Senate leader Garton upended

By Lesley StedmanWeidenbener
lstedman@courier-journal.com
The Courier-Journal

INDIANAPOLIS — Senate President Pro Tem Robert Garton, a 36-year veteran of the Indiana Senate and one of the longest-serving state legislative leaders in the nation, was defeated last night by a political newcomer in a Republican primary.

Even before all the votes had been counted, Garton called to congratulate Columbus accountant Greg Walker, who said during his campaign that Garton, of Columbus, had served too long.

Walker had about 58 percent of the vote last night with more than half of the precincts reporting, according to an unofficial tally by The Associated Press.

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