Rep. Vaneta Becker to replace Sen. Server

Evansville Republicans have selected Vaneta Becker to replace Senator Server. Server was appointed to the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission and so Rep. Becker will complete the remaining three years of his term. I’ve been told by folks who know the area, that Rep. Becker’s seat is solid Republican, so having an essentially open seat in 2006 shouldn’t affect the composition of the closely divided House of Representatives.