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Brian S. Schmutzler

RepublicanChallengerState Senate District 11
Sparse public record. Few sources document this candidate’s positions; most scores below are likely “No public position found.”
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Contact information verified 2026-04-22.

Snapshot

Fiscal responsibilitySupport
Limited governmentSupport
Second AmendmentSupport
Pro-life issuesStrong support
Family valuesStrong support

Background

Dr. Brian Schmutzler is a physician — described in his campaign as an anesthesiologist and medical director — and self-described supporter of the MAHA (Make America Healthy Again) movement, running as a Republican challenger against incumbent Linda Rogers in SD-11 (Source 1). He has been endorsed by President Trump, who described him as "a MAGA warrior and real Republican" and called Rogers a "RINO" (Source 3). Schmutzler was also backed by Turning Point Action and Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith (per candidate context provided). He campaigns on three core principles: "Faith. Family. Freedom." and is a hybrid homeschooling father (Source 1). He was also endorsed by IUOE Local 150 (Source 4).

Positions

Fiscal responsibility

Support

Schmutzler's campaign site states he will "cut taxes and regulations" and "grow our economy" (Source 3, quoting Trump endorsement). His own campaign site states he is committed to "affordable, high-quality healthcare without insurance companies standing between patients and doctors" and to "improving access to care, especially in rural Indiana" (Source 1). No direct statement on a specific fiscal bill (SB 1, budget, etc.) was located.

Limited government

Support

Trump's endorsement of Schmutzler stated he will "stop migrant crime, strengthen our military and veterans, advance election integrity, promote school choice, and defend our always under siege Second Amendment" (Source 3). Schmutzler's site states he believes "parents, not government bureaucrats or special interests, should control how their children are educated" (Source 1). No direct statement specifically on limited-government legislation was located from Schmutzler himself.

Second Amendment

Support

Trump's endorsement quoted Schmutzler as committed to defending the "always under siege Second Amendment" (Source 3). This is a characterization in Trump's endorsement text, not a direct quoted statement by Schmutzler. Schmutzler's campaign site also reflects a "Faith. Family. Freedom." framing aligned with Second Amendment protection (Source 1).

Pro-life issues

Strong support

Schmutzler's campaign site states: "A Christian conservative by conviction, Dr. Schmutzler puts faith first. His faith shapes his commitment to life, liberty, and personal responsibility" (Source 1). Trump's endorsement described him as aligned with "Hoosier values" that include defending life (Source 3). No signed pledge or questionnaire specific to the pro-life issue was located.

Family values

Strong support

Schmutzler's campaign site states he believes "parents, not politicians, know what's best for their children" and that he supports "expanding microschools, hybrid and homeschooling options that put funding directly in the hands of parents"; he is himself a hybrid homeschooling father (Source 1). His campaign pillars of "Faith. Family. Freedom." and Christian conservative identity are stated directly (Source 1).

Endorsements

  • Donald Trump (President)
    endorsed, April 2026
    source ↗
  • Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith
    endorsed (per candidate context)
  • Turning Point Action
    endorsed (per candidate context)
  • IUOE Local 150
    endorsed
    source ↗

Sources

  1. 1.
    Dr. Brian Schmutzler Campaign Site
    https://www.drbrianforindiana.com
  2. 3.
    Trump endorsement quoted on social media
    https://x.com/abuhilalah/status/2041629837127774501
Last researched: 2026-04-15