Nick McKinley
Nick McKinley (Republican Party) is a member of theIndiana State Senate, representingDistrict 17. McKinley assumed office on February 9, 2026. McKinley's current term ends on November 4, 2026.
McKinley (Republican Party) is running for re-election to theIndiana State Senate to representDistrict 17. McKinley declared candidacy for the Republican primary scheduled onMay 5, 2026.[source]
Indiana Republican Party appointed McKinley to the Indiana State Senate District 17 on February 7, 2026, to replaceAndy Zay (R).
Elections
2026
See also: Indiana State Senate elections, 2026
General election
The primary will occur on May 5, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.
Democratic primary
Democratic primary for Indiana State Senate District 17
Cynthia Wehr (D) is running in the Democratic primary for Indiana State Senate District 17 on May 5, 2026.
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Republican primary
Republican primary for Indiana State Senate District 17
IncumbentNick McKinley (R),Michael Hensley (R), andChris Parker (R) are running in the Republican primary for Indiana State Senate District 17 on May 5, 2026.
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- Mike Thompson (R)
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2026
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See also
2026 Elections
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Footnotes
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| Preceded by Andy Zay (R) | Indiana State Senate District 17 2026-Present | Succeeded by - |
