Clyde Kersey
| Clyde Kersey | ||
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| Indiana House of Representatives District 43 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 1996 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| November 5, 2014 | ||
| Years in position | 17 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $22,660.46/year | |
| Per diem | $152/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | November 5, 1996 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Indiana State University, 1971 | |
| Master's | Indiana State University, 1974 | |
| Military service | ||
| Service/branch | U.S. Air Force and Air National Guard | |
| Years of service | 1960-1968 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | November 4, 1937 | |
| Profession | Teacher (retired) | |
| Religion | Methodist | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Kersey is a retired teacher from North Vigo High School. He served in the United States Air Force and Air National Guard from 1960-1968.
He is a member of the Harry Truman Club, Indiana State Teacher Association, Leadership Terre Haute Class IX, Vigo County Teacher Association, Vigo County 911 Emergency Committee, Vigo County Industrial Park Committee, and the West Central Indiana Economic Development Committee.[1]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Kersey served on the following committees:
| Indiana Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Natural Resources | ||||
| • Statutory Committee on Ethics | ||||
| • Statutory Committee on Interstate and International Cooperation | ||||
| • Ways and Means | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Kersey served on these committees:
| Indiana Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Education | ||||
| • Labor and Employment | ||||
| • Statutory Committee on Ethics | ||||
| • Ways and Means | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Kersey served on these committees:
| Indiana Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Education | ||||
| • Labor and Employment | ||||
| • Statutory Committee on Ethics, Chair | ||||
| • Ways and Means | ||||
Legislative walkout
Kersey and 36 other Democratic representatives participated in a legislative walkout on Tuesday, February 22, 2011 in opposition to proposed legislation limiting union powers in Indiana. The Democratic departure left the House void of a quorum, leaving only 58 of the 67 Representatives needed to establish a quorum. [2] Terri Austin, Steven Stemler, and Vanessa Summers stayed behind to provide, if necessary, a motion and a seconding motion, which would enable them to stop any official business from proceeding should the Republicans try to do so.[2]
On March 7, House minority leader B. Patrick Bauer revealed the Democratic caucus' hideout to be the Comfort Suites in Urbana, Illinois.[3] According to the Indiana Constitution, Article 4, sections 11 and 14, the House may enforce fines and other methods to compel absent members to return. Beginning on March 7, the Democrats were subject to a fine of $250, to be withheld from future expense or salary payments, for each day they were not present in the statehouse. [4] Regarding their actual pay, House Speaker Brian Bosma announced that the 37 lawmakers were required to be physically present in the chambers to receive their per diem payment of $152/day. [3] This move came as a result of the approximated $40,000 in per diem payments automatically made to the legislators during their first seven days of absence. According to reports, the representatives promised to either return the money, or donate it to charity. [3]
March 22 marked the start of the fourth consecutive week of Democratic absenteeism, complete with an increased incentive to return. Governor Daniels and House Republicans upped the ante with daily fines increasing from $250/day to $350/day, effective Monday, March 21. Despite the increased penalties, Democratic resolve remained intact. House Minority Leader B. Patrick Bauer stated that Democrats "will remain steadfast" in their opposition to bills hurting wages and education in Indiana. [5] Rep. Winfield Moses, Jr. (D) called the increase "a poke in the eye," and promised that it would do nothing to break the impasse. [6]
The Democrats ended the standoff after 36 days, returning on March 28. The two sides agreed to compromise on a number of issues, including shelving the controversial "right-to-work" bill.[4] Although the Democrats returned with some of their wishes granted, their actions were not without consequence. Each absent member accrued a total of $3500 in fines given by Republicans. [4]
The Legislature ended up passing "right-to-work" legislation on February 1, 2012, becoming the 23rd state to do so. Gov. Mitch Daniels (R) immediately signed it into law.[7]
Elections
2012
Kersey won re-election in the 2012 election for Indiana House of Representatives District 43. Kersey ran unopposed in the May 8 Democratic primary and defeated John Cunningham (R) in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012. [8][9]
| Indiana House of Representatives, District 43, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Clyde Kersey Incumbent |
64.8% | 13,938 | |
| Republican | John Cunningham | 35.2% | 7,583 | |
| Total Votes | 21,521 | |||
2010
Kersey defeated Republican candidate Alan Morrison by a margin of 7,772 to 7,514 in the November 2 general election. [10]
In the May 4 primary election, Kersey ran unopposed and received 5,436 votes. [11]
| Indiana House of Representatives, District 43 General Election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Clyde Kersey (D)
|
7,772 | |||
| Alan Morrison (R) | 7,514 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Democrat Clyde Kersey won re-election to the Indiana House of Representatives District 43 receiving 13,495 votes, ahead of Republican Ryan Cummins who received 10,484 votes.[12]
| Indiana House of Representatives, District 43 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Clyde Kersey (D)
|
13,495 | |||
| Ryan Cummins (R) | 10,484 | |||
2006
On November 7, 2006, Kersey won re-election to the Indiana House of Representatives District 43.[13]
| Indiana House of Representatives, District 43 (2006) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Clyde Kersey (D)
|
10,211 | |||
| Bobbi Ann McPeak (R) | 5,808 | |||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Kersey collected $10,800 in donations. The top contributors are as follows:[14]
| Indiana House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Clyde Kersey's campaign in 2010 | |
| Plumbers & Steamfitters Local 157 | $2,000 |
| AT&T | $1,000 |
| Indiana State Teachers Association | $1,000 |
| International Brotherhood Of Electrical Workers | $1,000 |
| Operating Engineers Local 841 | $550 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $10,800 |
2008
In 2008, Kersey collected $19,951 in donations.[15]
Listed below are those that contributed most to his campaign.
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Sycamore Pac for Education | $2,500 |
| International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers | $2,000 |
| Locomotive Engineers | $1,000 |
| AT&T | $1,000 |
| Indiana Beverage Alliance | $1,000 |
2006
In 2006, Kersey collected $23,815 in donations.[16]
Listed below are the top 5 contributors to his campaign.
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers | $4,000 |
| Sycamore PAC for Education | $2,250 |
| Electrical Workers Local 725 | $1,050 |
| Operating Engineers Local 841 | $1,000 |
| Laborers Local 204 | $1,000 |
External links
- Indiana House of Representatives - Clyde Kersey
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Project Vote Smart biography
- Campaign contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998, 1996
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Kersey
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 IndyStar.com, Indiana Democrats trigger Statehouse showdown over anti-union legislation, 22 Feb. 2011
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Fox 59, Fines begin for absent House Democrats, 7 March 2011
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 The Wall Street Journal, Pressure Mounts on Absent Democrats in Wisconsin, Indiana, 3 March 2011
- ↑ IndyStar.com, Dems' walkout drags on, among nation's longest, 23 March 2011
- ↑ WFIE.com, Indiana Republicans say they're done negotiating, 17 March 2011
- ↑ Reuters, "Indiana becomes 23rd "right-to-work" state," February 1, 2012
- ↑ Indiana Secretary of State, List of May 8, 2012 primary candidates
- ↑ Indiana Secretary of State, “Election Results – Indiana General Election, November 6, 2012,” accessed January 24, 2013
- ↑ Official Indiana General Election Results
- ↑ Official Indiana Primary Election Results
- ↑ Indiana House of Representatives official election results for 2008
- ↑ Indiana House of Representatives official election results for 2006
- ↑ Indiana House 2010 Donors
- ↑ Kersey Campaign Donors
- ↑ 2006 Campaign Donors
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