(La Porte, IN) - According to Diego Morales, becoming the next Indiana Secretary of State would be the next step in his living of the American Dream.
Morales came to America in 1999 with no money and no knowledge of English. But he wasted no time becoming an American. “I am a legal immigrant who came to America legally, respecting the rule of law,” Morales said, “but I came to America to give and contribute. Morales said, after graduating from high school, he joined the army before even becoming a naturalized citizen. “In fact, when I volunteered in the U.S. Army,” he said, “I had a green card in my wallet. Now running for Secretary of State, it’s the same—simply to give back, so I can continue to strengthen and protect voter ID laws. My motto has always been ‘easy to vote, harder to cheat.’”
Morales earned a college degree, two master’s degrees, and started his own business. He has also worked in various offices of state government, including the Secretary of State’s Office, which he says gives him diverse experience for holding the position. “I did not wake up earlier this year scratching my head saying, ‘you know what, I’m going to run for Secretary of State, what the heck.’ No, I’ve been preparing myself for years. And I believe humbly I’m ready for the job,” Morales said, “and I ask my fellow Hoosiers here in La Porte County to humbly vote for me, for an Army veteran. I just want to give back, to continue to repay my debt of gratitude to Indiana and America.”
Morales says he’s visited all 92 counties in Indiana and has taken a liking to La Porte. He visited the county the past two weekends and was in town last Saturday as part of a campaign tour with candidate for State Treasurer Daniel Elliot, State Auditor Tera Klutz, and U.S. Senator Mike Braun.
Morales is running against Libertarian candidate Jeff Mauer and Democrat Destiny Wells, who were both guests recently on 96.7 the Eagle's "Sound Off." Their interviews can be heard HERE.
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