Gov. Mike Pence has announced State Auditor Tim Berry as his choice to become the new chairman of the Indiana State Republican Party when Eric Holcomb steps down this week according to Howey Politics. Berry will be required to resign his state constitutional office in order to become the party's chairman, a move that will allow Gov. Mike Pence to choose his replacement to fill out the remainder of his term.
Howey speculates that Pence chose Berry in order to block State Treasurer Richard Mourdock from running for the Auditor's office next year. Some Republicans blame Mourdock's meltdown in the final days of his Senate race against Joe Donnelly last year over poorly-worded comments he made on the subject of rape for Pence's narrower than expected win over Democrat John Gregg in the governor's race last year. Some speculate that Pence will choose Cecilia Coble of Fishers to fill out the remainder of Berry's term and seek election in her own right at next year's state GOP convention. The choice of Coble, a virtual unknown to most Republicans, seems largely based on the fact that she's Hispanic and female, a move intended to widen the potential appeal of next year's statewide Republican ticket.
Berry is term-limited from seeking re-election as State Auditor next year. He previously served two terms as State Treasurer. Pence's campaign chairman, Kyle Robertson, is expected to become the party's new executive director.Any source
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