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Frank Mrvan
| Frank Mrvan | ||
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| Indiana State Senate District 1 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 1978-1994, 1998-present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| November 3, 2014 | ||
| Years in position (current service) | 15 | |
| Years in position (previous service) | 16 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $22,616.46/year | |
| Per diem | $152/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 2, 2010 | |
| First elected | 1978 | |
| Next election | November 2012 | |
| Term limits | No | |
| Military service | ||
| Service/branch | Airman 1st Class | |
| Years of service | 1952-1956 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | April 11, 1943 | |
| Profession | Legislator | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Mrvan was Precinct Committee Person for the City of Hammond. He was a Councilman for the City of Hammond from 1971 to 1978 and again from 1996 to 1998. He has served in the Indiana State Senate from 1978 to 1995 and from 1998 to the present.
Mrvan was an Airman 1st Class Weather Institute for the United States Air Force from 1952 to 1956. He worked as a Union Member for the Mobil Oil Company from 1956 to 1960. He then worked as a Cost Accountant for M and T Chemical Company form 1960 to 1965. He also worked as a Bank Financial Officer for National City Indiana from 1965 to 1996.
Mrvan attended both the American Institute of Banking and Indiana University Northwest.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Mrvan served on the following committees:
| Indiana Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Commerce, Economic Development and Technology | ||||
| • Education and Career Development | ||||
| • Financial Institutions | ||||
| • Health and Provider Services | ||||
| • Insurance | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Mrvan served on these committees:
| Indiana Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Commerce & Economic Development | ||||
| • Education and Career Development | ||||
| • Ethics | ||||
| • Insurance and Financial Institutions | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Mrvan served on these committees:
| Indiana Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Education and Career Development | ||||
| • Elections | ||||
| • Ethics | ||||
| • Insurance and Financial Institutions | ||||
Elections
2010
- See also: Indiana State Senate elections, 2010
Mrvan faced Republican candidate David Spudic in the November 2 general election. Mrvan defeated Spudic by a margin of 16,472 to 10,845. [1]
Mrvan ran unopposed in the May 4 Democratic primary. [2]
| Indiana State Senate, District 1 (2010) General Election | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 Frank Mrvan (D)
|
16,472 | 60.03% | ||
| David Spudic (R) | 10,845 | 39.7% | ||
2006
On November 7, 2006, Democrat Frank Mrvan won re-election to the Indiana State Senate District 1 receiving 15,852 votes, ahead of Republican Chris Morrow receiving 9,791 votes.[3]
| Indiana State Senate, District 1 (2006) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Frank Mrvan (D)
|
15,852 | |||
| Chris Morrow (R) | 9,791 | |||
Campaign donors
2010
In 2010, Mrvan received $33,854 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.[4]
| Indiana State Senate 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Frank Mrvan's campaign in 2010 | |
| Mrvan, Frank & Jean | $18,204 |
| AT&T | $3,500 |
| Indiana Trial Lawyers Association | $1,000 |
| Indiana Beverage Alliance | $1,000 |
| Hume, Sen Lindel | $1,000 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $33,854 |
2008
In 2008, a year Mrvan was not up for election, he collected $23,125 in donations.[5]
Listed below are those that contributed most to his campaign.
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Frank & Jean Mrvan | $3,000 |
| AT&T | $2,500 |
| Indiana Beverage Alliance | $1,000 |
| Indiana Trial Lawyers Association | $1,000 |
| Indiana Hospital Association | $1,000 |
2006
In 2006, Mrvan collected $102,319 in donations while winning re-election.[6]
Listed below are those that contributed most to his campaign.
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Indiana Democratic Pary | $42,781 |
| Lindel O. Hume for Senate | $6,000 |
| Indiana State Teachers Association | $3,000 |
| Frank & Jean Mrvan | $2,000 |
| Plumbers & Pipefitters Local 597 | $2,000 |
| AT&T | $1,500 |
| Indiana Bankers Association | $1,300 |
| Indiana Hospital Association | $1,200 |
| Northwest Indiana Building & Construction Trades Council | $1,150 |
| Boilermakers Local 374 | $1,000 |
| International Brotherhood of Teamsters | $1,000 |
| M S W A Local 1010 Public Education Legislative Fund | $1,000 |
| Calumet Pac | $1,000 |
| Professional Fire Fighters Union of Indiana | $1,000 |
| Ipac Insurance Pac | $1,000 |
2002
In 2002, Mrvan collected $32,536 in donations while winning re-election.[7]
Listed below are those that contributed most to his campaign.
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Insurance Institute of Indiana | $2,500 |
| Indiana State Medical Association | $1,750 |
| Electrical Workers Local 697 | $1,660 |
Recent news
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Frank Mrvan News Feed
- Senate approves thaw of Lake levy freeze - nwitimes.com
- Stockbrokers lose licenses over unpaid child support - nwitimes.com
- Governor Signs IEDC Transparency Bill - Inside INdiana Business (press release)
- Pence backs study of county government reforms - nwitimes.com
- Taxpayers may get hit with 'convenience fee' under new pay-to-pay law - nwitimes.com
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Personal
Mrvan and his wife, Jean, have three children.
External links
- Official Indiana State Senate website of Frank Mrvan
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Project Vote Smart biography
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998, 1994
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