Republican Sen. Chip Perfect, of Lawrenceburg, said he will resign effective Sept. 26 after nearly nine years representing southeastern Indiana's Senate District 43.
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Grooms served in the Indiana Senate for a decade, representing the 46th District from 2011-21.
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Cameron, the state's attorney general, introduced Mills to the campaign at a news conference at state GOP headquarters.
Republican Erin Houchin and Democrat Matt Fyfe battled to succeed Trey Hollingsworth, a Republican who held the seat for six years before deciding not to seek reelection earlier this year.
The 77-year-old Grooms said it's time to pass the baton to younger leaders.
Wise announced on July 13 that he had tested positive for coronavirus but was no longer experiencing symptoms.
Dr. Karen Berg won the special election in June, after Republican Ernie Harris retired earlier this year after 25 years in office.