Scott Reske

Scott Reske
Current candidacy
Running for U.S. House of Representatives, Indiana's 5th Congressional District
Date of primary	May 8, 2012
General election	November 6, 2012
Current office
Indiana House of Representatives District 37
In office
2000 - Present
Term ends
November 20, 2012
Years in position	13
Party	Democratic
Compensation
Base salary	$22,660.46 per year
Per diem	$138/day
Elections and appointments
Last election	November 2, 2010
First elected	November 7, 2000
Next election	November 6, 2012
Term limits	N/A
Education
High school	Pendleton Heights High School, 1978
Bachelor's	Purdue University, 1983
Master's	University of Seattle, 1990
Personal
Profession	VP, Beam, Longest and Neff, LLC
Websites
Office website
Campaign website
Scott Reske campaign logo

Scott Reske is a Democratic member of the Indiana House of Representatives, representing the 37th District since 2000. Reske is a 2012 Democratic candidate seeking election to the U.S. House representing the 5th Congressional District of Indiana. He won the Democratic nomination and will face Republican Susan Brooks in the general election.

Biography

Reske graduated from Pendleton Heights High School in 1978. Reske was accepted to and attended Purdue University.

Early in his college career, Reske decided to serve his country as a United States Marine Corps officer. Between his junior and senior years at Purdue, he attended Officer Candidate School and later was an Honor Graduate from The Basic School in Quantico, Virginia.

After graduating from Purdue in 1983 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering, Reske accepted a commission as a second lieutenant in the United States Marine Corp and was subsequently selected to become a Marine aviator. While serving in the Marine Corps, Scott earned a Masters of Public Administration from City University of Seattle.

Career

Reske is Vice President of Beam, Longest and Neff LLC Consulting Service Engineers, and Lieutenant Colonel in the United States Marine Corps Reserves. He is a former Firefighter and Marine Aviator with the United States Marines Corps.

Committee assignments

2011-2012

In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Reske has been appointed to these committees:

• Commerce, Small Business and Economic Development, Ranking Minority Member
• Government and Regulatory Reform
• Public Health

2009-2010

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

• Commerce, Energy, Technology and Utilities
• Public Health
• Small Business and Economic Development (Chair)

Legislative walkout

Reske and 36 other Democratic representatives participated in a legislative walkout on Tuesday, February 22, 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. 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.

On March 7, House minority leader B. Patrick Bauer revealed the Democratic caucus' hideout to be the Comfort Suites in Urbana, Illinois. 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. 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, which is $152/day. 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.

Tuesday, 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. Rep. Winfield Moses, Jr. (D) called the increase "a poke in the eye," and promised that it would do nothing to break the impasse.

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. 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.

The absence of the Democrats did not only hold up changes to worker's rights, but also the passage of a new state budget. The legislature has until April 29 to pass the new budget, however, if no budget passes, Gov. Daniels will be forced to call a for a special session. The current budget is set to expire June 30, 2011.

Elections

2012

See also: Indiana's 5th congressional district elections, 2012

Reske is running in the 2012 election for the U.S. House, representing Indiana's 5th District. Reske defeated Tony Long in the May 8 Democratic primary and will face Susan Brooks in the November 6 general election.

Endorsements

The Indiana Democratic Party State Central Committee endorsed Reske in the 5th congressional district race in 2012. Prior to the statewide endorsement, Reske received the endorsement of the Indiana Democratic Party Fifth District Central Committee. Reske was endorsed by the National Rifle Association in the 5th district race in 2012.

2010

See also: Indiana House of Representatives elections, 2010

Reske defeated Republican candidate Kyle Hupfer and Libertarian candidate Rob Jozwiak with 9,156 votes in the November 2 general election. Hupfer received 8,559 votes and Jozwiak received 970 votes.

In the May 4 primary election, Reske ran unopposed and received 2,992 votes. 

Indiana House of Representatives, District 37 General Election (2010)
Candidates		Votes
Scott Reske (D)		9,156
Kyle Hupfer (R)		8,559
Rob Jozwiak (L)		970

Reske ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on May 4th.

2008

On November 4, 2008, Democrat Scott Reske won re-election to the Indiana House of Representatives District 37 receiving 13,846 votes, ahead of Republican Kelly Gaskill (12,066 votes), and Libertarian Robert Jozwiak (1,197 votes).

Indiana House of Representatives, District 37 (2008)
Candidates		Votes
Scott Reske (D)		13,846
Kelly Gaskill (R)		12,066
Robert Jozwiak (L)		1,197

2006

On November 7, 2006, Reske won re-election to the Indiana House of Representatives District 37 unopposed.

Indiana House of Representatives, District 37 (2006)
Candidates		Votes
Scott Reske (D)		13,365

Campaign donors

2010

In 2010, Reske collected $160,590 in donations. The top contributors are as follows:

Indiana House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions
Top contributors to Scott Reske's campaign in 2010
Indiana House Democratic Caucus	$61,122
Indiana State Teachers Association	$25,000
Indiana Democratic Party	$9,653
Circle Northeast	$6,000
International Brotherhood Of Electrical Workers	$5,000
Total Raised in 2010	$160,590

2008

In 2008, Reske collected $389,227 in donations.

Listed below are those that contributed most to his campaign.

Donor	Amount
Indiana Democratic Party	$225,263
Indiana State Teachers Association	$60,000
Indiana House Democratic Caucus	$27,360
Indiana Trial Lawyers Association	$5,000
John Frick & Associates	$4,000
Madison County Democrats	$4,000
Scott E. Reske	$2,684
Indiana Hospital Association	$2,500
American Federation of State County & Municipal Employees	$2,500
Indiana Association of Realtors	$2,000
Ryan & Katherine Smith	$2,000
AT&T	$2,000
Tri-County Pac	$1,500
Pierce for State Representative	$1,250
Thomas Haymer	$1,200
Indiana Dental Association	$1,000
Circle Nepac	$1,000
Anderson Federation of Teachers	$1,000
Indiana State Auto Workers	$1,000
Service Employees Local 880	$1,000

2006

In 2006, Reske collected $38,808 in donations.

Listed below are the top 5 contributors to his campaign.

Donor	Amount
Indiana Trial Lawyers Association	$2,500
Indiana Hospital Association	$2,166
James B. Longest	$2,000
Jim Lougest	$2,000
AT&T	$1,750

External links

Suggest a link

• Indiana House of Representatives - Scott Reske
• Project Vote Smart legislative profile
• Project Vote Smart biography
• Watchdog Indiana Candidate Ratings
• Campaign contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002
• Campaign website
• Twitter account
• Facebook page

References

Political offices
Preceded by -	Indiana House of Representatives District 37 2000–present	Succeeded by NA