Terry Goodin Explained

Terry Goodin
Office:Minority Leader of the Indiana House of Representatives
Term Start:November 27, 2017
Term End:November 7, 2018
Predecessor:Scott Pelath
Successor:Phil GiaQuinta
State House1:Indiana
District1:66th
Term Start1:November 8, 2000
Term End1:November 4, 2020
Predecessor1:Bill Bailey
Successor1:Zach Payne
Birth Name:Terry Allen Goodin
Birth Date:31 December 1966
Birth Place:Seymour, Indiana, U.S.
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. 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.[3]

Career

Goodin was first elected to the Indiana House of Representatives in 2000.[4] Goodin served as the minority leader of the House for a partial term following the resignation of Scott Pelath.[5] He was not re-elected to the position by the Democratic caucus.[6] 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.[7] [8]

In June 2024, Goodin was endorsed by the Democratic nominee for governor of Indiana, Jennifer McCormick, to be the Democratic nominee for lieutenant governor.[9] [10] [11]

Personal life

Goodin lives in Austin, Indiana with his wife Darcie; they have two children together. He is Pentecostal.[12]

References

  1. Web site: Offices. Mar 3, 2015. Feb 4, 2021.
  2. Web site: Smith . Brandon . 2024-06-20 . Jennifer McCormick chooses conservative Democrat Terry Goodin as her pick for lieutenant governor . 2024-09-25 . WFYI Public Media . en-us.
  3. Web site: Indiana Legislator Database.
  4. Web site: Our Campaigns - IN State House 066 Race - Nov 07, 2000. www.ourcampaigns.com.
  5. Web site: New House minority leader Terry Goodin is a socially conservative Democrat from rural Indiana. Kaitlin Lange and Tony. Cook. The Indianapolis Star. Feb 4, 2021.
  6. Web site: Indiana House Democrats choose new leader day after midterm elections. Kaitlin Lange and Chris. Sikich. The Indianapolis Star.
  7. Web site: Biden names ex-Rep. Goodin to USDA rural development post. February 26, 2022. AP News.
  8. Web site: President Biden Announces Key Regional Appointments for USDA, EPA, and FEMA. The White. House. February 24, 2022. The White House.
  9. Web site: June 20, 2024 . McCormick endorses Terry Goodin for lieutenant governor . wowo.com.
  10. https://www.wane.com/news/former-folksy-state-lawmaker-endorsed-by-mccormick-for-dem-lieutenant-governor-nominee/
  11. Web site: Democrat Jennifer McCormick taps former Indiana Rep. Terry Goodin for lieutenant governor. June 20, 2024. Yahoo News.
  12. Web site: Terry Goodin's Biography. Vote Smart. October 1, 2024.

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