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Sheila Ann Klinker
Sheila Klinker.jpg
Indiana House of Representatives
District 27
Incumbent
In office
1982- Present
Term ends
November 5, 2014
Years in position 31
PartyDemocratic
Compensation
Base salary$22,660.46/year
Per diem$152/day
Elections and appointments
Last electionNovember 6, 2012
First electedNovember 2, 1982
Next electionNovember 4, 2014
Term limitsN/A
Education
Bachelor'sPurdue University
Master'sPurdue University
Personal
BirthdayDecember 20, 1938
ProfessionOutreach Liaison, Purdue University
ReligionRoman Catholic
Websites
Office website
www.CandidateVerification.org

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Sheila Ann Klinker (b. December 20, 1938) is a Democratic member of the Indiana House of Representatives, representing District 27 since 1982. She currently serves as the Assistant Majority Leader.

Klinker works as an Outreach Liaison with the Purdue University School of Education. She has previously been a teacher at Tecumseh Middle School, Miami Elementary School, Edgelea School, and Klondike Elementary School.

She is a member of the Chamber of Commerce Education Committee, Mental Retardation and Developmental Disability Commission, Hanna Community Center Board, Bach Choralo Board of Directors, Aktion Club for Disabled, Business and Professional Women's Association, and the Indiana Advisory Committee Intergovernmental Relations.[1]

Committee assignments

2013-2014

At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Klinker served on the following committees:

Indiana Committee Assignments, 2013
• Agriculture and Rural Development
• Veterans Affairs and Public Safety
• Ways and Means

2011-2012

In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Klinker served on these committees:

2009-2010

In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Klinker served on these committees:

Legislative walkout

Klinker 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 House of Representatives elections, 2012

Klinker won re-election in the 2012 election for Indiana House of Representatives District 27. Klinker ran unopposed in the May 8 Democratic primary and defeated Chuck Hockema (R) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012. [8][9]

Indiana House of Representatives, District 27, General Election, 2012
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Democratic Green check mark.jpgSheila Ann Klinker Incumbent 54.5% 10,742
     Republican Chuck Hockema 45.5% 8,970
Total Votes 19,712


2010

See also: Indiana House of Representatives elections, 2010

Klinker defeated Republican candidate Donn Brown by a margin of 6,883 to 4,537 in the November 2 general election. [10]

In the May 4 primary election, Klinker ran unopposed and received 1,661 votes. [11]

Indiana House of Representatives, District 27 General Election (2010)
Candidates Votes
Green check mark.jpg Sheila Ann Klinker (D) 6,883
Donn Brown (R) 4,537

2008

On November 4, 2008, Democrat Sheila Ann Klinker won re-election to the Indiana House of Representatives District 27 receiving 17,447 votes.[12]

Indiana House of Representatives, District 27 (2008)
Candidates Votes
Green check mark.jpg Sheila Ann Klinker (D) 17,447

2006

On November 7, 2006, Sheila Ann Klinker won re-election to the Indiana House of Representatives District 27.[13]

Indiana House of Representatives, District 27 (2006)
Candidates Votes
Green check mark.jpg Sheila Ann Klinker (D) 7,185
Jack Rhoda (R) 4,593

Campaign donors

2012

Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.

2010

In 2010, Klinker collected $46,994 in donations. The top contributors are as follows:[14]


2008

In 2008, Klinker collected $30,395 in donations.[15]

Listed below are those that contributed most to her campaign.

Donor Amount
Tippewa Pac $3,000
Indiana Builders Association $1,750
Caterpiller Employees Pac $1,000
AT&T $1,000
Indiana Hospital Association $1,000

2006

In 2006, Klinker collected $75,611 in donations.[16]

Listed below are the top 5 contributors to her campaign.

Donor Amount
Indiana State Teachers Association $12,000
Tippewa PAC $7,000
Indiana Association of Realtors $2,000
Caterpillar $1,750
Indiana Hospital Association $1,500

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References

  1. ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Klinker
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 IndyStar.com, Indiana Democrats trigger Statehouse showdown over anti-union legislation, 22 Feb. 2011
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Fox 59, Fines begin for absent House Democrats, 7 March 2011
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 The Wall Street Journal, Pressure Mounts on Absent Democrats in Wisconsin, Indiana, 3 March 2011
  5. ↑ IndyStar.com, Dems' walkout drags on, among nation's longest, 23 March 2011
  6. ↑ WFIE.com, Indiana Republicans say they're done negotiating, 17 March 2011
  7. ↑ Reuters, "Indiana becomes 23rd "right-to-work" state," February 1, 2012
  8. ↑ Indiana Secretary of State, List of May 8, 2012 primary candidates
  9. ↑ Indiana Secretary of State, “Election Results – Indiana General Election, November 6, 2012,” accessed January 24, 2013
  10. ↑ Official Indiana General Election Results
  11. ↑ Official Indiana Primary Election Results
  12. ↑ Indiana House of Representatives official election results for 2008
  13. ↑ Indiana House of Representatives official election results for 2006
  14. ↑ Indiana House 2010 Donors
  15. ↑ Klinker Campaign Donors
  16. ↑ 2006 Campaign Donors
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1982–present 		Succeeded by
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