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Eighth District Congressman Larry Bucshon, M.D. released the following statement after Governor Mike Pence announced his intention to appoint Eric Holcomb to replace current Lieutenant Governor Sue Ellspermann:

"Sue Ellspermann is a good friend and tremendous advocate for Southern Indiana. I am confident that Hoosiers will continue to benefit from her leadership and service, and I look forward to working with her in the years to come," said Bucshon.

“As the governor said today, Eric Holcomb is uniquely qualified to hit the ground running on day one. Not to mention, his experience serving the constituents of Indiana’s 8^th District under Congressman John Hostettler is a bonus. I look forward to working with Eric as he and Governor Pence continue Indiana’s record of success.”

Congressman Larry Bucshon, M.D. is a physician and Republican member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee serving his third term representing Indiana's 8th Congressional district. The 8th District of Indiana includes all or parts of Clay, Crawford, Daviess, Dubois, Gibson, Greene, Knox, Martin, Owen, Parke, Perry, Pike, Posey, Spencer, Sullivan, Vanderburgh, Vermillion, Vigo, and Warrick counties.  

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