Senator Gary Byrne

Gary Byrne is an American politician and businessman serving as a Republican member of the Indiana State Senate representing District 47, which includes Harrison and Washington counties and most of Floyd County. He assumed office on February 14, 2022, after being appointed to succeed Erin Houchin, and was elected to a full term in November 2022.

Byrne is co-owner and president of Byrne Satellite Systems, a position he has held since 1983. He and his wife, Angie, reside on their family farm and are proud parents of three sons and grandparents of seven grandchildren.

Education and Professional Background

Public education records are not available in current sources.

Byrne has been active in his community through various business ventures and has built extensive experience in local governance and community service prior to his state senate service.

Political Experience

Byrne serves on multiple Indiana State Senate committees, including Agriculture; Commerce and Technology; Education and Career Development; Homeland Security and Transportation; Natural Resources; Utilities; and Veterans Affairs and The Military.

Prior to his election to the state senate, Byrne held several local positions:

• North Harrison School Board
• Alternative School Board
• Lifelong Learning Board
• Harrison County Economic Development Board
• Harrison County Council

He also served as president of the North Harrison Cal Ripken Baseball Board from 1997 to 2004 and coached boys' baseball and basketball for 10 years.

Recognition and Affiliations

Byrne has received recognition including State Senator of the Year from Indiana Aviation and Champion for Life from Indiana Right to Life . He is a member of the Indiana Farm Bureau and a life member of the National Rifle Association.