Terry Goodin

Terry Goodin
Minority Leader of the Indiana House of Representatives
In office November 27, 2017 – November 7, 2018
Preceded by	Scott Pelath
Succeeded by	Phil GiaQuinta
Member of the Indiana House of Representatives from the 66th district
In office November 8, 2000 – November 4, 2020
Preceded by	Bill Bailey
Succeeded by	Zach Payne
Personal details
Born	Terry Allen Goodin (1966-12-31) December 31, 1966 (age 58) Seymour, Indiana, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	Darcie Goodin
Children	2
Education	Eastern Kentucky University (BA, MA) Indiana University, Bloomington (EdD)

Terry Allen Goodin (born December 31, 1966) is an American politician who currently serves as Indiana state director for USDA Rural Development. Goodin was formerly a Democratic member of the Indiana House of Representatives, representing the 66th district from 2000 to 2020.[1] He was the Democratic nominee for lieutenant governor in the 2024 Indiana gubernatorial election.[2]

Early life and education

Goodin was born in Seymour, Indiana.[3] He is a graduate of Austin High School, earned his Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts degrees from Eastern Kentucky University, and received his Doctor of Education degree from Indiana University.[4]

Career

Goodin was first elected to the Indiana House of Representatives in 2000.[5] Goodin served as the minority leader of the House for a partial term following the resignation of Scott Pelath.[6] He was not re-elected to the position by the Democratic caucus.[7] He also served as superintendent of Crothersville Community Schools and raises beef cattle on his family farm.

In February 2022, President Joe Biden appointed Goodin as the USDA’s Indiana state director for rural development.[8][9]

In June 2024, Goodin was endorsed by the Democratic nominee for governor of Indiana, Jennifer McCormick, to be the Democratic nominee for lieutenant governor.[10][11][12]

Personal life

Goodin lives in Austin, Indiana with his wife Darcie; they have two children together. He is Pentecostal.[3]

References

1. "Offices". March 3, 2015. Retrieved February 4, 2021.
2. Smith, Brandon (June 20, 2024). "Jennifer McCormick chooses conservative Democrat Terry Goodin as her pick for lieutenant governor". WFYI Public Media. Retrieved September 25, 2024.
3. "Terry Goodin's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved October 1, 2024.
4. "Indiana Legislator Database".
5. "Our Campaigns - IN State House 066 Race - Nov 07, 2000". www.ourcampaigns.com.
6. Cook, Kaitlin Lange and Tony. "New House minority leader Terry Goodin is a socially conservative Democrat from rural Indiana". The Indianapolis Star. Retrieved February 4, 2021.
7. Sikich, Kaitlin Lange and Chris. "Indiana House Democrats choose new leader day after midterm elections". The Indianapolis Star.
8. "Biden names ex-Rep. Goodin to USDA rural development post". AP News. February 26, 2022.
9. House, The White (February 24, 2022). "President Biden Announces Key Regional Appointments for USDA, EPA, and FEMA". The White House.
10. "McCormick endorses Terry Goodin for lieutenant governor". wowo.com. June 20, 2024.
11. https://www.wane.com/news/former-folksy-state-lawmaker-endorsed-by-mccormick-for-dem-lieutenant-governor-nominee/ ^[bare URL]
12. "Democrat Jennifer McCormick taps former Indiana Rep. Terry Goodin for lieutenant governor". Yahoo News. June 20, 2024.

External links

• Representative Terry Goodin state legislative website

• Profile at Vote Smart

Indiana House of Representatives
Preceded by Bill Bailey	Member of the Indiana House of Representatives from the 66th district 2000–2020	Succeeded by Zach Payne
Preceded by Scott Pelath	Minority Leader of the Indiana House of Representatives 2017–2018	Succeeded by Phil GiaQuinta
Party political offices
Preceded by Linda Lawson	Democratic nominee for Lieutenant Governor of Indiana 2024	Most recent