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 returning to Indianapolis from his senatorial defeat, Harrison resumed his law practice but continued to be involved in state and national politics. A year later, he declared his candidacy for the Republican nomination; he referred to himself as a "living and revitalized Republican," highlighting his lack of political support.