David Devine

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David Devine

Republican Party

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Last election

May 7, 2024

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Birthplace

Fort Wayne, Ind.

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David Devine (Republican Party) ran for election for Allen County Surveyor in Indiana. He lost in the Republican primary on May 7, 2024.

Biography

David Devine was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He earned a bachelor's degree in civil engineering from the University of Notre Dame. He earned a master's degree in civil engineering from Purdue University. Devine's career experience includes working as a professional surveyor and as a professional engineer with the state of Indiana, and as a professional engineer with the state of Ohio. Devine has been affiliated with the American Society of Civil Engineers as a president of the Indiana Section and the Northeast Branch, and as a committee chair.

Elections

2024

See also: Municipal elections in Allen County, Indiana (2024)

General election

General election for Allen County Surveyor

Incumbent Michael Fruchey won election in the general election for Allen County Surveyor on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Michael Fruchey (R)	100.0	111,221

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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Allen County Surveyor

Incumbent Michael Fruchey defeated David Devine in the Republican primary for Allen County Surveyor on May 7, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Michael Fruchey	76.4	22,710
		David Devine	23.6	7,017

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 29,727
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2020

See also: Municipal elections in Allen County, Indiana (2020)

General election

General election for Allen County Surveyor

Incumbent Jeff Sorg defeated Nicholas Nelson in the general election for Allen County Surveyor on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Jeff Sorg (R)	60.0	97,358
	Submit photo	Nicholas Nelson (D)	40.0	64,837

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 162,195
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Allen County Surveyor

Incumbent Jeff Sorg defeated David Devine in the Republican primary for Allen County Surveyor on June 2, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Jeff Sorg	64.1	17,838
		David Devine	35.9	9,975

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 27,813
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Campaign themes

2024

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2020

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

David Devine is a candidate for County Surveyor, Allen County, Indiana in the Republican Party

primary election. He has approximately 30 years of work experience in civil engineering, surveying, and related fields and he maintains a license as a Professional Surveyor in Indiana and also licenses as a Professional Engineer in both Indiana and Ohio. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Notre Dame and a Master of Science degree in Civil Engineering from Purdue University. Mr. Devine plans to serve the public, residents of Allen County through: 1) effective section corner perpetuation (a primary duty that requires a Professional Surveyor license), 2) regulated drain maintenance employing asset management and construction engineering, & 3) efficient review of development plans ensuring public protection and economic development. His experience includes over 18 years as a university faculty member, teaching classes in civil engineering, surveying, construction engineering management and construction technology, and related topics at Purdue Fort Wayne (formerly IPFW), Notre Dame, Trine, Rose Hulman, Cleveland State, and other institutions. He has worked for various engineering & surveying consulting companies on projects primarily related to stormwater management, combined sewers, boundary surveys, and capital

infrastructure & utility planning.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• Section Corners - Public Land Survey System management
• Efficient and effective plan review
• Regulated "legal" drain maintenance

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Efficient use of public funds to maintain infrastructure

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