Governor of Indiana
The Governor of Indiana is the chief executive of the state of Indiana. The governor is elected to a four-year term. They are responsible for overseeing the day-to-day management of the functions of many agencies of the Indiana state government.
| Governor of Indiana | |
|---|---|
| Government of Indiana | |
| Residence | Indiana Governor's Residence |
| Term length | Four years, renewable once in a 12-year period |
| Inaugural holder | Jonathan Jennings |
| Formation | November 7, 1816 |
| Deputy | Lieutenant Governor of Indiana |
| Salary | $221,024 (2025)[1] |
| Website | in.gov/gov |
The governor works out of the Indiana Statehouse and holds official functions at the Indiana Governor's Residence in the state capital of Indianapolis.
The 52nd, and current, governor is Republican Mike Braun.
List of governors
Living former Governors
Governor Of Indiana Media
The Indiana Statehouse, where the governor's office is located
Jonathan Jennings, 1st Governor of Indiana and seven term Congressman
William Henry Harrison was the first territorial governor and the ninth president of the United States.
Governor of Indiana during the American Civil War, Oliver P. Morton
Governor Joseph A. Wright had a bitter fight with the General Assembly over the Bank of Indiana.
References
- ↑ "Pay raises incoming for Indiana's highest elected officials". Indiana Capital Chronicle. Retrieved January 13, 2025.