Julie McGuire explained

Julie McGuire is an American politician serving as a member of the Indiana House of Representatives from the 93rd district. She assumed office on November 22, 2022.

Career

McGuire earned a bachelor's degree from Indiana University Indianapolis. She was involved in the Perry Township GOP Club prior to her election.^[1] She defeated incumbent John Jacob in the Republican primary prior to winning the general election.^[2]

Shortly after Mike Braun won the Republican nomination for the 2024 Indiana gubernatorial election, he announced McGuire as his preferred choice for the lieutenant gubernatorial nomination.^[3] However, despite the endorsement of Braun, former President Donald Trump, and multiple statewide officials, she narrowly lost the convention vote to pastor Micah Beckwith.^[4]

Personal life

McGuire was born in Indianapolis, Indiana. She and her husband, Mark, have four children.^[1] She is Roman Catholic.

Notes and References

1. Web site: Biography. January 30, 2023.
2. Web site: Incumbents retain central Indiana House seats, one race remain too close to call. January 30, 2023.
3. Web site: 2024-05-08 . Braun picks Indiana Rep. McGuire as preferred choice for Lt. Governor position . 2024-05-10 . Fox 59 . en-US.
4. Web site: Bucking tradition, Indiana Republicans nominate Micah Beckwith for lieutenant governor. Dwyer. Carloni. Kayla. Brittany. June 15, 2024. June 15, 2024. The Indianapolis Star.