Indiana Chamber Of Commerce Endorses Governor Holcomb’s Re-Election Bid

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INDIANAPOLIS—The Indiana Chamber of Commerce has officially announced its support for Republican Gov. Eric Holcomb in his bid for re-election in 2020.

The chamber, in announcing its endorsement Tuesday, said in a news release that it is only the second time it has endorsed a candidate in a gubernatorial race, with the first one coming in 2008 for then-Gov. Mitch Daniels.

The chamber’s executive committee approved the endorsement, which was recommended by the group’s political arm, the Indiana Business for Responsive Government.

Kevin Brinegar, the president and CEO of the chamber, said that they only make endorsements in statewide races in “special circumstances.”

“Governor Holcomb’s Next Level agenda has undeniably propelled the state forward in many meaningful ways. His leadership, drive and desire to bring people together to listen and learn have all been extraordinary,” Brinegar said in a release.

In past elections, the chamber has endorsed other statewide candidates, including current Superintendent of Public Instruction Jennifer McCormick when she ran in 2016 and former Superintendent Tony Bennett in his bid for re-election.

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