Gov. Mike Pence returned to his hometown Friday evening as part of his reelection bid, dubbed the “Start Your Engines Tour.” The Governor, along with Lt. Gov. Eric Holcomb, Columbus Mayor Jim Lienhoop and a few hundred supporters, visited Hackman’s Farm as part of that tour. Pence says that November’s election between he, and Democratic challenger John Gregg, is about a choice, noting that he believes the state is on the right track…

Pence says that Indiana is the pride of the Midwest, in terms of economic, jobs and quality of life. The Governor says that his record on jobs is one that he is proud of, noting that the number of jobs coming to the state, as well as the quality of those jobs, is increasing…

Pence responded to his opponent, Democrat Johnn Gregg, who told supporters on Thursday night that this campaign will be about the Governor’s record over the past four years…

The Governor also responded to Gregg’s who assertion that that Pence has “declared war” on public education…

Pence, who spoke about the importance of pre-kindergarten program, passed off Gregg’s remarks as “political rhetoric.” He told supporters that this election is about what kind of state we want to leave for future generations of Hoosiers.

Pence’s “Start Your Engines Tour” wraps-up on Saturday.