Nick Marshall
Nick Marshall Nick Marshall earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Louisville in 2016. Raised by two sets of foster parents; a veteran, a teacher, a farmer and a caregiver; he was able to emerge from that system as a high school and University of Louisville (UofL) graduate.
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“I am proud husband, father, and friend who understands the importance of second chances and helping those in need. Having grown up in the foster care system, I learned the importance of hard work and caring for others. After being the first person in my family to graduate from college, I spent my free time giving back to the community. Now I am ready to get to work for the people of Indiana’s 45th District. I am ready on day one to fight for our workers, students, and families.”
(Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey) “Teachers have been a pivotal role in my life. There needs to be a better system in place for pay raises and providing equal resources to all Hoosier schools.”
(Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey)Chris Garten
Chris Garten Chris Garten graduated from Scottsburg High School. Garten served in the U.S.
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“In the 2026 session, I supported a new law to save Hoosiers $237 million in taxes on tips, overtime pay and loan interest on American-made vehicles. This law pairs Indiana's tax code to the federal code, meaning Hoosiers will have the same tax benefits at the state level as they do at the federal level for wages earned in 2026 regarding no tax on tips, no tax on overtime, and no tax on loan interest for American-made vehicles.”
(Official legislative website) “I also supported a plan to cut Indiana's income tax to one of the lowest rates in the country. This 2023 law lowers the income tax rate every year until 2027, when the rate will reach 2.9% and be among the lowest rates in the country. This cut is estimated to save Hoosiers $2 billion in income taxes over the first five years.”
(Official legislative website) “In the 2025 session, I supported a new law to save Hoosier homeowners $1.3 billion in property taxes. This legislation also included targeted relief for seniors, farmers and small-business owners. Beginning with 2027 bills, the business personal property tax will be eliminated for all businesses with equipment under $2 million.”
(Official legislative website)Larry Mahaney
Larry Mahaney is a Libertarian candidate for District 45 of the Indiana State Senate in the November 3, 2026 general election. Mahaney qualified under Indiana election law to appear on the November 2026 general election ballot representing the communities of Indiana State Senate District 45 in the 2027 legislative session.