Chuck Goodrich

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Chuck Goodrich
Member of the Indiana House of Representatives
from the 29th district
Assumed office
November 7, 2018
Preceded byKathy Kreag Richardson
Personal details
Born
Charles Goodrich

(1969-11-09) November 9, 1969 (age 54)
Roann, Indiana, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
SpouseTricia
Children4
EducationVincennes University (AS)
Purdue University (BS)

Charles Goodrich (born November 9, 1969) is an American politician and businessman serving as a member of the Indiana House of Representatives from the 29th district. He assumed office on November 7, 2018.

Early life and education[edit]

Goodrich was born in Roann, Indiana, in 1969.[1] He earned an Associate of Science degree in architectural design from Vincennes University, a Bachelor of Science in building construction management from Purdue University.[2]

Career[edit]

Goodrich is the CEO of Gaylor Electric, an electrical contracting company. He is a member of the Associated Builders and Contractors Executive Committee and is a board member of the Riverview Health Foundation and Purdue Construction Advisory Council for Building Construction Management.[3] He was elected to the Indiana House of Representatives in November 2018.[4]

2024 congressional campaign[edit]

In January 2024, Goodrich announced that he would run for the U.S. House of Representatives in Indiana's 5th congressional district to succeed Victoria Spartz, who announced that she would not seek re-election to a third term.[5] On February 5, 2024, Spartz announced that she in fact would seek re-election. Goodrich decided to remain a candidate against Spartz.[6]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Chuck Goodrich's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved March 3, 2022.
  2. ^ "Chuck Goodrich | State of Indiana House of Representatives". www.indianahouserepublicans.com. Retrieved March 3, 2022.
  3. ^ "ABC Immediate Past Chairman Chuck Goodrich Wins Indiana State House Primary". ABC National. Retrieved March 3, 2022.
  4. ^ "Chuck Goodrich". Ballotpedia. Retrieved March 3, 2022.
  5. ^ Gay, David (January 12, 2024). "Indiana State Representative running for District 5 Congressional seat". FOX 59. Retrieved April 2, 2024.
  6. ^ Stracqualursi, Veronica (February 5, 2024). "Victoria Spartz says she's running for reelection, reversing her decision to retire from Congress". CNN. Retrieved April 2, 2024.