Another candidate throws hat in ring for Eighth District

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Greg Goode has announced his candidacy for the nominee of the Republican Party for the office of Congress in the 8th District.

Goode is a graduate of Terre Haute South High School and earned two degrees from Indiana State University. From 2002-07, he served as Indiana State's chief Public Affairs and Government Affairs Officer.

Previously he served as a key aide to former U.S Congressmen Ed Pease and Brian Kerns.

Goode has signed a pledge to never raise taxes and seeks to serve on the House Transportation Committee to help communities with their transportation needs and to champion the timely completion of I-69.

He also pledges to protect the middle class from unfair trade agreements that lead to jobs being lost overseas.

Goode is a social and fiscal conservative. He is a supporter of Indiana Right To Life, and is a life member of the Gun Owners of America as well as a member of the National Rifle Association.

He is a deacon of his Church, First Baptist of Terre Haute. He is also a member of the Kiwanis Club and serves on the board of Terre Haute Regional Hospital.

He can be reached for questions or comments at: www.greggoode.com

He and his wife Leslie reside in Terre Haute with their 3-year-old-son Jackson.