Andy Rutten (St. Joseph County Council District I, Indiana, candidate 2024)

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Andy Rutten

Republican Party

Candidate, St. Joseph County Council District I

Elections and appointments

Last election

November 5, 2024

Education

M.D.

Notre Dame, 2001

Military

Service / branch

U.S. Army National Guard

Years of service

1991 - 2003

Andy Rutten (Republican Party) ran for election to the St. Joseph County Council District I in Indiana. Rutten was on the ballot in the general election on November 5, 2024.^[source]

Rutten completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Andy Rutten provided the following biographical information via Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey on October 21, 2024:

• M.D.: Notre Dame, 2001
• Military service: United States Army National Guard, 1991-2003
• Incumbent officeholder: No
• Campaign endorsements

Elections

General election

General election for St. Joseph County Council District I

Tami Springer and Andy Rutten ran in the general election for St. Joseph County Council District I on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate
	Submit photo	Tami Springer (D)
	Submit photo	Andy Rutten (R)

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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for St. Joseph County Council District I

Tami Springer ran in the Democratic primary for St. Joseph County Council District I on May 7, 2024.

		Candidate
	Submit photo	Tami Springer

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Republican primary election

Republican primary for St. Joseph County Council District I

Kent D. Hizer and Andy Rutten ran in the Republican primary for St. Joseph County Council District I on May 7, 2024.

		Candidate
	Submit photo	Kent D. Hizer
	Submit photo	Andy Rutten

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Endorsements

To view Rutten's endorsements as published by their campaign, click here. Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Rutten in this election.

Campaign themes

Ballotpedia survey responses

See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection

Andy Rutten completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Rutten's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Husband, Father, Christian, Neighbor. Professional Engineer, former Army Medic & Firefighter.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• Promote Fiscal Responsibility
• Protect Individual Liberty
• Preserve Safe, Family-Friendly Neighborhoods

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Limited Government

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Transparency, Integrity and Hardwork

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

Approve new local laws and annual operating budgets.

What legacy would you like to leave?

Leave office with a good tenure and able replacement

What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability?

A requirement

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