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  • Jennifer McCormick for Governor

    As your last-elected Indiana State Superintendent of Public Instruction and as your next governor, I will remain focused on Hoosiers. Paid for by McCormick for Governor DONATE DONATE As your last-elected Indiana State Superintendent of Public Instruction and as your next governor, I will remain focused on Hoosiers. Press Room Open Events THE LATEST Jennifer McCormick releases Commonsense Property Tax Relief Plan August 15, 2024 I PLEDGE TO ... Learn more about Jennifer PROTECT reproductive rights and freedoms All Hoosiers should be empowered and entrusted to make their own healthcare decisions without government interference. All Hoosiers deserve access to a fully funded, world-class education system. DEFEND public education All Hoosiers should be provided with abundant opportunities to improve their quality of life and business be provided an environment to thrive. SUPPORT high-wage jobs and unions DEMAND responsible tax spending All Hoosiers deserve a state government that can be trusted, held accountable, and works for the protections and betterment of all. JOIN THE TEAM! I’m interested in Door-knocking/canvassing neighborhoods Text/phone banking No-contact literature drops Display a yard sign Writing postcards Delivering signs and swag NEXT

  • Indiana AFL-CIO Makes 2024 Endorsements

    PRESS ROOM < Press Room Indiana AFL-CIO makes 2024 endorsements June 10, 2024 Contact: sgarnier@inaflcio.org INDIANAPOLIS, Ind.— The Indiana AFL-CIO is proud to announce our endorsements for the 2024 General Election. These endorsements are based on voting records and questionnaire responses issued to all candidates. Affiliates of the Indiana AFL-CIO reviewed this information and voted for the candidates they think best embody the labor movement’s values. “The working families of Indiana deserve candidates up and down the ballot that will fight for them at every turn,” said Indiana AFL-CIO President Brett Voorhies. “After careful deliberation by our affiliates, we believe these individuals will uphold our values when in office, and aggressively work towards legislation that is pro-worker.” The Indiana AFL-CIO makes endorsements for state and federal candidates. These endorsements and recommendations are voted on by the statewide Committee on Political Education (COPE), made up of representatives from all affiliated unions, statewide councils and regional AFL-CIO organizations. This ensures that the full diversity of the labor movement and regional diversity of Indiana is reflected in the process. The Indiana AFL-CIO seeks to educate, engage and mobilize the more than three hundred thousand union families on issues, candidates and policies that protect and support working Hoosiers. With members in all areas of the state, the Indiana AFL-CIO uses member-to-member contact at the worksite or home, direct mail, social media, rallies and public events to ensure working families receive information crucial to making decisions concerning elections and laws that affect their everyday lives. Below are our Labor 2024 endorsed candidates. Indiana AFL-CIO Labor 2024 Endorsements U.S. Congress District 1 – Frank Mrvan (I) (D) District 7 – Andre Carson (I) (D) U.S. Senate Valerie McCray (D) Indiana Governor Jennifer McCormick (D) State Senate District 2 – Lonnie Randolph (I) (D) District 3 – Mark Spencer (D) District 5 – Ed Charbonneau (I) (R) District 8 – Mike Bohacek (I) (R) District 10 – David Niezgodski (I) (D) District 30 – Fady Qaddoura (I) (D) District 33 – Greg Taylor (I) (D) District 40 – Shelli Yoder (I) (D) District 50 – Vaneta Becker (I) (R) State Representative District 1 – Carolyn Jackson (I) (D) District 2 – Earl Harris (I) (D) District 3 – Ragen Hatcher (I) (D) District 4 – Ed Soliday (I) (R) District 5 – Heidi Beidinger (D) District 6 – Maureen Bauer (I) (D) District 8 – Ryan Dvorak (I) (D) District 9 – Pat Boy (I) (D) District 10 – Chuck Moseley (I) (D) District 12 – Mike Andrade (I) (D) District 14 – Vernon Smith (I) (D) District 25 – Tiffany Stoner (D) District 26 – Chris Campbell (I) (D) District 27 – Sheila Klinker (I) (D) District 30 – Mike Karickhoff (I) (R) District 32 – Victoria Garcia-Wilburn (I) (D) District 34 – Sue Errington (I) (D) District 39 – Matt McNally (D) District 43 – Tonya Pfaff (I) (D) District 61 – Matt Pierce (I) (D) District 62 – Thomas Horrocks (D) District 72 – Jason Applegate (D) District 77 – Alex Burton (D) District 80 – Phil GiaQuinta (I) (D) District 82 – Kyle Miller (I) (D) District 86 – Ed DeLaney (I) (D) District 87 – Carey Hamilton (I) (D) District 89 – Mitch Gore (I) (D) District 92 – Renee Pack (I) (D) District 94 – Cherish Pryor (I) (D) District 95 – John Bartlett (I) (D) District 96 – Greg Porter (I) (D) District 97 – Justin Moed (I) (D) District 98 – Robin Shackleford (I) (D) District 99 – Vanessa Summers (I) (D) District 100 – Blake Johnson (I) (D) STAY INFORMED First name* Last name* Email* Phone (no dashes) By providing your mobile phone number you consent to receive recurring automated text messages from the McCormick for Governor campaign. Message & Data Rates May Apply. Text STOP to opt-out. See our Privacy Policy . SEND ME UPDATES

  • McCormick: Proposed high school redesign fails the test | Jennifer McCormick for Governor

    PRESS ROOM < Press Room McCormick: Proposed high school redesign fails the test August 12, 2024 Contact: Kelly Wittman, (317) 450-5711 McCormick for Governor press@mccormickforgov.com INDIANAPOLIS, Ind.—Indiana’s proposed redesign of high school diploma requirements will negatively impact student success and educational equity, and fails to provide sufficient resources, funding, or clear paths for student success. ”Indiana’s students deserve a robust, rigorous, and well-funded education system that prepares them for the future they choose,” said Indiana Democratic nominee for Governor Jennifer McCormick. “This proposed redesign falls short by failing to provide adequate resources and undermining academic rigor. Indiana’s education system must ensure every student has the support and opportunities they need to succeed.” The proposed changes have drawn concern from educators, university officials, and community leaders alike. Access to Indiana’s colleges and universities could be limited by the proposed changes. Equity concerns have also been raised, highlighting how the redesign might disadvantage some student populations, particularly students from smaller schools. Additionally, the proposed design does not allocate the necessary resources and funding to support its implementation effectively. This redesign undermines academic rigor, leaving students less prepared for future success and potentially ineligible for admission to colleges and universities. The primary issue facing high schools has been inadequate funding and a depleted educator pipeline -not the structure of the diploma requirements. The current proposal is a solution in search of a problem, echoing a broader trend in Indiana’s single party government over the past two decades. The partisan supermajority has frequently introduced educational changes, created programs that defund public education, misled parents with ever-changing success metrics, dismissed professional educators, and focused excessively on workforce needs rather than student aspirations and evolving career development. This approach has led to instability and confusion in the education system. “As a career educator, public school Superintendent, and former state legislator, I’ve seen firsthand the impact of politicians underfunding and constantly changing educational policies on our students and teachers,” said Lieutenant Governor nominee Terry Goodin. “This proposed redesign is another distraction that doesn't address the real issues. We need stability and support, not more confusion and underfunding.” With two career educators at the helm, the McCormick/Goodin administration will ensure that an Indiana High School Diploma equips students to enroll in colleges and universities, secure good-paying, skilled jobs, or join the military. “It’s time to stop experimenting with education, let teachers teach, and allow students to succeed,” said Jennifer McCormick. “Our goal should be to set students up for success, whether that means going to college, entering the skilled workforce, or joining the military. Indiana’s diploma requirements should open doors, not close them.” ### 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. About Terry Goodin: Terry Goodin most recently served as the State Director for Rural Development with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), a role that exemplified his commitment to improving the lives of rural Hoosiers. Prior to his work with the USDA, Terry served as a public school educator. His administrative endeavors began as an assistant principal and teacher at Austin High School, followed by serving as assistant principal with Bloomington High School South. Terry spent 24 years as a Public School Superintendent at Crothersville Community Schools. Elected in 2000, he served 20 years in the Indiana House of Representatives and was chosen by his colleagues as the House Minority Leader in 2017. As a member of the Indiana General Assembly, Terry committed his time to creating better opportunities for Indiana through educational, agricultural, and rural development initiatives and was a staunch advocate for the expansion of Broadband connectivity. STAY INFORMED First name* Last name* Email* Phone (no dashes) By providing your mobile phone number you consent to receive recurring automated text messages from the McCormick for Governor campaign. Message & Data Rates May Apply. Text STOP to opt-out. See our Privacy Policy . SEND ME UPDATES

  • Commonsense Property Tax Relief Plan | Jennifer McCormick for Governor

    Fact Sheet: McCormick Commonsense Property Tax Relief Plan The McCormick-Goodin Commonsense Property Tax Relief Plan will provide property tax relief by increasing tax credits for senior citizens, veterans and low income Hoosier families in 2025 and 2026. The plan also calls for increasing tax exemptions for renters and capping yearly property tax increases at ten percent. The McCormick-Goodin Commonsense Property Tax Relief Plan has six mechanisms to provide significant relief for Hoosiers: 40% Increase in the Homeowner Property Tax Deduction: Increase the maximum homeowner property tax deduction from $2,500 to $3,500. The Indiana Legislative Services Agency last year estimated this would be an $8.8 million savings to eligible homeowners starting 2025. Expand Deductions for Senior Citizens: Expand property tax deductions by increasing the income threshold for senior citizens over 65 years making up to $40,000 for individuals and $50,000 for households with joint returns and assessed value of real property up to $300,000. Currently, the income threshold for senior citizens is $30,000 for individuals and $40,000 for households with joint returns and assessed value of real property up to $200,000. In 2022, the Indiana Legislative Services Agency estimated this would cost approximately $14.7 to $21.8 million per year. Expand Deduction for Disabled Veterans: Increases the cap on assessed value from $240,000 to $350,000 to expand qualifications for disabled veterans (total disability or at least age 62 with at least 10% disability). The Indiana Legislative Services Agency last year estimated this would cost approximately $6.8 million per year. 150% Increase in Exemptions on Personal Income: Increase the amount of exemptions on state and local income taxes from $1,000 to $2,500. The Indiana Legislative Services Agency last year estimated this would result in approximately $500 million in savings to taxpayers, including the elderly and blind ($333 million of savings in state income taxes and $173 million of savings in local income taxes). Cap Property Tax Bill Increases at 10%: Individual homestead owners will receive a refundable tax credit to offset property tax increases if their property tax bill grows more than 10% compared to the prior year (excluding schools’ passed referendums). This policy will effectively cap the growth of property tax bills at no more than 10% annually. In 2022, the Indiana Legislative Services Agency estimated this would result in approximately $23.5 million of savings to individual homestead owners starting Calendar Year 2024, and $7 million in each subsequent year. 33% Increase in Renters Tax Deduction: Increase the renter’s income tax deduction from $3,000 per year to $4,000 per year. The Indiana Legislative Services Agency last year estimated this would cost approximately $28 million per year. STAY INFORMED First name* Last name* Email* Phone (no dashes) By providing your mobile phone number you consent to receive recurring automated text messages from the McCormick for Governor campaign. Message & Data Rates May Apply. Text STOP to opt-out. See our Privacy Policy . SEND ME UPDATES COMMONSENSE PLANS FOR INDIANA < Issues

  • Protecting Democracy | Jennifer McCormick for Governor

    All Hoosiers deserve a leader with integrity who will uphold the Constitution and protect our democracy. Protecting Democracy < Issues Indiana, along with the rest of the country, faces a critical moment in the great experiment of democracy. It is up to us, as a community of informed and engaged Hoosiers, to confront these threats and collectively fight the forces working to restrict our voices. We will empower and embrace the voice of the people. I will work tirelessly to expand opportunities for voter registration and increased voter access to the polls. We will also lead the charge to introduce citizen-led ballot initiatives as another way for Hoosier voices to be heard. We will enhance civic education in our K-12 system and will introduce pre-registration programs for 16- and 17-year-old students, so they are ready to undertake their duties as citizens once they are able. We will fight against gerrymandering by developing a nonpartisan redistricting commission, increase opportunities for public input, and appoint Indiana Supreme Court justices who respect an inclusive and transparent redistricting process. We will govern, including working with the Office of Inspector General, with the highest standards of transparency and accountability to inspire Hoosier confidence in their government.

  • Volunteer Events | Jennifer McCormick

    VOLUNTEER EVENTS Find and join upcoming volunteer opportunities! Wednesday, October 30th - In-Person Phone Bank in Indianapolis Wednesday, October 30th- Virtual Phone Bank Thursday, October 31st - Virtual Phone Bank Thursday, October 31st - In-Person Phone Bank in Carmel Thursday, October 31st - In-Person Phone Bank in Fort Wayne Saturday, November 2nd - Virtual Phone Bank Saturday, November 2nd - In Person Phone Bank in Carmel Saturday, November 2nd - In Person Phone Bank in Indianapolis Sunday, November 3rd - Virtual Phone Bank Sunday, November 3rd - In Person Phone Bank in Carmel Monday, November 4th - Virtual Phone Bank Monday, November 4th - In Person Phone Bank in Carmel Tuesday, November 5th - Virtual Phone Bank Tuesday, November 5th - In Person Phone Bank in Carmel Tuesday, November 5th- In Person Phone Bank in Indianapolis

  • Open Events | Jennifer McCormick for Governor

    The McCormick team is actively engaged with events across the state. Here you will find some events that the team plans to promote and attend. OPEN EVENTS The McCormick team is actively engaged with events across the state. Below you will find some events that the team plans to promote and attend. Page 3 We look forward to seeing you at an event. Don’t see your event? Schedule an event. SCHEDULE AN EVENT Page 3 STAY INFORMED First name* Last name* Email* Phone (no dashes) By providing your mobile phone number you consent to receive recurring automated text messages from the McCormick for Governor campaign. Message & Data Rates May Apply. Text STOP to opt-out. See our Privacy Policy . SEND ME UPDATES

  • Scheduling | Jennifer McCormick for Governor

    Request to host an event with Team McCormick by filling out the schedule request form. SCHEDULING Request to host an event with Team McCormick. SCHEDULE REQUEST FORM Event Details Name of Event* Type of Event* Date of Event* Month Month Day Year Time of Event* Time : Hours Minutes AM Time Zone* Requested Person* Jennifer McCormick McCormick Team Member Volunteer Other speakers/VIPS? Yes No Maybe/Invited Approximate Duration* Purpose of Event* How will participants attend?* In-person Online NEXT

  • Press Room | Jennifer McCormick for Governor

    Page 5 June 15, 2024 Jennifer McCormick’s statement on the nomination of Republican extremist Micah Beckwith for Lt. Governor Read More > June 10, 2024 Indiana AFL-CIO makes 2024 endorsements Read More > PRESS ROOM For press inquiries, contact press@mccormickforgov.com May 7, 2024 DGA statement on Jennifer McCormick’s primary victory in Indiana Read More > May 7, 2024 Primary results are in: Jennifer McCormick will face extreme Republican Mike Braun in November general election Read More > Page 5 STAY INFORMED First name* Last name* Email* Phone (no dashes) By providing your mobile phone number you consent to receive recurring automated text messages from the McCormick for Governor campaign. Message & Data Rates May Apply. Text STOP to opt-out. See our Privacy Policy . SEND ME UPDATES May 8, 2024 MEMO: Jennifer McCormick has a path to victory in November Read More >

  • ADVISORY: Jennifer McCormick to release commonsense property tax relief plan | Jennifer McCormick for Governor

    PRESS ROOM < Press Room ADVISORY: Jennifer McCormick to release commonsense property tax relief plan August 14, 2024 Contact: Kelly Wittman, (317) 450-5711 McCormick for Governor press@mccormickforgov.com INDIANAPOLIS, Ind.—On Thursday, August 15, Jennifer McCormick, Indiana’s Democratic nominee for Governor, will hold a virtual press conference to release the McCormick-Goodin Commonsense Property Tax Relief Plan. This bipartisan plan provides significant tax relief to Hoosiers and does not cut essential police, fire, or school services. Press interested in scheduling an interview after the press conference zoom for follow-up questions may contact press@mccormickforgov.com . WHEN: Thursday, Aug. 15, 2024 – 11:00am ET Link to Zoom Call-in Number: +1 646 931 3860 Meeting ID: 835 2581 8898, Passcode: 769970 ### 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. About Terry Goodin: Terry Goodin most recently served as the State Director for Rural Development with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), a role that exemplified his commitment to improving the lives of rural Hoosiers. Prior to his work with the USDA, Terry served as a public school educator. His administrative endeavors began as an assistant principal and teacher at Austin High School, followed by serving as assistant principal with Bloomington High School South. Terry spent 24 years as a Public School Superintendent at Crothersville Community Schools. Elected in 2000, he served 20 years in the Indiana House of Representatives and was chosen by his colleagues as the House Minority Leader in 2017. As a member of the Indiana General Assembly, Terry committed his time to creating better opportunities for Indiana through educational, agricultural, and rural development initiatives and was a staunch advocate for the expansion of Broadband connectivity. STAY INFORMED First name* Last name* Email* Phone (no dashes) By providing your mobile phone number you consent to receive recurring automated text messages from the McCormick for Governor campaign. Message & Data Rates May Apply. Text STOP to opt-out. See our Privacy Policy . SEND ME UPDATES

  • Press Room | Jennifer McCormick for Governor

    For press inquiries, contact press@mccormickforgov.com Page 2 September 11, 2024 Jennifer McCormick releases McCormick-Goodin Commonsense Cannabis Legalization Plan Read More > PRESS ROOM For press inquiries, contact press@mccormickforgov.com September 17, 2024 ADVISORY: McCormick to release Commonsense Utility Affordability Plan to lower Hoosier utility bills Read More > August 29, 2024 Jennifer McCormick releases McCormick-Goodin Commonsense Education Plan Read More > August 15, 2024 Jennifer McCormick releases Commonsense Property Tax Relief Plan Read More > Page 2 STAY INFORMED First name* Last name* Email* Phone (no dashes) By providing your mobile phone number you consent to receive recurring automated text messages from the McCormick for Governor campaign. Message & Data Rates May Apply. Text STOP to opt-out. See our Privacy Policy . SEND ME UPDATES September 5, 2024 McCormick releases McCormick-Goodin Commonsense Ethics Plan Read More >

  • Thriving Economy | Jennifer McCormick for Governor

    All Hoosiers should be provided with abundant opportunities to improve their quality of life and business be provided an environment to thrive. Thriving Economy < Issues As we navigate the challenges and opportunities of the 21st century, it is imperative to adopt a comprehensive economic development policy and plan that fosters small business innovation, attracts business investment, creates high-quality jobs, establishes a highly skilled workforce, strengthens our labor unions, and ensures sustainability. We will develop and implement a comprehensive economic development plan that is honest and transparent, including being accurate in job creation claims, capital investments, and wages. We will fight for policy that promotes a healthy and viable workforce. That means access to affordable healthcare and recruiting and retaining quality health care providers for all, including prioritizing mental health and addiction care. We will champion for a strong world-class education system—embracing an approach focused on birth through adulthood—that is adequately and equitably funded in order to produce highly educated and skilled Hoosiers. We will hold the Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) accountable for transparency in operations—such as the amount of tax avoidance of their investments, inclusivity of local input, and honesty regarding investment outcomes. I will also broaden the definition of local participation in incentives—ensuring local officials to determine priorities. We will work in collaboration with in-state, national, and international partners to launch comprehensive workforce development initiatives tailored to the needs of emerging industries, setting expectations for and providing support for a highly educated and trained citizenry. We will pursue federal grants aligned with Indiana’s needs and priorities by bringing back your tax dollars from Washington DC. We will approach the promotion of partnerships between educational institutions, labor unions, and employers to best align curriculum with industry demands, using a practical and purposeful manner while empowering instructors. We will provide targeted support for small businesses and startups through access to capital, incubator programs, mentorship networks, and nurturing a vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem statewide. We will identify and reduce administrative barriers to business formation while increasing access to goal support and resources for women and minority-owned businesses, fostering a conducive environment for entrepreneurship and innovation. We will create innovation clusters in key sectors, fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange among businesses, research institutions, local leaders, and startups. We will prioritize Indiana becoming a hub of a highly educated, skilled, and viable workforce to attract and retain business and industry who offer high-wage jobs. This begins by ensuring Hoosiers have opportunities for a high quality of life- offering a world-class education, access to affordable healthcare and housing, embracing an array of recreational options, and protecting the rights and freedoms of all citizens. We will support our collective bargaining, which ultimately impacts the wages of our entire workforce by making sure their voices are represented on state-level boards and commissions. We will support the viability of our workforce by empowering and supporting our families through the development and expansion of statewide access to programs that address Hoosiers’ needs related to birth through age 3, affordable childcare, and universal PreK. We will fight for the legalization of medical marijuana as a source of state revenue established on a well-regulated marketplace and monitored by a Cannabis Task Force in order to study the issues, opportunities, and potential obstructions associated with recreational marijuana legalization. We will also support the expungement of criminal records for low-level marijuana-related convictions as well as investments in job programs for those negatively impacted by the criminalization of marijuana to increase the availability of Hoosiers in the workforce. We will work with local officials to examine ways in which my office can assist with the affordable housing crisis happening in many of our communities. We will invest in a modernized Indiana infrastructure by prioritizing investments in transportation, fast and reliable broadband connectivity, and renewable energy infrastructure. We will create an economic development plan that promotes environmental stewardship, energy efficiency, and resilience to our changing climate. I will support the further transition and expansion of renewable and clean energy for Hoosier citizens and businesses by investing in locally-driven energy practices. We will commit to joining the bipartisan group of governors in the U.S. Climate Alliance to further encourage the adoption of renewable energy sources and incentivize green technology innovation, supporting the transition to a low-carbon economy while creating green jobs and reducing negative environmental impacts of economic development. We will foster economic inclusivity by promoting equality in the workforce, business ownership, and procurement practices, ensuring that all Hoosiers have equal access to economic opportunities and prosperity. We will fight for more cash in Hoosiers’ pockets by establishing the expectation of reliable and affordable utilities that provide beneficial services to our communities and environment by restoring responsible practices from the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission. We will implement targeted programs to address disparities in underserved communities, including minority-owned businesses, rural areas, and areas affected by economic downturns, fostering inclusive growth and reducing income inequality. See Jennifer McCormick’s Commonsense Property Tax Relief Plan > See Jennifer McCormick’s Commonsense Cannabis Legalization Plan > See Jennifer McCormick’s Commonsense Economic Development Plan > See Jennifer McCormick’s Commonsense Property Tax Relief Plan > See Jennifer McCormick’s Commonsense Cannabis Legalization Plan > See Jennifer McCormick’s Commonsense Economic Development Plan >

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