Jackie Walorski
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Jackie Walorski was a Republican
member of the Indiana House of Representatives
representing the 21st district from 2005-2011. She won the Republican nomination, but lost the 2010 race for . She has announced that she will run again for the new 2nd district which has become more heavily Republican following redistricting.
. She graduated from Riley High School, Liberty Baptist College, and Taylor University
.
Jackie began her career as a television reporter for WSBT-TV
in South Bend.
In 1995, she married Dean Swihart, a schoolteacher in Mishawaka
.
. She become active in the caucus and was appointed as Assistant Floor Leader. She served on the Family, Children, & Human Affairs and the Public Policy committees.
She was criticized for missing an important committee vote and the opportunity for stopping the Daylight Savings Time bill from passing out of the committee.
in .
On 31 January 2009, Walorski formally announced her bid, drawing a crowd of approximately 1,100. Walorski won the Republican
primary on May 4, 2010 with 61% of the votes, defeating opponents Martin Dolan, Jack Jordan, and Tony Zirkle
. She was defeated, 48%-47% on November 2, 2010 by Donnelly.
published the story on March 22. The district boundaries have not officially been set, but state house and senate republicans have proposed a 2nd District map that includes all of Elkhart County. Through electoral redistricting, the 2nd district is expected to be made more favorable to Republicans.
Incumbent Democratic Congressman Joe Donnelly
is not seeking re-election, opting instead to run for U.S. Senate. Two Democrats, Andrew Straw of Goshen, Indiana
and Brendan Mullen of South Bend are running in their primary.
Republican Party (United States)
The Republican Party is one of the two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Democratic Party. Founded by anti-slavery expansion activists in 1854, it is often called the GOP . The party's platform generally reflects American conservatism in the U.S...
member of the Indiana House of Representatives
Indiana House of Representatives
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...
representing the 21st district from 2005-2011. She won the Republican nomination, but lost the 2010 race for . She has announced that she will run again for the new 2nd district which has become more heavily Republican following redistricting.
Early life, education, and journalism career
Walorski was born and raised in South Bend, IndianaSouth 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...
. She graduated from Riley High School, Liberty Baptist College, and Taylor University
Taylor University
Taylor University is a private, interdenominational, evangelical Christian college located in Upland, Indiana. Founded in 1846, it is one of the oldest evangelical Christian colleges in America....
.
Jackie began her career as a television reporter for WSBT-TV
WSBT-TV
WSBT-TV, channel 22 is a television station in South Bend, Indiana. WSBT is the flagship television station of Schurz Communications, and is an affiliate of the CBS television network. It's studios are located in Mishawaka. Its transmitter is located in South Bend.-Early broadcasting:WSBT-TV first...
in South Bend.
In 1995, she married Dean Swihart, a schoolteacher in 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...
.
Indiana House of Representatives
In 2004, she was elected to the Indiana House of RepresentativesIndiana House of Representatives
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...
. She become active in the caucus and was appointed as Assistant Floor Leader. She served on the Family, Children, & Human Affairs and the Public Policy committees.
She was criticized for missing an important committee vote and the opportunity for stopping the Daylight Savings Time bill from passing out of the committee.
2010 U.S. Congressional campaign
Walorski challenged Democratic incumbent Joe DonnellyJoe Donnelly
Joseph Simon "Joe" Donnelly, Sr. is the U.S. Representative for , serving since 2007. He is a member of the Democratic Party. Donnelly announced Monday May 9 that he would run for the United States Senate seat that is held by Republican Richard Lugar.-Early life, education and career:Joe Donnelly...
in .
On 31 January 2009, Walorski formally announced her bid, drawing a crowd of approximately 1,100. Walorski won the Republican
Republican Party (United States)
The Republican Party is one of the two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Democratic Party. Founded by anti-slavery expansion activists in 1854, it is often called the GOP . The party's platform generally reflects American conservatism in the U.S...
primary on May 4, 2010 with 61% of the votes, defeating opponents Martin Dolan, Jack Jordan, and Tony Zirkle
Tony Zirkle
Tony Zirkle, formerly known as Tony Van Ness, is a suspended attorney and biennial Republican candidate for Congress in Indiana. He has run on strong opposition to pornography and prostitution. In the 2006 Republican primary for Indiana's 2nd congressional district he attained 30% of the vote...
. She was defeated, 48%-47% on November 2, 2010 by Donnelly.
2012 U.S. Congressional campaign
On March 22, 2011, she announced that she would be a candidate for the 2nd District seat again. The Elkhart TruthElkhart Truth
Elkhart Truth is a daily newspaper published in Elkhart, Indiana. It is owned by a family in Elkhart and operates under the "Federated Media" banner. It has been in business for 120 years as of 2009.-External links:**...
published the story on March 22. The district boundaries have not officially been set, but state house and senate republicans have proposed a 2nd District map that includes all of Elkhart County. Through electoral redistricting, the 2nd district is expected to be made more favorable to Republicans.
Incumbent Democratic Congressman Joe Donnelly
Joe Donnelly
Joseph Simon "Joe" Donnelly, Sr. is the U.S. Representative for , serving since 2007. He is a member of the Democratic Party. Donnelly announced Monday May 9 that he would run for the United States Senate seat that is held by Republican Richard Lugar.-Early life, education and career:Joe Donnelly...
is not seeking re-election, opting instead to run for U.S. Senate. Two Democrats, Andrew Straw of Goshen, Indiana
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...
and Brendan Mullen of South Bend are running in their primary.
Electoral history
- 2006 21st district House election
- Jackie Walorski (R) 52.7%
- Robert Kovach (D) 47.3%
- 2008 21st district House election
- Jackie Walorski (R) 98.7%
- Clyde James (D) 1.3%
- 2010 2nd district U.S. House election
- Joe Donnelly (Incumbent) (D) 48%
- Jackie Walorski (R) 47%
External links
- Jackie Walorski for Congress Official Campaign Website