Eric Holcomb | |
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51st Governor of Indiana | |
In office January 9, 2017 – January 13, 2025 | |
Lieutenant | Suzanne Crouch |
Preceded by | Mike Pence |
Succeeded by | Mike Braun |
51st Lieutenant Governor of Indiana | |
In office March 3, 2016 – January 9, 2017 | |
Governor | Mike Pence |
Preceded by | Sue Ellspermann |
Succeeded by | Suzanne Crouch |
Personal details | |
Born | Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S. | May 2, 1968
Political party | Republican |
Spouse(s) | Janet Holcomb |
Alma mater | Hanover College |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | United States Navy |
Years of service | 1990–1996 |
Eric Holcomb (born May 2, 1968)[1] is an American politician. He was the 51st Governor of Indiana from 2017 until 2025. He previously served as the 51st Lieutenant Governor of Indiana. He was nominated to fill the remainder of Sue Ellspermann's term. Ellspermann resigned on March 2, 2016 to become president of Ivy Tech Community College.[2] He is a member of the Republican Party, and successfully ran for Governor of Indiana in the 2016 election.