Buck announces multiple endorsements

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Republican State Senator Jim Buck announced last Thursday, April 9 he has received multiple endorsements in his campaign for reelection in State Senate District 21, which is composed of Tipton County and portions of Hamilton and Howard counties.

The endorsements include:

The National Federation of Independent Business

“Senator Jim Buck is a proven small business advocate and has prioritized the issues that matter most to our members,” NFIB Indiana State Director Natalie Carroll said. “He understands the issues facing Indiana’s small business community and has earned a solid pro-small business voting record while in the General Assembly. We are proud to support him and look forward to continuing to work with him.”

One Zone Business Action Committee

After thoughtful consideration, our committee believes you bring strong leadership, a clear vision, and a commitment to policies that support businesses and strengthen our communities,” President and CEO Jack Russell said. “We are proud to support your candidacy and look forward to seeing the impact you will continue to make.”

Kokomo Mayor Tyler Moore

“At a time when experience and integrity are needed in state government, Senator Jim Buck continues to provide this type of leadership and demonstrates both,” Moore said. “Jim has been a respected legislator in the halls of the Indiana Statehouse for years and has never been afraid to stand with and for his constituents on issues that matter most. Senator Buck’s strong, fiscally conservative ideals have helped put Indiana in a strong economic position and have created a climate for small business and industry to invest and grow in our state, Indiana needs Senator Jim Buck to help keep us on track.”

Former Westfield Mayor Andy Cook

“As a former 16-year mayor of Westfield, I endorse Senator Jim Buck,” Cook said. “He has been supportive of local government and is always available.”

Other endorsements

• Indiana Professional Firefighters
• Fraternal Order of Police
• Indiana Right to Life
• Indiana Farm Bureau
• National Rifle Association – A rating
• American Family Association PAC
• Indiana Realtors Association
• Doug Carter, former Indiana State Police Superintendent and Hamilton County Sheriff
• Former Vice President Mike Pence
• CPAC
• The American Conservative Union

“I am humbled and very pleased that these organizations have recognized my hard work on these important issues and have chosen to support me for reelection,” Buck said. “I have always been committed to the right to life and will continue fighting for the rights of the unborn. As the owner of a small farm, I fully understand the challenges facing Hoosier farmers and will always be an advocate for Indiana agriculture. Our first responders and small businesses can always count on me to be supportive as well.”

Buck and his wife Judy have raised five daughters. They reside in Kokomo and are active in the local community and in their church.