Jackie Walorski | Indiana’s 2nd District

Endorsed: Decemeber 6, 2010
[Likely Challenger: Brendan Mullen (D) or Andrew Straw (D)]

Biography:

Indiana State Representative Jackie Walorski was first elected to office in 2004, vowing to bring conservative leadership and fiscal discipline back to the Statehouse. In a short time, Jackie has become a leader in the caucus, being appointed as Assistant Floor Leader. She serves on the Family, Children, & Human Affairs and the Public Policy committees.

Jackie was born and raised in St. Joseph County. She has lived and worked in the district that she now represents, the southern portion of St. Joseph County and some portions of Elkhart County. She knows the people and the issues that are important to them.

Jackie graduated from Riley High School in 1981 and she received her Bachelor of Arts from Taylor University in Communications and Public Administration in 1985. She is married to Dean Swihart, who teaches in Mishawaka.