Our 2010 Democratic Candidates
Mark Anderson - Morgan County Sheriff
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Democratic nomination for Secretary of State
Tom McKenna
Tom McKenna, a native of Madison, has extensive experience in the private and public sectors. He has served three Democratic Governors in various capacities and retired as Vice President of Labor Relations for AK Steel in 2008. Tom is married with 5 ch
ildren and 7 grandchildren. He currently resides in Carmel.
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Vop Osili
Vop Osili is a devoted husband, father, architect, businessman and civic leader. While his work takes him all over the state of Indiana, he resides in Indianapolis with his wife, Una, a professor of economics at IUPUI, and their two children.
- Graduate of both Carnegie Mellon and Columbia University
- Founding partner of a green Indianapolis-based architectural design company that grew from a 2-person operation into an a thriving 30-person business across Indiana and overseas
- Respected by government leaders at federal, state and local levels for expertise in architectural design and environmental issues
- Appointed by Governor Frank O’Bannon to Indiana’s Fire and Building Services Commission
- Recognized by the Small Business Administration as a “Rising Star”
- Treasurer of former US Congresswoman Julia Carson’s Federal Political Action Committee
- Indianapolis’ Boards of Zoning Appeals, Chair
- Urban Design Oversight Committee Marion County, Co-Chair
- United Way of Central Indiana, Board Member
- YMCA of greater Indianapolis, Board Member
- The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis, Trustee
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Democratic Nomination for State Treasurer
Pete Buttigieg
As those of you who have already met Pete can attest, he is an exceptionally well-qualified candidate who is determined, hard-working and totally dedicated to winning this race. Pete grew up and lives in South Bend. The son of educators, he graduated valedictorian of his high school class, went on to Harvard and studied economics at Oxford on a Rhodes Scholarship.
Before leaving his job earlier this year to campaign full-time, Pete worked in the private sector advising leading business, nonprofit, and government leaders around the world on major business decisions. Pete has the education, experience and energy to be a great State Treasurer, but he needs your help to get elected.
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Democratic Nomination for State Auditor
Samuel Locke
Sam Locke enters this campaign with a reputation as an energetic problem-solver and experienced Manager. Sam's background has all the skills one would hope for in the public official charged with "paying Indiana's bills."
- Attention to detail learned as an Air Force officer
- A deep desire to be transparent learned as a successful nonprofit manager
- An entrepreneurial spirit learned as a small-business owner
Combine these skills with a passion for technology and genuine Hoosier common sense, and we have a candidate for public office who will be a true steward of your tax dollars.
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