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Terry Goodin Picked as Lieutenant Governor Candidate by Democrats

By John Szink Jul 14, 2024 | 8:53 AM

Former state representative Terry Goodin is the Democratic nominee for lieutenant governor.

He was selected with 79-percent of the vote at the Indiana Democratic Party Convention on Saturday, beating community activist Clif Marsiglio and Bob Kern.

Goodin joins the ticket led by nominee for Governor Jennifer McCormick.

They will face U.S. Senator Mike Braun and running mate Micah Beckwith in November.

Meanwhile, Destiny Wells has been selected as the attorney general nominee for Democrats.

She won the nomination at the Indiana Democratic Party Convention over the weekend.

Wells overwhelmingly defeated Beth White for the nod.

White had support from traditionalist Democrats, while Wells represents the younger faction of the party.

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