Kippenbrock files as candidate to complete Senator Messmer’s term for Indiana Senate District 48

Amy Kippenbrock announced she has officially filed as a candidate for the Indiana Senate District 48 seat being vacated by current Senator Mark Messmer.

On Monday, Messmer announced his intention to step down to concentrate on his run for the Eighth District Congressional seat. His final day is September 3.

A caucus of Republican precinct committee members from the six-county Indiana district (Gibson, Pike, Dubois, Perry, Spencer and Crawford) will be held on September 4 to select a successor to complete the remaining two years of Messmer’s term in the State Senate. The caucus, which is not open to the public, will be held at Jasper High School at 7 p.m.

Kippenbrock, who is currently serving her second term as Dubois County Clerk, is the first candidate to file for the upcoming Republican caucus to replace State Senator Mark Messmer on September 4, 2024.

She announced the formation of an exploratory committee earlier this summer and has since been actively engaging with community leaders and constituents across District 48’s six counties to gauge their priorities and concerns.

“After months of listening to community members, I am thrilled to officially announce my candidacy for the Republican caucus,” Kippenbrock said. “My experience as a local elected official and the wife of a small business owner, combined with my record as a common-sense conservative and innovative problem solver, will enable me to be a strong advocate for Southwest Indiana at the Statehouse.”

Kippenbrock has lived in Dubois County her entire life. She and her husband, Kevin Kippenbrock, who co-owns KWK Enterprise, have been married for 20 years. They have three children and two granddaughters, and they raise their family with hardworking, Christian values.

Since taking office as the County Clerk of Dubois County in 2019, Kippenbrock has made significant strides in enhancing election security and managing taxpayer funds efficiently. Under her leadership, Dubois County transitioned from precinct-based voting to county-wide vote centers without compromising election integrity. Her efforts earned her the recognition of “Clerk of the Year” in 2020 and in 2024. Additionally, Kippenbrock has modernized the Clerk’s Office with digital record-keeping and was appointed by the Governor to the Oversight Committee on Public Documents. She graduated from Ball State University’s Certificate in Election Administration, Technology, and Security (CEATS) program in May 2024.

“I am incredibly excited and honored to be the first to file for this important seat,” Kippenbrock said. “I am committed to bringing practical, results-driven solutions to the Indiana Senate and to advocating for those whose voices often go unheard. My experience and dedication to our community have prepared me to serve effectively.”

For more information about Amy Kippenbrock and her campaign, you can visit www.AmyforIndiana.com.