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Suzanne Crouch
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| 52nd Lieutenant Governor of Indiana | |
| In office January 9, 2017 – January 13, 2025 |
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| Governor | Eric Holcomb |
| Preceded by | Eric Holcomb |
| Succeeded by | Micah Beckwith |
| 56th Auditor of Indiana | |
| In office January 2, 2014 – January 9, 2017 |
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| Governor | Mike Pence |
| Preceded by | Dwayne Sawyer |
| Succeeded by | Tera Klutz |
| Member of the Indiana House of Representatives from the 78th district |
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| In office October 16, 2005 – January 1, 2014 |
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| Preceded by | Vaneta Becker |
| Succeeded by | Holli Sullivan |
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| Born | February 27, 1952 Evansville, Indiana, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Larry Downs |
| Children | 1 daughter |
| Education | Purdue University (BA) |
Suzanne Crouch (born February 27, 1952) is an American politician. She served as the 52nd Lieutenant Governor of Indiana from 2017 to 2025. Before that, she was the 56th State Auditor of Indiana from 2014 to 2017. In 2024, she ran for governor of Indiana but did not win the primary election.
Suzanne Crouch is a member of the Republican Party. She was a member of the Indiana House of Representatives from 2005 to 2014. In 2013, Governor Mike Pence chose her to be the State Auditor. She was reelected as State Auditor in 2014. She left this job after being elected Lieutenant Governor of Indiana in 2016.
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Early Life and Education
Suzanne Crouch grew up in Evansville, Indiana. She went to Mater Dei High School. Later, she earned a degree in political science from Purdue University. Before working in county government, she led the Republican Party in Vanderburgh County for four years. During her time as leader, Republicans won a majority of seats on the County Council. This was the first time in 60 years that Republicans had control of that group.
Serving in County Government
Vanderburgh County Auditor
In 1994, Suzanne Crouch was elected as the Auditor for Vanderburgh County. She served two terms in this role. The County Auditor is like the chief financial officer for the county. They manage the county's money and records.
Vanderburgh County Commissioner
Suzanne Crouch was elected to the Vanderburgh County Board of Commissioners in 2002. She served as the president of the board until 2005. As a commissioner, she worked to make weekly meetings available on TV. She also held public meetings to get ideas from people on important issues. During her time, the commissioners received federal money for a local road project for the first time ever.
Indiana State Representative Role
In 2005, a seat in the Indiana House of Representatives became open. This was for District 78. The district includes parts of Spencer, Vanderburgh, and Warrick counties. It also covers parts of cities like Evansville and Newburgh. Suzanne Crouch was chosen by local party leaders to fill this position. She became the vice chair of the Public Health Committee in the state legislature.
Indiana State Auditor Role
After the previous State Auditor, Dwayne Sawyer, left his job in 2013, Suzanne Crouch was appointed to take his place. In 2014, the Republican Party officially nominated her for the election. On November 4, she won the election by a large margin. She received 59.6% of the votes, beating the Democratic candidate.
Lieutenant Governor Position
Becoming Lieutenant Governor in 2016
In 2016, Mike Pence, who was the Governor of Indiana, became Donald Trump's running mate for president. This meant he had to step down from the Indiana governor's race. Eric Holcomb, who was the Lieutenant Governor at the time, was then chosen to run for governor. Suzanne Crouch was selected to be the Republican candidate for Lieutenant Governor. They won the election together.
See also
- List of female lieutenant governors in the United States
