GARY – State Senator Eddie Melton announced he’s a candidate for Governor of Indiana.

Melton made the announcement in his hometown of Gary.

He said he would speak truth to power and fight for Hoosiers no matter what they look like, who they worship or who they love.

Melton said he wants to raise the minimum wage and teacher pay, invest in education, and have affordable quality health care available to all Hoosiers.

He joins a Democratic field that includes venture capitalist Woody Myers and SupplyKick CEO Josh Owens.