Indiana Republican Party Chair Steps Down11/13/2026Indiana Republican Party Chairwoman Lana Keesling has resigned from her position. It comes amid issues within the Republican Party following Democrats’ considerable victories in elections statewide. Keesling served as party chair for less than two years after she was appointed to the role when she was Fort Wayne’s City Clerk. Party Vice Chair Jim Johnson will temporarily serve as the party chair until a permanent one is selected.