In the heart of Lake County, we saw some big news this week -- and a big message sent to Democrats not just here, but around the country.
Longtime Hobart Mayor Brian Snedecor made the decision to leave the Democrat Party and officially become a Republican this week. He made the call after watching his former party continue to move further and further to the left -- staking their ground on issues like raising taxes, opening our borders, eliminating private health insurance, and defunding the police.
A special thank you goes out to Dan Dernulc, Dana Dumezich, and Mike Simpson for your leadership in Lake County and the 1st District and role in this announcement.
Mayor Snedecor said it perfectly, “The efforts of the progressive left have driven many people, moderates and conservatives, away from the Democratic Party."
It's a trend we're continuing to see, with more Hoosiers stepping up and saying that today's Democrats aren't the same Democrats we saw even a generation ago. Democrats are on a radical leftward shift, and Hoosier voters have clearly spoken that Democrats no longer speak for them.
Mayor Snedecor's decision this week expands the Republican majority of mayoral seats to 71 statewide -- more than any party has ever held at one time in state history.
While Democrats go further into the fringes, here in Indiana, Republicans will continue to lead and deliver results.
- Chairman Kyle Hupfer
Governor Holcomb's Week That Was
Gov. Holcomb's Commitment to K-12 Education
Across the state, Hoosier students are back in school. And whether that school is in-person, virtual or a hybrid of the two, Governor Holcomb is committed to making sure that Indiana's schools receive 100% of their funding -- providing some consistency and certainty for our students, parents and teachers. This includes a $182 million scheduled budget increase for K-12 schools in 2021.
This will be achieved by pushing back the official count of student enrollment to at least December, with the Indiana General Assembly returning for its annual session in January to continue the conversation.
Governor Holcomb has made his commitment to our state's K-12 schools clear, continuing his track record of:
Grants for high-quality Pre-K available in every county
A historic $1.6 billion in new education funding since 2017
98% of Indiana school corporations reporting an increase in teacher pay last year with Governor Holcomb paying of a teacher pension liability
PPE available to every Indiana district before school officially started
Continual guidance from the Indiana State Department of Health
To stay up to date on the latest developments, please make sure you're following Governor Holcomb on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram!
This Saturday Will Be Super
We’re just 81 days from Election Day, and those 81 days are critical. We're talking with voters, sharing our message, and putting in the hard work it takes to elect Republican leaders statewide.
Tomorrow is our next Super Saturday.We'll be talking with voters about the election in November, and the reasons why it's critical we support our Republican team up and down the ballot,starting with President Trump, Vice President Pence, Governor Holcomb, Lt. Governor Crouch, and Republican AG nominee Todd Rokita!
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Some big news this week out of the 5th District! A new poll from the Club for Growth shows that Victoria Spartz has taken a seven-point lead in the district's congressional race. She's the voice we need in Washington to stop Nancy Pelosi and regain control of the House.
Even through a pandemic, Todd Rokita is barnstorming the state! He recently attended Lincoln Day Dinners at both ends of Indiana - St. Jospeh County and Clark County.
Keeping the attorney general's office in conservative hands is vital this November, and Todd Rokita will always stand up for and defend conservative values and the rights of all Hoosiers.
Make sure you're following him on Facebook and Twitter to stay up do date with his campaign!
It's a Sign! Get Your Holcomb Yard Sign Now
Fresh off the presses, Governor Holcomb’s yard signs are in! There's no better way to show your support than a yard sign for everyone to see! We’ve had a team busy assembling them, and they’re currently on their way to communities across our state.
If you're interested in a yard sign, click the link below to sign up!
August 14: Harrison County Lincoln Day Dinner August 14-15: IRFW Tribute to Women & Statewide Meeting August 20: Vanderburgh County Republican Party August 22: Adams County GOP 5th Annual Benjamin Harrison Breakfast August 22: Reagan Day Dinner September 11: Warren County Republican Patriot Day Golf Outing September 12: BBQ with the Blue September 12: Wells County Lincoln Day Dinner & Reagan Rally September 13: 9th Annual Chairman's GOP Rally and Cookout September 26: White County Lincoln Dinner October 2: Brown County Lincoln Day Dinner October 5: Orange County GOP Annual Fall Dinner October 7: Kosciusko County Republican Fall Fish Fry October 15: Lincoln-Reagan Fall Dinner October 24: Adams County Lincoln Day Dinner
