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Chip Perfect
Chip Perfect (Republican Party) was a member of the Indiana State Senate, representing District 43. He assumed office on November 5, 2014. He left office on September 26, 2023.
Perfect (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Indiana State Senate to represent District 43. He won in the general election on November 8, 2022.
Perfect resigned from the Indiana House of Representatives on September 26, 2023, citing business, personal, and family obligations. [1]
Biography
Perfect earned a bachelor's degree in agriculture education from Purdue University.
Perfect’s career experience includes working as president and CEO with Perfect North Slopes. He volunteered with the state of Indiana as a board member of the Dearborn County Hospital, the 4-H Fair, and the Chamber of Commerce and Convention and Visitors Bureau. He was also a member of Natorp Inc., the chairman of the board of the National Area Ski Association, and the president of the Midwest Ski Areas Association.[2]
Committee assignments
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2023-2024
Perfect was assigned to the following committees:
- Agriculture Committee
- Commerce and Technology Committee, Chair
- Senate Natural Resources Committee
- Pensions and Labor Committee
- Utilities Committee, Ranking Member
2021-2022
Perfect was assigned to the following committees:
- Agriculture Committee
- Commerce and Technology Committee, Chair
- Senate Natural Resources Committee
- Pensions and Labor Committee
- Utilities Committee, Ranking member
2019-2020
Perfect was assigned to the following committees:
- Agriculture Committee
- Commerce and Technology Committee, Chair
- Pensions and Labor Committee
- Senate Natural Resources Committee
- Tax and Fiscal Policy Committee
- Utilities Committee, Ranking member
2018 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2018 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Indiana committee assignments, 2018 |
|---|
| • Agriculture |
| • Appropriations |
| • Natural Resources |
| • Pensions and Labor |
2016 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2016 legislative session, Perfect served on the following committees:
| Indiana committee assignments, 2016 |
|---|
| • Agriculture |
| • Local Government |
| • Natural Resources |
| • Pensions and Labor |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Perfect served on the following committees:
| Indiana committee assignments, 2015 |
|---|
| • Agriculture |
| • Local Government |
| • Natural Resources |
| • Pensions and Labor |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2022
See also: Indiana State Senate elections, 2022
General election
General election for Indiana State Senate District 43
Incumbent Chip Perfect won election in the general election for Indiana State Senate District 43 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Chip Perfect (R) | 100.0 | 30,804 |
| Total votes: 30,804 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Indiana State Senate District 43
Incumbent Chip Perfect advanced from the Republican primary for Indiana State Senate District 43 on May 3, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Chip Perfect | 100.0 | 7,052 |
| Total votes: 7,052 | |||
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Campaign finance
2018
- See also: Indiana State Senate elections, 2018
General election
General election for Indiana State Senate District 43
Incumbent Chip Perfect won election in the general election for Indiana State Senate District 43 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Chip Perfect (R) | 100.0 | 35,509 |
| Total votes: 35,509 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Indiana State Senate District 43
Incumbent Chip Perfect advanced from the Republican primary for Indiana State Senate District 43 on May 8, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Chip Perfect | 100.0 | 11,881 |
| Total votes: 11,881 | |||
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2014
- See also: Indiana State Senate elections, 2014
Elections for the Indiana State Senate took place in 2014. A primary election took place on May 6, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was February 7, 2014. Rudy Howard was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while Chip Perfect defeated Bill McDonald and Mark Schneider in the Republican primary. Perfect defeated Howard in the general election.[3]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican |  Chip Perfect |
71.7% | 22,737 | |
| Democratic | Rudy Howard | 28.3% | 8,988 | |
| Total Votes | 31,725 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
Chip Perfect |
49% | 5,281 |
| Bill McDonald | 27.3% | 2,947 |
| Mark Schneider | 23.7% | 2,551 |
| Total Votes | 10,779 | |
Campaign themes
2022
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2014
Perfect's website highlighted the following campaign themes:
Opportunities
| “ | Opportunities are not just about starting a business. People want opportunities in their work, opportunities available in the companies where they work. If business can’t grow, employee opportunities are limited.
High taxes, government mandates, costly regulations, legal precautions, all take resources away from a business and limit its ability to grow and create opportunity. Opportunities are about education as well. I was a teacher of high school Agriculture when I first graduated from college. Believe me, I know just how difficult it is to teach. I also have raised three children and understand how important their education has been. The world is changing at a rate faster than any time in history. We face a huge educational challenge to make sure our young people are prepared for the world that is coming at them at high speed! They need educational opportunities to be prepared, and to create their own opportunities in life.[4][5] |
” |
Leadership
| “ | I like to get things done. I speak my mind. I listen. I like to build consensus! I am reasonable and rational. I have learned a great deal about leadership from a number of mentors over the years, and I continue to strive to become a better leader.
I am excited about the opportunity to put my leadership experience to work for Southeastern Indiana. This community is where I grew up, where I raised my children, where I make my living, where I live my life. It is important for me to give back. I believe becoming your Senator is a way for me to continue doing that![4][5] |
” |
Common Sense
| “ | We are fortunate to live in Southeast Indiana, where common sense is still common. However, you cannot assume that everyone has common sense and uses it while making both small and large decisions.
I often tell young people to figure out what they have to offer. When I first got to college I realized that one of the things I had to offer was common sense. I discovered that I could use my common sense perspective in situations where it was lacking. Calling on this common sense has served me well in becoming a successful businessman, husband and father. I plan to put my common sense perspective together with my leadership abilities to help insure there are opportunities available for Hoosiers of the 43rd Senate District.[4][5] |
” |
Campaign finance summary
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Endorsements
2014
In 2014, Perfect's endorsements included:[6]
- Indiana State Representative Jud McMillin (R)
- Indiana Farm Bureau Elect Committee
- National Rifle Association (AQ rating)
- Indiana Manufacturers Association
- Indiana Chamber of Commerce
- Indiana State Sen. Johnny Nugent (R) (outgoing incumbent)
- Dearborn County Commissioner Kevin Lynch
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2023
In 2023, the Indiana State Legislature was in session from January 9 to April 28.
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2022
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In 2022, the Indiana State Legislature was in session from January 4 to March 8.
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2021
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In 2021, the Indiana State Legislature was in session from January 4 to November 15.
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2020
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In 2020, the Indiana State Legislature was in session from January 6 to March 11.
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2019
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In 2019, the Indiana General Assembly was in session from January 3 through April 24.
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2018
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In 2018, the Indiana General Assembly was in session from January 2 through March 16.
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2017
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In 2017, the Indiana General Assembly was in session from January 3 through April 22.
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2016
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In 2016, the Indiana General Assembly was in session from January 5 through March 10.
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2015
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In 2015, the Indiana General Assembly was in session from January 6 through April 29.
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See also
2022 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ ‘’Associated Press, "Indiana state senator to resign in September, cites `business, personal and family obligations’," August 30, 2023
- ↑ Indiana Senate Republicans, “Chip Perfect” accessed December 13, 2019
- ↑ Indiana Secretary of State, "Official primary election results," accessed June 12, 2014
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Vote Chip Perfect, "Core Values," accessed April 24, 2014
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Vote Chip Perfect, "Endorsements," accessed April 24, 2014
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by - |
Indiana State Senate District 43 2014-2023 |
Succeeded by Randy Maxwell (R) |
