Nick McKinley
Nick McKinley | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Indiana Senate from the 17th district | |
| Assumed office February 9, 2026 | |
| Preceded by | Andy Zay |
| Personal details | |
| Party | Republican |
| Children | 6 |
| Education | Bethel University (BA, MBA) |
Nick McKinley is an American politician serving as a member of the Indiana Senate for the 17th district. He assumed office on February 9, 2026.
Early life and education
McKinley was born and raised in northern Indiana. He earned a bachelor's degree in organizational management and an MBA from Bethel University.[1]
Career
McKinley worked in IT before pursuing a career in law enforcement. He served as a reserve officer in Winona Lake, Indiana, and as a full-time police officer with the South Bend Police Department. After moving to Marion, Indiana, with his family, McKinley became a licensed insurance agent and opened his own agency. McKinley also served as an at-large member of the Marion City Council.[2] After Andy Zay vacated his seat in the Indiana Senate to serve as a member of the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission, McKinley was elected in the Republican caucus to succeed him. Running for a full term, he lost the May 2026 primary to realtor Chris Parker by roughly 500 votes.[3]
References
- ↑ "McKinley sworn in as Senate District 17 state senator". Indiana Senate Republicans. Retrieved 2026-03-21.
- ↑ Speakman, David (2026-01-16). "Marion councilman Nick McKinley joins Indiana Senate race". FOX 55 Fort Wayne. Retrieved 2026-03-21.
- ↑ Austin, Seth (May 6, 2026). "5 Republican Indiana Senators who voted against redistricting lose primary election". Retrieved June 22, 2026.