Rodric Bray Steps Down from Senate Leadership | Fort Wayne News

Fort Wayne News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 31, 2026 · 1m

Rodric Bray, Indiana’s longest-serving Senate president pro tempore, is stepping down from leadership after eight years — a move signaling deep Republican factionalism. He’ll remain in his Senate seat and serve until a successor is chosen, citing loyalty to his caucus over personal ambition. His refusal to back Trump-backed redistricting plans sparked primary challenges and public backlash from the former president, who called him a “fool.” Meanwhile, the GOP’s second-in-command also resigned earlier this year, hinting at a brewing power struggle. Bray points to major wins like tax cuts and…