Harrison returned to Indianapolis and resumed his law practice, but stayed active in state and national politics. A year after his senatorial defeat, Harrison declared his candidacy for the Republican nomination; he dubbed himself a "living and rejuvenated Republican," a reference to his lack of a power base.
After leaving office due to a senatorial defeat, Harrison resumed his law practice but remained engaged in state and national politics. A year after his loss, he announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination; he described himself as a "living and rejuvenated Republican," emphasizing his absence of political backing.