Greg Goode

Greg Goode
Member of the Indiana Senate
from the 38 district
Incumbent
Assumed office
November 1, 2023
Preceded byJon Ford
Personal details
Political partyRepublican
EducationIndiana 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

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

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

Goode lives in Terre Haute. He is a Baptist.[2]

References

  1. ^ a b Kelly, Niki (October 9, 2023). "New senator chosen in caucus". Indiana Capital Chronicle. Retrieved January 9, 2024.
  2. ^ a b "Goode, Greg". Our Campaigns. Retrieved January 9, 2024.