Brian Buchanan is a member of the Indiana State Senate, representing District 7. He assumed office on February 12, 2018. His current term ends on November 8, 2028. Buchanan ran for re-election to the Indiana State Senate to represent District 7. He won in the general election on November 5, 2024. Buchanan was appointed to replace former Sen. Brandt Hershman, who resigned on January 2, 2018.