Karen Tallian
| Karen Tallian | ||
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| Indiana State Senate District 4 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2005-present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| November 3, 2014 | ||
| Years in position | 8 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $22,616.46/year | |
| Per diem | $152/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | 2010 | |
| First elected | 2006 | |
| Next election | November 6, 2012 | |
| Appointed | 2005 | |
| Term limits | No | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | University of Chicago | |
| Associate's | Harrington Institute of Design | |
| J.D. | Valparaiso University School of Law | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | December 2, 1950 | |
| Profession | Attorney | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Tallian was a candidate for Superior Court Judge of Porter County in 2000 but was not elected. She was then appointed to the Indiana State Senate in December of 2005. She has served in that position since, representing the 4th district.
Tallian is a former Adjunct Professor for Valparaiso University Law School. She is a former attorney for the Portage Township Trustee, the Portage Fire Department, the Porter County Plan Commission, and the Board of Zoning Appeals. From 1989 to 1993 she was an attorney for Hilbnich Law. She then worked as an attorney for Bruce Clark and Associates from 1993 to 1998. She has been attorney/Partner for Eberhard and Gastineau since 1998.
Tallian earned her Associate's from Harrington Institute of Design. She went on to receive her BA in Philosophy and Psychology from the University of Chicago in 1972. She then earned her JD from Valparaiso University in 1990.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Tallian served on the following committees:
| Indiana Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Appropriations | ||||
| • Civil Law | ||||
| • Corrections and Criminal Law | ||||
| • Elections | ||||
| • Pensions and Labor | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Tallian served on these committees:
| Indiana Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Appropriations | ||||
| • Commerce & Economic Development | ||||
| • Energy and Environmental Affairs | ||||
| • Pensions and Labor | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Tallian served on these committees:
| Indiana Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Appropriations | ||||
| • Corrections, Criminal, and Civil Matters | ||||
| • Energy and Environmental Affairs | ||||
| • Pensions and Labor | ||||
Elections
2010
- See also: Indiana State Senate elections, 2010
Tallian faced Republican candidate Shawn Olson in the November 2 general election. Tallian defeated Olson by a margin of 18,888 to 15,857. [1]
Tallian ran unopposed in the May 4 Democratic primary. [2]
| Indiana State Senate, District 4 (2010) General Election | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 Karen Tallian (D)
|
18,888 | 54.4% | ||
| Shawn Olson (R) | 15,857 | 45.6% | ||
2006
On November 7, 2006, Democrat Karen Tallian won re-election to the Indiana State Senate District 4 receiving 19,431 votes, ahead of Republican Dale Brewer receiving 11,622 votes.[3]
| Indiana State Senate, District 4 (2006) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Karen Tallian (D)
|
19,431 | |||
| Dale Brewer (R) | 11,622 | |||
Campaign donors
2010
In 2010, Tallian received $78,525 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.[4]
| Indiana State Senate 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Karen Tallian's campaign in 2010 | |
| Indiana House Democratic Caucus | $8,800 |
| AT&T | $2,500 |
| Indiana Trial Lawyers Association | $2,500 |
| Indiana Bankers Association | $2,250 |
| Ironworkers Local 395 | $2,150 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $78,525 |
2008
In 2008, a year Tallian was not up for re-election, she collected $23,500 in donations.[5]
Listed below are those that contributed most to her campaign.
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| AT&T | $2,500 |
| Baker & Daniels | $1,300 |
| Insurance Institute of Indiana | $1,250 |
2006
In 2006, Tallian collected $128,289 in donations.[6]
Listed below are those that contributed most to her campaign.
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Indiana Democratic Party | $60,163 |
| Indiana State Teachers Association | $12,000 |
| AT&T | $2,500 |
| American Federation of State County & Municipal Employees | $2,500 |
| Northwest Indiana Building & Construction Trades Council | $2,150 |
| James & Trudi McKamey | $2,100 |
| Lake Pace | $2,000 |
| Insurance Institute of Indiana | $2,000 |
| james McKamey | $2,000 |
| Steel Workers | $1,500 |
| Dunes Shore Pac | $1,500 |
| Ironworkers Local 395 | $1,350 |
| Indiana Trial Lawyers Association | $1,250 |
| Indiana State Bar Association | $1,000 |
| US Steel Corp | $1,000 |
| Dunes Shores Pac | $1,000 |
| Steelworkers Local 6787 | $1,000 |
| Calumet Pac | $1,000 |
| Electrical Workers Local 481 | $1,000 |
Recent news
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Karen Tallian News Feed
- Cross-Country Drug Court Tour to Visit Porter County Veterans Treatment Court - ValpoLife.com
- House And Senate Ironing Out Final Budget - Indiana Public Media
- Indiana lawmakers restoring most of 'ag-gag' bill - Indianapolis Star
- Pence signs 291 new laws - nwitimes.com
- Indiana's "Ag-gag" Bill Goes to Conference Committee - Food Safety News
- Education funds even under new budget - Shelbynews
- Lawmakers work late on budget, other issues - The Courier-Journal
- Indiana Legislature passes $30 billion budget and delayed tax cut - Chesterton Tribune
- Lawmakers pay property taxes late - Wish TV 8 - WISH
- Speedway bailout crosses finish line - nwitimes.com
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Personal
Tallian is divorced and has three children.
External links
- Official Indiana State Senate website of Karen Tallian
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Project Vote Smart biography
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006
- Karen Tallian on Facebook
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