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Suzanne Crouch
Suzanne Crouch (Republican Party) was the Lieutenant Governor of Indiana. She assumed office on January 9, 2017. She left office on January 13, 2025.
Crouch (Republican Party) ran for election for Governor of Indiana. She lost in the Republican primary on May 7, 2024.
Crouch was selected by Lt. Gov. Eric Holcomb (R) to fill a mid-election ballot vacancy left when Holcomb withdrew from the race to replace Governor Mike Pence as the 2016 Republican candidate for governor. Pence withdrew from the race on July 15, 2016, in order to run for vice president. She and running mate Lt. Gov. Eric Holcomb (R) won the general election on November 8, 2016.[1]
Crouch previously served as the Indiana state auditor. She was sworn into the position on January 2, 2014, replacing interim officeholder Erin Sheridan, and filling the vacancy created by the resignation of Dwayne Sawyer (R) for personal reasons on December 15, 2013. She was elected to a full term as state auditor in the 2014 elections. Suzanne Crouch won the general election on November 4, 2014.[2][3][4][5]
Crouch is a former Republican member of the Indiana House of Representatives, representing District 78.[5] She was first appointed to the chamber in October 2005 and stepped down in January 2014 to become state auditor.
Biography
Crouch's professional experience includes working as a public television auction manager, realtor, small business owner, and stockbroker.
Before becoming a state legislator, Crouch served three years on the Vanderburgh County Board of Commissioners. For eight years prior to that, she was the Vanderburgh County auditor.
Crouch earned a bachelor's degree from Purdue University.
Education
- Mater Dei High School
- Bachelor degree - Purdue University
Political career
Lieutenant Governor of Indiana (2017 - 2025)
Crouch was elected lieutenant governor of Indiana on November 8, 2016, and was sworn into office on January 9, 2017.[1]
Indiana Auditor of State (2014-2017)
Crouch was appointed Indiana state auditor by Governor Mike Pence (R) on December 16, 2013, effective January 2, 2014. She was appointed to fill the vacancy left by Dwayne Sawyer, who resigned with over a year remaining in his term.[5]
Indiana House of Representatives (2005-2014)
Crouch represented District 78 in the Indiana House of Representatives. She was first appointed to the chamber in October 2005 and stepped down in January 2014 to become the state auditor of Indiana.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Crouch served on the following committees:
| Indiana committee assignments, 2013 |
|---|
| • Public Health |
| • Ways and Means, Vice chair |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Crouch served on these committees:
| Indiana committee assignments, 2011 |
|---|
| • Public Health |
| • Select Committee on Government Reduction |
| • Ways and Means, Vice chair |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Crouch served on these committees:
| Indiana committee assignments, 2009 |
|---|
| • Financial Institutions |
| • Ways and Means |
Elections
2024
See also: Indiana gubernatorial and lieutenant gubernatorial election, 2024
General election
General election for Governor of Indiana
Mike Braun defeated Jennifer McCormick, Donald Rainwater, and Christopher Stried in the general election for Governor of Indiana on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Mike Braun (R) | 54.4 | 1,566,081 |
 | Jennifer McCormick (D) | 41.1 | 1,183,741 | |
 | Donald Rainwater (L)  | 4.5 | 129,781 | |
 | Christopher Stried (Independent) (Write-in) | 0.0 | 52 | |
| Total votes: 2,879,655 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Governor of Indiana
Jennifer McCormick advanced from the Democratic primary for Governor of Indiana on May 7, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jennifer McCormick | 100.0 | 180,577 |
| Total votes: 180,577 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Tamie Dixon-Tatum (D)
- Bob Kern (D)
Republican primary election
Republican primary for Governor of Indiana
The following candidates ran in the Republican primary for Governor of Indiana on May 7, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Mike Braun | 39.5 | 237,125 |
 | Suzanne Crouch | 21.7 | 130,219 | |
 | Brad Chambers | 17.5 | 104,723 | |
 | Eric Doden | 11.8 | 71,031 | |
 | Jamie Reitenour | 4.8 | 28,774 | |
 | Curtis Hill | 4.6 | 27,750 | |
| Total votes: 599,622 | |||
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Libertarian convention
Libertarian convention for Governor of Indiana
Donald Rainwater defeated Rhonda Greene in the Libertarian convention for Governor of Indiana on March 2, 2024.
Candidate | ||
| Rhonda Greene (L) | ||
| ✔ | | Donald Rainwater (L) |
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Campaign finance
Endorsements
Crouch received the following endorsements.
- U.S. Rep. Larry Bucshon (R)
- U.S. Rep. Greg Pence (R)
- State Sen. Vaneta Becker (R)
- State Sen. Liz Brown (R)
- State Sen. James Buck (R)
- State Sen. Dan Dernulc (R)
- State Sen. Blake Doriot (R)
- State Sen. Ryan Mishler (R)
- State Sen. Rick Niemeyer (R)
- State Sen. Jack Sandlin (R)
- State Rep. Michael J. Aylesworth (R)
- State Rep. Karen Engleman (R)
- State Rep. Michael Karickhoff (R)
- State Rep. Ryan Lauer (R)
- State Rep. Cindy Ledbetter (R)
- State Rep. Wendy McNamara (R)
- State Rep. Tim O'Brien (R)
- State Rep. Julie Olthoff (R)
- State Rep. John Prescott (R)
- State Rep. Harold Slager (R)
- State Rep. Ben Smaltz (R)
- State Rep. Gerald Torr (R)
- Prosecutor, Spencer County Megan Bennet (R)
- Prosecutor, Crawford County Chase Smith (R)
- Commissioner, Hamilton County Christine Altman (R)
- Commissioner, Johnson County Brian P. Baird (R)
- Sheriff, White County Bill Brooks (R)
- Trustee, Center Township Gary Burdsall (R)
- Sheriff, Hancock County Brad Burkhart (R)
- Commissioner, Vigo County Mark Clinkenbeard (R)
- Member, Morgan County Council Brian Culp (R)
- Sheriff, Jefferson County Ben Flint (R)
- Assessor, Vanderburgh County Bill Fluty (R)
- Sheriff, Jennings County Kenny Freeman (R)
- Surveyor, Vanderburgh County Linda Freeman (R)
- Sheriff, Tippecanoe County Bob Goldsmith (D)
- Sheriff, Laporte County Ron Heeg (R)
- Sheriff, Spencer County Sherri Heichelbech (R)
- Sheriff, Adams County Dan Mawhorr (R)
- Commissioner, Huntington County Rob Miller (R)
- Member, Vanderburgh County Council John Montrastelle (R)
- Sheriff, Montgomery County Ryan Needham (R)
- Frmr. Sheriff, Posey County Greg Oeth
- Sheriff, Vigo County John Plasse (D)
- Commissioner, Dearborn County Rick Probst (R)
- Member, Vanderburgh County Council James Raben (R)
- Sheriff, Delaware County Tony Skinner (R)
- Commissioner, Huntington County Terry Stoffel (R)
- Commissioner, Knox County Kellie Streeter (R)
- Commissioner, Huntington County Tom Wall (R)
- Sheriff, Warrick County Michael Wilder (R)
- Frmr. state Rep. Ron Bacon (R)
- Frmr. U.S. Rep. Dan Burton (R)
- Frmr. state Rep. Charles Burton (R)
- Frmr. state Rep. David Cheatham (D)
- Frmr. state Sen. Beverly Gard (R)
- Frmr. state Rep. Cindy Kirchhofer (R)
- Frmr. Indiana Sec. of State Connie Lawson (R)
- Frmr. Indiana State Treasurer Kelly Mitchell (R)
- Frmr. state Rep. John Price (R)
- Frmr. state Rep. Thomas Saunders (R)
- Frmr. Lt. Gov. Becky Skillman (R)
- Frmr. state Rep. Ann Vermilion (R)
- Frmr. state Rep. David Alan Wolkins (R)
- Frmr. state Sen. Thomas Wyss (R)
- Carpenters Local 1005
- Indiana Right to Life PAC
2020
See also: Indiana gubernatorial and lieutenant gubernatorial election, 2020
General election
General election for Lieutenant Governor of Indiana
Incumbent Suzanne Crouch defeated Linda Lawson and William Henry in the general election for Lieutenant Governor of Indiana on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Suzanne Crouch (R) | 59.0 | 1,706,727 |
 | Linda Lawson (D) | 33.5 | 968,094 | |
 | William Henry (L) | 7.5 | 216,422 | |
| Total votes: 2,891,243 | |||
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Democratic convention
Democratic convention for Lieutenant Governor of Indiana
Linda Lawson advanced from the Democratic convention for Lieutenant Governor of Indiana on June 13, 2020.
Candidate | ||
| ✔ | | Linda Lawson (D) |
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Republican convention
Republican convention for Lieutenant Governor of Indiana
Incumbent Suzanne Crouch advanced from the Republican convention for Lieutenant Governor of Indiana on July 9, 2020.
Candidate | ||
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Libertarian convention
Libertarian convention for Lieutenant Governor of Indiana
William Henry advanced from the Libertarian convention for Lieutenant Governor of Indiana on March 7, 2020.
Candidate | ||
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2016
- See also: Indiana gubernatorial election, 2016
On July 15, 2016, the Republican ballot slots for governor and lieutenant governor became unexpectedly vacant after Governor Mike Pence withdrew in order to run for vice president of the United States and Lieutenant Governor Eric Holcomb withdrew in order to seek the Republican nomination to replace Pence on the ballot. The Republican state committee selected Holcomb on July 26 over three other candidates who had submitted their names for consideration. On July 29, Holcomb announced that Crouch would join his ticket as the party's candidate for lieutenant governor. The state committee met on August 1 to formally nominate Crouch. Holcomb and Crouch competed in the November 8 general election with Democrat John Gregg and his running mate, state Rep. Christina Hale; Libertarian Rex Bell and his running mate, Karl Tatgenhorst; and independents Christopher Stried and Adam Adkins.
Eric Holcomb and Suzanne Crouch defeated John Gregg and Christina Hale, Rex Bell and Karl Tatgenhorst, Christopher Stried, and Adam Adkins in the Indiana governor election.
| Indiana Governor, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Eric Holcomb and Suzanne Crouch |
51.4% | 1,396,460 | |
| Democratic | John Gregg and Christina Hale | 45.4% | 1,234,546 | |
| Libertarian | Rex Bell and Karl Tatgenhorst | 3.2% | 86,964 | |
| Independent | Adam Adkins | 0.00% | 14 | |
| Independent | Christopher Stried | 0.00% | 8 | |
| Total Votes | 2,717,992 | |||
| Source: Indiana Election Division | ||||
2014
Crouch ran for election to a full term as state auditor in 2014. She secured the Republican nomination at the party's statewide convention in June and faced Democrat Michael Claytor and Libertarian John Schick in the general election.[3] The general election took place on November 4, 2014.
Results
| Indiana Auditor, 2014 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Suzanne Crouch Incumbent |
59.6% | 793,633 | |
| Democratic | Michael Claytor | 36% | 479,109 | |
| Libertarian | John Schick | 4.4% | 58,332 | |
| Total Votes | 1,331,074 | |||
| Election results via Indiana Secretary of State | ||||
2013
Crouch was appointed Indiana Auditor of State by Governor Mike Pence (R) on December 16, 2013, effective January 2, 2014. She was appointed to fill the vacancy left by Dwayne Sawyer, who resigned with over a year remaining in his term.[5]
2012
Crouch won re-election in the 2012 election for Indiana House of Representatives District 78. Crouch ran unopposed in the May 8 Republican primary and ran unopposed in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[6][7]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Suzanne Crouch Incumbent |
100% | 21,991 | |
| Total Votes | 21,991 | |||
2010
Crouch defeated Democratic candidate Steven Smith by a margin of 20,866 to 6,594.[8] The general election took place on November 2, 2010.
In the May 4 primary, Crouch ran unopposed and received 6,393 votes.[9]
| Indiana House of Representatives, District 78 General Election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Suzanne Crouch (R)
|
20,866 | |||
| Steven Smith (D) | 6,594 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Republican Suzanna Crouch won re-election to the Indiana House of Representatives District 78, receiving 26,510 votes, ahead of Democrat James Allen Rapp, who received 10,186 votes.[10]
| Indiana House of Representatives, District 78 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Suzanna Crouch (R)
|
26,510 | |||
| James Allen Rapp (D) | 10,186 | |||
2006
On November 7, 2006, Suzanne Crouch won re-election to the Indiana House of Representatives District 78 unopposed.[11]
| Indiana House of Representatives, District 78 (2006) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Suzanne Crouch (R)
|
21,300 | |||
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Suzanne Crouch did not complete Ballotpedia's 2024 Candidate Connection survey.
2020
Suzanne Crouch did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.
Campaign finance summary
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Indianapolis Star, "Holcomb sworn in as Indiana's 51st governor," January 9, 2017
- ↑ IndyStar.com, "Suzanne Crouch sworn is as Indiana's new state auditor," January 2, 2014
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 indystar.com, "Former Illinois state representative seeks Democratic treasurer nomination," May 23, 2014
- ↑ WTHR, "2014 Election Results," accessed November 4, 2014
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 Indiana Governor Mike Pence, "Press Release: Governor Pence Names Suzanne Crouch New Auditor of the State," December 16, 2013
- ↑ Indiana Secretary of State, "List of May 8, 2012, primary candidates," accessed March 6, 2014
- ↑ Indiana Secretary of State, “Election Results – Indiana General Election, November 6, 2012,” accessed January 24, 2013
- ↑ Indiana Secretary of State, "2010 Official General Election Results," accessed March 6, 2014
- ↑ Indiana Secretary of State, "2010 Official Primary Election Results," accessed March 6, 2014
- ↑ Indiana Secretary of State, "2008 Official election results," accessed March 6, 2014
- ↑ Indiana Secretary of State, "2006 Official election results," accessed March 6, 2014
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