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State Senator, 23rd District
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Spencer R. DeeryIndiana General Assembly

Spencer R. Deery

Candidate for State Senator, 23rd District

RepublicanIncumbent

Background

Occupation
State senator; special assistant at Purdue University
Lives in
West Lafayette
Campaign website
spencerdeery.com

State senator for District 23 since 2022 and a special assistant to Purdue University President Emeritus Mitch Daniels, after serving as deputy chief of staff in the Purdue president's office. He is on the ballot after the Indiana Supreme Court ruled on Sept. 10, 2026, that he won the recounted Republican primary over Paula Copenhaver.

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Documented positions

Taxes & budget

Public safety

  • Sponsored a 2026 law raising penalties for masked crimes.In office

    Senate Enrolled Act 160 (2026) also creates a crime of malicious littering when a hate group distributes leaflets meant to create fear for physical safety.

    Deery's public safety, education bills ceremonially signed by governor

    Public statement · Indiana Senate Republicans · Apr 29, 2026 · indianasenaterepublicans.com

    “allows judges to increase penalties for individuals who disguise their faces while committing a crime”
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Education

  • Sponsored parental controls on school-issued devices sent home.In office

    Senate Bill 159 (2026) passed the Senate 41-3 in January 2026.

    Deery's bill to increase parental control over school-issued technology passes Senate

    Public statement · Indiana Senate Republicans · Jan 26, 2026 · indianasenaterepublicans.com

    “Senate Bill 159 would give parents increased control over school-issued technology on devices sent home from school.”
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  • Sponsored a 2025 law to raise pay for high-need teachers.In office

    Senate Enrolled Act 249 (2025) targets subjects such as special education, STEM and English as a second language.

    Deery: Bill to empower schools to increase pay for high-need teachers heads to governor's desk

    Public statement · Indiana Senate Republicans · Mar 31, 2025 · indianasenaterepublicans.com

    “Senate Enrolled Act 249 would change current law by allowing schools to fund these supplemental paychecks before collective bargaining.”
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Government & transparency

  • Opposes redrawing congressional maps in the middle of the decade.In office

    Statement issued in August 2025, before the special session on redistricting.

    State Sen. Spencer Deery Statement on Redistricting

    Public statement · Indiana Senate Republicans · Aug 13, 2025 · indianasenaterepublicans.com

    “candidates should win on the strength of their ideas and not on their ability to choose new voters”
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Other issues in this race

Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Spencer R. Deery on them.

  • Environment & parksNo documented position found.
  • Health & human servicesNo documented position found.

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