Congressman Todd Young, R-Indiana 9th, announced in a video Sunday that he is joining what's now a crowded Republican primary for U.S. Senator Dan Coats' seat.
There had been expectations circling for weeks that Young, a two-term congressman and former Marine, would join the race. Those expectations were boosted by recent fundraising numbers showing a $1 million haul last quarter for the Bloomington attorney.
Young's announcement video released online focuses on his life story, emphasizing his opposition to the Affordable Care Act, his military service, and pro-life position.
Young himself only appears briefly, saying he owes everything to God, his family, the Naval Academy, and the Marine Corps.
"The best way I can think of to give back is to ensure every Hoosier family enjoys a better future," Young says in the video. "That's why I'm running for U.S. Senate."
Here's the video:
Young becomes the third member of the GOP primary, joining former Indiana State GOP chair Eric Holcomb, who was also Sen. Coats' chief of staff, and 3 rd District Congressman Marlin Stutzman.