INDIANAPOLIS – Democratic gubernatorial nominee Jennifer McCormick said she will reveal her choice for lieutenant governor running mate Thursday.
“I also will tell you that it is a person of character,” McCormick said during a press conference Tuesday. “It’s a person who can use his skills and competency for those responsibilities. He is laser-focused on public service and that we are serving Hoosiers in the best capacity.”
Two Hoosiers — Bob Kern and Clif Marsiglio — have also filed to run for Indiana lieutenant governor at the upcoming state convention.
McCormick’s announcement will come days after Indiana’s GOP delegates nominated conservative pastor Micah Beckwith as the Republican nominee for the position, rebuffing Republican gubernatorial candidate Mike Braun’s pick, Rep. Julie McGuire.
McCormick said the delegates’ selection was “unfortunate” but did not surprise her. She said Beckwith is not equipped to handle the responsibilities of lieutenant governor.
“It’s moments like last weekend that remind me why I left the party,” McCormick said. “Indiana does not want extremism. Hoosiers are not behind the extremism we are seeing in the Republican party.”
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