Outgoing Gov. Mike Pence appointed Carter in 2012. Carter previously served two terms as the Hamilton County sheriff and 18 years as a state trooper.

New members of the finance team will be in place on Jan. 9.

Governor-elect Eric Holcomb laid out the basic framework of his legislative agenda at the annual Bingham Greenbaum Doll Legislative Conference.

Republican Party Chairman Jeff Cardwell will step down on Jan. 21, following the presidential inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump and Vice President-elect Mike Pence.

During the trip, Holcomb will meet with government officials in London as well as potential investors in Indiana's top sectors, including advanced manufacturing.

Holcomb chose Earl Goode, who also worked as chief of staff to former Governor Mitch Daniels.

Vice President-elect Mike Pence says he will serve out his term as governor even as he leads President-elect Donald Trump's transition team.

Republican Eric Holcomb scored what some saw as a surprise victory in the governor's race, defeating Democrat John Gregg

Holcomb's transition team borrows heavily from the Mitch Daniels administration.

Holcomb's win marks the fourth consecutive gubernatorial victory for the GOP.