Indiana State Senator Mike Delph issued the following statement on September 14, 2011 

“After much prayer and family consultation in addition to discussions with friends and supporters here in Indiana and in Washington, DC, I have determined that my duty is here in Indiana raising my family and serving my current constituents.  My wife and daughters need me here in Indiana helping with homework, assisting with carpooling, and just being Dad.  That is my number one obligation.  My oldest turned 17 this month while my youngest turned five.  I don’t want to miss a moment of time with any of my five daughters.  The pressures of campaigning along with the ultimate sacrifices of serving in DC while my family remains in Indiana, would place too much stress on those who I love the most in life.  Perhaps one day I will be better situated to bring my state legislative record of success to the national level.  Until that time, I will cherish every moment with my family here in my home State of Indiana while continuing to serve as a conservative leader in the Indiana State Senate.  I would like to thank those who have encouraged me to seek higher office over the last nine months.  I hope you will understand that this is the best decision for my family at this time.  I will continue fighting for traditional conservative values and supporting solid conservatives for public service opportunities across all levels of government.”