Another Teamster local president running for state rep in Ind.

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Brad Thompson, President of Local 1070 in Delphi, is running as a Democrat for Indiana state Senate from District 7.

Thompson’s roots go deep in his rural district, as his grandparents farmed there and he has years of experience working for corn and soybean processors.

He’s running because he believes the citizens of the 7th District need a working-class state senator.

“The system is broke and we can’t depend on career politicians to look out for the concerns of the working middle class,” he said. “The Indiana legislature is set up to meet only two months of the year, setting it up to be a citizens’ legislature. So it’s time to send one of our own to Indianapolis to look out for the working-class interest.”

He has two daughters, one a UAW member and one who wants to be a labor lawyer. They’re helping him with social networking.