Biography
Brad Hochgesang is the Democratic candidate for Indiana State Senate District 48 in the November 3, 2026 general election, facing Republican incumbent Daryl Schmitt.[1][2] A software developer from Jasper, he says his campaign is about accountability and local representation.[1][3]
Brad Hochgesang graduated from Jasper High School and earned a bachelor's degree from the Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology.[1] In a Ballotpedia survey, he described himself as a software engineer and small business owner who moved back to Jasper in 2023.[3] He said he began his campaign after learning of a proposed highway project in Dubois County, commissioned a poll of 636 registered voters that he said found 81% opposed, and organized ten town halls.[3]
- 1.Brad Hochgesang - Ballotpedia · Ballotpedia Reference
- 2.Indiana State Senate elections, 2026 - Ballotpedia · Ballotpedia Reference
- 3.Brad Hochgesang - Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey · Ballotpedia Candidate's own words
Researched from the cited sources on 2026-10-21. Not yet independently fact-checked.
Indiana Senate District 48
Brad Hochgesang is on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot for Indiana Senate District 48 as D. Not researched in depth — candidate list only.
