Austin Griffin
Austin Griffin was a 2012 Republican candidate for District 8 of the Indiana State Senate. Griffin was defeated by Eric Harris in the Republican primary on May 8, 2012.[1]
Griffin was born in 1970, and raised in La Porte County.[2]
Education:[2]
- La Porte County, High School
- Indiana University, Bachelor's in business
- University of Chicago, Master's Degree in economics & finance
Griffin has been involved in several start-up companies, including nursing in the homes of homebound senior citizens and veterans, occupational therapy, physical therapy and medical staffing.[2] Griffin and his wife, Kasey, also have a local business, Bluegrass Farm, Inc., in La Porte, Indiana that runs farming/agriculture crops and horse breeding/boarding.[2]
Elections
2012
- See also: Indiana State Senate elections, 2012
Griffin was running in the 2012 election for Indiana State Senate District 8. Griffin was defeated by Eric Harris in the Republican primary on May 8, 2012.[1] Incumbent Jim Arnold (D) ran against challenger Maxine Spenner in the Democratic primary. The general election took place on November 6, 2012.[3]
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
 Eric Harris |
51.9% | 4,113 |
| Austin Griffin | 48.1% | 3,817 |
| Total Votes | 7,930 | |
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Personal
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Griffin is married and has three children.[2]
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