Nathan Gotsch
is a community advocate in Fort Wayne, Indiana
Nathan Gotsch
An Indiana native, Nathan graduated from USC film school and spent his 20s working in the entertainment industry in Los Angeles
In his 30s, he returned to Fort Wayne to become a high school teacher at his alma mater
In 2021, he created Bring It Up, an initiative to get more people vaccinated in NE Indiana
In 2022, he ran for Congress in Indiana’s 3rd District
His team collected more signatures to get on the ballot (7,002) than the number of votes the Democratic nominee garnered in the primary
His campaign produced more TV, radio, and digital spots than the other candidates combined
His campaign earned a higher percentage of the vote than any other independent running for Congress in states with straight ticket voting
After the election, he looked for ways to make a difference in 2023
When a group of anti-LGBTQ parents convinced the principal to cancel a play at a suburban Fort Wayne high school, he produced it independently
He organized a community event to fight back against book banning attempts at a local library
In his role as Indiana State Director for Business for America, he took the lead in creating a statewide alliance to increase voter registration and improve voter education
Nathan is proud to be a Hoosier and is committed to making Indiana a better place for all
© Nathan Gotsch 2024