Father of 2 (Boy & Girl), Husband, Christian, Foster Child Alumni, Community Advocate, Candidate for Indiana State Senate District 45 for 2026

Joined March 2011
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Good news, kids — Santa is ok & safe. He was just taking a well-deserved vacation after Christmas, but he's back in the community and spreading cheer once again. Santa, the community, and I teamed up to deliver food to over 50 families in Charlestown through the mobile food pantry. It’s always a joy to serve alongside the spirit of giving! It takes village like Santa said this morning!
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After defending Santa the past couple of days with interviews & political events, my daughter stayed up late last night because she wanted to talk & for me to say goodnight to her. #DaddyVibes #girldad
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Join me tonight at 8PM for a prime time live session with @HoosLeft, as we discuss my opponent for district 45 state senate seat, his AI post of beating up Santa on Christmas day.
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People are hurting during the holiday season, & instead of helping families put presents under the tree, this isn't leadership. Its time Clark & Floyd Counties sent serious leadership to the Indiana State Senate by electing me in November of 2026! Hoosiersfornickmarshall.com

It’s pretty weird to step away from your children on Christmas morning to post AI slop of yourself beating up Santa. The Republicans running our state are not serious people. Hoosiers deserve better than this.
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People are hurting during the holiday season, & instead of helping families put presents under the tree, Chris Garten is beating up Santa. Its time Clark & Floyd Counties sent serious leadership to the Indiana State Senate by electing me in November of 2026 because this isn't it! indystar.com/story/news/poli…
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🇺🇸🎄Merry Christmas to all, Candidate for Indiana State Senate for District 45 in 2026 🇺🇸🎄
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🇺🇸Release Immediately: Statement from our campaign🇺🇸 hoosiersfornickmarshall.com/
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🦃🍁Loved being back on the farm with family. Happy Thanksgiving from our family to yours🍁🦃
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I want to pause the campaign to celebrate something even more important—my 9 year anniversary with my amazing wife. 💖 These past 9 years have been incredible. (12 years together 😉) Our family has grown, we’ve faced every challenge together, and I’m beyond grateful for the life we’ve built side by side. Look how far we have come. Here’s to us—and to Year 10 just around the corner! Love you ❤️✨ #happyanniversary #community #family
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Had a great time at Claysburg Days! It was wonderful connecting with voters, catching up with current and former elected officials, and enjoying the energy of the community. The candy machine was definitely a hit with the kids—and maybe a few adults too! (Quarters were provided by me 😉)🇺🇲🍬🎉 🇺🇲 #ClaysburgDays #CommunityConnections #IN45 #FamilyFun
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Honored to attend @floyddems FDR Gala tonight. We had powerful conversations about the elimination of the JAG program, the decline in college enrollment, and the urgent need to keep the quality of life here in Indiana. These issues matter—and we need leaders who will stand up and fight for our future. Literally, our @NinthCDDems district chair Adam Dickey is standing on chairs 😉
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It was great catching up with a previous voter/supporter from 2022. We had a conversation about health care—what’s working, what’s not, and how we can make it better for families in our community. These one-on-one talks are exactly why I’m in this race: to listen, learn, & fight for real solutions that put people first. #community #healthcare #listening
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As I was preparing my coffee for work, my son came up to me and said "Dad this for your campaign," and handed me the $100 bill that he got from Grandparents to save and purchase a lightsaber at Disney World. Can you match his donation? secure.actblue.com/.../hoosi… (secure.actblue.com/donate/ho…)
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Happy Birthday, America. We us a day yesterday. #4thofJuly2025 #America #IndependenceDay
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We will get through this together! #2026
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