Connie Lawson
| Connie Lawson | ||
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| Indiana Secretary of State | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| March 16, 2012-present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 1 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Predecessor | Charlie White (R) | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $72,974 | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Appointed | March 16, 2012 | |
| Appointed by | Governor Mitch Daniels | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Indiana State Senate District 24 | ||
| 1996-2012 | ||
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | April 20, 1949 | |
| Place of birth | Indianapolis, Indiana | |
| Profession | Owner & Secretary/Treasurer, Lawson & Company; Auctioneers and Real Estate Professionals | |
| Religion | Episcopalian | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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On April 13, 2012, about one month after she was appointed to succeed White for the remainder of his unexpired term, Lawson announced that she intended to run for a full term as secretary of state in the 2014 election.[2].
Biography
Lawson attended Darden School of Legislative Leadership. She went on to receive her Diploma from the Association of Indiana Counties in 1995. She then attended the Bowhay Institute for Legislative Leadership Development in 1998.
Lawson was the co-owner and Secretary/Treasurer for Lawson Brothers Auctioneers from 1971 to 1980. She worked in a Real Estate Office as a Closing Agent/Office Manager from 1970 to 1988. She then worked as a Clerk for the Abstract and Title Guaranty Company from 1986 to 1988. She was also Circuit Court Clerk for Hendricks County from 1989 to 1996. She has been co-owner and Secretary/Treasurer for Lawson and Company since 1980.
Education
- Bowhay Institute of Legislative Leadership Development (BILLD)
- Council of State Government Toll Fellow
- Darden School of Legislative Leadership
Political career
Lawson has been a Precinct Committee Person for the Hendricks County Republican Central Committee since 1993. She has also been Vice-Chair of the Hendricks County Republican Party from 1994 to the present. She then joined the Indiana State Senate in 1996 and served in that position until March 2012 when she was tapped by Governor Daniels to fill the recently vacated seat of Indiana's secretary of state.
Indiana Secretary of State (2012-present)
On March 16, 2012, Governor Daniels appointed Lawson to the post of Indiana Secretary of State. She will serve out former officeholder and convicted felon Charlie White's unexpired term, after which she intends to seek election to a full term in 2014.[3].
Indiana State Senate (1996-2012)
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Lawson served on these committees:
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Lawson served on these committees:
- Appointments and Claims Committee, Indiana State Senate
- Elections Committee, Indiana State Senate
- Joint Rules Committee, Indiana State Senate
- Local Government Committee, Indiana State Senate
- Rules and Legislative Procedure Committee, Indiana State Senate
- Tax and Fiscal Policy Committee, Indiana State Senate
Elections and Appointments
2012
Sen. Lawson was appointed to the office of Secretary of State by Gov. Mitch Daniels on March 16, 2012. Her appointment filled the vacancy left by former secretary Charlie White, who was forced to relinquish his seat after a Hamilton County jury convicted him of six felonies, including voter fraud and perjury. [1]
2008
On November 4, 2008, Republican Connie Lawson won re-election to the Indiana State Senate District 24. She ran unopposed receiving 53,188 votes.[4]
| Indiana State Senate, District 24 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Connie Lawson (R)
|
53,188 | |||
Campaign donors
2008
In 2008, Lawson collected $132,062 in donations.[5]
Listed below are those that contributed most to her campaign.
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Robert L. Meeks for State Senate | $10,000 |
| Indiana Chamber of Commerce | $6,800 |
| Indiana Hospital Association | $5,500 |
| Indiana Association of Realtors | $4,000 |
| Indiana State Medical Association | $3,500 |
| Eli Lilly & Co. | $3,500 |
| Indiana Bankers Association | $3,500 |
| Duke Energy | $3,000 |
| Build Indiana Council | $3,000 |
| Baker & Daniels | $2,800 |
| David C. Long for State Senate | $2,500 |
| Indiana Cable Telecommunications Association | $2,000 |
| National Wine & Spirits Corp | $2,000 |
| Indiana Dental Association | $2,000 |
| AT&T | $1,800 |
| Indiana CPA Society | $1,600 |
| Indiana Statewide Association of Rural Electric Cooperatives | $1,500 |
| Indiana Academy of Opthalmology | $1,500 |
| Pat Miller for State Senator | $1,500 |
| Nisource | $1,500 |
Personal
Lawson and her husband, Jack, have two children, Brandon and Kylie, and seven grandchildren.
Contact
Office contact:
Tel:317-232-6532
Email: sos@sos.in.gov
Recent news
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Connie Lawson News Feed
- Indiana Voter Purge Set To Take Place Under Secretary Of State's Watchful Eye - Indiana's NewsCenter
- Secretary of State Moving to Paperless Reminders - Inside INdiana Business (press release)
- REACTION: Former St. Joseph County Democratic chairman sentenced to year ... - WSBT-TV
- Sec. Of State Lawson: Purge Voter Rolls Before 2014 Election - Indiana Public Media
- State switching to electronic business registration reminders - nwitimes.com
- GOP cleared in Indy Pride controversy - WTHI
- Marion Co. GOP Cleared of Wrongdoing At Indy Pride Festival - WBIW.com
- Indiana Secretary of State moving business filing reminders online, phasing ... - The Republic
- Lawson: NASAA to host conference in Indianapolis - The Statehouse File
- Democrats accuse GOP of using TV giveaway to entice voters at Indy Pride ... - Indianapolis Star
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See also
- Indiana Secretary of State
- Governor of Indiana
- Gov. of Indiana Mitch Daniels
- Former Ind. Secretary of State Charlie White
- Former acting secretary Jerry Bonnet
External links
- Connie Lawson's campaign website
- Official Indiana State Senate website of Connie Lawson
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Project Vote Smart biography
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998, 1996
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 realclearpolitics.com "GOP Sen Lawson named new Ind. secretary of state," March 16, 2012
- ↑ Wish TV, "Lawson to run for secretary of state in 2014," April 13, 2012
- ↑ Wish TV, "Lawson to run for secretary of state in 2014," April 13, 2012
- ↑ Indiana Senate official election results for 2008
- ↑ Lawson Campaign Donors
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by - |
Indiana State Senate District 24 1996–2012 |
Succeeded by Pete Miller |
| Preceded by Charlie White (R) |
Indiana Secretary of State March 2012-Present |
Succeeded by NA |
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