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(Indianapolis) – April 4, 2024 – Indiana Farm Bureau AgELECT, the organization’s state-level, nonpartisan political action committee, has endorsed 21 candidates running for Statehouse seats in the 2024 primary election.

“At the state level, many legislative decisions are made each year that can impact Hoosier farmers and the agriculture industry as a whole,” said Randy Kron, INFB president. “The goal of AgELECT is to support ag-friendly candidates running for elected office, and these endorsements recognize those individuals who are willing to listen and advocate on behalf of Indiana’s agricultural and rural communities.” 

INFB AgELECT endorsed the following candidates:

• Brian Buchanan (R) for Senate District 7
• Brett Clark (R) for Senate District 24
• Rod Bray (R) for Senate District 37
• Sharon Negele (R) for House District 13
• Hunter Smith (R) for House District 24
• Jeff Thompson (R) for House District 28
• Victoria Garcia Wilburn (D) for House District 32
• John (J.D.) Prescott (R) for House District 33
• Danny Lopez (R) for House District 39
• Greg Steuerwald (R) for House District 40
• Mark Genda (R) for House District 41
• Beau Baird (R) for House District 44
• Kellie Streeter (R) for House District 45
• Tony Isa (R) for House District 51
• Ben Smaltz (R) for House District 52
• Shane Lindauer (R) for House District 63
• Zach Payne (R) for House District 66
• Alex Zimmerman (R) for House District 67
• Rita A. Fleming (D) for House District 71
• Alex Burton (D) for House District 77
• Justin Moed (D) for House District 97

AgELECT endorsements are made through a multi-step process, starting with recommendations from INFB members who live in the district. This format stays true to the grassroots nature of the organization. AgELECT’s endorsements are recognition of candidates’ support of policies that will foster a positive environment for agriculture and rural communities across the state.

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About Indiana Farm Bureau: For more than 100 years, Indiana Farm Bureau (INFB) has protected and enhanced the future of agriculture and our communities. As the state’s largest general farm organization, INFB works diligently to cultivate a thriving agricultural ecosystem to strengthen the viability of Indiana agriculture. Learn more at INFB.org.