PRESS ROOM
Indiana Democratic delegates choose Dr. Terry Goodin as nominee for Lieutenant Governor
July 13, 2024
Contact: Kelly Wittman, (317) 450-5711
McCormick for Governor
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind.—Today, delegates to the 2024 Indiana Democratic State Convention selected Dr. Terry Goodin to be the party nominee for Lieutenant Governor in the general election. This vote affirms Jennifer McCormick’s choice of Dr. Goodin as her running mate and solidifies the democratic ticket moving forward.
“I am honored to have the confidence and support of delegates here at the convention,” said Terry Goodin. “This vote shows the Democratic party is unified and ready to get the job done in November. Dr. McCormick and I will fight to restore reproductive rights and freedoms, champion for our public schools, support high-paying union jobs, and demand responsible tax spending in our state.”
“Indiana deserves to have a Lieutenant Governor that is ready to lead on Day One,” said Jennifer McCormick. “Terry has the character, the competence, and the commitment to service needed by our next Lieutenant Governor.”
Dr. 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, Dr. Goodin 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. Dr. Goodin then 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, Dr. Goodin 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.
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.