Greg Goode
Greg Goode | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Indiana Senate from the 38 district | |
| Assumed office November 1, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Jon Ford |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Republican |
| Education | Indiana State University (BS) |
Greg Goode is an American politician from the state of Indiana. A member of the Republican Party, he has represented the 38th district in the Indiana Senate since his appointment to the seat in 2023.
Professional career
[edit]Goode served as executive director of Government Relations and University Communications for Indiana State University for over 10 years. He also served as state director for U.S. Senator Todd Young.[1]
Political career
[edit]In 2008, Goode was the Republican nominee for Indiana's 8th congressional district, losing to Democratic incumbent Brad Ellsworth by a 65% to 35% margin.[2]
In 2023, Goode was appointed to the Indiana Senate by a Republican precinct committee after the incumbent, fellow Republican Jon Ford, resigned. Ford had endorsed Goode as his successor. Goode defeated former state senator John Waterman by a 56–18 margin at the Republican caucus.[1]
Personal life
[edit]Goode lives in Terre Haute. He is a Baptist.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Kelly, Niki (October 9, 2023). "New senator chosen in caucus". Indiana Capital Chronicle. Retrieved January 9, 2024.
- ^ a b "Goode, Greg". Our Campaigns. Retrieved January 9, 2024.