Brad Rider
Brad Rider was a 2012 Republican candidate for District 92 of the Indiana House of Representatives. Rider was defeated by Tim Motsinger in the Republican primary on May 8, 2012.[1]
Rider was raised in Marion County, Indiana and graduated from Arlington High School.[2] Upon graduation Rider joined the U.S. Army and served as an artillerymen with the 7th infantry division in Monterey, California.[2] After serving, Rider returned home and started work in business first as a retail employee, and quickly became a manager for a large beverage retailer in Central Indiana.[2] In a few years Rider became president and CEO and worked to grow the business from 13 stores to 26 locations in two states.[2]
Elections
2012
Rider ran in the 2012 election for Indiana House of Representatives District 92. Tyjuan Garrett, Brian Cooper, and Karlee Macer ran in the Democratic primary on May 8, 2012. Rider, Richard B. Scott, Sr., and Tim Motsinger ran in the Republican primary. Tim Motsinger won in the primary.[1] The general election took place on November 6, 2012.[3]
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
 Tim Motsinger |
49.3% | 2,867 |
| Brad Rider | 43.6% | 2,534 |
| Richard Scott, Sr. | 7.1% | 412 |
| Total Votes | 5,813 | |
Endorsements
Rider received endorsements from Indiana Right to Life, Indiana Chamber of Commerce, Indiana Manufacturers Association, and Indiana Restaurant Association.[4]
Recent news
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External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Associated Press, "Election Results 2012," accessed May 8, 2012
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Brad Rider for Indiana, "Info" accessed April 25, 2012
- ↑ Indiana Secretary of State, "List of May 8, 2012, primary candidates," accessed March 6, 2014
- ↑ Brad Rider for Indiana, "Endorsements," accessed May 4, 2012
