Terry Goodin
Template:Short description Template:Use mdy dates Template:Use American English Script error: No such module "infobox".Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".Script error: No such module "Check for conflicting parameters". 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
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External links
- Representative Terry Goodin state legislative website
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- 1966 births
- Living people
- 21st-century members of the Indiana General Assembly
- Biden administration personnel
- Democratic Party members of the Indiana House of Representatives
- Eastern Kentucky University alumni
- Indiana University Bloomington alumni
- People from Seymour, Indiana
- United States Department of Agriculture officials
- Candidates in the 2024 United States elections