Senator Daryl Schmitt

State Sen. Daryl Schmitt has served in the Indiana Senate since 2024. Schmitt represents Senate District 48, which includes Crawford, Dubois, Gibson, Perry, Pike and Spencer counties in southwest Indiana. He is a lifelong resident of southern Indiana and has deep roots in his community. A fifth-generation Hoosier farmer, he has worked on his family farm for the past 30 years. Before serving in the Senate, Schmitt was a member of the Dubois County Council for two years where he worked diligently to enhance economic development and prosperity for the county. He has also served as a member of the Dubois County Regional Sewer District Board. He is a member of the Indiana Farm Bureau and has coached local youth basketball and baseball teams. Schmitt is a longtime member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Ireland, Indiana. He has earned associate degrees in Finance and Business Administration from Vincennes University, and a bachelor’s degree in Business Management from Indiana State University.