Governor, State Candidates Visit Warsaw During Rally
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Jennifer Peryam-jperyam@timesuniononline.com
Indiana Gov. Mike Pence and state candidates running in Tuesday’s election visited Warsaw Saturday afternoon to encourage attendees to vote. The “Road To Victory Rally” bus tour made a stop at the Kosciusko County Courthouse Saturday afternoon with approximately 300 supporters greeting Pence, his wife Karen and other state candidates. The bus also made stops in Fort Wayne, South Bend and Vanderburgh County. The Backyard Brass Band performed and Warsaw Boy Scout Troop 715 posted the colors and led the Pledge Of Allegiance. John Lowe, New Life Christian Church and World Outreach, led the prayer. Pence spoke about Tuesday’s election. Voting is from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. “We are days away from a victory in Indiana and I’m delighted to be here with these soon-to-be high ranking officials,” Pence said. Other candidates who attended included Connie Lawson, secretary of state; Suzanne Crouch, state auditor; Kelly Mitchell, state treasurer candidate; Marlin Stutzman, third district congressman; Curt Nisly, state representative Dist. 22 candidate, and Dist. 18 State Rep. Dave Wolkins. Sue Ellspermann, lieutenant governor, and Greg Zoeller, attorney general also attended. Kosciusko County candidates attending the rally including Aaron Rovenstine, sheriff candidate; Bob Conley, southern district county commissioner candidate; Jon Garber, county council Dist. 4 candidate; and Michelle Puckett, auditor candidate. Pence said he supports the candidates and a more prosperous future for Indiana. “I do believe we are a few short days from a victory for our state and country and Indiana will lead the way with your help,” Pence said. “Because men and women have stood with those who are willing to stand and make hard decisions on the basis of common sense conservative values we’ve been able to balance budgets, cut taxes and expand educational opportunities for kids all around this state.” Lawson thanked Randy Girod, Kosciusko County GOP chair, for his support. “Kosciusko County has been supportive of me, Kelly and Suzanne, and we need your help again this year,” Lawson said. Crouch thanked Kosciusko County for being grassroots leaders in the republican party. “We must attack inefficiencies in government and always deliver services to those who are less fortunate and measure our progress not by the amount of assistance we give people, but by the number of people we get off assistance,” Crouch said. Mitchell said it is an honor to be a part of the historic ticket with three women running for state office. “We appreciate every one of you getting our message out,” Mitchell said. Stutzman attended with his wife Christy and sons Peyton and Preston. “We need to be so proud of our country. We have a lot of challenges today and in Washington where we need better leadership and when I come home I see good leadership with Mike Pence and our state legislators,” Stutzman said. Nisly said is was an honor to be on the stage with the other candidate and office supporters and thanked Pence for his support. “We are finally in the final stretch of victory. I’ve travelled many miles and knocked on many doors listening to the people of District 22,” Nisly said. “I’m so thankful for this experience that has prepared me to be your next state representative.”
