Pence to join Donald Trump Presidential Ticket
Jul 15, 2016
Indiana Republican Party Chairman Jeff Cardwell released the following statement on Donald Trump's selection of Governor Mike Pence as his Vice Presidential Nominee:
 
"On behalf of the Indiana Republican Party, I would like to congratulate Governor Mike Pence on becoming the presumptive Vice-Presidential nominee. Throughout his distinguished public service career, Governor Mike Pence has worked tirelessly to make Indiana a national leader in job growth, education, and investments in the Crossroads of America.
 
"His unwavering commitment to Hoosiers both in his public life as a congressman and Governor and in his personal life as a father and husband, and faithful servant, has been his utmost priority his entire life. As my friend for more than twenty five years, I know that he will be a determined and enthusiastic voice for those who feel the system has left them behind.
 
"Indiana looks forward to supporting Donald J. Trump and Governor Mike Pence in November and putting two strong conservatives back in the White House."
 
Background information on Governor Mike Pence's Record:
  • Unprecedented Job Creation
    • Over 150,000 new private sector jobs have been created since January 2013.
    • Indiana ranks first in the Midwest and fifth in the nation for doing business.
    • Governor Pence’s economic, tax cutting policies have lowered the unemployment rate from 8 percent to 5 percent.
  • Historic Investments to Education
    • Governor Pence championed the largest K-12 education funding increase in state history.
    • Test scores and graduation rates have skyrocketed and Hoosier children are outpacing national averages at every level while rewarding and protecting teachers.
  • Reinvigorated the Crossroads of America
    • Governor Pence sponsored increased funding for infrastructure every year since 2013 spurring economic development and attracting new businesses to Indiana.
      • Governor Pence added a total of $2 billion in new funding for the preservation of state and local roads without raising taxes.