Marlin Stutzman
Marlin Stutzman | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Indiana's 3rd district |
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In office November 2, 2010 – January 3, 2017 |
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Preceded by | Mark Souder |
Succeeded by | Jim Banks |
Member of the Indiana Senate from the 13th district |
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In office January 2009 – November 2, 2010 |
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Preceded by | Robert Meeks |
Succeeded by | Sue Glick |
Member of the Indiana House of Representatives from the 52nd district |
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In office January 2003 – January 2009 |
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Preceded by | Dale Sturtz |
Succeeded by | David Yarde |
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Born | Marlin Andrew Stutzman August 31, 1976 Sturgis, Michigan, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse(s) | Christy Stutzman |
Children | Payton Preston |
Alma mater | Glen Oaks Community College Trine University |
Religion | Baptist |
Website | Campaign website |
Marlin Andrew Stutzman[1] (born August 31, 1976) is an American politician who was a member of the United States House of Representatives, representing Indiana's 3rd congressional district, from 2010 to 2017. A Republican, Stutzman previously served as a member of the Indiana House of Representatives from 2002 to 2008, representing district 52, and as a member of the Indiana Senate, representing the 13th district, from 2009 to 2010.[2]
Stutzman was a candidate in the 2010 U.S. Senate election, but was defeated in the primary election in May 2010 by former Senator Dan Coats.[3]
On June 12, 2010, Stutzman won the Republican nomination for the general election and special election to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Mark Souder, congressman for Indiana's 3rd congressional district.[4] Stutzman defeated 14 other candidates on the second ballot by winning a simple majority (229) of the 400 votes cast by precinct committee members.
On May 9, 2015, Stutzman announced that he would run for the United States Senate seat held by Dan Coats. He was defeated in the Republican Primary by Representative Todd Young.
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Early life, education and career
Stutzman is a fourth-generation farmer who grew up on a farm located in both St. Joseph County, Michigan and LaGrange County, Indiana. He graduated from Lake Area Christian High School located in Sturgis, Michigan in 1994. He attended Glen Oaks Community College (in 1999) and Tri-State University, currently known as Trine University (from 2005-07). He did not graduate from either school.[citation needed] As co-owner with his father, Albert, he runs Stutzman Farms, farming 4,000 acres (16 km2) in the Michiana area. He is also owner of Stutzman Farms Trucking.[5]
State politics
- 2002–2008, Representative, Indiana State House, District 52
- 2005–2008, Special Assistant, Rep. Mark Souder, District 3
- 2009–2010, Senator, Indiana State Senate, District 13 (includes Kosciusko, LaGrange, Noble, Steuben and DeKalb counties)
First elected to the Indiana House of Representatives in 2002 at the age of 26, Stutzman served as the youngest member of the legislature until 2006. In 2009, he was elected to the Indiana Senate representing the 13th district. He ran for the Republican nomination for the 2010 U.S. Senate election in a bid to replace retiring incumbent Evan Bayh.
- Committees
- Commerce, Public Policy & Interstate Cooperation[when?]
- Pensions & Labor[when?]
- Utilities & Technology – Ranking Member[when?] [6]
- Natural Resources[when?]
- Legislation
- Alternative Energy Incentive – Sponsor 2009[7]
- Reduce Government Inefficiencies & Waste – Co-Author 2002[8]
- Truth in Sentencing Amendment – Author[when?][9]
- Military Family Relief Fund – Author 2007[10]
- SB 528: Indiana School Scholarship Tax Credit – Author[when?][11]
U.S. House of Representatives
Committee assignments
Stutzman was elected in a November 2, 2010 special election to fill the rest of resigning Representative Mark Souder's term. He was simultaneously elected to a full two-year term to expire in 2013.
Political positions
Stutzman consistently received 90% ratings or above from the Chamber of Commerce and other small business associations for his support of pro-business legislation. In 2008 he won the Small Business Champion Award [12] from the Indiana Chamber of Commerce. He was cited as a Taxpayer Friendly State Legislators by Indiana WatchDog [13] an independent, volunteer organization.
He served as the ranking member of the Indiana State Senate Utilities and Technology Committee and helped to pass alternative energy incentive legislation in Indiana.
In 2006 he served as the chairman of the Indiana Public Policy Committee taking strong stands for conservative values on controversial issues.[citation needed]
Government waste
Stutzman advocates for more accountability in state government operations. He co-authored a bill to establish the Hoosier Grace Commission which passed in 2003. The commission helped eliminate wasteful state government spending and has brought fraud and/or scandals to public awareness.[14]
Education
Stutzman authored a bill that required more money to go directly to the classroom. The bill was instrumental in paying back the $600 million that was owed by state government to schools, and increased funding for students six years in a row.
Affordable Care Act
In Congress, Stutzman has opposed the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. In September 2013, he advocated attaching a measure defunding the Act to must-pass legislation funding the federal government.[15]
After the government subsequently shut down, Stutzman remarked that the issue at stake was no longer merely the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, and Republicans would need some concession in order to reopen the government.[16]
Taxes
In 2010 Stutzman signed a pledge sponsored by Americans for Prosperity promising to vote against any Global Warming legislation that would raise taxes.[17]
Political campaigns
2010 U.S. Senate campaign
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Stutzman ran for the U.S. Senate seat vacated by incumbent Evan Bayh. He lost to former U.S. Senator Dan Coats in the primary.
2010 U.S. House campaign
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Incumbent U.S. Representative Mark Souder (R-IN) resigned after admitting to an affair. This event occurred after he won the Republican primary on May 4. On June 12, Republicans from Indiana's third district met in Columbia City to choose Souder's replacement. Stutzman won decisively on the second ballot.[18] He defeated the Democratic candidate in both the general election and the special election to fill the remainder of Souder's term (both held on the same day).
2012 U.S. House campaign
Stutzman defeated his Democratic opponent Kevin Boyd by a 67%–33% margin.[19]
2014 U.S. House campaign
Stutzman defeated his Democratic opponent Justin Kuhnle by 66% - 27% margin. Libertarian candidate Scott Wise received 7%.[20]
2016 U.S. Senate campaign
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Stutzman ran for a U.S. Senate seat in 2016. He was endorsed by the Club for Growth[21] and Senator Rand Paul.[22] Stutzman was defeated by fellow Republican Todd Young in the primary election.[21]
Electoral history
2010 Republican Senate Primary Results[23] | ||||
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Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
Republican | Dan Coats | 217,225 | 39.5 | |
Republican | Marlin Stutzman | 160,981 | 29.2 | |
Republican | John Hostettler | 124,494 | 22.6 | |
Republican | Don Bates, Jr. | 24,664 | 4.5 | |
Republican | Richard Behney | 23,005 | 4.2 | |
Total votes | 550,369 | 100 |
2010 House General Election Results[24] | ||||
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Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
Republican | Marlin Stutzman | 116,030 | 63 | |
Democratic | Thomas Hayhurst | 61,149 | 33 | |
Libertarian | Scott Wise | 7,636 | 4 | |
Total votes | 184,815 | 100 |
2012 House General Election Results[19] | ||||
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Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
Republican | Marlin Stutzman (Incumbent) | 187,872 | 67.04 | |
Democratic | Kevin Boyd | 92,363 | 32.96 | |
Total votes | 280,235 | 100.00 | ||
Republican hold |
Personal life
Stutzman and his wife, Christy, have two sons, Payton and Preston.
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External links
- Appearances on C-SPAN
- Marlin Stutzman at DMOZ
- Biography at the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress
- Profile at Project Vote Smart
- Financial information (federal office) at the Federal Election Commission
- Legislation sponsored at The Library of Congress
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Preceded by | Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Indiana's 3rd congressional district 2010–2017 |
Succeeded by Jim Banks |
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