Indiana House of Representatives
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The Indiana House of Representatives is the lower house
of the Indiana General Assembly
, the state legislature of the U.S. state of Indiana
. The House is composed of 100 members representing an equal number of constituent districts. House members serve two-year terms without term limits
. According to the 2010 census, each State House district contains an average of 64,838 people.
The House convenes at the Indiana Statehouse in Indianapolis
.
Representatives serve terms of two years, and there is no limit on the number of terms a representative may serve.
in the original state capital of Corydon
and the first speaker of the body was Isaac Blackford
. Under the terms of the constitution of 1816, state representatives served one years terms, meaning elections were held annually. In 1851, the constitution was replaced by the current constitution and terms were lengthened to two years, but sessions were held biennially. A 1972 constitutional amendment allowed for a short legislative session to be held in odd numbered years.
Lower house
A lower house is one of two chambers of a bicameral legislature, the other chamber being the upper house.Despite its official position "below" the upper house, in many legislatures worldwide the lower house has come to wield more power...
of the Indiana General Assembly
Indiana General Assembly
The Indiana General Assembly is the state legislature, or legislative branch, of the state of Indiana. It is a bicameral legislature that consists of a lower house, the Indiana House of Representatives, and an upper house, the Indiana Senate...
, the state legislature of the U.S. state of Indiana
Indiana
Indiana is a US state, admitted to the United States as the 19th on December 11, 1816. It is located in the Midwestern United States and Great Lakes Region. With 6,483,802 residents, the state is ranked 15th in population and 16th in population density. Indiana is ranked 38th in land area and is...
. The House is composed of 100 members representing an equal number of constituent districts. House members serve two-year terms without term limits
Term limits in the United States
Term limits in the United States apply to many offices at both the federal and state level, and date back to the American Revolution.-Pre-constitution:...
. According to the 2010 census, each State House district contains an average of 64,838 people.
The House convenes at the Indiana Statehouse in Indianapolis
Indianapolis
Indianapolis is the capital of the U.S. state of Indiana, and the county seat of Marion County, Indiana. As of the 2010 United States Census, the city's population is 839,489. It is by far Indiana's largest city and, as of the 2010 U.S...
.
Terms & qualifications
In order to run for a seat for the Indiana House of Representatives one must be at least 21 years of age upon taking office, be a citizen of the United States, have resided in the state of Indiana for 7 years, and in the district to represent for at least 1 year.Representatives serve terms of two years, and there is no limit on the number of terms a representative may serve.
Composition of the House
| Affiliation | Party | Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican Indiana Republican Party The Indiana Republican Party is the affiliate of the United States Republican Party in the state of Indiana. The chairman of the Indiana Republican State Committee is Eric Holcomb, a former aide of Indiana's sitting Governor Mitch Daniels.-Platform:... |
Democratic Indiana Democratic Party The Democratic Party of Indiana is a political party and affiliate of the United States Democratic Party in Indiana. The Indiana Democratic Party also hold three of Indiana's nine Congressional seats... |
Vacant | ||
| End of previous legislature | 47 | 52 | 99 | 1 |
| Begin | 60 | 40 | 100 | 0 |
| Latest voting share | 60% | 40% | ||
Officers
| Office | Representative | Party | District |
|---|---|---|---|
| Speaker of the House Speaker (politics) The term speaker is a title often given to the presiding officer of a deliberative assembly, especially a legislative body. The speaker's official role is to moderate debate, make rulings on procedure, announce the results of votes, and the like. The speaker decides who may speak and has the... |
Brian Bosma Brian Bosma Brian C. Bosma is an American politician. He has been a Republican member of the Indiana House of Representatives since 1986, and served as Indiana Speaker of the House during the 2005 and 2006 sessions, and again became Speaker in 2011.... |
Rep | 88 |
| Majority Floor Leader | Bill Friend Bill Friend Bill Friend has served as a Indiana State Representative since 1992. He is currently Majority Leader of the State House.-Education:Friend graduated from North Miami High School in 1967. He has a B.A... |
Rep | 23 |
| Majority Whip Whip (politics) A whip is an official in a political party whose primary purpose is to ensure party discipline in a legislature. Whips are a party's "enforcers", who typically offer inducements and threaten punishments for party members to ensure that they vote according to the official party policy... |
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Rep | 93 |
| Minority Leader | B. Patrick Bauer B. Patrick Bauer B. Patrick Bauer is a Democratic member of the Indiana House of Representatives, representing the 6th House District since 1970. His district consists primarily of the city of South Bend in St. Joseph County in northern Indiana.... |
Dem | 6 |
| Minority Floor Leader | Linda Lawson Linda Lawson Linda C. Lawson is a Democratic member of the Indiana House of Representatives, representing the 1st District since 1998.-External links:* official Indiana State Legislature site... |
Dem | 1 |
Members of the Indiana House of Representatives
| District | Representative | Party | Residence |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Linda Lawson Linda Lawson Linda C. Lawson is a Democratic member of the Indiana House of Representatives, representing the 1st District since 1998.-External links:* official Indiana State Legislature site... |
Democratic | Hammond Hammond, Indiana Hammond is a city in Lake County, Indiana, United States. It is part of the Chicago metropolitan area. The population was 80,830 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Hammond is located at .... |
| 2 | Earl Harris Earl Harris Earl L. Harris is a Democratic member of the Indiana House of Representatives, representing the 2nd District since 1982.-External links:* official Indiana State Legislature site... |
Democratic | East Chicago East Chicago, Indiana East Chicago is a city in Lake County, Indiana. The population was 29,698 at the 2010 census.-Geography:East Chicago is located at .... |
| 3 | Charlie Brown Charlie Brown (Indiana politician) Charlie Brown is an American politician who is a Democratic member of the Indiana House of Representatives. He has represented the 3rd District since 1982.-Background:... |
Democratic | Gary Gary, Indiana Gary is a city in Lake County, Indiana, United States. The city is in the southeastern portion of the Chicago metropolitan area and is 25 miles from downtown Chicago. The population is 80,294 at the 2010 census, making it the seventh-largest city in the state. It borders Lake Michigan and is known... |
| 4 | Edmond Soliday | Republican | Valparaiso Valparaiso, Indiana Valparaiso is a city in and the county seat of Porter County, Indiana, United States. The population was 31,730 at the 2010 census, making it the 2nd largest city in Porter County.-History:... |
| 5 | Craig R. Fry Craig R. Fry Craig Raymond Fry is a Democratic member of the Indiana House of Representatives, representing the 5th District since 1988.-External links:* official Indiana State Legislature site... |
Democratic | Mishawaka Mishawaka, Indiana Mishawaka is a city on the St. Joseph River and a Twin city of South Bend in St. Joseph County, Indiana, United States. The population was 48,252 as of the 2010 Census... |
| 6 | B. Patrick Bauer B. Patrick Bauer B. Patrick Bauer is a Democratic member of the Indiana House of Representatives, representing the 6th House District since 1970. His district consists primarily of the city of South Bend in St. Joseph County in northern Indiana.... |
Democratic | South Bend South Bend, Indiana The city of South Bend is the county seat of St. Joseph County, Indiana, United States, on the St. Joseph River near its southernmost bend, from which it derives its name. As of the 2010 Census, the city had a total of 101,168 residents; its Metropolitan Statistical Area had a population of 316,663... |
| 7 | David L. Niezgodski David L. Niezgodski David L. Niezgodski is a Democratic member of the Indiana House of Representatives, representing the 7th District since 2006.-External links:* official Indiana State Legislature site... |
Democratic | South Bend |
| 8 | Ryan Dvorak Ryan Dvorak - Biography :Ryan Michael Dvorak is a Democratic member of the Indiana House of Representatives, representing the 8th District since 2002. He is married to Angela Dvorak and has one child, Caroline.... |
Democratic | South Bend |
| 9 | Scott Pelath Scott Pelath Scott Pelath is a Democratic member of the Indiana House of Representatives, representing the 9th District in LaPorte County since 1998. He presently serves as the Assistant Minority Leader of the Indiana House Democratic Caucus, and is a member of the Ways and Means Committee, the Rules... |
Democratic | Michigan City Michigan City, Indiana Michigan City's origins date to 1830, when the land for the city was first purchased by Isaac C. Elston. Elston Middle School, formerly Elston High School, located at 317 Detroit St., is named after the founder.... |
| 10 | Charles Moseley Charles Moseley Charles A. "Chuck" Moseley is a Democratic member of the Indiana House of Representatives, representing the 10th District since 2009.-External links:* Official government website* at Project Vote Smart*Follow the Money - Charles Moseley... |
Democratic | Portage Portage, Indiana Portage is a city in Portage Township, Porter County, Indiana, United States. The population was 36,828 as of the 2010 census. It is the largest city in Porter County, and third largest in Northwest Indiana.-Geography:... |
| 11 | Dan Stevenson Dan Stevenson (Indiana politician) Dan C. Stevenson is a Democratic member of the Indiana House of Representatives, representing the 11th District since 1994.-External links:* Official government website* profile*Follow the Money - Dan Stevenson** campaign contributions... |
Democratic | Highland Highland, Lake County, Indiana Highland is a town in Lake County, Indiana, United States. The population was 23,727 at the 2010 census. The town was incorporated on April 4, 1910... |
| 12 | Mara Candelaria Reardon Mara Candelaria Reardon Mara Candelaria Reardon is a Democratic member of the Indiana House of Representatives, representing the 12th District since 2006.Reardon served as executive director of Lake County, Indiana's Drug Free Alliance.-External links:... |
Democratic | Munster Munster, Indiana Munster is a town located in North Township, Lake County, in Northwest Indiana in the United States. This bedroom community lies in the Chicago metropolitan area, approximately southeast of the Chicago Loop, and shares municipal boundaries with Hammond to the north, Highland to the east, Dyer and... |
| 13 | Chet Dobis Chet Dobis Chester F. "Chet" Dobis is a Democratic member of the Indiana House of Representatives, representing the 13th District since 1970. He is formerly Speaker Pro Tempore.-External links:* Official government website* profile... |
Democratic | Merrillville Merrillville, Indiana Merrillville is a town in Ross Township, Lake County, Indiana, United States. The population was 35,246 at the 2010 census. Merrillville is located in the east-central portion of Lake County.-Geography:Merrillville is located at .... |
| 14 | Vernon Smith Vernon Smith (Indiana politician) Vernon G. Smith is a Democratic member of the Indiana House of Representatives, representing the 14th District since 1990. He was the chair of the Indiana Black Legislative Caucus from 2006-2008.-External links:* Official government website* profile... |
Democratic | Gary Gary, Indiana Gary is a city in Lake County, Indiana, United States. The city is in the southeastern portion of the Chicago metropolitan area and is 25 miles from downtown Chicago. The population is 80,294 at the 2010 census, making it the seventh-largest city in the state. It borders Lake Michigan and is known... |
| 15 | Don Lehe | Republican | Brookston Brookston, Indiana Brookston is a town in Prairie Township, White County, Indiana, United States. The population was 1,554 as of the 2010 census.-Geography:Brookston is located at .... |
| 16 | Doug Gutwein | Republican | Francesville Francesville, Indiana Francesville is a town in Salem Township, Pulaski County, Indiana, United States. The population was 879 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Francesville is located at .... |
| 17 | Nancy Dembowski Nancy Dembowski Nancy J. Dembowski is a Democratic member of the Indiana House of Representatives, representing the 17th District since 2007. Her district includes Starke County, most of Marshall County and three precincts in LaPorte County... |
Democratic | Knox Knox, Indiana Knox is a city in Center Township, Starke County, Indiana, United States. The population was 3,704 at the 2010 census. Knox is also within the Chicago Metropolitan Area along with the City of Valparaiso. The city is the county seat of Starke County. The city was founded in 1851 and is named after... |
| 18 | David Wolkins | Republican | Winona Lake Winona Lake, Indiana Winona Lake is a town in Wayne Township, Kosciusko County, Indiana, United States. The population was 4,908 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Winona Lake is located at... |
| 19 | Shelli VanDenburgh Shelli VanDenburgh Rochelle "Shelli" VanDenburgh is a Democratic member of the Indiana House of Representatives, representing the 19th District since 2007. She is Vice Chair of the Family, Children and Human Affairs Committee, and is a member of the Small Business and Economic Development, Elections and... |
Democratic | Crown Point Crown Point, Indiana As of the census of 2010, there were 27,317 people and 10,976 households in the city. The racial makeup of the city was 88.20% White, 6.30% African American, 0.20% Native American, 1.80% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 1.90% from other races, and 1.60% from two or more races... |
| 20 | Thomas Dermody | Republican | LaPorte LaPorte, Indiana La Porte is a city in La Porte County, Indiana, United States, of which it is the county seat. Its population was 22,053 at the 2010 census. It is one of the two principal cities of the Michigan City-La Porte, Indiana Metropolitan Statistical Area, which is included in the... |
| 21 | Timothy Wesco | Republican | Mishawaka Mishawaka, Indiana Mishawaka is a city on the St. Joseph River and a Twin city of South Bend in St. Joseph County, Indiana, United States. The population was 48,252 as of the 2010 Census... |
| 22 | Rebecca Kubacki | Republican | Syracuse Syracuse, Indiana Syracuse is a town in Turkey Creek Township, Kosciusko County, Indiana, United States. The population was 2,810 at the 2010 census.Syracuse is the location of Lake Syracuse and the nearby, larger Lake Wawasee, in addition to several other lakes in the region.-Geography:Syracuse is located at ... |
| 23 | William Friend | Republican | Macy Macy, Indiana Macy is a town in Allen Township, Miami County, Indiana, United States. The population was 248 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Macy is located at .... |
| 24 | Richard McClain | Republican | Logansport Logansport, Indiana Logansport is a city in and the county seat of Cass County, Indiana, United States. The population was 18,396 at the 2010 census. Logansport is located in northern Indiana, at the junction of the Wabash and Eel rivers, northeast of Lafayette.-History:... |
| 25 | Jeb Bardon Jeb Bardon Jeb A. Bardon is a Democratic member of the Indiana House of Representatives, representing the 25th District since 1998.-External links:* official Indiana State Legislature site... |
Democratic | Indianapolis Indianapolis Indianapolis is the capital of the U.S. state of Indiana, and the county seat of Marion County, Indiana. As of the 2010 United States Census, the city's population is 839,489. It is by far Indiana's largest city and, as of the 2010 U.S... |
| 26 | Randy Truitt Randy Truitt Randy Truitt is a member of the Indiana House of Representatives representing District 26 which includes portions of Tippecanoe and Warren County. He was first elected to the Indiana House of Representatives in 2008... |
Republican | West Lafayette West Lafayette, Indiana As of the census of 2010, there were 29,596 people, 12,591 households, and 3,588 families residing in the city. The population density was 5,381.1 people per square mile . The racial makeup of the city was 74.3% White, 17.3% Asian, 2.7% African American, 0.16% Native American, 0.03% Pacific... |
| 27 | Sheila Klinker Sheila Klinker Sheila Klinker is a Democratic member of the Indiana House of Representatives, representing the 27th District since 1982.-External links:* Official government website* profile*Follow the Money - Sheila Klinker** campaign contributions... |
Democratic | Lafayette Lafayette, Indiana Lafayette is a city in and the county seat of Tippecanoe County, Indiana, United States, northwest of Indianapolis. As of the 2010 census, the city had a total population of 67,140. West Lafayette, on the other side of the Wabash River, is home to Purdue University, which has a large impact on... |
| 28 | Jeff Thompson | Republican | Lizton Lizton, Indiana Lizton is a town in Union Township, Hendricks County, Indiana, United States. The population was 488 at the 2010 Census. It is one of the three towns that make up North West Hendricks School Corporation.... |
| 29 | Kathy K. Richardson | Republican | Noblesville Noblesville, Indiana Noblesville is a city in and the county seat of Hamilton County, Indiana, United States, located just north of Indianapolis. The population was 51,969 at the 2010 census making it the 14th largest city/town in the state, up from 19th in 2007... |
| 30 | Michael Karickhoff | Republican | Kokomo Kokomo, Indiana Kokomo is a city in and the county seat of Howard County, Indiana, United States, Indiana's 13th largest city. It is the principal city of the Kokomo, Indiana Metropolitan Statistical Area, which includes all of Howard and Tipton counties.... |
| 31 | Kevin Mahan | Republican | Hartford City Hartford City, Indiana Hartford City is a city in the U.S. state of Indiana, and the county seat of Blackford County. Located in the northeast central portion of the state, the small farming community experienced a 15-year “boom” beginning in the late 1880s... |
| 32 | P. Eric Turner | Republican | Marion Marion, Indiana Marion is a city in Grant County, Indiana, United States. The population was 29,948 as of the 2010 census. The city is the county seat of Grant County... |
| 33 | Bill Davis | Republican | Portland Portland, Indiana -Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 6,437 people, 2,739 households, and 1,750 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,566.8 people per square mile . There were 2,928 housing units at an average density of 712.7 per square mile... |
| 34 | Dennis Tyler Dennis Tyler Dennis A. Tyler is a Democratic member of the Indiana House of Representatives, representing the 34th District since 2006.-External links:* Official government website* profile*Follow the Money - Dennis Tyler** campaign contributions... |
Democratic | Muncie Muncie, Indiana Muncie is a city in Center Township, Delaware County in east central Indiana, best known as the home of Ball State University and the birthplace of the Ball Corporation. It is the principal city of the Muncie, Indiana, Metropolitan Statistical Area, which has a population of 118,769... |
| 35 | L. Jack Lutz | Republican | Anderson Anderson, Indiana Anderson is a city in and the county seat of Madison County, Indiana, United States. It is the principal city of the Anderson, Indiana Metropolitan Statistical Area which encompasses Madison county. Anderson is the headquarters of the Church of God and home of Anderson University, which is... |
| 36 | Terri Austin | Democratic | Anderson |
| 37 | Scott Reske Scott Reske Scott E. Reske is a Democratic member of the Indiana House of Representatives, representing the 37th District since 2001. He is chair of the Midwestern Legislative Conference, the Midwestern office of The Council of State Governments... |
Democratic | Pendleton Pendleton, Indiana Pendleton is a town in Fall Creek Township, Madison County, Indiana, United States. It is part of the Anderson, Indiana Metropolitan Statistical Area... |
| 38 | Heath VanNatter | Republican | Frankfort Frankfort, Indiana As of the census of 2000, there were 16,662 people, 6,279 households, and 4,175 families residing in the city. The population density was 3,240.5 people per square mile . There were 6,682 housing units at an average density of 1,299.6 per square mile... |
| 39 | Jerry R. Torr | Republican | Carmel Carmel, Indiana Carmel is a city in Hamilton County, Indiana, United States located immediately north of Indianapolis, Indiana. The population was 79,191 at the 2010 census, and is one of the most affluent communities in the Midwest.... |
| 40 | Greg Steuerwald | Republican | Brownsburg Brownsburg, Indiana As of the census of 2000, there were 14,520 people, and 5,366 households residing in the town. The population density was 1,983.5 people per square mile . There were 5,574 housing units at an average density of 761.4 per square mile... |
| 41 | Tim Brown | Republican | Crawfordsville Crawfordsville, Indiana Crawfordsville is a city in Union Township, Montgomery County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 15,915. The city is the county seat of Montgomery County... |
| 42 | Dale Grubb Dale Grubb Floyd Dale Grubb is a Democratic member of the Indiana House of Representatives, representing the 42nd District since 1988. He is currently Democratic Caucus Chair.... |
Democratic | Covington Covington, Indiana Covington is a city located on the western edge of Fountain County, Indiana. The population was 2,645 at the 2010 census. The city is the county seat of Fountain County.-Geography:Covington is located at .... |
| 43 | Clyde Kersey Clyde Kersey Clyde R. Kersey is a Democratic member of the Indiana House of Representatives, representing the 43rd District since 1996. In 2011, he took part in a walkout that stymied legislative business for five weeks.-External links:* Official government website... |
Democratic | Terre Haute Terre Haute, Indiana Terre Haute is a city and the county seat of Vigo County, Indiana, United States, near the state's western border with Illinois. As of the 2010 census, the city had a total population of 60,785 and its metropolitan area had a population of 170,943. The city is the county seat of Vigo County and... |
| 44 | James Baird | Republican | Greencastle Greencastle, Indiana Greencastle is a city in Greencastle Township, Putnam County, Indiana, United States, and the county seat of Putnam County. It was founded in 1821 by Scots-Irish American Ephraim Dukes on a land grant. He named the settlement for his hometown of Greencastle, Pennsylvania... |
| 45 | Bruce Borders Bruce Borders Bruce Alan Borders is the Representative for the 45th District in the Indiana House of Representatives. He is also a former mayor of the town of Jasonville, Indiana. Perhaps what he is best known for is being an Elvis impersonator. -Professional Life:... |
Republican | Jasonville Jasonville, Indiana Jasonville is a city in Greene County, Indiana, United States. The population was 2,222 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Bloomington, Indiana, Metropolitan Statistical Area.- History :... |
| 46 | Bob Heaton Bob Heaton Robert "Bob" Heaton is a Republican member of the Indiana House of Representatives, representing the 46th District since 2010.While at Indiana State University, Heaton was a prominent member of the college's varisity basketball team that famously reached the final of the 1979 NCAA Men's Division I... |
Republican | Riley Riley, Indiana Riley, once known as Lockport, is a town in Riley Township, Vigo County, Indiana, United States. The population was 221 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Terre Haute Metropolitan Statistical Area.-History:... |
| 47 | Ralph Foley | Republican | Martinsville Martinsville, Indiana Martinsville is a city in and the county seat of Morgan County, Indiana, United States; the population was 11,828 at the 2010 census.-History:... |
| 48 | Tim Neese Tim Neese Timothy 'Tim' Neese is currently a Republican member of the Indiana House of Representatives, representing the 48th district where he has served since 2003. Neese is also the Director of the Solid Waste Management District of Elkhart County.-External links:... |
Republican | Elkhart Elkhart, Indiana Elkhart is a city in Elkhart County, Indiana, United States. The city is located east of South Bend, northwest of Fort Wayne, east of Chicago, and north of Indianapolis... |
| 49 | Wes Culver | Republican | Goshen Goshen, Indiana Goshen is a city in and the county seat of Elkhart County, Indiana, United States. It is the smaller of the two principal cities of the Elkhart-Goshen Metropolitan Statistical Area, which in turn is part of the South Bend-Elkhart-Mishawaka Combined Statistical Area. It is located in the northern... |
| 50 | Dan Leonard | Republican | Huntington Huntington, Indiana Huntington, known as the "Lime City", is a small city in and the county seat of Huntington County, Indiana, United States. It is in Huntington Township and Union Township... |
| 51 | Richard Dodge | Republican | Pleasant Lake Pleasant Lake, Indiana Pleasant Lake is an unincorporated town in Steuben Township, Steuben County, Indiana.... |
| 52 | David Yarde | Republican | Garrett Garrett, Indiana Garrett is a city in Keyser Township, DeKalb County, Indiana, United States. The population was 6,286 at the 2010 census. Founded in 1875, Garrett was named for John W... |
| 53 | Bob Cherry | Republican | Greenfield Greenfield, Indiana -Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 14,600 people, 5,917 households, and 4,017 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,818.0 people per square mile . There were 6,449 housing units at an average density of 803.0 per square mile... |
| 54 | Thomas Saunders | Republican | Lewisville Lewisville, Indiana Lewisville is a town in Franklin Township, Henry County, Indiana, United States. The population was 366 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Lewisville is located at , along the Flatrock River.... |
| 55 | Thomas Knollman | Republican | Liberty Liberty, Indiana Liberty is a town in Center Township, Union County, Indiana, United States. The population was 2,061 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Union County.-Geography:Liberty is located at .... |
| 56 | Phil Pflum Phil Pflum Phillip C. "Phil" Pflum is a Democratic member of the Indiana House of Representatives, representing the 56th District since 2002.-External links:* Official government website* profile*Follow the Money - Phillip C Pflum** campaign contributions... |
Democratic | Milton Milton, Indiana Milton is a town in Washington Township, Wayne County, Indiana, United States. The population was 490 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Milton is located at .... |
| 57 | Sean Eberhart Sean Eberhart Sean R. Eberhart is a Republican member of the Indiana House of Representatives, representing the 57th District since 2007.-External links:* official Indiana State Legislature site* official campaign site... |
Republican | Shelbyville Shelbyville, Indiana Shelbyville is a city in Addison Township, Shelby County, Indiana, United States. The population was 17,951 at the 2000 census. The city is the county seat of Shelby County... |
| 58 | Woody Burton | Republican | Shelbyville |
| 59 | Milo E. Smith | Republican | Columbus Columbus, Indiana Columbus is a city in and the county seat of Bartholomew County, Indiana, United States. The population was 44,061 at the 2010 census, and the current mayor is Fred Armstrong. Located approximately 40 miles south of Indianapolis, on the east fork of the White River, it is the state's 20th largest... |
| 60 | Peggy Welch Peggy Welch Peggy M. Welch is a Democratic member of the Indiana House of Representatives, representing the 60th District since 1998.-External links:* Official government website* profile*Follow the Money - Peggy Welch** campaign contributions... |
Democratic | Bloomington Bloomington, Indiana Bloomington is a city in and the county seat of Monroe County in the southern region of the U.S. state of Indiana. The population was 80,405 at the 2010 census.... |
| 61 | Matt Pierce Matt Pierce Matt Pierce is a Democratic member of the Indiana House of Representatives, representing the 61st District since 2002. He is also a lecturer in the Telecommunications department of the College of Arts and Sciences at Indiana University in Bloomington, IN.... |
Democratic | Bloomington |
| 62 | Matt Ubelhor | Republican | Bloomfield Bloomfield, Indiana Bloomfield is a town in Richland Township, Greene County, Indiana, United States. The population was 2,405 at the 2010 census. The city is the county seat of Greene County.Bloomfield is part of the Bloomington, Indiana Metropolitan Statistical Area.... |
| 63 | Mark Messmer Mark Messmer Mark B. Messmer is a Republican member of the Indiana House of Representatives, representing the 63rd District.-External links:* official Indiana State Legislature site... |
Republican | Jasper Jasper, Indiana - Strassenfest :The Jasper Strassenfest is a four-day event held annually during the first weekend in August. The "Fest" is a celebration between Jasper and its German sister-city Pfaffenweiler, a small village in southwest Germany. Many citizens of Pfaffenweiler travel to Jasper around this time... |
| 64 | Kreg Battles Kreg Battles Kreg Battles is a Democratic member of the Indiana House of Representatives, representing the 64th District since 2006. In 2009, he was elected chairman of the House Committee on Elections and Apportionment Committee and Vice Chair of the House Standing Committee on Commerce, Energy, Technology,... |
Democratic | Vincennes Vincennes, Indiana Vincennes is a city in and the county seat of Knox County, Indiana, United States. It is located on the Wabash River in the southwestern part of the state. The population was 18,701 at the 2000 census... |
| 65 | Eric Allan Koch | Republican | Bedford Bedford, Indiana As of the census of 2000, there were 13,768 people, 6,054 households, and 3,644 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,157.1 people per square mile . There were 6,618 housing units at an average density of 556.2 per square mile... |
| 66 | Terry Goodin Terry Goodin Terry Allen Goodin is a Democratic member of the Indiana House of Representatives, representing the 66th District since 2000.-External links:* Official government website* profile*Follow the Money - Terry Goodin** campaign contributions... |
Democratic | Crothersville Crothersville, Indiana Crothersville is a town in Vernon Township, Jackson County, Indiana, United States. The population was 1,591 at the 2010 census. It was founded in 1835 and named after Dr... |
| 67 | Randy Frye | Republican | Greensburg Greensburg, Indiana Greensburg is a city in Decatur County, Indiana, United States. The population was counted at 11,492 at the 2010 census. The city is the county seat of Decatur County.... |
| 68 | Judson McMillin Judson McMillin Judson "Jud" McMillin is a Republican member of the Indiana House of Representatives, representing the 68th District since being elected in 2010.He defeated incumbent Robert Bischoff, who had held the position for over 30 years, by a 54 to46 percent margin... |
Republican | Brookville Brookville, Indiana Brookville is a town in Brookville Township, Franklin County, Indiana, United States. The population was 2,625 at the 2000 census. The town is the county seat of Franklin County.-Geography:... |
| 69 | Dave Cheatham Dave Cheatham Dave Cheatham is a Democratic member of the Indiana House of Representatives, representing the 69th District since 2006. He currently serves as Assistant Democratic Whip. He earlier served in the House from 1984 through 1992.-External links:... |
Democratic | North Vernon North Vernon, Indiana North Vernon is a city in Jennings County, Indiana, United States. The population was 6,728 at the 2010 census.-Geography:North Vernon is located at .... |
| 70 | Rhonda Rhoads | Republican | Corydon Corydon, Indiana Corydon is a town in Harrison Township, Harrison County, Indiana, United States, founded in 1808, and is known as Indiana's First State Capital. After Vincennes, Corydon was the second capital of the Indiana Territory from May 1, 1813, until December 11, 1816. After statehood, the town was the... |
| 71 | Steven R. Stemler Steven R. Stemler Steven R. "Steve" Stemler is a Democratic member of the Indiana House of Representatives, representing the 71st District since 2006.-External links:* Official government website* Official campaign website* profile*Follow the Money - Steven R. Stemler... |
Democratic | Jeffersonville Jeffersonville, Indiana Jeffersonville is a city in Clark County, Indiana, along the Ohio River. Locally, the city is often referred to by the abbreviated name Jeff. It is directly across the Ohio River to the north of Louisville, Kentucky along I-65. The population was 44,953 at the 2010 census... |
| 72 | Edward Clere Edward Clere Edward D. 'Ed' Clere is a Republican member of the Indiana House of Representatives, representing the 72nd District.-External links:* official Indiana State Legislature site... |
Republican | New Albany New Albany, Indiana New Albany is a city in Floyd County, Indiana, United States, situated along the Ohio River opposite Louisville, Kentucky. In 1900, 20,628 people lived in New Albany; in 1910, 20,629; in 1920, 22,992; and in 1940, 25,414. The population was 36,372 at the 2010 census. The city is the county seat of... |
| 73 | Steve Davisson | Republican | Salem Salem, Indiana Salem is a city in Washington Township, Washington County, Indiana, United States. Salem serves as the county seat, and its downtown area is on the National Register of Historic Places... |
| 74 | Sue Ellspermann | Republican | Ferdinand Ferdinand, Indiana Ferdinand is a town in Ferdinand Township, Dubois County, Indiana, United States. The population was 2,157 at the 2010 census. It was founded in 1840 by Joseph Kundek and named after Ferdinand I of Austria.... |
| 75 | Ronald Bacon | Republican | Boonville Boonville, Indiana Boonville is a city in Boon Township, Warrick County, Indiana, United States. The population was 6,834 at the 2000 census. The city is the county seat of Warrick County. Founded in 1818 and named for Jesse Boon, father of Ratliff Boon... |
| 76 | Wendy McNamara | Republican | Evansville Evansville, Indiana Evansville is the third-largest city in the U.S. state of Indiana and the largest city in Southern Indiana. As of the 2010 census, the city had a total population of 117,429. It is the county seat of Vanderburgh County and the regional hub for both Southwestern Indiana and the... |
| 77 | Gail Riecken Gail Riecken Gail Riecken is a Democratic member of the Indiana House of Representatives, representing the 77th District since 2009.-External links:* official government website* official campaign website* at Project Vote Smart... |
Democratic | Evansville |
| 78 | Suzanne Crouch Suzanne Crouch Suzanne Crouch is a Republican member of the Indiana House of Representatives representing the 78th district where she has served since 2005.-Early life:... |
Republican | Evansville |
| 79 | Matthew Lehman | Republican | Berne Berne, Indiana Berne is a city in Monroe and Wabash townships, Adams County, Indiana, United States, 35 miles south of Fort Wayne. The population was 4,150 at the 2000 census... |
| 80 | Phil GiaQuinta Phil GiaQuinta Phil GiaQuinta is a Democratic member of the Indiana House of Representatives, representing the 80th District since 2006. He currently serves as Assistant Democratic Whip.-External links:* Official government website* profile... |
Democratic | Fort Wayne Fort Wayne, Indiana Fort Wayne is a city in the US state of Indiana and the county seat of Allen County. The population was 253,691 at the 2010 Census making it the 74th largest city in the United States and the second largest in Indiana... |
| 81 | Winfield Moses Winfield Moses Winfield "Win" C. Moses Jr. is an American politician from Fort Wayne, Indiana.-Educational Background:Moses graduated from South Side High School in Fort Wayne in 1960. He then went on to Indiana University, where he graduated in 1964 with AB degrees in Economics and Philosophy and an MBA in 1966... |
Democratic | Fort Wayne |
| 82 | Jeff Espich | Republican | Uniondale Uniondale, Indiana Uniondale is a town in Union and Rockcreek Townships, Wells County, Indiana, United States. The population was 310 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Uniondale is located at .... |
| 83 | Kathy Heuer | Republican | Avilla Avilla, Indiana Avilla is a town in Allen Township, Noble County, Indiana, United States. The population was 2,401 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Avilla is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of .... |
| 84 | Robert D. Morris | Republican | Fort Wayne |
| 85 | Phyllis Pond | Republican | New Haven New Haven, Indiana -Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 12,406 people, 4,900 households, and 3,415 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,522.0 people per square mile . There were 5,141 housing units at an average density of 630.7 per square mile... |
| 86 | Edward DeLaney Edward DeLaney Attorney Edward DeLaney is a Democratic member of the Indiana House of Representatives, representing the 86th District since 2009.On November 2, 2010 Delaney won reelection by defeating Republican Kurt A... |
Democratic | Indianapolis Indianapolis Indianapolis is the capital of the U.S. state of Indiana, and the county seat of Marion County, Indiana. As of the 2010 United States Census, the city's population is 839,489. It is by far Indiana's largest city and, as of the 2010 U.S... |
| 87 | Cindy Noe Cindy Noe Cindy J. Noe is a Republican member of the Indiana House of Representatives, representing the 87th District since 2002. She serves on the Education, Family, Children and Human Affairs committees.... |
Republican | Indianapolis |
| 88 | Brian Bosma Brian Bosma Brian C. Bosma is an American politician. He has been a Republican member of the Indiana House of Representatives since 1986, and served as Indiana Speaker of the House during the 2005 and 2006 sessions, and again became Speaker in 2011.... |
Republican | Indianapolis |
| 89 | Cindy Kirchhofer | Republican | Indianapolis |
| 90 | Mike Speedy | Republican | Indianapolis |
| 91 | Robert Behning Robert Behning Robert William Behning is a Republican member of the Indiana House of Representatives. Since 1992, he has represented the 91st District, which includes parts of Marion, Morgan, and Hendricks Counties.-External links:... |
Republican | Indianapolis |
| 92 | Phillip Hinkle Phillip Hinkle Phillip D. "Phil" Hinkle is a Republican member of the Indiana House of Representatives from Indianapolis, Indiana representing the 92nd District since 2000. His district includes the western third of Wayne and Pike Townships.... |
Republican | Indianapolis |
| 93 | David Frizzell David Frizzell (Indiana politician) David Nason Frizzell is a Republican member of the Indiana House of Representatives, representing the 93rd District since 1992, which includes parts of Marion and Johnson Counties. Rep. Frizzell is currently the Majority Whip for the Indiana House of Representatives.-External links:* official... |
Republican | Indianapolis |
| 94 | Cherrish Pryor Cherrish Pryor Cherrish Pryor is an American politician from Indianapolis, Indiana. She is a Democratic member of the Indiana House of Representatives, representing the 94th District since 2008.... |
Democratic | Indianapolis |
| 95 | John Bartlett John Bartlett (Indiana politician) John L. Bartlett is a Democratic member of the Indiana House of Representatives, representing the 95th District since 2008.-External links:* Official government website* profile... |
Democratic | Indianapolis |
| 96 | Greg Porter Greg Porter Greg Porter is a Democratic member of the Indiana House of Representatives, representing the 96th District since 1992. He played in Down and Derby.-External links:* Official government website* profile*Follow the Money - Gregory W Porter... |
Democratic | Indianapolis |
| 97 | Mary Ann Sullivan Mary Ann Sullivan Mary Ann Sullivan is a Democratic member of the Indiana House of Representatives, representing the 97th District since 2009.-External links:* official government website* official campaign website* at Project Vote Smart... |
Democratic | Indianapolis |
| 98 | Bill Crawford Bill Crawford (Indiana politician) William A. "Bill" Crawford is a Democratic member of the Indiana House of Representatives, representing the 98th District since 1972.-External links:* Official government website* profile*Follow the Money - Bill Crawford... |
Democratic | Indianapolis |
| 99 | Vanessa Summers Vanessa Summers Vanessa J. Summers is a Democratic member of the Indiana House of Representatives, representing the 99th District since her appointment in 1991.-External links:* Official government website* profile*Follow the Money - Vanessa J Summers... |
Democratic | Indianapolis |
| 100 | John Day John Day (Indiana politician) John Joseph Day is a Democratic member of the Indiana House of Representatives, representing the 100th District since 1996. He previously served from 1974 through 1994.-External links:* Official government website* profile*Follow the Money - John Day... |
Democratic | Indianapolis |
History
The Indiana House of Representatives held its first session in the first statehouseCorydon Historic District
The Corydon Historic District of Corydon, Indiana, United States, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It is also known as Indiana's First State Capital and as Historic Corydon...
in the original state capital of Corydon
Corydon, Indiana
Corydon is a town in Harrison Township, Harrison County, Indiana, United States, founded in 1808, and is known as Indiana's First State Capital. After Vincennes, Corydon was the second capital of the Indiana Territory from May 1, 1813, until December 11, 1816. After statehood, the town was the...
and the first speaker of the body was Isaac Blackford
Isaac Blackford
Isaac Newton Blackford was the second Chief Justice of the Indiana Supreme Court, the court's longest serving Justice, and among the longest serving jurists in the history of the United States. He wrote an eight volume work entitled Blackford's Reports recording all the early decisions of the court...
. Under the terms of the constitution of 1816, state representatives served one years terms, meaning elections were held annually. In 1851, the constitution was replaced by the current constitution and terms were lengthened to two years, but sessions were held biennially. A 1972 constitutional amendment allowed for a short legislative session to be held in odd numbered years.
See also
- Speaker of the Indiana State House of Representatives
- Indiana SenateIndiana SenateThe Indiana Senate is the upper house of the Indiana General Assembly, the state legislature of the U.S. state of Indiana. The Senate is composed of 50 members representing an equal number of constituent districts. Senators serve four-year terms without term limits...
- Government of IndianaGovernment of IndianaThe government of Indiana is established and regulated by the Constitution of Indiana. The state-level government consists of three branches, the judicial branch, the legislative branch, and the executive branch. The three branches balance share power and jointly govern the state of Indiana...
External links
- Indiana General Assembly
- State House of Indiana at Project Vote SmartProject Vote SmartProject Vote Smart is a non-profit, non-partisan research organization that collects and distributes information on candidates for public office in the United States...
- Indiana House Democrats
- Indiana House Republicans
- 2008 Indiana Candidate Guide - Qualifications