Senator Dan Dernulc

Dan Dernulc is a Republican state senator representing Indiana Senate District 1, which includes a portion of Lake County in northwest Indiana. He was elected to the Indiana General Assembly in 2022 and sworn in on November 22, 2022.

A lifelong resident of Highland, Indiana, Dernulc is committed to conservative fiscal policy and protecting local communities from neighboring state challenges. He advocates for low taxes, reduced government spending, and support for American workers. Dernulc is married to Cindy and has raised four children and three grandchildren in Highland.

Education

Dernulc holds a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering Technology from Purdue University Northwest . His engineering background has provided him with extensive understanding of the telecommunications industry.

Political Experience

Current Position:
- State Senator, Indiana Senate District 1
- Serves on Senate Committees for Environmental Affairs, Local Government, Pensions and Labor, and Public Policy

Prior Service:
- Highland Town Council
- Lake County Council
- Little Calumet River Basin Development Commission

Professional Background:
Dernulc works as a project manager in cybersecurity at AT&T.

Notable Achievements:
- Voted for income tax cuts that made Indiana's income tax among the lowest in the country
- Supported state tax cuts including no tax on tips, overtime, and loan interest for American-made vehicles
- Authored legislation to challenge NIPSCO's rate increases to protect families and seniors from rising costs
- Voted to crack down on employers using illegal immigrants on public works projects