Gary Byrne | |
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Member of the Indiana Senate from the 47th district | |
Assumed office February 14, 2022 | |
Preceded by | Erin Houchin |
Personal details | |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Angie Byrne |
Children | 3 |
Gary Byrne is an American politician and businessman serving as a member of the Indiana Senate from the 47th district. He assumed office on February 14,2022.
Byrne has been the president and co-owner of Byrne Satellite Systems since 1983. [1] He was appointed to the Indiana Senate in February 2022,succeeding Erin Houchin. He ran for a full term in November 2022. [2] [3] [4]
In January 2024,Byrne filed Bill 187 to prohibit public transportation agencies from offering free or reduced-fare rides on election days. [5] [6] [7]
On Monday April 21,2025 Byrne announced controversial changes to Indiana State Senate Bill 442 removing the requirement for schools to teach consent as a part of sexual education in schools throughout the State of Indiana. [8] [9] He cited “different thoughts in different communities”and “This is a sensitive subject for many”as reasons for the removal. [10] Following community pushback,the requirement was returned to Senate Bill 442 on Wednesday April 23,2025. [8] [11]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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Republican | Gary Byrne | 28,959 | 66.8 | ||
Democratic | Katie Forte | 14,404 | 33.2 | ||
Total votes | 43,363 | 100.0 |