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Learn about Tom McDermott, the 20th Mayor of Hammond, Indiana, who has brought in over a billion dollars in economic development and created the College Bound Scholarship Program. He is a former Navy diver, a lawyer, a triathlete, and a family man.
Oct 19, 2022 · Tom McDermott, a Democrat running for Indiana's U.S. Senate seat, talks about his stance on abortion rights and how it differs from his opponent Todd Young. He also discusses other key issues in the race, such as inflation and the Supreme Court.
- Voters Voted with Their Wallets, Not on Social Issues
- Candidates Clashed on Inflation, Government Spending, Abortion and Capitol Riots
- Young Known For Bipartisan Work
- McDermott Campaigned on Legalizing Marijuana, Abortion Rights
Too much time had passed since the overturning of Roe v. Wade, Downs said, and support Democrats might have garnered from that in Indiana was eclipsed by the rising cost of living, stagnant wages and inflation. Indiana's near total abortion ban, passed this summer, also is on hold in the courts. Voters across Indiana told IndyStar at polls today th...
With McDermott's unsuccessful bid for the first Democratic statewide win in a decade, Downs said Democrats in Indiana have to figure out what the formula is for winning in the Hoosier state. "We're probably many years away from a Democrat winning statewide with a wide margin," Downs said. Young's campaign focused on attacking President Joe Biden's ...
In his first term as senator, Young gained attention for sometimes crossing the aisle to work with Democrats. He passed the bipartisan CHIPS and Science bill earlier this year, which authorizes $52 billion worth of subsidies for semiconductor manufacturing and finances scientific research, an industry that Indiana is positioned to become a key corr...
McDermott has a bachelor's degree from Purdue's Hammond campus and a law degree from Notre Dame. His wife, Merissa McDermott, is a Lake County Circuit Court Judge. He was elected mayor at 34 years old. With 18 years in office as Hammond mayor, McDermott had a strong base of support in that position, having faced no general or primary opponent in th...
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Oct 27, 2022 · Hammond Mayor Tom McDermott, the Democratic nominee challenging Todd Young, said he would be open to adding seats to the US Supreme Court to reverse the damage done by the three justices confirmed by Young. He criticized the court for overturning Roe V Wade based on politics, not law.
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Nov 9, 2022 · The money race. According to OpenSecrets, Young raised $14.3 million during the race, spent $10.7 million, and had $3.7 million cash on hand as of Oct. 17.. His challenger, McDermott, raised $1.2 ...
Sep 20, 2022 · Hammond Mayor Thomas McDermott Jr. is a Democrat who channels Donald Trump in his unfiltered and unconventional style. He faces Sen. Todd Young, a Republican, in a race that is not competitive, according to political ratings agencies.
Aug 19, 2021 · Indiana’s 2022 U.S. Senate race is starting to take shape. Hammond Mayor Tom McDermott is taking steps to join the campaign, seeking to unseat incumbent U.S. Sen. Todd Young (R-Ind.). McDermott, a Democrat, ran for the U.S. House in the last election cycle. Now, he’s filed paperwork to change
