INDems Statement on Anti-Civil Rights Extremist Hunter Smith Announcing Statehouse Bid

The Indiana Democratic Party released the following statement from Chair Mike Schmuhl on the candidacy of Hunter Smith for State House District 24:

“While some people might remember Hunter Smith from his ball playing days, since Smith left his professional sports career and moved into politics, his extremist views have become clear.”

Hoosiers do not want to elect another Mike Pence-style extremist Republican, someone who will ban books and vote to take away Hoosiers’ freedoms. Hoosiers want someone who will vote for a better Indiana for everyone, not just the select few. Hunter Smith’s history of support for hate groups like the Indiana Family Institute make it clear that if elected, his focus would be on pushing extreme views, not on working for Hoosiers.

“Hoosiers need a leader who will stand up to the extremists who are defunding our public schools and dictating to parents how to raise their kids. The voters of District 24 can send Josh Lowry to the Statehouse and watch him bring the same passion he brings as a foster parent helping children in need or as an attorney fighting for his clients.”