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U.S. Marine Corps veteran, entrepreneur and business owner Scott Baldwin has received the endorsements of the Indiana Chamber of Commerce’s Indiana Business for Responsive Government (IBRG) and the Indy Chamber Business Advocacy Committee (BAC) in his campaign for State Senate.
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A Noblesville native, Baldwin is the Republican nominee for State Senate in District 20, which encompasses Noblesville and Westfield as well as portions of Carmel, Fishers and unincorporated Hamilton County.
“Your support of free enterprise principles and policies to make Indiana excel, demonstrated leadership and commitment to be a strong public servant impressed our committee,” said Kevin Brinegar, President and CEO of the Indiana Chamber of Commerce, in his endorsement letter. “We are confident you will be an effective and accomplished representative for your district, constituents and state if elected.”
“I am proud to join the Indy Chamber’s Business Advocacy Committee in supporting Scott Baldwin and his campaign for IN Senate District 20. Through his vast experience in the private sector as an entrepreneur and his over 25 years in the military and law enforcement communities, Scott understands the unique challenges and opportunities we face as a state and what creates successful and thriving economies,” said Michael Huber, CEO of the Indy Chamber. “The Indy Chamber remains committed to strengthening regional partnership and collaboration across Central Indiana, and electing candidates like Scott help make this mission possible. We look forward to working with him in the coming legislative sessions and are excited for his leadership in the Indiana General Assembly.”
Baldwin is a successful entrepreneur and business owner who has owned or helped grow several companies in the IT, real estate, construction and security sectors. He is also a U.S. Marine Corps veteran with more than 25 years of military and law enforcement experience. He served during Operation Desert Storm and returned to Afghanistan to assist Marine Corps personnel during Operation Enduring Freedom. After his military service, he served more than 12 years with the Indianapolis Police Department in a variety of roles, including as a narcotics and homicide detective. While serving with IPD, he earned two Medals of Bravery and a Medal of Valor.
“I’m running for State Senate to fight for Hamilton County small businesses and families, and to keep our economy strong,” Baldwin said. “I’m honored to have the support of the Indiana Chamber of Commerce and the Indy Chamber, both of which do incredibly important work for our business community, business owners and workers. As an entrepreneur and business owner myself, I understand the challenges facing Hoosier businesses and will fight to reduce harmful regulations, hold the line on taxes and spending, and ensure Indiana remains a great place to start a business and create jobs.”
Baldwin has also been endorsed by Indiana Farm Bureau AgELECT and 25 local Hamilton County elected leaders, including all four Hamilton County mayors.
For more information on Scott Baldwin and his campaign for State Senate, visit VoteBaldwin.com.