Mike Crider declares for Congress.............

Friends, yesterday my good friend and Indiana's 6th District Congressman Luke Messer announced his intention to seek the position of US Senator in the upcoming election. That decision will create a vacancy in Congress which will need to be filled. After much prayer and deliberation I have decided that I will compete to fill that vacancy. This decision comes at a time when our country is deeply divided so I have no illusions that competing for the position or serving in it will be anything other than incredibly difficult. I believe that the skill sets I developed during my law enforcement career and my legislative career thus far will serve me well as I navigate the issues we face on a broader scale. Please keep Sherri and I in your thoughts and prayers as we embark on this life changing journey. I greatly appreciate the many calls and messages I've received as we contemplated whether this position was a fit for us or not. That support has been humbling as it is an incredible honor to serve the citizens of Indiana. In the coming days we will complete the paperwork and finalize the components necessary for a viable campaign. Look for more information as that is in place.