Young Kicks Off Senate Campaign

Congressman Todd Young says his career in the Marines and representing Indiana’s 9th District perfectly positions him to bring responsible, conservative leadership to the United States Senate. Young launched his campaign to replace outgoing Sen. Dan Coats on Saturday.

Young spent much of his kickoff event talking about his background – from growing up the son of a business owner and registered nurse to his military service to his law career in southern Indiana.  And he says those experiences instilled in him values that are reflected in his record in Congress.

“I’m a pro-life, pro-gun Marine that wants to repeal and replace Obamacare,” Young told a cheering crowd.

Young referred often to his time as a Marine.  And he says he’s running for Senate in part because, as he puts it, “the world is a dangerous place.”

“And it only gets more dangerous if America turns her back on the world – diplomatically, economically, and yes militarily as well," Young said. "We have to stay smartly and selectively engaged in the world and we need more Unites States senators who understand this basic principle.”

The 9th district congressman joins a GOP primary race that will pit him against 3rd District Congressman Marlin Stutzman and former State Party Chair Eric Holcomb.

Candidates are already lining up to vie for Young’s Congressional seat, including Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller.