Brian S. Schmutzler
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Snapshot
| Fiscal responsibility | Support |
| Limited government | Support |
| Second Amendment | Support |
| Pro-life issues | Strong support |
| Family values | Strong 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
SupportSchmutzler'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
SupportTrump'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
SupportTrump'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 supportSchmutzler'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 supportSchmutzler'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
Sources
- 1.Dr. Brian Schmutzler Campaign Sitehttps://www.drbrianforindiana.com
- 2.IndyStar — Trump endorses challengershttps://www.indystar.com/story/news/politics/2026/04/09/trump-endorses-republican-challengers-redistricting-indiana/89531838007/
- 3.Trump endorsement quoted on social mediahttps://x.com/abuhilalah/status/2041629837127774501
- 4.IUOE Local 150 Endorsed Candidates 2026https://local150.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026-IN-Primary-Endorsements-V7_one-page.pdf
- 5.Elkhart County GOP — Meet Your Candidates SD-11https://www.elkhartgop.com/elkhart-county-news/gop-primary-decision-26-meet-your-candidates-for-indiana-state-senate-district-11