LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A new Indiana state senator was elected for Floyd and Clark counties.
Southern Indiana businessman Kevin Boehnlein won the caucus Monday night to take over the seat. He will serve the remaining 13 months of former Sen. Ron Grooms' term. The Jeffersonville native resigned earlier this month more than a year before his term ends.
Boehnlein was sworn in on Tuesday. “I am honored to have the opportunity to represent Senate District 46, and I am grateful to Sen. Grooms for his years of service on behalf of our community," Boehnlein said in a release. "I look forward to working with my fellow legislators to bring new ideas to the Statehouse and continue to help Indiana thrive and grow.”
In a release, Boehnlein thanked precinct voters and his supporters.
"It is time for new energy, new ideas, new leadership and real world experience," he said. "I have a strong passion for service, as well as an enduring love for the district and its people."
Boehnlein spoke to supporters Monday night and said his focus this session will be on cutting the state income tax. He said he will seek a full four-year term in May.
Boehnlein has lived his entire adult life in Floyd County and works as a financial advisor. He was also chief of staff for a former New Albany mayor and president of the Board of Public Works & Safety.
Boehnlein lives in Greenville with his wife Kristen and their two daughters.
Hoosiers can contact Sen. Boehnlein by phone at 317-232-9400, by email at Senator.Boehnlein@iga.in.gov or by mail at 200 W. Washington, St., Indianapolis, IN 46204.
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