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Eric Holcomb announces his candidacy for the U.S. Senate as his wife, Janet, looks on.
Brandon SmithJust two days after U.S. Sen. Dan Coats announced he won’t seek reelection next year, Eric Holcomb is throwing his hat into the ring.
Holcomb steered former Gov. Mitch Daniels’ 2008 reelection campaign, led the Indiana Republican Party and most recently served as State Chief of Staff to Senator Dan Coats. But Thursday, Holcomb announced a personal first: a run for office.
“And that’s why today, ladies and gentlemen, I’m proud, I’m excited to announced my candidacy for the United States Senate,” Holcomb said during his announcement.
Despite never serving in elected office, he says he’s not worried about making the jump all the way to a Senate run.
“I’ve been around very successful folks who’ve held office and I’ve helped them all along the way," Holcomb said. "So I’ve learned a ton over the years and I want to take what I’ve learned and lead it in Washington, D.C.”
Holcomb is the first to join what could be a crowded GOP primary field for Coats’ seat. Other possible candidates include Congresswomen Susan Brooks and Jackie Walorski and Congressmen Todd Young, Todd Rokita, and Marlin Stutzman.
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