Joseph Zakas
| Joseph Zakas | ||
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| Indiana State Senate District 11 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 1982 -present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| November 3, 2014 | ||
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $22,616.46/year | |
| Per diem | $152/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 2, 2010 | |
| First elected | 1982 | |
| Next election | November 6, 2012 | |
| Term limits | No | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | University of Illinois | |
| Master's | University of Notre Dame | |
| J.D. | University of Notre Dame | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | November 7, 1950 | |
| Profession | Attorney, Thorne Grodnik LLP | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Zakas was a candidate for the United States Congress in 1996. He joined the Indiana State Senate in 1982 and has served in that position since. He is currently Senate Majority Whip, representing the 11th district.
Zakas has been an attorney for Thorne, Grodnik, Limited Liability Partnership since 1990.
Zakas earned his BA from the University of Illinois in 1972. He went on to receive his MBA and JD from the University of Notre Dame in 1980.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Zakas served on the following committees:
| Indiana Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Civil Law, Chair | ||||
| • Corrections and Criminal Law | ||||
| • Elections | ||||
| • Judiciary | ||||
| • Public Policy | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Zakas served on these committees:
| Indiana Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Appointments and Claims | ||||
| • Corrections, Criminal, and Civil Matters | ||||
| • Judiciary | ||||
| • Public Policy | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Zakas served on these committees:
| Indiana Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Commerce & Economic Development | ||||
| • Insurance and Financial Institutions | ||||
| • Judiciary | ||||
| • Tax and Fiscal Policy | ||||
Elections
2010
- See also: Indiana State Senate elections, 2010
Zakas faced Democratic candidate Catherine Fanello in the November 2 general election. Zakas defeated Fanello by a margin of 24,709 to 14,893. [1]
Zakas ran unopposed in the May 4 Republican primary. [2]
| Indiana State Senate, District 11 (2010) General Election | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 Joseph Zakas (R)
|
24,709 | 62.4% | ||
| Catherine Fanello (D) | 14,893 | 37.6% | ||
2006
On November 7, 2006, Republican Joe Zakas won re-election to the Indiana State Senate District 11 receiving 22,103 votes, ahead of Democrat Patricia McQuade receiving 16,868 votes.[3]
| Indiana State Senate, District 11 (2006) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Joe Zakas (R)
|
22,103 | |||
| Patricia McQuade (D) | 16,868 | |||
Campaign donors
2010
In 2010, Zakas received $160,586 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.[4]
| Indiana State Senate 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Joseph Zakas's campaign in 2010 | |
| Senate Majority Campaign Cmte Of Indiana | $60,252 |
| Indiana Republican Party | $35,980 |
| Indiana Chamber Of Commerce | $15,000 |
| Indiana Trial Lawyers Association | $6,000 |
| David Long For State Senate | $3,000 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $160,586 |
2008
In 2008, a year Zakas was not up for re-election, he collected $10,125 in donations.[5]
Listed below are those that contributed most to his campaign.
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Indiana Land Title Association | $2,000 |
| JP Morgan Chase & Co | $1,000 |
| Indiana Bankers Association | $1,000 |
| Indiana Trial Lawyers Association | $1,000 |
2006
In 2006, Zakas collected $81,341 in donations.[6]
Listed below are those that contributed most to his campaign.
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Indiana Republican Party | $30,645 |
| Citizens for Bob Garton | $10,000 |
| Indiana Chamber of Commerce | $3,300 |
| Indiana Trial Lawyers Association | $2,000 |
| Indiana Hospital Association | $1,800 |
2002
In 2002, Zakas collected $16,750 in donations while winning re-election.[7]
Listed below are those that contributed most to his campaign.
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| TIEPAC | $1,000 |
| Trucking Industry PAC/TIPAC | $1,000 |
| Insurance Institute of Indiana | $1,000 |
| Indiana state Bar Association | $1,000 |
1998
In 1998, Zikas collected $27,823 in donations while winning re-election.[8]
Listed below are those that contributed most to his campaign.
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| St Joseph County Republican Central Committee | $1,020 |
| Insurance Institute of Indiana | $1,000 |
| In State Bar Association - BARPAC | $1,000 |
Personal
Zakas and his wife, Anne, have four children.
External links
- Joe Zakas' campaign website
- Official Indiana State Senate website of Joseph Zakas
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Project Vote Smart biography
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998, 1994
- Joe Zakas on Facebook
References
- ↑ Indiana State Senate Official General Election Results
- ↑ 2010 Indiana Primary Election Results
- ↑ Indiana Senate official election results for 2006
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2010 Campaign donations
- ↑ Zakas Campaign Donors, 2008
- ↑ Zakas Campaign Donors
- ↑ Zakas Campaign Donors, 2002
- ↑ Zakas Campaign Donors, 1998
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