The world of politics requires individuals who are well-educated and motivated to do what is best for the American people. This world is highly competitive and requires bold individuals who don’t shy away from representing the voices and desires of their community. One voice that continues to stay strong and true is the voice of Erin Houchin.
Houchin has dedicated her life and career to making the U.S. better. Erin Houchin is a politician from the great state of Indiana, and she is a dedicated member of the Republican Party. She aims to represent her great state by running for the Republican primary that takes place on May 3, 2022.
Early Life
Erin Houchin is a native of Salem, Indiana. She continues to live here, operating her small business and raising her children. Indiana has a special place in her heart — a fact that is made clear by her involvement in different services and groups dedicated to bettering the community. She holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Indiana University Bloomington. She furthered her education to secure an M.A. in political management from George Washington University.
Her Career
Erin Houchin knew she wanted to be involved in the fast-paced world of politics early on. She is a firm believer in standing up for the beliefs that helped shape America. She has worked for the Indiana Department of Child Services, New Hope Services, Prevent Child Abuse Indiana, and Community Alliance Promoting Education. She also worked as a field manager for U.S. Senator Dan Coats. Houchin was also a governor’s appointee to the Indiana Commission for Women.
Houchin is committed to helping wherever she can. She is a firm believer in protecting children and ensuring the best future possible. She wants to represent the needs of her community. She does this through her active membership in several important, decision-making groups and committees. She served as a member of Senate Committees on:
- Elections
- Homeland Security
- Commerce and Technology
- Family and Children Services
- Transportation
- Utilities
- Veterans Affairs and Military
Politics
Since 2014, Erin Houchin has represented the 47th District in the State Senate. This includes Orange, Harrison, Perry, Crawford, and Washington counties, as well as the eastern half of Dubois County. She has played a vital role in pushing legislation that helps protect unborn children. Much of her work has focused on helping children of all ages get to experience a real childhood and receive the same potential for growth as other children who may come from better life circumstances.
She also actively defends second amendment rights, as well as supports law enforcement. Her career in the Senate highlights her commitment to pushing the government to follow honestly balanced budgets, fight tax increases, and provide broadband access to all areas of the U.S., especially rural areas that are lacking in technological development.
In 2016, Houchin ran for Indiana’s Ninth Congressional District. However, Trey Hollingsworth ended up securing the position. Houchin remained focused on her Senate duties and community involvement. Recently, Hollingsworth has declared he has no intention of running for re-election.
At the same time, Houchin revealed that she would run for this position. Her commitment to what she could do in Congress inspired her to announce that she would be resigning from her position in the Senate to focus on her bid for Congress.
Making Congressional Moves
Today, Erin Houchin is a Republican candidate for Congress in Indiana’s only open Ninth Congressional District. She faces off against nine other candidates who are bidding for the same position. Erin Houchin will continue to focus on the key issues that have driven her career to this date. This includes issues such as growing inflation and border security. She is committed to supporting conservative ideals that compose the mission of the Republican Party.
This race for Congress is projected to be an eventful race. As the only open spot, it will push candidates to set themselves apart from their competition as much as possible. Houchin wants to ensure that a conservative Republican can seal the position. Houchin has already received several endorsements from Republican Southern Indiana officials.
Houchin remains true to her values, which is apparent in her voting record for major topics such as pro-life, the second amendment, and supporting law enforcement. She wants to represent Indiana in both large and small ways.
Campaigning and Life Today Houchin is devoting the bulk of her focus to her current campaign for the Ninth Congressional District. As the primary approaches, she continues to share her vision and goals for the people of Indiana and the United States as a whole. She has dedicated her career to using her political position to help others. She stays strong to her conservative values, never swaying in who she is and what she will fight for if she continues forward in her campaign.
Website: https://www.erinhouchin.com/about/