Gerald Torr
| Gerald Torr | ||
 | ||
| Indiana House of Representatives District 39 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 1996 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| November 5, 2014 | ||
| Years in position | 17 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| 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 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | November 28, 1957 | |
| Profession | Insurance Adjuster | |
| Religion | Christian | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Torr's professional experience includes working as a Commercial Casualty Adjuster/Claims Specialist with the Florida Contractors and Construction Industries Insurance Company, and Claims Adjuster with Quality Claims Incorporated, and Farm Bureau Insurance.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Torr served on the following committees:
| Indiana Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Commerce, Small Business and Economic Development | ||||
| • Employment, Labor and Pensions | ||||
| • Insurance | ||||
| • Judiciary | ||||
| • Rules and Legislative Procedures, Chair | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Torr served on these committees:
| Indiana Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Commerce, Small Business and Economic Development | ||||
| • Labor and Employment | ||||
| • Insurance | ||||
| • Judiciary | ||||
| • Rules and Legislative Procedures, Chair | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Torr served on these committees:
| Indiana Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Insurance | ||||
| • Labor and Employment | ||||
| • Rules and Legislative Procedures | ||||
Elections
2012
Torr won re-election in the 2012 election for Indiana House of Representatives District 39. Torr ran unopposed in the May 8 Republican primary and defeated faces John Strinka (I) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[1][2]
| Indiana House of Representatives, District 39, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Jerry Torr Incumbent |
90.2% | 26,432 | |
| Socialist Party USA | John Strinka | 9.8% | 2,862 | |
| Total Votes | 29,294 | |||
2010
Torr won re-election with no opposition. He was unopposed, and received a total of 20,595 votes. [3]
In the May 4 primary election, Torr ran unopposed and received 9,995 votes. [4]
2008
On November 4, 2008, Republican Gerald Torr won re-election to the Indiana House of Representatives District 39 receiving 25,789 votes, ahead of Democrat Alvin Skoog Jr. who received 10,599 votes.[5]
| Indiana House of Representatives, District 39 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Gerald Torr (R)
|
25,789 | |||
| Alvin Skoog Jr. (D) | 10,599 | |||
2006
On November 7, 2006, Gerald Torr won re-election to the Indiana House of Representatives District 39.[6]
| Indiana House of Representatives, District 39 (2006) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Gerald Torr (R)
|
13,359 | |||
| Alvin E. Skoog, Jr. (D) | 5,140 | |||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Torr collected $49,725 in donations. The top contributors are as follows:[7]
| Indiana House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Gerald Torr's campaign in 2010 | |
| Vision Concepts | $4,000 |
| Insurance Institute Of Indiana | $4,000 |
| Baker & Daniels | $1,300 |
| Indiana Motor Truck Association | $1,050 |
| Indiana Beverage Alliance | $1,000 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $49,725 |
2008
In 2008, Torr collected $60,282 in donations.[8]
Listed below are those that contributed most to his campaign.
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Friends of Jim Branard | $5,000 |
| Insurance Pac | $2,500 |
| Independent Insurance Agents of Indiana | $2,000 |
| John C. Gaylor Revocable Trust | $2,000 |
| Indiana State Medical Association | $1,500 |
| Indiana Hospital Association | $1,250 |
| Indiana Hardwood Lumbermens Association | $1,200 |
| Friends of Kathryn Densborn | $1,200 |
| Build Indiana Council | $1,000 |
| Isahu Pac | $1,000 |
| Indiana Optometric Association | $1,000 |
| US Automatic Sprinkler | $1,000 |
2006
In 2006, Torr collected $77,077 in donations.[9]
Listed below are the top 5 contributors to his campaign.
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Associated Builders and Contractors of Indiana | $11,000 |
| Indiana Chamber of Commerce | $4,000 |
| Insurance Institute of Indiana | $3,500 |
| Indiana State Medical Association | $3,250 |
| Wal-Mart | $2,500 |
Personal
Torr is a member of the Carmel/Clay Chamber of Commerce, Disciples of Christ Church, Fishers Chamber of Commerce, National Rifle Association, and the Westfield-Washington Chamber of Commerce.[10]
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External links
- Indiana House of Representatives - Rep. Gerald Torr
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Project Vote Smart biography
- Campaign contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998, 1996
References
- ↑ 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
- ↑ Torr Campaign Donors
- ↑ 2006 Campaign Donors
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Torr
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