Chris Garten
| Chris Garten | |
|---|---|
| Majority Leader of the Indiana Senate | |
| Assumed office August 17, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Mark Messmer | 
| Member of the Indiana Senate from the 45th district | |
| Assumed office November 7, 2018 | |
| Preceded by | Jim Smith | 
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 13, 1982 Fort Lauderdale, Florida, U.S. | 
| Political party | Republican | 
| Spouse | Beth | 
| Children | 3 | 
| Education | Marine Corps University Indiana University, Southeast | 
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States | 
| Branch/service | United States Marine Corps | 
| Battles/wars | Iraq War | 
Chris Garten is an American politician. Garten was first elected in November 2018 to represent District 45 in the Indiana Senate, and was re-elected for a second term in November 2022. In August 2022, he was appointed Majority Floor Leader. He is a member of the Republican Party.