Clarksville resident Darrell Dillard, 39, announced his candidacy for state representative in Indiana’s District 70 on Monday.
Dillard, a Libertarian, could run against incumbent state Rep. Paul J. Robertson, a Democrat, who has been a state representative for more than 30 years and is majority whip in the Indiana General Assembly. It was unclear as of press time if Robertson plans to seek a new term.
“I am running for state representative because I believe that as a state, we have been misguided by careered bureaucrats,” Dillard said in a press release. “The need for change is apparent in the view of the states budget and the states unemployment.”
Dillard’s platform is consistent with Libertarian values pushing for small government, less taxes, more freedom and focusing on constitutional rights.
“The [General] Assembly should focus on expanding opportunities for more Hoosiers, keeping our communities strong and keeping to a balanced budget,” his press release said.
Dillard, a Navy veteran and employee at Waddell Power Inc., is married with two young daughters.
Clark County
Dillard to run for District 70 seat
Robertson has held seat for decades
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