Dave Crooks
Dave Crooks was a 2012 Democratic candidate who sought election to the U.S. House to represent the 8th Congressional District of Indiana. He won the Democratic nomination and faced Republican incumbent Larry Bucshon in the general election.[1]
Crooks lost to Republican incumbent Larry Bucshon on November 6, 2012.[2]
Biography
Crooks was born December 13, 1963, in Graysville, Indiana.[3]
Elections
2012
Crooks ran in the 2012 election for the U.S. House to represent Indiana's 8th District. Crooks defeated Thomas Barnett, and William Bryk in the Democratic primary and was defeated by Republican incumbent Larry Bucshon in the November 6 general election.[1][4]
General election
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Dave Crooks | 43.1% | 122,325 | |
| Republican |  Larry Bucshon Incumbent |
53.4% | 151,533 | |
| Libertarian | Bart Gadau | 3.6% | 10,134 | |
| Total Votes | 283,992 | |||
| Source: Indiana Secretary of State "House of Representatives Election Results" | ||||
Primary Election
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
Dave Crooks |
57.7% | 18,634 |
| Thomas Barnett | 32.9% | 10,638 |
| William Bryk | 9.4% | 3,023 |
| Total Votes | 32,295 | |
Endorsements
Crooks received endorsement from the Blue Dog Coalition on April 26, 2012.[5]
Campaign finance summary
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External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Indiana Secretary of State, "2012 Primary Election Results," May 8, 2012
- ↑ Politico, "2012 Election Map, Indiana"
- ↑ Dave Crooks for Congress Facebook Page, "Info" accessed March 6, 2012
- ↑ Indiana Secretary of State "2012 primary results"
- ↑ Blue Dog Dems, "Blue Dogs Endorse Three More Candidates 2012" accessed May 1, 2012
