Rodric "Rod" Bray is a Republican state senator representing District 37 in the Indiana Senate, which includes all of Morgan County and portions of Johnson, Owen, and Putnam counties. Elected in 2012, he serves as President Pro Tempore of the Indiana Senate, leading its day-to-day operations, appointing committee chairs, and assigning legislation. Notable achievements include leading efforts on balanced budgets, delivering Indiana's largest tax cut in history , returning over $500 million in taxpayer refunds, supporting property tax relief for farmers, defending law enforcement and veterans, addressing illegal immigration, and protecting Indiana agriculture from foreign ownership like China. He manages a family cattle farm in northern Morgan County, practices law with his family firm in Morgan County, serves on the Home Bank Board of Directors, and is a member of the First United Methodist Church of Martinsville. He lives in Martinsville with his wife, Kelly, and their two sons, Austin and Ethan.

Education and Political Experience

• Education: Bachelor of Arts in history from Indiana University; Juris Doctor from Valparaiso University School of Law.
• Political Experience: Elected to Indiana State Senate District 37 in 2012 ; advanced roles include Assistant Majority Caucus Chair and Assistant Majority Floor Leader for Parliamentary Affairs ; current President Pro Tempore.