Jennifer McCormick in 2024 IN Governor's race
On Abortion:
I do believe that women should have the right to choose
[On reproductive rights]: "I do believe that women should have the right to choose," McCormick said. "A woman should be able to determine who's making that decision with her. Is it a physician? Is it a type of clinic that you visited?
Is it a family member? That's your own body, and as a mom, as a woman, I know the importance of being able to make those health care decisions all the way around."
Source: South Bend Tribune on 2024 Indiana Gubernatorial race
May 5, 2023
On Civil Rights:
Schools taking public money shouldn't exclude LGBT students
On Monday--the same day she announced she would not run for re-election in 2020--McCormick made the voucher question part of her 2019 legislative agenda.
She said it was "a problem" that schools that accepted public money have policies the exclude LGBT students or staff.
Source: Journal & Courier on 2024 Indiana Gubernatorial race
Oct 5, 2018
On Education:
Focused on a high-quality public education for every child
In 2016, Jennifer successfully ran for state superintendent of public instruction to be a champion for Hoosier kids. She campaigned on empowering students,
parents and educators, supporting and guiding schools, and delivering a high-quality public education to every child.
Source: 2024 Indiana Governor campaign website McCormickForGov.com
Oct 23, 2023
On Gun Control:
Arming school teachers is a very bad idea
McCormick has been vocal against the idea of arming teachers. She has said arming teachers is a "very bad idea," but she's left room for guns to be allowed in the state's schools. McCormick, a Republican, said there is more risk than reward when it
comes to arming teachers. "We lose our keys, for God's sake," she said. "I couldn't imagine trying to keep track of guns and the ownership. Where do we put them? There are so many layers to that."
Source: WRTV News on 2024 Indiana Gubernatorial race
May 25, 2018
On Health Care:
It's time for accessible and affordable healthcare
[On divisiveness]: "It is time to have a champion for a high-quality education system, and that means childcare, universal pre-K, K12 and post high school training and education," McCormick said. "It's time for accessible and affordable healthcare,
including the freedom for women and families to make their own healthcare decisions. It's time for a strong economy from urban suburban to the rural areas of Indiana. We need good-paying jobs and we need well-educated, highly skilled workers."
Source: Northwest Indiana Times on 2024 Indiana Gubernatorial race
May 5, 2023
On Drugs:
Indiana should have a legal, well-regulated cannabis market
[On marijuana]: "It is time Indiana listened to the majority of Hoosiers and developed a legal, well-regulated cannabis market," said McCormick. "This opportunity would boost our economy by welcoming an industry proven to add millions to the state
budget--just as 37 other states have demonstrated. Legalizing medical marijuana would be the first step. Indiana must take this even further by passing legislation decriminalizing marijuana to support impacted Hoosiers and the criminal justice system."
Source: Indianapolis Star on 2024 Indiana Gubernatorial race
Nov 20, 2023
On Budget & Economy:
Launch comprehensive workforce development initiatives
We will work in collaboration with in-state, national, and international partners to launch comprehensive workforce development initiatives tailored to the needs of emerging industries, setting expectations for and providing support for a highly
educated and trained citizenry.We will pursue federal grants aligned with Indiana's needs and priorities by bringing back your tax dollars from Washington DC.
Source: 2024 Indiana Governor campaign website McCormickForGov.com
Jun 10, 2024
On Civil Rights:
Support for women and minority-owned businesses
We will identify and reduce administrative barriers to business formation while increasing access to goal support and resources for women and minority-owned businesses, fostering a conducive environment for entrepreneurship and innovation.
We will foster economic inclusivity by promoting equality in the workforce, business ownership, and procurement practices, ensuring that all Hoosiers have equal access to economic opportunities and prosperity.
Source: 2024 Indiana Governor campaign website McCormickForGov.com
Jun 10, 2024
On Crime:
Expunge records for low-level marijuana-related convictions
We will also support the expungement of criminal records for low-level marijuana-related convictions as well
as investments in job programs for those negatively impacted by the criminalization of marijuana to increase the availability of Hoosiers in the workforce.
Source: 2024 Indiana Governor campaign website McCormickForGov.com
Jun 10, 2024
On Energy & Oil:
Adopt renewable energy, incentivize green technology
We will create an economic development plan that promotes environmental stewardship, energy efficiency, and resilience to our changing climate. I will support the transition and expansion of renewable and clean energy for Hoosier citizens and businesses
by investing in locally-driven energy practices.We will commit to joining the bipartisan group of governors in the U.S. Climate Alliance to further encourage the adoption of renewable energy sources and incentivize green technology innovation.
Source: 2024 Indiana Governor campaign website McCormickForGov.com
Jun 10, 2024
On Environment:
Create and implement an overall water management plan
We will promote policies that protect our wetlands, water, air, soil, recreational forests, and wildlife and fight against policies that result in their devastation, leading to unhealthy Hoosiers and communities.
We will create and implement an overall water management plan, including local control of water resources.
Source: 2024 Indiana Governor campaign website McCormickForGov.com
Jun 10, 2024
On Government Reform:
We will govern with the highest standards of transparency
We commit to making responsible appointments and staffing decisions with individuals who hold the expertise and passion for the specific work. I will only bring forth those who put Hoosiers before political or personal gain.
We will govern, including working with the Office of Inspector General, with the highest standards of transparency and accountability to inspire Hoosier confidence in their government.
Source: 2024 Indiana Governor campaign website McCormickForGov.com
Jun 10, 2024
On Government Reform:
Expand opportunities for voter registration
- We will empower and embrace the voice of the people. I will work tirelessly to expand opportunities for voter registration and increased voter access to the polls.
- We will also lead the charge to introduce citizen-led ballot initiatives as
another way for Hoosier voices to be heard.
- We will fight against gerrymandering by developing a nonpartisan redistricting commission.
Source: 2024 Indiana Governor campaign website McCormickForGov.com
Jun 10, 2024
On Gun Control:
I will work to repeal the permitless carry law
- I will work to repeal the permitless carry law and enact laws requiring universal background checks and 30-day waiting periods.
- I will promote safe storage requirements.
- I will promote a minimum age requirement to purchase a gun.
- I will
support restrictions on gun ownership for violent offenders, domestic abusers, and hate crime offenders.
- I will support the repeal of Indiana's preemption law that removed the ability of local governments to regulate firearms in their communities.
Source: 2024 Indiana Governor campaign website McCormickForGov.com
Jun 10, 2024
On Health Care:
We will make it a priority to fully fund Medicaid
We will work with local officials to sustain their local healthcare facilities and health care providers, directing attention to our underserved communities by promoting projects that support the creation and expansion of health centers and
recruiting healthcare providers to areas in need of services.We will make it a priority to fully fund Medicaid and the Health First Indiana Program to ensure our public health system is positioned to serve Hoosiers today and tomorrow.
Source: 2024 Indiana Governor campaign website McCormickForGov.com
Jun 10, 2024
On Immigration:
Create a humane pathway for those seeking legal immigration
We will work with local, state, and federal officials in supporting an immigrant system that creates a safe, timely, orderly,
and humane pathway for those seeking legal immigration while keeping our communities and those responsible for border security safe.
Source: 2024 Indiana Governor campaign website McCormickForGov.com
Jun 10, 2024
On Tax Reform:
We need to have a conversation about hidden taxes
Q: How would you ease the financial pressure on Indiana's Main Street businesses? Do you have your own agenda for tax reform?Suzanne Crouch: I voted to reduce the corporate income tax, voted to eliminate the inheritance tax. I want to lead the fight
to eliminate Indiana state income tax.
Mike Braun: The way you finance any lower taxes would be to make our government run more efficiently. [Then] you can finance lower taxes, but you got to do that first.
Jennifer McCormick: I agree with a revamp of our taxing system, but also, it's about not just how we're getting in our revenue. It's about our expenditures that impacts that. Yes, we need to fix our gas tax. Yes, we need to look at income tax.
But here's the thing: There are hidden taxes we're not having the conversation about. You go ask local people what's happening with school referendums. You go ask them what's happening with some of these hidden taxes that are sneaking up on people.
Source: NFIB on 2024 Indiana Gubernatorial race
Jul 19, 2023
On Technology:
Invest in fast and reliable broadband connectivity
We will invest in a modernized Indiana infrastructure by prioritizing investments in transportation,
fast and reliable broadband connectivity, and renewable energy infrastructure.
Source: 2024 Indiana Governor campaign website McCormickForGov.com
Jun 10, 2024
On Abortion:
Against Indiana's near-total abortion ban
Reproductive rights: This is McCormick's tentpole issue.
She is against Indiana's near-total abortion ban and wants to restore access to abortion services and preserve access to contraception.
Source: Indianapolis Star on 2024 Indiana Gubernatorial race
Sep 17, 2024
On Education:
Pause expanding private school voucher programs
Education: Broadly, as a former superintendent herself, McCormick supports public education. She wants to see a pause in the expansion of private school voucher programs until transparency and accountability checks are added to these schools.
She supports universal preschool, as well as raises and bargaining rights for teachers.
Source: Indianapolis Star on 2024 Indiana Gubernatorial race
Sep 17, 2024
On Government Reform:
Develop a nonpartisan redistricting commission
Democracy and voting: McCormick wants to enable citizen-led ballot initiatives in Indiana, develop a nonpartisan redistricting commission
(rather than the current partisan process), and introduce 16- and 17-year-olds to voter registration through "pre-registration" programs.
Source: Indianapolis Star on 2024 Indiana Gubernatorial race
Sep 17, 2024
On Jobs:
Support unions and collective bargaining
Jobs and unions: McCormick believes that the way to attract high-wage jobs is to address quality-of-life issues like health care, housing and education.
She supports unions and collective bargaining, and proposes they be a partner in helping educators align industry demands with curricula. And, she supports legalizing medical marijuana as a source of state revenue.
Source: Indianapolis Star on 2024 Indiana Gubernatorial race
Sep 17, 2024
On Principles & Values:
Criticized opponent's running mate as Christian nationalist
In a debate last week with Braun, McCormick brought up Beckwith's comment along with the fact Braun's campaign was using an ad with a digitally altered image of her. She called the "Jezebel spirit" rhetoric "extremism" that's "beyond the
Hoosier values," and she connected it to Beckwith calling himself a "Christian Nationalist." She also pushed Braun to admit those attacks were wrong and apologize, but he refused to do so on either account.
Source: Word & Way on 2024 Indiana Gubernatorial race
Oct 8, 2024
On Social Security:
Important retirees have the fiscal means to be successful
McCormick: It's incredibly important that our retirees have the fiscal means to be successful. Also, it's unfortunate that 48% of our Hoosiers do not have access to a pension or a private plan. As your governor, I will make sure we can change that.
We can start programs such as the work and save programs to make sure that our retirees have what they need. It's also incredibly important that you have the revenue and access to revenue and securities in order to be successful.
Source: AARP on 2024 Indiana Gubernatorial race
Oct 14, 2024
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