Friend Award" awarded by Amick-Baker-Kellems Lodge 156 Fraternal Order of Police in 2018 - "James W. Robinson Young Professional of the Year" presented by One Southern Indiana in 2017 - "Small Business of the Year" awarded by the Scott County Chamber of Commerce in 2014 & 2016 - "20 Under 40" honored by Southern Indiana Business Source in 2016 - "Highest Award for Achievement" bestowed by the Dale Carnegie Leadership Course in 2015 - "Young Entrepreneur of the Year" recognized by the Indiana Southeast Business Development Center in 2012 Occupation Founder, Owner & President of Signature Countertops, Inc.

Religious Affiliation Northside Christian Church Personal Married- Beth Children- Hayden, Hudson, and Greyson Counties Served Clark County and portions of Floyd County