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| Jim Schellinger | |
|---|---|
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| Indiana Secretary of Commerce | |
| In office 2017 – March 3, 2021 | |
| Governor | Mike Pence |
| Preceded by | Victor Smith |
| Succeeded by | Brad Chambers |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Education | University of Notre Dame |
Jim Schellinger is the former Secretary of Commerce for the state of Indiana.
Early life
Schellinger was raised the sixth of eight children in South Bend, Indiana. He attended St. Joseph's High School, where he played for the school's football and baseball teams. He attended the University of Notre Dame, earning a degree in architecture.
2008 campaign
Main article: Indiana gubernatorial election, 2008On March 19, 2007, he filed his candidacy to run for governor against incumbent Republican Mitch Daniels but lost to fellow Democratic challenger Jill Long Thompson by 13,000 votes - less than 1 percent. When Schellinger joined the race for governor he was the second of three Democratic candidates in the primary race, along with Richard Young and Jill Long Thompson. He is described as a "moderate Democrat." Schellinger had received early endorsements from Congresswoman Julia Carson, Indianapolis Mayor Bart Peterson, and by the UAW. Schellinger raised $1.2 million during the second financial quarter, but was not able to beat Long Thompson despite her being outspent by a significant margin.
References
- "Jim Schellinger, Secretary of Commerce". Indiana Economic Development Corporation. 2016. Retrieved 20 March 2017.