Jean Leising
| Jean Leising | ||
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| Indiana State Senate District 42 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2008-present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| November 9, 2016 | ||
| Party | Republican | |
| Leadership | ||
| Senate Assistant Majority Whip | ||
| 1994-1996 | ||
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $22,616.46/year | |
| Per diem | $152/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 1988 | |
| Next election | November 8, 2016 | |
| Term limits | No | |
| Education | ||
| High school | Sunman High School | |
| Bachelor's | Good Samaritan School of Nursing | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | January 10, 1949 | |
| Place of birth | Lawrenceville, Indiana | |
| Profession | Farm owner, travel agent, and retired nurse | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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Leising was an Industrial Nurse for Federal-Mogul from 1969 to 1976. She has been a self-employed farm owner/operator since 1980.
Leising earned her RN from Good Samaritan Hospital School of Nursing in 1969.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Leising served on the following committees:
| Indiana Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Education and Career Development | ||||
| • Environmental Affairs | ||||
| • Health and Provider Services | ||||
| • Utilities | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Leising served on these committees:
| Indiana Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Commerce & Economic Development | ||||
| • Education and Career Development | ||||
| • Health and Provider Services | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Leising served on these committees:
| Indiana Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Agriculture and Natural Resources | ||||
| • Education and Career Development | ||||
| • Health and Provider Services | ||||
| • Utilities & Technology | ||||
Elections
2012
- See also: Indiana State Senate elections, 2012
Leising won re-election in the 2012 election for Indiana State Senate District 42. Leising ran unopposed in the May 8 Republican primary and ran unopposed in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012.[1][2]
| Indiana State Senate, District 42, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Jean Leising Incumbent |
100% | 37,152 | |
| Total Votes | 37,152 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Republican Jean Leising won the election to the Indiana State Senate District 42 receiving 31,986 votes, ahead of Democrat Warren Goodrich receiving 15,575 votes.[3]
| Indiana State Senate, District 42 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Jean Leising (R)
|
31,986 | |||
| Warren Goodrich (D) | 15,575 | |||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2008
In 2008, Leising collected $125,341 in donations.[4]
Listed below are those that contributed most to her campaign.
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Indiana Chamber of Commerce | $37,901 |
| Indiana Republican Party | $10,922 |
| Insurance Institute of Indiana | $5,000 |
| David C. Long for State Senate | $2,000 |
| Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of Indiana | $2,000 |
| Cathleen L. Rooney | $2,000 |
| Indiana Farm Bureau | $2,000 |
| Associated Builders & Contractors of Indiana | $1,500 |
| Shelby County Farm Bureau | $1,500 |
| James A. Purucker | $1,368 |
| W. August Hillenbrand | $1,168 |
| Rodgers Broadcasting | $3,000 |
| AT&T | $1,000 |
| Jeff Drozda for State Senate CMTE | $1,000 |
| Greg P. Thieman | $1,000 |
| National Federation of Independent Business | $1,000 |
| All Children Matter | $1,000 |
| Stewart & Irwin | $1,000 |
| Howard Eldridge | $1,000 |
| Kristin Sodrel | $1,000 |
Recent news
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Jean Leising News Feed
- Casino, Education Standards Bills Signed By Gov. - Eagle 99.3 FM WSCH
- Pence Signs Casino, Common Core Bills - Inside INdiana Business (press release)
- States Reaffirm Cursive Instruction - Budget & Tax News
- Pence Signs Voucher Bill Into Law - Inside INdiana Business (press release)
- Gov. Pence signs gaming legislation - Fox 28
- Cursive writing at risk as US schools go digital - Niagara Gazette
- Is There A Magic Number That Can Buy Support For State-Funded Pre-K? - StateImpact Indiana
- Conflicted lawmakers - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
- Local lawmakers mostly happy with session - Shelbynews
- Controversial 'ag gag bill' now dead - South Bend Tribune
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Personal
Leising and her husband, Frank Thompson, had four children.
External links
- Jean Leising's personal website
- Official Indiana State Senate website of Jean Leising
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Project Vote Smart biography
- Jean Leising 2011 Post-session summary
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2000
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