Indiana

Indiana entered the Union on December 11, 1816 as the 19th state. Indiana grew out of the old Northwest Territory and developed a political identity shaped by migration corridors, farming communities, manufacturing, and a strong tradition of local government. Today its state government is centered in Indianapolis and follows the bicameral pattern with a governor, a Senate, and a House of Representatives.

GovernorEric Holcomb (Republican)
Date entered UnionDecember 11, 1816

Government & Representation

Indiana’s government is organized around an elected governor and the bicameral General Assembly, which is made up of a Senate and a House of Representatives. Indianapolis anchors the state’s executive and legislative branches, where statewide fiscal policy and local-state relationships are key areas of governance.

Executive branchExecutive branch

Governor
Eric Holcomb (Republican)
Official office

The Indiana executive branch consists of the governor, lieutenant governor, and the state agencies. In Indiana, the governor can be elected for two consecutive four-year terms. The Indiana governor has no term limits.

Legislative branchLegislative branch

Legislature
Indiana General Assembly
Chambers
Senate and House of Representatives
Structure
Bicameral
Official site

Indiana has a bicameral legislature, the Indiana General Assembly, which consists of the Indiana House of Representatives and the Indiana State Senate. The House has 100 members representing 100 districts, with members serving a two-year term. The Senate has 50 members representing 50 districts, each serving a four-year term. Members of the Indiana General Assembly do not have term limits.

Judicial branchJudicial branch

In Indiana, the judiciary has four general levels. The Small Claims Courts, Town Courts, and City Courts each have limited jurisdiction. The Circuit Courts and Superior Courts are the are the courts of general jurisdiction. The Court of Appeals of Indiana and the Indiana Tax Court act as intermediate appellate courts. The Indiana Supreme Court is the highest court in the state.

Officials Representing Indiana at the Federal Level

This section brings together the state’s U.S. senators and House delegation in one place for a cleaner statewide overview.

U.S. Senators

Senator Jim Banks

Indiana

Republican Party

Jim has served in Congress since 2025.

Senator Todd Young

Indiana

Republican Party

Todd has served in Congress since 2017.

U.S. House delegation

Representative André Carson

Indiana District 7

Democratic Party

André has served in Congress since 2008.

Representative Erin Houchin

Indiana District 9

Republican Party

Erin has served in Congress since 2023.

Representative Frank J. Mrvan

Indiana District 1

Democratic Party

Frank has served in Congress since 2021.

Representative James R. Baird

Indiana District 4

Republican Party

James has served in Congress since 2019.

Representative Jefferson Shreve

Indiana District 6

Republican Party

Jefferson has served in Congress since 2025.

Representative Mark B. Messmer

Indiana District 8

Republican Party

Mark has served in Congress since 2025.

Representative Marlin A. Stutzman

Indiana District 3

Republican Party

Marlin has served in Congress since 2025.

Representative Rudy Yakym

Indiana District 2

Republican Party

Rudy has served in Congress since 2022.

Representative Victoria Spartz

Indiana District 5

Republican Party

Victoria has served in Congress since 2021.