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Doug Eckerty
| Doug Eckerty | ||
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| Indiana State Senate District 26 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2010-present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| November 18, 2014 | ||
| Years in position | 3 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $22,616.46/year | |
| Per diem | $152/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 2, 2010 | |
| Next election | November 2014 | |
| Term limits | No | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Ball State University | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | 1954 | |
| Place of birth | Indianapolis, Indiana | |
| Profession | Real estate investor, retired ins. professional | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
Contents |
Eckerty is a real estate investor and retired insurance professional. He worked for State Farm Insurance from 1981 to 2001. Eckerty attended Ball State University, where he earned a B.S. in business. He and his wife, Ronda, have two children.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Eckerty served on the following committees:
| Indiana Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Appropriations | ||||
| • Environmental Affairs | ||||
| • Judiciary | ||||
| • Local Government | ||||
| • Rules and Legislative Procedure | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Eckerty served on these committees:
| Indiana Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Commerce & Economic Development | ||||
| • Insurance and Financial Institutions | ||||
| • Judiciary | ||||
| • Local Government | ||||
Elections
2010
- See also: Indiana State Senate elections, 2010
Eckerty defeated Democratic incumbent Sue Errington by a margin of 16,339 to 14,865 in the November 2 general election. [1]
In the May 4 primary election, Eckerty defeated opponent Kevin Barrett by a margin of 4,051 to 2,236. [2]
| Indiana State Senate, District 26 General Election 2010 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| |
16,339 | 52.4% | ||
| Sue Errington (D) | 14,865 | 47.6% | ||
| Indiana State Senate, District 26 - Republican Primary (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| |
4,051 | 64.4% | ||
| Kevin Barrett | 2,236 | 35.6% | ||
Campaign donors
2010
In 2010, Eckerty raised $223,157 in contributions. [3]
His four largest contributors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Senate Majority Campaign Cmte Of Indiana | $107,715 |
| Indiana Republican Party | $43,982 |
| ILM PAC | $5,000 |
| Eckerty, Douglas | $4,000 |
Recent news
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- All stories may not be relevant to this page due to the nature of the search engine.
Doug Eckerty News Feed
- Pence Signs Voucher Bill Into Law - Inside INdiana Business (press release)
- Judge Rules Ball State May Seize Print Shop for Hotel, Dorm Project - Health Care News
- Ind. legislators pass budget after long day - Palladium-Item
- Friends & Neighbors - Muncie Star Press
- Indiana legislators close to deal that developers say would kill Rockport ... - Evansville Courier & Press
- Sine Die: Biggest tax cut in history or lost opportunity for middle class - Muncie Free Press
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Personal
Eckerty and his wife Ronda have two children.
External links
- Indiana State Senate - Sen. Doug Eckerty
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions: 2010
- Doug Eckerty on Facebook
- Doug Eckerty on YouTube
- Doug Eckerty on Twitter
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| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Sue Errington |
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Succeeded by NA |
State of Indiana Indianapolis (capital) | |
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