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PRESS ROOM < Press Room Jennifer McCormick involved in motor vehicle accident July 10, 2024 Contact: Kelly Wittman, (317) 450-5711 McCormick for Governor press@mccormickforgov.com INDIANAPOLIS, Ind.—Yesterday, Jennifer McCormick and a campaign staffer were involved in a motor vehicle accident on their way to a fundraiser. No one was injured and only one vehicle was involved. A local off-duty EMT was nearby and responded immediately to provide assistance. A local first response team was on site quickly to assess and resolve the incident. “Thank you to all for the well wishes yesterday and this morning. We had a car accident on the way to a fundraiser. Thankfully no one was hurt. A big shout out to all first responders who assist every day in every way.” said Jennifer McCormick. First responders and our police officers work diligently to protect and serve our communities in Indiana. Jennifer McCormick will continue to support these professionals as the next Governor of Indiana. Jennifer is back on the campaign trail today and is looking forward to an exciting state convention this weekend. She will continue to travel the state listening to Hoosiers and prioritizing issues that impact everyday lives. ### 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 . 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 < Press Room Jennifer McCormick releases Commonsense Property Tax Relief Plan August 15, 2024 Contact: Kelly Wittman, (317) 450-5711 McCormick for Governor press@mccormickforgov.com NEW CASTLE, Ind.— Today, Indiana gubernatorial nominee Jennifer McCormick released her commonsense, responsible plan to provide property tax relief to every Hoosier, with targeted relief to those who need it most without cutting essential police, fire, and school services to Hoosiers. “Many Hoosiers are struggling to keep up with rising property taxes driven by increased assessed values. Senior citizens, those on fixed incomes, veterans, and working families deserve relief,” said McCormick. “Our commonsense plan helps those feeling the pain of property taxes without raiding critical funding that supports our local communities, schools, libraries, police, and fire departments.” The McCormick-Goodin Commonsense Property Tax Relief Plan is a multifaceted approach to put more money in Hoosiers’ pockets. The plan calls for capping the increase in property tax bills at 10%, increasing the homeowner property tax deduction by 40%, increasing personal exemptions by 150%, and increasing the renters tax deduction by 33%. These steps will ease the burden of rising property tax rates while creating time for a holistic look at Indiana government funding. “Mike Braun’s plan is unserious, reckless, and fiscally irresponsible. Leave it to a D.C. politician like Mike Braun to promise tax cuts that won’t come out of the state budget or impact state spending,” added McCormick. “The state can provide property tax relief now for those who need it while finding a long term solution to address local funding needs. It is simply a question of budget priorities. As a State Representative, Mike Braun voted for higher property taxes [ 1] when he had the chance to put Hoosiers first. I will always put Hoosiers first and support our local communities.” ### [ 1] Indiana General Assembly, H.B. 1476, Vote 265, 2/25/2015 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 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.

Jennifer McCormick is a lifelong educator and Indiana native committed to building a state where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. Growing up on a small family farm in New Castle, Indiana, Jennifer witnessed the opportunities and challenges facing Indiana. Her community was full of spirit and support, and the public school was the community’s front porch. Neighborhoods were filled with kids, and families had an opportunity to thrive. Yet, as high-paying jobs left her community, she saw families, small businesses, schools, and local infrastructure suffer. It was during these times that Jennifer also witnessed the resilience of Hoosiers. Her dad, an engineer by trade, and her mom, a retail store manager, instilled in Jennifer the importance of public service, empowering others, and excellence in hard work. It became evident that true public service required an approach of bringing all voices to the table, respecting others and ensuring no one was left behind. Jennifer and her husband, Trent, have one son, a West Point graduate and a member of the United States Army. She earned her B.A. from Purdue, M.A. from Ball State and an Ed.S. and Ph.D. from Indiana State. Jennifer McCormick is a lifelong educator and Indiana native committed to building a state where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. 44th Superintendent of Public Instruction Proud military mom Proven leader for Governor Pledging to put Hoosiers first ABOUT JENNIFER Proven Leader for Governor Proud military mom 44th Superintendent of Public Education Pledging to put Hoosiers first Jennifer’s journey and passion for service led her to the classroom where she spent a decade as a special education and language arts teacher before becoming a public school principal and Superintendent for nearly 8 years. Under her leadership, Yorktown Community Schools received national recognition for their academic performance and quality extracurricular opportunities. In 2016, Jennifer successfully ran for State Superintendent of Public Instruction to be a champion for Hoosier kids. She campaigned on empowering students, parents and educators, supporting and guiding schools, and delivering a high-quality public education to every child. As the last elected State Superintendent, she took on politics that were negatively impacting our schools and fought for what was right for kids, teachers, and parents. She protected local control of school districts so that communities could make the best decisions for their own children. Jennifer demonstrated fiscal responsibility by using taxpayer dollars effectively and efficiently while managing over half of Indiana’s state budget. Jennifer’s running for governor of Indiana because she’s tired of the supermajority’s focus on fringe issues that have nothing to do with the challenges everyday Hoosiers are facing. It’s time to stand up to elect a leader that puts Hoosiers first. She will bring common sense and bipartisanship back to the statehouse. Jennifer will stand up to policies that are dismantling public education, stripping Hoosiers of their rights and freedoms, and leaving rural communities behind.

PRESS ROOM Jennifer McCormick Releases McCormick-Goodin Commonsense Abortion Rights Plan McCormick: “This election is a referendum on abortion rights in Indiana.” < Press Room Jennifer McCormick Releases McCormick-Goodin Commonsense Abortion Rights Plan McCormick: “This election is a referendum on abortion rights in Indiana.” October 10, 2024 Contact: Mila Myles, (812) 240-3938 McCormick for Governor press@mccormickforgov.com NEW CASTLE, Ind.— Today, Indiana Democratic gubernatorial nominee Jennifer McCormick reaffirmed her commitment to restoring the rights and freedoms women relied on for 50 years under Roe v. Wade. As Governor, McCormick will fight to ensure that women have the right to an abortion. This standard was long the law of the land before the recent rollback of reproductive rights. "This election is a referendum on abortion rights in Indiana," McCormick said. "I trust women and their healthcare providers to make the best decisions for their health, and it's time we bring common sense and balance back to our state policies." Acknowledging the legislative hurdles, McCormick outlined several executive actions that can be taken to protect reproductive rights and access in Indiana: Direct the Indiana Department of Health to interpret existing laws in a way that maximizes legal access to abortion services. By clarifying regulations, McCormick will work to reduce barriers that clinics and providers face. Reproductive health funding will be prioritized in the state budget to provide reproductive health services — not anti-abortion advocacy. Shift focus from enforcement to compliance assistance for clinics and providers, creating a more supportive regulatory environment. Appoint abortion rights supporters to relevant state boards and commissions, including the Medical Licensing Board, to ensure the state's policy implementation aligns with trusting women and healthcare providers. Fight to protect the privacy of Hoosiers’ medical records from prying government officials, including terminated pregnancy reports. Use the governor’s office as a platform to defend abortion rights and inform Hoosiers of their reproductive freedoms. Additionally, McCormick will push for legislative change to create citizen-led ballot initiatives to allow the people to repeal Indiana’s extreme abortion ban directly. McCormick’s opponents, Mike Braun and Micah Beckwith, support an extreme abortion ban with no exceptions. Their even more extreme ban, if enacted, would prohibit all abortions, even in cases of rape, incest, or when the mother's life is at risk. "The choice in this election is clear," McCormick emphasized. "When I’m elected Governor, the people of Indiana will have spoken loudly and clearly in favor of abortion rights." Jennifer McCormick’s campaign is focused on restoring balance and common sense to Indiana’s government, and protecting women's rights is at the heart of that mission. ### Fact Sheet: McCormick Commonsense Abortion Rights Plan The McCormick-Goodin Commonsense Abortion Rights Plan will protect abortion rights for Hoosiers, even in the absence of legislative action. Acknowledging the legislative hurdles, McCormick outlined several executive actions that can be taken to protect reproductive rights and access in Indiana: Direct the Indiana Department of Health to interpret existing laws in a way that maximizes legal access to abortion services. By clarifying regulations, McCormick will work to reduce barriers that clinics and providers face. Reproductive health funding will be prioritized in the state budget to provide reproductive health services — not anti-abortion advocacy. Shift focus from enforcement to compliance assistance for clinics and providers, creating a more supportive regulatory environment. Appoint abortion rights supporters to relevant state boards and commissions, including the Medical Licensing Board, to ensure the state's policy implementation aligns with trusting women and healthcare providers. Fight to protect the privacy of Hoosiers’ medical records from prying government officials, including terminated pregnancy reports. Use the governor’s office as a platform to defend abortion rights and inform Hoosiers of their reproductive freedoms. Additionally, McCormick will push for legislative change to create citizen-led ballot initiatives to allow the people to repeal Indiana’s extreme abortion ban directly. 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

Terry Goodin is a Hoosier native and long-time educator and public servant committed to educational, agricultural, and rural development initiatives. Proven leader for Lt. Governor 24-year public school superintendent 20-year Indiana House Representative Pledging to put Hoosiers first ABOUT TERRY Former State Director for Rural Development for USDA ABOUT TERRY 20-year Indiana House Representative 24-year public school superintendent Proven leader for Lt. Governor Pledging to put Hoosiers first Former State Director for Rural Development for USDA Dr. Terry Goodin, a true Hoosier at heart, was raised on a family farm where he learned the value of hard work and community. His unwavering dedication to public service has been a cornerstone of his professional life. Most recently, he 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. Terry is a graduate of Eastern Kentucky University where he received his Bachelor of Arts in 1989 and Master of Arts in History and Secondary Education in 1990. In 1995 he received his Doctorate from Indiana University Bloomington. Terry is a native of Austin, Indiana, where he resides with his wife, Darcie, and their three children—daughter Grace, and sons Berley and Brown. Terry continues to raise beef cattle on the family farm. Terry Goodin is a Hoosier native and long-time educator and public servant committed to educational, agricultural, and rural development initiatives. Prior to his work with the USDA, Dr. Goodin served as a public school educator. His administrative endeavors began as an assistant principal/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. As Superintendent, he developed one of the first Early College initiatives in the State, allowing students the opportunity to graduate from high school with a college degree. Terry is joining Jennifer because it's time to move Indiana forward with accountability and transparency, and he, like Jennifer, is committed to serving Hoosiers at the highest level. He will support her and bring his own experience in education, small business, and agriculture to the statehouse. 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. He also served on the State Budget Committee, was Vice-Chairman of the House Ways and Means, and a member of the following committees: Agriculture and Rural Development, Natural Resources, Roads and Transportation, International Trade, Banking and Finance, Elections and Apportionment.

PRESS ROOM < Press Room Indiana Democratic delegates choose Dr. Terry Goodin as nominee for Lieutenant Governor July 13, 2024 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 Contact: Kelly Wittman, (317) 450-5711 McCormick for Governor press@mccormickforgov.com 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 Headshot of Candidates: Jennifer McCormick Terry Goodin Biography: Terry Goodin Video Announcement: Lieutenant Governor ### 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 .

PRESS ROOM Former Republican Superintendent of Public Instruction and 2024 Democratic Gubernatorial Nominee Jennifer McCormick releases McCormick-Goodin Commonsense Education Plan Would hold all schools accountable to the same standards, increase teacher salaries < Press Room Former Republican Superintendent of Public Instruction and 2024 Democratic Gubernatorial Nominee Jennifer McCormick releases McCormick-Goodin Commonsense Education Plan Would hold all schools accountable to the same standards, increase teacher salaries August 29, 2024 Contact: Kelly Wittman, (317) 450-5711 McCormick for Governor press@mccormickforgov.com NEW CASTLE, Ind.— Today, Indiana gubernatorial nominee Jennifer McCormick released the McCormick-Goodin Commonsense Education Plan to increase school accountability and academic freedom, ensure academic rigor, and prioritize an education system that empowers Hoosier students to achieve their best results regardless of individual pursuits. “As Indiana’s last elected Superintendent of Public Instruction, I understand the educational realities of today and the future: Hoosiers do not need politicians in their schools,” said Jennifer McCormick. “Respecting, empowering, and paying our educators to ensure academic freedom, holding all schools accountable, working with parents and our communities, and focusing on what is best for kids is prioritizing, not politicizing, education.” The McCormick-Goodin Commonsense Education Plan focuses on creating solid beginnings for Hoosier kids, increasing academic freedom and rigor in the classroom, holding all schools accountable, and prioritizing a world-class education program for Hoosier students. The plan will establish a streamlined, consistent accountability platform for all schools accepting public dollars to educate Hoosier children. The plan will also ensure curricular, instructional, and assessment decisions are made responsibly and according to what is best for our students. “At a time when 90% of our students attend public schools, Indiana has sent over $1.6 billion away from public schools and to private schools in the form of vouchers,” said McCormick. “It’s common sense to ensure these schools are held accountable to the same academic and fiscal standards as public schools.” Jennifer McCormick is the Democratic Nominee for Governor. She was elected Indiana’s Superintendent of Public Instruction as a Republican in 2016. She is a career educator, spending decades serving as a teacher, principal, and rural school superintendent. Her running mate, Terry Goodin, was a teacher, assistant principal, and public school superintendent at Crothersville Community Schools. With two career educators, the McCormick-Goodin administration will ensure that Indiana’s education system has professional teachers who equip their students to pursue their dreams by enrolling in colleges and universities, securing good-paying, skilled jobs, or joining the military. “It’s time to stop experimenting with education, let teachers teach, pay them well, and allow students to succeed,” said Jennifer McCormick. “Our goal is an education system with professional teachers and accountable schools that sets students up for success, whether that means going to college, entering the skilled workforce, or joining the military.” ### Fact Sheet: McCormick-Goodin Commonsense Education Plan The McCormick-Goodin Commonsense Education Plan focuses on creating solid beginnings for Hoosier kids, increasing academic freedom and rigor in the classroom, holding all schools accountable, and prioritizing a world-class education program for Hoosier students. The plan will establish a streamlined, consistent accountability platform for all schools accepting public dollars to educate Hoosier children. The plan will also ensure curricular, instructional, and assessment decisions are made responsibly and according to what is best for our students. The McCormick-Goodin Commonsense Education Plan has five elements to provide Hoosiers access to a fully funded, world-class education: Strong Beginnings: As career educators, Jennifer McCormick and Terry Goodin recognize the education continuum and will prioritize Indiana’s investment in all levels of the educational journey. The McCormick-Goodin Commonsense Education Plan will expand quality and affordable childcare to address Indiana's childcare deserts. In addition, the plan will continue expanding access to PreK education until Indiana has universal PreK. Hold ALL Schools Accountable: The McCormick-Goodin Commonsense Education Plan will protect the rights of students and parents by establishing a streamlined and transparent accountability platform to hold all schools to the same academic and fiscal standards. Let Teachers Teach and Pay Them Like Professionals: As former teachers, Jennifer McCormick and Terry Goodin will champion our K-12 and post-high school instructors by implementing policies to recruit and retain the best and brightest educators. We will fight for a minimum base salary of $60,000 for Indiana teachers and adjust veteran teacher salaries to reflect their non-educator peers. We will uphold teacher rights by protecting the freedom of teacher unions to bargain for wages and benefits. In addition, mandates placed on educators and school boards will be reviewed and, where unnecessary or burdensome, eliminated. Rigorous and Comprehensive Curriculum: The McCormick-Goodin Commonsense Education Plan will call for autonomy at the local level to design a curriculum that prepares students for the future they choose. Academic freedom includes keeping politicians from deciding what books children can read. We will ensure our K-12 system plays an advanced role in career counseling by identifying and funding qualified personnel and the resources necessary to make our programs robust and effective across the state. Post-High School Education Attainment: The McCormick-Goodin Commonsense Education Plan will celebrate, champion, protect, and better fund our higher education institutions and direct workforce development training programs. The plan will protect university tenure and respect the distinction of the skilled trades’ apprenticeships and certifications. The McCormick-Goodin plan will re-establish a statewide emphasis on attaining post-high school education. 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PRESS ROOM “Today’s Indiana Supreme Court decision, reinstating the supermajority’s abortion ban passed in a rushed special session nearly a year ago, means women in our state are left without the freedom to make their own health care decisions. Hoosier doctors and nurses are forced to decide quickly what it means to save a woman's life or face going to jail. The Supreme Court’s refusal to recognize a right to bodily autonomy in our state’s constitution is a danger to our women and girls and makes it more difficult for Indiana to succeed. Hoosier families and businesses expect a state where basic access to health care is protected—not criminalized—and where the lives of women and girls aren't put in danger because of a divisive political agenda. “The time has come to let the people decide. I am calling on our Indiana legislature to pass a constitutional amendment giving Hoosier voters the right to a ballot initiative or referendum process. Indiana is in the minority of states that don‘t allow for this right. Questions of such magnitude should be decided directly by the people of Indiana. Our gerrymandered legislature does not represent the will of the people, and it's time for the people to have a voice.” “As governor, I’ll continue to fight for every option to return the protections that Indiana women had for 50 years under Roe v. Wade—whether that’s legislation, a constitutional amendment, or a referendum process that gives people a voice on this critical issue.” INDIANAPOLIS—Jennifer McCormick, Democratic candidate for Indiana governor, released the following statement in response to today’s decision by the Indiana Supreme Court. Friday, June 30, 2023 Jennifer McCormick statement on Indiana Supreme Court decision < Press Room “Today’s Indiana Supreme Court decision, reinstating the supermajority’s abortion ban passed in a rushed special session nearly a year ago, means women in our state are left without the freedom to make their own health care decisions. Hoosier doctors and nurses are forced to decide quickly what it means to save a woman's life or face going to jail. The Supreme Court’s refusal to recognize a right to bodily autonomy in our state’s constitution is a danger to our women and girls and makes it more difficult for Indiana to succeed. Hoosier families and businesses expect a state where basic access to health care is protected—not criminalized—and where the lives of women and girls aren't put in danger because of a divisive political agenda. “The time has come to let the people decide. I am calling on our Indiana legislature to pass a constitutional amendment giving Hoosier voters the right to a ballot initiative or referendum process. Indiana is in the minority of states that don‘t allow for this right. Questions of such magnitude should be decided directly by the people of Indiana. Our gerrymandered legislature does not represent the will of the people, and it's time for the people to have a voice.” “As governor, I‘ll continue to fight for every option to return the protections that Indiana women had for 50 years under Roe v. Wade—whether that’s legislation, a constitutional amendment, or a referendum process that gives people a voice on this critical issue.” 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

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