INDIANAPOLIS | June 20, 2006 -- Richard Mourdock received the unanimous endorsement of the nearly 2000 delegates assembled this week at the Indiana Republican State Convention to become the Republican nominee for State Treasurer.

Mourdock was nominated from the podium by Secretary of State Todd Rokita who was also nominated for re-election. Mike Miner, Mourdock's campaign chairman, seconded the nomination and it was approved by a voice vote. Mourdock gave a fiery acceptance speech in which he encouraged the assembled delegates to take and hold the political "high ground." The nomination was followed by an enthusiastic floor demonstration.

The 2006 Indiana Republican State convention, adopting the theme "A Party of Purpose" also nominated incumbent Treasurer Tim Berry as the GOP candidate for State Auditor. Mourdock, Rokita, and Berry will spend the rest of the week on a media tour around the state to re-introduce themselves to the voters.

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