Endorsements
I am proud to have the support of Sherriff Bill Redman of the St. Joseph County, IN Police Department.
District Council 91 is made up of twelve Local Unions covering the entire State of Indiana, the western half of Kentucky and the middle third of Tennessee, with some territory in southeastern Illinois. Our membership consists of Painters, Drywall Finishers, Vinyl Hangers, Glaziers as well as Hydroblasting, Bill Posters, manufacture glass products, and industrial workers who perform fireproofing and lead or asbestos abatement including mold and mildew remediation.
Striving to ensure all working people are treated fairly, with decent paychecks and benefits, safe jobs, dignity, and equal opportunities. Helping people acquire valuable skills and job-readiness for the 21st century economy. Operating the largest training network outside the U.S. military.
The Iron Workers strive to bring justice to the lives of workers everywhere through bigger paychecks, better health and retirement benefits, more secure jobs and safe working conditions. I am proud to receive their endorsement and will continue to advocate for Hoosier working families.
James Summers
Executive Director Project Impact South Bend; Former Chairman SCORE Michiana, a nonprofit association of local volunteers with the mission to grow successful small businesses in Michiana; Owner of The Summers Group, specializing in community revitalization through entrepreneurship.
Electing scientists who will use evidence and facts to fight climate change and fix our broken healthcare system.
Region 2B, United Auto Workers
The UAW has been a leader in the struggle to secure economic and social justice for all people. The UAW has been actively involved in every civil rights legislative battle since the 1950s. The UAW also has played a vital role in passing such landmark legislation as Medicare and Medicaid, the Occupational Safety and Health Act, the Employee Retirement Act and the Family and Medical Leave Act. In Washington and state capitols, the UAW is fighting for better schools for kids, secure health care and pensions for retirees, clean air and water, tougher workplace health and safety standards, stronger worker’s compensation and unemployment insurance laws and fairer taxes.
We’re enlightened by endorsement of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 153. Trained electricians are critical to all facets of our economy from our electrical grid to the wiring in our homes and offices and maintaining equipment in our factories. Our economy and neighborhoods are brighter with the IBEW. www.IBEW153.com
Notre Dame College Democrats Proudly Endorse Don Westerhausen.
Local 172 Plumbers and Pipefitters Technicians are involved in just about every aspect of construction in the South Bend/Mishawaka and Northen Indiana area involving piping in commercial, industrial and residential projects. When contractors and owners hire craftspeople who are members of Local 172, one promise is made: You are hiring the most highly skilled and best trained plumber, pipefitter or refrigeration expert in the business.
That’s why they say with confidence—We Do it Right the First Time!
I would like thank the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 150 for their endorsement. In these uncertain times, Local 150 members are working hard to protect vital infrastructure. Workers across America are going to work each and every day to maintain public utilities, stock grocery shelves and care for the sick. It is time that Indiana State House District 5 has a Representative that supports working people. #SupportWorkers
The Indiana Political Action Committee for Education (I-PACE) is the political action arm of the United Education Profession at the state level. The purpose of I-PACE and its L-PACs is to promote the cause of public education in the State of Indiana through political action. I-PACE assists candidates, political parties, and committees who are favorable to education issues as determined by ISTA Representative Assembly resolutions and legislative priorities.
Moms Demand Action is the nation’s largest grassroots volunteer network working to end gun violence in America. Moms Demand Action campaigns for new and stronger solutions to lax gun laws and loopholes that jeopardize the safety of our families.
I am pleased to have the endorsement and support of the St. Joseph Valley Building & Construction Trades Council which represents 22 affiliated locals representing over 10,000 highly skilled craftsmen and women in Northern Indiana and Southern Michigan.
As your State Representative, I will fight and protect working family rights in Indiana.