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| − | '''Eric Holcomb''' is the 51st and current Governor of [[Indiana]]. | + | {{Officeholder |
| − | [[Category:Governors]] | + | |name=Eric Holcomb |
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| + | |party=Republican | ||
| + | |spouse=Janet Holcomb | ||
| + | |religion=Pentecostal | ||
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| + | {{Officeholder/governor | ||
| + | |number=51st | ||
| + | |state=Indiana | ||
| + | |terms=January 9, 2017 - January 13, 2025 | ||
| + | |lieutenant=Suzanne Crouch | ||
| + | |governor= (If lieutenant) | ||
| + | |preceded=[[Mike Pence]] | ||
| + | |former=(y or n) | ||
| + | |succeeded=[[Mike Braun]] | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{Officeholder/misc | ||
| + | |office=51st Lieutenant Governor of [[Indiana]] | ||
| + | |terms=March 3, 2016 – January 9, 2017 | ||
| + | |preceded=Sue Ellspermann | ||
| + | |former=(y or n) | ||
| + | |succeeded=Suzanne Crouch | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{Officeholder/chairman | ||
| + | |party=Indiana Republican Party | ||
| + | |number= | ||
| + | |terms=January 3, 2011 – July 22, 2013 | ||
| + | |preceded=J. Murray Clark | ||
| + | |former=(y or n) | ||
| + | |succeeded=Tim Berry | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |military=y | ||
| + | |allegiance=United States | ||
| + | |branch=[[United States Navy]] | ||
| + | |serviceyears=1990–1996 | ||
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| + | '''Eric Holcomb''' is the 51st and current Governor of [[Indiana]], serving since January 9, 2017, and replacing [[Mike Pence]] who became the [[Vice President of the United States of America|U.S. Vice President]]. Prior to serving as Indiana Governor, Holcomb served as the Indiana GOP chairman from 2010 to 2013 and as the lieutenant governor of Indiana from 2016 to 2017. | ||
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| + | In March 2018, Holcomb signed a bill into law giving state licenses to [[illegal immigrants]] in the [[DACA]] program created by [[Barack Obama]].<ref>Huston, Warner Todd (March 22, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/03/22/indianas-republican-gov-signs-bill-give-illegals-state-licenses/ Indiana’s Republican Gov. Signs Bill to Give Illegal Aliens State Licenses]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 23, 2018.</ref> | ||
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| + | In April 2019, Holcomb signed a bill into law strengthened Indiana's "stand your ground" law,<ref>Lange, Kaitlin (April 26, 2019). [https://www.indystar.com/story/news/politics/2019/04/26/nra-convention-indianapolis-gov-holcomb-signs-bill-strengthening-indianas-stand-your-ground-law/3589313002/ With NRA in Indy, Indiana Gov. Holcomb signs bill strengthening 'stand your ground' law]. ''Indianapolis Star''. Retrieved April 26, 2019.</ref> as well as several pro-life bills.<ref>Freiburger, Calvin (April 25, 2019). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/indiana-governor-signs-pro-life-laws-to-ban-dismemberment-abortions-strengthen-conscience-rights-for-pro-life-health-workers Indiana gov. signs laws banning dismemberment abortions, strengthening pro-life conscience rights]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved April 27, 2019.</ref> | ||
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| + | ==References== | ||
| + | {{reflist}} | ||
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| + | {{DEFAULTSORT:Holcomb, Eric}} | ||
| + | [[Category:Indiana Governors]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Republican Governors]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Amnesty Republicans]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Republican Establishment]] | ||
| + | [[Category:RINOs]] | ||
Latest revision as of 02:57, January 6, 2025
Eric Holcomb is the 51st and current Governor of Indiana, serving since January 9, 2017, and replacing Mike Pence who became the U.S. Vice President. Prior to serving as Indiana Governor, Holcomb served as the Indiana GOP chairman from 2010 to 2013 and as the lieutenant governor of Indiana from 2016 to 2017.
| Eric Holcomb | |
|---|---|
| 51st Governor of Indiana From: January 9, 2017 - January 13, 2025 | |
| Lieutenant | Suzanne Crouch |
| Predecessor | Mike Pence |
| Successor | Mike Braun |
| 51st Lieutenant Governor of Indiana From: March 3, 2016 – January 9, 2017 | |
| Predecessor | Sue Ellspermann |
| Successor | Suzanne Crouch |
| Chairman of Indiana Republican Party From: January 3, 2011 – July 22, 2013 | |
| Predecessor | J. Murray Clark |
| Successor | Tim Berry |
| Information | |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Janet Holcomb |
| Religion | Pentecostal |
| Military Service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/branch | United States Navy |
| Service Years | 1990–1996 |
In March 2018, Holcomb signed a bill into law giving state licenses to illegal immigrants in the DACA program created by Barack Obama.[1]
In April 2019, Holcomb signed a bill into law strengthened Indiana's "stand your ground" law,[2] as well as several pro-life bills.[3]
References
- ↑ Huston, Warner Todd (March 22, 2018). Indiana’s Republican Gov. Signs Bill to Give Illegal Aliens State Licenses. Breitbart News. Retrieved March 23, 2018.
- ↑ Lange, Kaitlin (April 26, 2019). With NRA in Indy, Indiana Gov. Holcomb signs bill strengthening 'stand your ground' law. Indianapolis Star. Retrieved April 26, 2019.
- ↑ Freiburger, Calvin (April 25, 2019). Indiana gov. signs laws banning dismemberment abortions, strengthening pro-life conscience rights. LifeSiteNews. Retrieved April 27, 2019.