Erin Houchin

Erin Houchin is an American politician from the state of Indiana. A member of the Republican Party, she serves in the Indiana State Senate, representing the 47th district.

Houchin is from Salem, Indiana.[1] She received her master's degree in political management from George Washington University.[2] She worked as a field manager for U.S. Senator Dan Coats.[1] Houchin was first elected to the Indiana Senate in 2014, defeating Richard D. Young, the incumbent.[2] She ran for the United States House of Representatives for Indiana's 9th congressional district in the 2016 elections,[3] but lost in the primary election to Trey Hollingsworth.[4]

References
  1. "Todd Young cruises to third term in Indiana's 9th District". The Courier-Journal. November 4, 2014. Retrieved September 17, 2015.
  2. "GOP Candidate Houchin Defeats Incumbent for State Senate". News - Indiana Public Media. Retrieved September 17, 2015.
  3. "State Sen. Erin Houchin Running For Congress In 9th District". News - Indiana Public Media. Retrieved September 17, 2015.
  4. Evans, Tim (May 3, 2016). "Hollingsworth wins heated 9th District GOP race". The Indianapolis Star. Retrieved December 25, 2016.


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