Nick McKinley

Nick McKinley is an American politician serving as a member of the Indiana Senate for the 17th district. He assumed office on February 9, 2026.

Early life and education McKinley was born and raised in northern Indiana. He earned a bachelor's degree in organizational management and an MBA from Bethel University.

Career McKinley worked in IT before pursuing a career in law enforcement. He served as a reserve officer in Winona Lake, Indiana, and as a full-time police officer with the South Bend Police Department. After moving to Marion, Indiana, with his family, McKinley became a licensed insurance agent and opened his own agency. McKinley also served as an at-large member of the Marion City Council. After Andy Zay vacated his seat in the Indiana Senate to serve as a member of the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission, McKinley was elected in the Republican caucus to succeed him. Running for a full term, he lost the May 2026 primary to realtor Chris Parker by roughly 500 votes.