Carrasco
A local lawmaker has been named an “emerging leader” by a national Republican political training organization.
State Sen. Cyndi Carrasco, R-Indianapolis, is one of 29 legislators from across the U.S. named in GOPAC’s 2024 class of Emerging Leaders. Nominated by the legislative leadership in their state, these legislators have “demonstrated promise in positively impacting their state and rising within the Republican ranks,” according to a news release.
“Our 2024 class of Emerging Leaders is the next installment in our mission to build a roster of state Republicans who are focused on ideas to advance Americans’ personal and economic security,” GOPAC Chairman David Avella said in the news release. “Whether it is leading in their state legislative chamber or running for higher office in the future, we welcome being part of their development and success.”
The GOPAC Emerging Leaders Program is a year-long initiative to educate the next generation of Republican legislators. It equips legislators with information to help them legislate more effectively and ultimately achieve leadership roles within their state or run for higher office, the news release says.
Carrasco first took office last fall after being selected in a caucus to replace the late Sen. Jack Sandlin, representing areas of Pleasant and White River townships in Johnson County and part of Perry Township in Marion County. She is running for District 36 seat outright this year, and while she is uncontested in the GOP primary, she does face a challenge from Democrat Suzanne Fortenberry, of Greenwood, in the fall.
