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PRESS ROOM
Senator J.D. Ford supports Goodin’s nomination to the McCormick ticket
June 20, 2024
Contact: Kelly Wittman, (317) 450-5711
McCormick for Governor
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind.—Today, Senator J.D. Ford, serving Indiana’s District 29, issued a statement Jennifer McCormick, Indiana’s Democratic candidate for Governor, named Dr. Terry Goodin as her lieutenant governor running mate for the 2024 general election.
“As the Chair of the Senate Democratic Caucus, I understand the immense importance of the LG’s role,” stated Senator Ford. “I have decided to support Dr. Jennifer McCormick, and her chosen running mate for Lieutenant Governor, Dr. Terry Goodin. I truly believe his credentials align with the duties of the office. “It is imperative that we rally behind the McCormick-Goodin ticket. Together, we can work towards a brighter, more inclusive future for Indiana.”
“Terry Goodin is a life-long public servant and has both the experience and the heart to serve Hoosiers as the next Lieutenant Governor of Indiana,” said Jennifer McCormick. “Terry understands that to govern effectively for all Hoosiers, we must restore civility, common sense, and bipartisanship to the Statehouse. With 24 years of experience as a public school superintendent and 20 years as a member of the Indiana General Assembly, he knows how to lead. Terry’s recent service as State Director for Rural Development with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) demonstrates his knowledge and passion for rural Indiana. I am proud to bring Terry’s credentials, skills, and passion to this ticket to win in November.”
Dr. Goodin’s name will be submitted for nomination as Lieutenant Governor at the 2024 Indiana Democratic Party State Convention, which will be held on July 13th at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis. Delegates from all 92 counties in Indiana will be asked to ratify her nomination.
“I am truly honored and humbled to have been chosen by Jennifer to run as her Lieutenant Governor candidate,” said Terry Goodin. “It is time to get our Hoosier state back on the right track and Jennifer McCormick is the right person at the right time to get this done. I will work closely as her partner to make Indiana a better place to live, work, and raise a family.”
Media representatives are invited to schedule an interview with Jennifer and Terry in person or remotely, as they articulate the consequential choices facing Hoosiers this November.
Press interested in scheduling an interview may contact: press@mccormickforgov.com
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About Jennifer McCormick: Jennifer McCormick is a lifelong educator and fifth-generation Hoosier from New Castle, Indiana. She has spent decades serving Indiana as a teacher, principal, and most recently, state superintendent of public instruction. While superintendent in rural Indiana, Jennifer fought to protect local control of school districts to ensure parents, teachers, and administrators could make the best decisions for their children. As state superintendent, she was a powerful advocate for teachers and students, ensuring they had the resources they needed to succeed while protecting taxpayer dollars by demanding transparency and fiscal accountability. Jennifer believes it's time we elect a public servant leader who empowers Hoosier voices so that together, we can make Indiana an attractive state in which to live, work, and thrive.
Learn more about Jennifer’s path to victory here.