Mitch Daniels
Mitchell Elias "Mitch" Daniels, Jr. (b. April 7, 1949 in Monongahela, Pennsylvania) was the 49th Governor of Indiana. A Republican, he began his first term on January 10, 2005, and was re-elected to a second term in November of 2008.
Daniels became President of Purdue University when his term expired in January 2013.[1] He was succeeded by Mike Pence (R), who won election on November 6, 2012.
Biography
Daniels earned a bachelor's degree from the Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs at Princeton University in 1971 and a Juris Doctor degree from Georgetown University Law Center in 1979. He is the author of three books and was named on a list of the top 50 world leaders by Fortune Magazine in 2015. Daniels was named a Living Legend by the Indiana Historical Society in 2016.[2]
Education
- J.D., Georgetown University, 1979
- B.A., Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs, Princeton University, 1971
Political career
Potential vice presidential candidate
Daniels' name was discussed in 2012 as a possible vice presidential running mate for Mitt Romney. Daniels responded, "You will remember what William F. Buckley said when he ran for mayor of New York and was asked what he would do if he won. He said he would 'demand a recount.' I think I would demand reconsideration and send Mr. Romney a list of people I think could suit better."[3]
Issues
Presidential preference
2012
Mitch Daniels endorsed Mitt Romney in the 2012 presidential election.[4]
Elections
2012
- See also: Indiana gubernatorial election, 2012
Due to term limits, Daniels was not able to seek re-election in 2012. Mike Pence (R) won election on November 6, 2012.
2008
On November 4, 2008, Daniels was re-elected as Governor, with Becky Skillman as Lieutenant Governor.[5]
| Governor/Lt. Governor of Indiana, 2008 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Mitch Daniels/Becky Skillman Incumbent |
57.8% | 1,563,885 | |
| Democratic | Jill Thompson/Dennie Oxley | 40% | 1,082,463 | |
| Libertarian | Andy Horning/Lisa Kelly | 2.1% | 57,376 | |
| Independent | Christopher Stried | 0% | 19 | |
| Independent | Timothy Lee Fry | 0% | 9 | |
| Total Votes | 2,703,752 | |||
2004
On November 2, 2004, Daniels was first elected as Governor, with Becky Skillman as Lieutenant Governor.[6]
| Governor/Lt. Governor of Indiana, 2004 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Mitch Daniels/Becky Skillman |
53.2% | 1,302,912 | |
| Democratic | Joseph Kernan/Kathy Davis Incumbent | 45.5% | 1,113,900 | |
| Libertarian | Kenn Gividen/Elaine Badnarik | 1.3% | 31,664 | |
| Independent | Velko Kapetanov | 0% | 22 | |
| Total Votes | 2,448,498 | |||
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Awards
In 2008, Governing magazine named Daniels as one of eight "Public Officials of the Year" for his role in improving the efficiency and service delivery of Indiana's government.[7] Other honorees included Speaker Andrew Romanoff of the Colorado House of Representatives.
Each year since 1994, Governing has selected a handful of state and local officials to honor for standout job performance. The Public Officials of the Year program "recognizes leaders from state, city and county government who exemplify the ideals of public service."[8]
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See also
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ The Indianapolis Star, "Gov. Mitch Daniels pick called a coup for Purdue, but qualifications questioned," June 20, 2012
- ↑ "Mitchell Elias Daniels Jr.," accessed February 14, 2023
- ↑ Politico, "Daniels: Would demand VP 'reconsideration'," April 22, 2012
- ↑ Fox News, "Indiana Gov. Daniels endorses Romney," April 18, 2012
- ↑ Indiana Elections Division, "2008 general election results," accessed December 10, 2011
- ↑ Indiana Elections Division, "2004 general election results," accessed December 10, 2011
- ↑ Josh Goodman, Governing, "Major Mover," 2008
- ↑ Governing, "GOVERNING Announces 2012 Public Officials of the Year," October 19, 2012
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