L. Jack Lutz
| L. Jack Lutz | ||
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| Indiana House of Representatives District 35 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 1991 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| November 5, 2014 | ||
| Years in position | 22 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $22,660.46/year | |
| Per diem | $152/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 1991 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | December 26, 1945 | |
| Profession | Marketing Representative | |
| Religion | Methodist | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Lutz is a Marketing Representative with IMI-E and B Paving, Incorporated.
He is a member of the Anderson Chamber of Commerce, Exchange Club of Anderson, Fellowship Lodge, President of the Indiana-Kentucky District Exchange Club, and member of the Noon Exchange Club.[1]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Lutz served on the following committees:
| Indiana Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Environmental Affairs | ||||
| • Public Policy, Vice-chair | ||||
| • Utilities and Energy | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Lutz served on these committees:
| Indiana Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Environmental Affairs | ||||
| • Public Policy | ||||
| • Utilities and Energy, Chair | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Lutz served on these committees:
| Indiana Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Commerce, Energy, Technology and Utilities | ||||
| • Environmental Affairs | ||||
| • Public Policy | ||||
Elections
2012
Lutz won re-election in the 2012 election for Indiana House of Representatives District 35. Lutz ran unopposed in the May 8 Republican primary and defeated Melanie Wright (D) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[2][3]
| Indiana House of Representatives, District 35, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  L. Jack Lutz Incumbent |
50.8% | 14,676 | |
| Democratic | Melanie Wright | 49.2% | 14,229 | |
| Total Votes | 28,905 | |||
2010
Lutz defeated Democratic candidate Pat Smith by a margin of 13,671 to 7,621 in the November 2 general election. [4]
In the May 4 primary election, Lutz ran unopposed and received 4,290 votes. [5]
| Indiana House of Representatives, District 35 General Election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| L. Jack Lutz (R)
|
13,671 | |||
| Pat Smith (D) | 7,621 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Republican L. Jack Lutz won re-election to the Indiana House of Representatives District 35 receiving 17,126 votes, ahead of Democrat Lee Ann Mengelt who received 13,180 votes.[6]
| Indiana House of Representatives, District 35 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| L. Jack Lutz (R)
|
17,126 | |||
| Lee Ann Mengelt (D) | 13,180 | |||
2006
On November 7, 2006, L. Jack Lutz won re-election to the Indiana House of Representatives District 35.[7]
| Indiana House of Representatives, District 35 (2006) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| L. Jack Lutz (R)
|
11,775 | |||
| Lee Ann Mengelt (D) | 10,106 | |||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Lutz collected $40,275 in donations. The top contributors are as follows:[8]
| Indiana House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to L. Jack Lutz's campaign in 2010 | |
| Indiana Trial Lawyers Association | $3,500 |
| AT&T | $3,000 |
| Monarch Beverage | $2,500 |
| Duke Energy | $2,500 |
| Nisource Inc | $2,000 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $40,275 |
2008
In 2008, Lutz collected $88,993 in donations.[9]
Listed below are those that contributed most to his campaign.
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| House Republican Campaign Committee of Indiana | $27,544 |
| Indiana Republican Party | $16,075 |
| AT&T | $3,000 |
| Duke Energy | $2,500 |
| Nisource | $2,000 |
| Delaware County Farm Bureau | $2,000 |
| Indiana Statewide Association of Rural Electric Cooperatives | $1,500 |
| Red Gold | $1,400 |
| Robert J. Spolyar | $1,329 |
| All Children Matter | $1,000 |
| Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of Indiana | $1,000 |
| John B. Wiedelman | $1,000 |
| Mike Pence Committee | $1,000 |
| Gev Pel Demars Hagerman LLC | $1,000 |
| John B. Wiedelman | $1,000 |
2006
In 2006, Lutz collected $41,804 in donations.[10]
Listed below are the top 5 contributors to his campaign.
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| AT&T | $3,500 |
| Indiana Statewide Association of Rural Electric Operatives | $2,800 |
| House Republican Campaign Committee of Indiana | $2,600 |
| Indiana Republican Party | $2,424 |
| Nisource | $2,000 |
External links
- Jack Lutz's personal website
- Indiana House of Representatives - Rep. L. Jack Lutz
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Project Vote Smart biography
- Watchdog Indiana Candidate Ratings
- Campaign contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998, 1996, 1994
- L. Jack Lutz on Facebook
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Lutz
- ↑ 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
- ↑ Lutz Campaign Donors
- ↑ 2006 Campaign Donors
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