Biography
Nick Marshall is the Democratic candidate for Indiana State Senate District 45 in the November 3, 2026 general election, facing Republican incumbent Chris Garten.[1][2] He grew up in the foster care system and says he wants to be a voice for children in the child welfare system.[3]
Nick Marshall earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Louisville in 2016.[1] In a Ballotpedia survey, he said he was the first person in his family to graduate from college.[3] He also said teachers played a pivotal role in his life and that he wants better pay raises for teachers and equal resources for all Hoosier schools.[3]
Marshall ran against Garten in the 2022 general election for the same seat and lost.[1]
- 1.Nick Marshall - Ballotpedia · Ballotpedia Reference
- 2.Indiana State Senate elections, 2026 - Ballotpedia · Ballotpedia Reference
- 3.Nick Marshall - 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 45
Nick Marshall is on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot for Indiana Senate District 45 as D. Not researched in depth — candidate list only.
