Cynthia Reinert
Cynthia Reinert (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Indiana House of Representatives to represent District 58. She lost in the general election on November 3, 2020.
Elections
2020
See also: Indiana House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Indiana House of Representatives District 58
Michelle Davis defeated Cynthia Reinert in the general election for Indiana House of Representatives District 58 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Michelle Davis (R) | 67.6 | 22,282 |
 | Cynthia Reinert (D) | 32.4 | 10,664 | |
| Total votes: 32,946 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Indiana House of Representatives District 58
Cynthia Reinert advanced from the Democratic primary for Indiana House of Representatives District 58 on June 2, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Cynthia Reinert | 100.0 | 2,848 |
| Total votes: 2,848 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Indiana House of Representatives District 58
Michelle Davis defeated Jay Hart, J. David Hopper, Bruce Armstrong, and Heather Bline in the Republican primary for Indiana House of Representatives District 58 on June 2, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Michelle Davis | 42.9 | 2,878 |
 | Jay Hart | 32.8 | 2,201 | |
| J. David Hopper | 13.2 | 884 | ||
 | Bruce Armstrong | 7.3 | 488 | |
| Heather Bline | 3.7 | 251 | ||
| Total votes: 6,702 | |||
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2018
General election
General election for Indiana House of Representatives District 58
Incumbent Charles Burton defeated Cynthia Reinert in the general election for Indiana House of Representatives District 58 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Charles Burton (R) | 63.3 | 13,784 |
| Cynthia Reinert (D) | 36.7 | 7,981 | |
| Total votes: 21,765 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Indiana House of Representatives District 58
Cynthia Reinert advanced from the Democratic primary for Indiana House of Representatives District 58 on May 8, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Cynthia Reinert | 100.0 | 1,344 |
| Total votes: 1,344 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Indiana House of Representatives District 58
Incumbent Charles Burton advanced from the Republican primary for Indiana House of Representatives District 58 on May 8, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Charles Burton | 100.0 | 4,596 |
| Total votes: 4,596 | |||
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Campaign themes
2020
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Cynthia Reinert did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.
2018
Ballotpedia survey responses
- See also: Ballotpedia's candidate surveys
Cindy Reinert participated in Ballotpedia's candidate survey on April 9, 2018. The survey questions appear in bold, and Cindy Reinert's responses follow below.[1]
What would be your top three priorities, if elected?
| “ | 1) Education 2) Fix the foster care system |
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What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? Why?
| “ | There are so many issues. I am passionate about all three of the above issues, as Indiana and the supermajority have done a terrible job. the day after Parkland, the IN Legislature actually eased gun laws in the state.
Another priority is the foster care system. IN has a ‘grab and go’ policy, so there are too many kids in the system. In addition, the Legislature dedicates more money to the foster care and adoption programs, when money spent on rehab and reunification has shown excellent results where it has been done.
The education system is a mess, and it would take me more than 500 words to even begin to describe the issues with IN.
Additionally, Indiana is one of only five states without a hate crime bill. The supermajority cannot agree on the “language”.Cite error: Invalid |
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Ballotpedia also asked the candidate a series of optional questions. Cindy Reinert answered the following:
Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?
| “ | I have a wonderful mentor in Margaret McGovern. Former mayor of Greenwood, IN. She has been a guiding light, a push when I need it, and a steel resolve.[3] | ” |
| “ | I started protesting Nixon and Vietnam in high school. I had the MIA/POW bracelets. I've been to marches in DC for NOW, NARAL, Planned Parenthood, and many others. I have always stood up for what I believed in. I am a perpetual student, and I'm looking forward to this next chapter in my life.[3] | ” |
| “ | Listening skills. Empathy. Open mindedness. Willingness and a desire to learn. Doing the right thing. Compassion. A desire to help.[3] | ” |
| “ | I am a retired lawyer. I have the knowledge to understand and learn what I don't, and I'm not afraid to ask. The characteristics above have always been part of my life.[3] | ” |
| “ | Impact the lives of my constituents as well as the people of the State of Indiana, in a positive way. Make life easier or better for the most vulnerable of us.[3] | ” |
| “ | I want every child fed. Every child enrolled in a school that teaches them. The elderly are not to be thrown away. The most vulnerable are the ones the Legislature seems to do the least for.[3] | ” |
| “ | The first would be JFK being killed. I remember everything about that day. I was 6.
The speech that Bobby Kennedy gave in Indianapolis the night Martin Luther King Jr was killed. Had I not been staying with a friend down the street, who’s parents were liberals, I would have never been there that night. I remember being in awe of him, and the message he gave that night, of love, and inclusion. I can’t read a story about that night or watch the speech without getting chills. I have been to his grave and thanked him. I was 11 at that time,[3] |
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| “ | At 15 I had a job at Dairy Queen. I can't remember how long I had that job, but it seems like a long time![3] | ” |
| “ | Wow... tough question. I wouldn't describe it as awkward, although throughout my life, I've had plenty of those! But a very nice oncologist and I had a blind date and met for dinner. Things went well until he asked me for a ride to his car in the parking garage. He assaulted me and only stopped when I started screaming.[3] | ” |
| “ | I like them all, but Memorial Day may be my favorite. It signals the beginning of summer, the end of winter and a new beginning.[3] | ” |
| “ | Wow, another tough question.
The classics are wonderful, and I reread books all the time. I would have to say that “The Power of One” and “Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet” have been reread many times. They are both books about struggles and disappointments, and how the characters turn those into their power.[3] |
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| “ | A mermaid. I love the sea, the stars and the moon.[3] | ” |
| “ | Recipes handwritten by my mother and grandmother.[3] | ” |
| “ | “Let Me Down Easy” by Chris Izaak[3] | ” |
| “ | My parents have both been very ill the last six weeks. My mom passed away on Thursday morning early. My father is currently in the hospital and going to be released home with hospice care. I stayed with my mom the last six weeks of her life. I was able to offer her the love and support of a parent, but as her child.[3] | ” |
| “ | The GOP is interested in bettering their interests and those of their donors. They refuse to hear any bill that they don't agree with, instead of giving bills hearings. This to me is a waste of taxpayer money. EVERY bill should be read and discussed, even tho the parties may not agree, the bill has a chance to be heard and debated. I am hoping that the supermajority no longer exists after November 6.[3] | ” |
| “ | Yes and no. I have experience in politics. I majored in political science and sociology. While I have no experience in government, I have a lot of information, and I'm not afraid to ask for help when I need it. Sometimes those that have been an elected official of this state have merely sat in their seat for 30 years, and basically done nothing. I will do something, and work for the people of the State of Indiana to have better lives.[3] | ” |
| “ | Infrastructure. Education. Kids. Elderly. VETS. Drafting and passing a hate crimes bill. Stopping the destruction of our forests. Trying to make sure people do not fall through the cracks. Safe and affordable reproductive health care for women.[3] | ” |
| “ | Currently, the Governor states his agenda, and his minions in the Legislature attempt to do his bidding. We have dealt with this governor for only a year, but Mike Pence was before him. So we do have some experience dealing with irrational men.[3] | ” |
| “ | Yes. Networking allows legislators to voice their concerns over issues particular to their district. Maybe we have not heard this issue from our constituents, but listening to another person, can open up lines of communication not just between legislators, but with people in your district. Maybe my constituents never mentioned the issue, but it is because no one asked. I have plans for a monthly Coffee With a Candidate so that folks in my district can come and have a cup of coffee with me, and tell me what they want, how it pertains to them, and what suggestions they might have.[3] | ” |
| “ | I believe that the computer model would work the best. No one is going to agree on every district, but the computer is neutral. I've seen this demonstrated, and it would save taxpayers money, and the legislature time.[3] | ” |
| “ | Judiciary Education HHS[3] | ” |
| “ | Not sure if I would or not.[3] | ” |
| “ | Ed Delaney and his wife Ann, have been influential.[3] | ” |
| “ | Not currently.[3] | ” |
| “ | Not yet, but I'm sure I'll hear many of them.[3] | ” |
See also
2020 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Note: The candidate's answers have been reproduced here verbatim without edits or corrections by Ballotpedia.
- ↑ Ballotpedia's candidate survey, "Cindy Reinert's responses," April 9, 2018
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