Mary Ann Sullivan
| Mary Ann Sullivan | ||
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| Indiana House of Representatives District 97 | ||
| Former Member | ||
| In office | ||
| 2008 - 2012 | ||
| Party | Democratic | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Indiana University-Purdue University | |
| Master's | Indiana University-Purdue University | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | 1959 | |
| Place of birth | Indianapolis, Indiana | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Personal website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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Sullivan has worked for the Center of Excellence in Leadership of Learning, Christel DeHaan Family Foundation, Indiana Department of * Education, Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce, and Key Renaissance School.[1]
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Sullivan served on these committees:
- Commerce, Small Business and Economic Development
- Environmental Affairs
- Government and Regulatory Reform
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Sullivan served on these committees:
- Family, Children and Human Affairs
- Local Government
- Public Policy
- Small Business and Economic Development (Vice Chair)
Legislative walkout
Sullivan and 36 other Democratic representatives participated in a legislative walkout on Tuesday, February 22, 2011 in opposition to proposed legislation limiting union powers in Indiana. The Democratic departure left the House void of a quorum, leaving only 58 of the 67 Representatives needed to establish a quorum. [2] Terri Austin, Steven Stemler, and Vanessa Summers stayed behind to provide, if necessary, a motion and a seconding motion, which would enable them to stop any official business from proceeding should the Republicans try to do so.[2]
On March 7, House minority leader B. Patrick Bauer revealed the Democratic caucus' hideout to be the Comfort Suites in Urbana, Illinois.[3] According to the Indiana Constitution, Article 4, sections 11 and 14, the House may enforce fines and other methods to compel absent members to return. Beginning on March 7, the Democrats were subject to a fine of $250, to be withheld from future expense or salary payments, for each day they were not present in the statehouse. [4] Regarding their actual pay, House Speaker Brian Bosma announced that the 37 lawmakers were required to be physically present in the chambers to receive their per diem payment of $152/day. [3] This move came as a result of the approximated $40,000 in per diem payments automatically made to the legislators during their first seven days of absence. According to reports, the representatives promised to either return the money, or donate it to charity. [3]
March 22 marked the start of the fourth consecutive week of Democratic absenteeism, complete with an increased incentive to return. Governor Daniels and House Republicans upped the ante with daily fines increasing from $250/day to $350/day, effective Monday, March 21. Despite the increased penalties, Democratic resolve remained intact. House Minority Leader B. Patrick Bauer stated that Democrats "will remain steadfast" in their opposition to bills hurting wages and education in Indiana. [5] Rep. Winfield Moses, Jr. (D) called the increase "a poke in the eye," and promised that it would do nothing to break the impasse. [6]
The Democrats ended the standoff after 36 days, returning on March 28. The two sides agreed to compromise on a number of issues, including shelving the controversial "right-to-work" bill.[4] Although the Democrats returned with some of their wishes granted, their actions were not without consequence. Each absent member accrued a total of $3500 in fines given by Republicans. [4]
The Legislature ended up passing "right-to-work" legislation on February 1, 2012, becoming the 23rd state to do so. Gov. Mitch Daniels (R) immediately signed it into law.[7]
Elections
2012
- See also: Indiana State Senate elections, 2012
Sullivan ran in the 2012 election for Indiana State Senate District 36. She ran unopposed in the May 8 Democratic primary and was defeated by incumbent Brent Waltz (R) in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012. [8][9]
| Indiana State Senate, District 36, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Mary Ann Sullivan | 46.8% | 19,333 | |
| Republican |  Brent Waltz Incumbent |
53.2% | 21,969 | |
| Total Votes | 41,302 | |||
2010
Sullivan defeated Republican candidate Wesley Robinson by a margin of 5,172 to 3,717 to win re-election. [10] The general election took place on November 2, 2010.
In the May 4th primary, Sullivan defeated Kristopher Owens by a margin of 1,305 to 180. [11]
| Indiana House of Representatives, District 97 General Election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Mary Ann Sullivan (D)
|
5,172 | |||
| Wesley Robinson (R) | 3,717 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Democrat Mary Ann Sullivan won election to the Indiana House of Representatives District 97 receiving 9,430 votes, ahead of Republican Jon Elrod who received 7,552 votes.[12]
| Indiana House of Representatives, District 97 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Mary Ann Sullivan (D)
|
9,430 | |||
| Jon Elrod (R) | 7,552 | |||
Campaign donors
2010
In 2010, Sullivan collected $68,302 in donations. The top contributors are as follows:[13]
| Indiana House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Mary Ann Sullivan's campaign in 2010 | |
| Planned Parenthood Of Indiana | $7,500 |
| Dehaan, Christel | $3,000 |
| Dilts, Suzanne | $2,500 |
| Indiana Stonewall Democrats | $2,500 |
| Eli Lilly & Co | $2,500 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $68,302 |
2008
In 2008, Sullivan collected $481,890 in donations.[14]
Listed below are those that contributed most to her campaign.
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Indiana House Democratic Caucus | $169,415 |
| Indiana Democratic Party | $139,404 |
| Pat Bauer for State Representative | $47,000 |
| Indiana State Teachers Association | $35,000 |
| Woodhold Properties | $5,000 |
| John & Jennifer Andrews | $5,000 |
| Mary Ann Sullivan | $5,000 |
| International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers | $5,000 |
| Michael Dilts | $5,000 |
| Jeb Bardon for Indiana | $4,000 |
| Russ Stilwell for State Representative | $3,000 |
| Christel Dehaan | $3,000 |
| International Union of Painters & Allied Trades | $2,500 |
| AFSCME Council 62 | $2,000 |
| Indiana State Auto Workers | $2,000 |
| Ronald Gerwig | $2,000 |
| Indiana Chamber of Commerce | $2,000 |
| ISTA Marion County | $1,000 |
| Indiana-Kentucky Regional Council of Carpenters | $1,000 |
| W. Trent Van Haaften for State Representative | $1,000 |
Recent news
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- Lake Superior judges, magistrates fail to reach deal over Juvenile Court vacancy - nwitimes.com
- Paul Ryan's pro-gay move; Philly's equality bill - Windy City Times
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External links
- Mary Ann Sullivan's personal website
- Indiana House of Representatives - Mary Ann Sullivan
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Project Vote Smart biography
- Campaign contributions: 2010, 2008
- Mary Ann Sullivan on Facebook
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Sullivan
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 IndyStar.com, Indiana Democrats trigger Statehouse showdown over anti-union legislation, 22 Feb. 2011
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Fox 59, Fines begin for absent House Democrats, 7 March 2011
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 The Wall Street Journal, Pressure Mounts on Absent Democrats in Wisconsin, Indiana, 3 March 2011
- ↑ IndyStar.com, Dems' walkout drags on, among nation's longest, 23 March 2011
- ↑ WFIE.com, Indiana Republicans say they're done negotiating, 17 March 2011
- ↑ Reuters, "Indiana becomes 23rd "right-to-work" state," February 1, 2012
- ↑ Indiana Secretary of State, List of May 8, 2012 primary candidates
- ↑ Indiana Secretary of State, " Official 2012 General Election Results," accessed January 19, 2013
- ↑ Official Indiana General Election Results
- ↑ Official Indiana Primary Election Results
- ↑ Indiana House of Representatives official election results for 2008
- ↑ Indiana House 2010 Donors
- ↑ Sullivan Campaign Donors
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Succeeded by Justin Moed (D) |
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