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Coverage dated November 4, 2026

Indiana House Republicans select leadership after former Speaker of House sees reelection bid fail

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State Rep. Ben Smaltz (R-Auburn) was selected by the Indiana House Republican caucus members to serve as House Speaker-elect

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  1. WISH-TV Indianapolis

    Indiana House Republicans choose Ben Smaltz as new speaker (opens WISH-TV Indianapolis)

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    House Republicans selected new leaders Wednesday, and Senate Republicans announced they had formally voted on the leadership team they previewed earlier in the fall. House Democrats made no changes to their leadership team, while Senate Democrats plan to make their choices Friday.

  2. WANE Fort Wayne

    Indiana House Republicans select leadership after former Speaker of House sees reelection bid fail (opens WANE Fort Wayne)

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    WANE Fort Wayne's feed description

    State Rep. Ben Smaltz (R-Auburn) was selected by the Indiana House Republican caucus members to serve as House Speaker-elect

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