{"id":8,"date":"2021-09-07T22:51:07","date_gmt":"2021-09-07T22:51:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/hoosiersfortomes.com\/?page_id=8"},"modified":"2026-03-10T05:46:06","modified_gmt":"2026-03-10T05:46:06","slug":"jim-tomes","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/hoosiersfortomes.com\/","title":{"rendered":"Jim Tomes"},"content":{"rendered":"<body data-rsssl=1><div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"843\" height=\"253\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hoosiersfortomes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/JT_logo003-Banner-2.png?resize=843%2C253&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-205\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hoosiersfortomes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/JT_logo003-Banner-2.png?resize=1024%2C307&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hoosiersfortomes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/JT_logo003-Banner-2.png?resize=300%2C90&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hoosiersfortomes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/JT_logo003-Banner-2.png?resize=768%2C230&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hoosiersfortomes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/JT_logo003-Banner-2.png?w=1500&amp;ssl=1 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 843px) 100vw, 843px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">I am Jim Tomes and I am the Republican candidate for re-election as your Indiana State Senator in District 49. I believe in limited government, I will uphold and defend our constitution and will fight for the people to maintain their freedoms our Creator &amp; great Nation have bestowed upon them.<br>Since my election to the Indiana Senate in 2010, I have worked tirelessly to give the common man a voice in Indianapolis. With your support, I will continue addressing the concerns and needs (large or small) of the people of Posey and Vanderburgh counties every day of the year.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size\">Indiana\u2019s 49th Senate district contains all of Posey County and portions of <br>Vanderburgh County.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Indiana Senate District 49<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"189\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hoosiersfortomes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/senate-county-township-11-x-17-landscape-district-49-final.png?resize=300%2C189&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-146\" style=\"width:338px;height:auto\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-horizontal is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-499968f5 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background has-medium-font-size has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/hoosiersfortomes.com\/index.php\/volunteer\/\" style=\"background-color:#000f5d\">Volunteer<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background has-medium-font-size has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/hoosiersfortomes.com\/index.php\/donate\/\" style=\"background-color:#000f5d\">Contribute<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\">\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Latest News<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__list has-dates wp-block-latest-posts has-medium-font-size\"><li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/hoosiersfortomes.com\/index.php\/2026\/03\/03\/campaign-kick-off\/\">Campaign Kick-off<\/a><time datetime=\"2026-03-03T21:02:39+00:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">March 3, 2026<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\"><\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/hoosiersfortomes.com\/index.php\/2026\/02\/21\/protecting-our-great-outdoors-a-visit-with-indianas-conservation-officers\/\">Protecting Our Great Outdoors: A Visit with Indiana\u2019s Conservation Officers<\/a><time datetime=\"2026-02-21T02:19:02+00:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">February 21, 2026<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">This past week at the Statehouse, I had the distinct honor of hosting several of our Indiana Conservation Officers from the Southern District. \u200b As many of you know, our DNR officers do much more than just patrol our woods and waterways. They are our first line of defense in protecting Indiana\u2019s natural resources, ensuring\u2026<\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/hoosiersfortomes.com\/index.php\/2026\/01\/22\/investing-in-the-next-generation-of-ag-leaders\/\">Investing in the Next Generation of Ag Leaders!<\/a><time datetime=\"2026-01-22T15:19:00+00:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">January 22, 2026<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">State Senator Jim Tomes was honored to visit the Mt. Vernon High School FFA chapter on January 21. Keeping with his annual tradition, Jim was joined by State Senator Brian Buchanan to see firsthand the incredible work these students are doing. Agriculture is the backbone of our community, and Jim is committed to showcasing the\u2026<\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/hoosiersfortomes.com\/index.php\/2026\/01\/16\/statement-from-state-sen-jim-tomes\/\">Statement from State Sen. Jim Tomes<\/a><time datetime=\"2026-01-16T20:39:03+00:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">January 16, 2026<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">State Senator Jim Tomes, Here is my statement on Indiana Governor Mike Braun\u2019s State of the State. \u201cIt was encouraging to hear the governor speak about Indiana\u2019s economy and our GDP growing faster than the surrounding states. \u201cI also enjoyed listening to his remarks on the state police and all the accomplishments they have made\u2026<\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/hoosiersfortomes.com\/index.php\/2026\/01\/09\/tomes-files-for-re-election\/\">Tomes Files For Re-election<\/a><time datetime=\"2026-01-09T15:45:00+00:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">January 9, 2026<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Mt. Vernon, IN \u2013 Jan, 9th 2026State Senator Jim Tomes filed for re-election this week to continuerepresenting residents of Indiana State Senate District 49. Since hiselection to the Indiana Senate in 2010, Senator Tomes has workedtirelessly to give the common man a voice in Indianapolis. Senator Tomesworks for Hoosiers all year long, not just when\u2026<\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/body>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Vote Jim Tomes for Indiana State Senate District 49! 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