Daryl Schmitt

Republican | Indiana

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Daryl Schmitt — State Senator, District 48 (Indiana Republican Primary | May 5, 2026)
State Senator, Dist., 48 Indiana General | November 3, 2026
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Conservative

BIOGRAPHY

EDUCATION

Indiana State University, Terre Haute, BS Business Management, 1986-1998

WORK & MILITARY

Self Employed Farmer, Owner, 1993-2026

AFFILIATIONS

St Mary of the Annunciation Catholic Church, Member, 1966-2026

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

Indiana State Senator District 48, 2024-2026

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

Indiana State Senator District 48, -

SCORECARDS

CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS


LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS

ENDORSEMENTS

OTHER (1)

President Donald J. Trump

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (5)

Daryl Schmitt (2024)

Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2024)

Mark Messmer (2024)

National Federation of Independent Business (2024)

State Republican Party Organizations (2024)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (3)

Hoosiers for Quality Education (2025)

Rodric Bray (2025)

Daryl Schmitt (2024)


LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (3)

Building Trades Councils (2025)

International Association of Bridge, Structural, Ornamental and Reinforcing Iron Workers (2025)

Taft Stettinius & Hollister (2025)

OTHER INFORMATION

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.

Strongly Agree

Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds or grants from federal, state, or local governments.

Strongly Agree

I support the Born Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act, which requires health care providers to provide life-saving treatment for infants who survive an attempted abortion.

Strongly Agree

Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?

Did not answer


ECONOMY

It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has a livable income.

Strongly Disagree

Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.

Strongly Agree

Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.

Strongly Disagree

I support public education through high school. I feel everyone is personally responsible for funding their own education after high school.

What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?

Across the board reduction of taxpayer subsidies for all segments of the economy. Individuals need to take personal responsibility for their own choices.


RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

Governments should define marriage as between one man and one woman; no other definition of marriage should be legalized or supported with taxpayer or public funds.

Strongly Agree

Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.

Strongly Agree

I promise to protect the freedom of Christians to share the Gospel and to practice Biblical principles.

Yes

What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?

Did not answer


HEALTHCARE

It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has health insurance.

Strongly Disagree

How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?

Did not answer


NATIONAL SECURITY

The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.

Strongly Agree


IMMIGRATION

I am in favor of construction of a wall and other necessary infrastructure on our border that gives complete control over entering and exiting the United States.

Strongly Agree

State and federal funds should be denied to any public or private entity, including but not limited to sanctuary cities, that are not in compliance with immigration laws.

Strongly Agree

Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?

It is ok for people to immigrate to the US if they come legally under current law.


VALUES

Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality that is necessary for our system of limited government.

Strongly Agree

I support adding sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression as protected classes in non-discrimination laws.

Strongly Disagree

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

conservative catholic


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Disagree

The Electoral College should be abolished.

Strongly Disagree


EQUALITY

Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?

Yes. Lack of understanding and trust in people of different cultures creates mistrust.


ABOUT YOU

When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and immigration, which of the following best describes you overall?

Conservative

Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.

Did not answer

What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?

BS from Indiana State University, Served as a Dubois County Indiana county councilor, currently serving as the Indiana state senator for district 48

Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.

no

Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?

I am a public servant to represent the people of rural southern Indiana


JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY

I support the use of Sharia law as a basis for legislation and judicial decisions in the United States.

Strongly Disagree


2ND AMENDMENT

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

Yes

What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?

Not allowing convicted felons to possess a gun.


OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES

I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.

Strongly Disagree

In priority order, what three areas of legislation do you propose to author or sponsor if elected?

none

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