Robert Behning
| Robert Behning | ||
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| Indiana House of Representatives District 91 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 1992 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| November 5, 2014 | ||
| Years in position | 21 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $22,660.46/year | |
| Per diem | $152/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 1992 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Indiana University | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | January 18, 1954 | |
| Profession | Owner, Berkshire Florist | |
| Religion | Lutheran | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Contents |
Behning is the Owner of Berkshire Florist.
He is a member of Calvary Lutheran Church, Decatur Township Civic Council, Decatur Township Lion's Club, Guilford Township Civic Association, Indiana Convention Visitors Association, President of the Board of Lutheran High School of the Mooresville Chamber of Commerce, National Federation of Independent Businesses, Southwest Multi-Service Center Board, and the Westview Hospital Board of Directors.[1]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Behning served on the following committees:
| Indiana Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Education, Chair | ||||
| • Public Health | ||||
| • Utilities and Energy | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Behning served on these committees:
| Indiana Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Education, Chair | ||||
| • Elections and Apportionment | ||||
| • Financial Institutions | ||||
| • Utilities and Energy | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Behning served on these committees:
| Indiana Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Commerce, Energy, Technology and Utilities | ||||
| • Education | ||||
Elections
2012
Behning won re-election in the 2012 election for Indiana House of Representatives District 91. Behning defeated Michael S. Scott in the May 8 Republican primary[2] and defeated Michael J. Blinn (D) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012. [3][4]
| Indiana House of Representatives, District 91, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Robert W. Behning Incumbent |
62.8% | 12,997 | |
| Democratic | Michael Blinn | 37.2% | 7,703 | |
| Total Votes | 20,700 | |||
| Indiana House of Representatives, District 91 Republican Primary, 2012 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|
Robert Behning Incumbent |
63.1% | 3,676 |
| Michael Scott | 36.9% | 2,152 |
| Total Votes | 5,828 | |
Endorsements
Behning was endorsed by the National Rifle Association in the Indiana House of Representatives race in 2012.[5]
2010
Behning defeated Democratic candidate Timothy Huber and Libertarian candidate Matt Amormino with 11,244 votes to win re-election. Huber received 1,018 votes and Amormino received 689 votes in the November 2 general election. [6]
In the May 4th primary, Behning ran unopposed and received 4,594 votes. [7]
| Indiana House of Representatives, District 91 General Election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Robert Behning (R)
|
11,244 | |||
| Timothy Huber (D) | 4,075 | |||
| Matt Amormino (L) | 689 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Republican Robert Behning won re-election to the Indiana House of Representatives District 91 receiving 15,087 votes, ahead of Democrat Timothy Huber who received 10,250 votes.[8]
| Indiana House of Representatives, District 91 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Robert Behning (R)
|
15,087 | |||
| Timothy Huber(D) | 10,250 | |||
2006
On November 7, 2006, Behning won re-election to the Indiana House of Representatives District 91.[9]
| Indiana House of Representatives, District 91 (2006) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Robert Behning (R)
|
8,007 | |||
| Timothy Huber (D) | 4,937 | |||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Behning collected $32,960 in donations. The top contributors are as follows:[10]
| Indiana House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Robert Behning's campaign in 2010 | |
| Hoosiers For Economic Growth | $6,000 |
| Bennett For State Superintendent | $5,000 |
| Friends For Frizzell | $2,285 |
| Comcast | $2,000 |
| Nisource Inc | $1,000 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $32,960 |
2008
In 2008, Behning collected $29,475 in donations.[11]
Listed below are those that contributed most to his campaign.
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Tim Oakes for Judge | $2,000 |
| Indiana Cable Telecommunications Association | $1,700 |
| Indiana Statewide Association of Rural Electric Cooperatives | $1,640 |
| Hoosiers for Economic Growth | $1,250 |
| K-12 South Point II | $1,000 |
| Indiana Beverage Alliance | $1,000 |
| Connections Audery LLC | $1,000 |
Recent news
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Robert Behning News Feed
- Class Acts - Chronicle-Tribune
- Pence Signs Casino, Common Core Bills - Inside INdiana Business (press release)
- School voucher program could be expanded by Indiana legislature - Indianapolis Star
- New law shifts remediation from college to high school - Newsandtribune
- Gov. Mike Pence signs school voucher expansion - WRTV Indianapolis
- States Reaffirm Cursive Instruction - Budget & Tax News
- Legislature approves voucher expansion - Shelbynews
- Complex Common Core 'Pause' Bill Passes Indiana General Assembly - StateImpact Indiana
- Businesses push for government to pay for preschool - Palladium-Item
- As deadline nears, Indiana lawmakers push for solutions on major bills, issues - Evansville Courier & Press
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External links
- Indiana House of Representatives - Rep. Robert Behning
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Project Vote Smart biography
- Campaign contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998, 1996, 1994
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Behning
- ↑ Cite error: Invalid
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- ↑ Indiana Secretary of State, “Election Results – Indiana General Election, November 6, 2012,” accessed January 24, 2013
- ↑ NRA Political Victory Fund "Indiana" Accessed April 27, 2012
- ↑ 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
- ↑ Behning Campaign Donors
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