East Chicago senator running for Indiana Democratic chairman

INDIANAPOLIS — Four-term state Sen. Lonnie Randolph, D-East Chicago, believes the Indiana Democratic Party needs a new leader after Democratic candidates lost in every statewide election last year.

Earlier this week, Randolph filed notice of his intent to challenge Democratic Chairman John Zody, of Bloomington, at the party's March 18 reorganization meeting in Indianapolis.

Randolph said Zody and other party leaders repeatedly have failed to follow the preferences of loyal Democrats in selecting candidates or advancing issues, and simply continuing on the same path is the wrong direction for the party.

"The key in my view to winning elections in the state is a diversified ticket," Randolph said. "The diversification can only be achieved by inclusion. The inclusion of people with new, fresh and modern ideals as to how to go about winning elections."

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