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David Alan Wolkins
David Alan Wolkins (Republican Party) was a member of the Indiana House of Representatives, representing District 18. Wolkins assumed office in 1988. Wolkins left office on November 4, 2020.
Wolkins (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Indiana House of Representatives to represent District 18. Wolkins won in the general election on November 6, 2018.
Wolkins did not file to run for re-election in 2020.[1]
Biography
Wolkins' professional experience includes working as a teacher, Vice President of ABC Travel, Owner/Operator of Case Tractor Dealership and President of Warsaw Power and Equipment.
Committee assignments
2019-2020
Wolkins was assigned to the following committees:
- House Environmental Affairs Committee, Chair
- Select Committee on Government Reduction (decommissioned)
- House Natural Resources Committee
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Indiana committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Environmental Affairs, Chair |
| • Natural Resources |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Wolkins served on the following committees:
| Indiana committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Environmental Affairs, Chair |
| • Government and Regulatory Reform |
| • Natural Resources |
| • Select Committee on Government Reduction, Vice chair |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Wolkins served on the following committees:
| Indiana committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Environmental Affairs, Chair |
| • Government and Regulatory Reform |
| • Select Committee on Government Reduction, Vice chair |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Wolkins served on these committees:
| Indiana committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Environmental Affairs, Chair |
| • Government and Regulatory Reform |
| • Select Committee on Government Reduction, Vice chair |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Wolkins served on these committees:
| Indiana committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Environmental Affairs |
| • Government and Regulatory Reform |
| • Veterans Affairs and Public Safety |
Sponsored legislation
The following table lists bills this person sponsored as a legislator, according to BillTrack50 and sorted by action history. Bills are sorted by the date of their last action. The following list may not be comprehensive. To see all bills this legislator sponsored, click on the legislator's name in the title of the table.
Elections
2020
David Alan Wolkins did not file to run for re-election.[2]
2018
General election
General election for Indiana House of Representatives District 18
Incumbent David Alan Wolkins defeated Dee Moore in the general election for Indiana House of Representatives District 18 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | David Alan Wolkins (R) | 76.1 | 16,942 |
 | Dee Moore (D) | 23.9 | 5,323 | |
| Total votes: 22,265 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Indiana House of Representatives District 18
Dee Moore advanced from the Democratic primary for Indiana House of Representatives District 18 on May 8, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Dee Moore | 100.0 | 1,056 |
| Total votes: 1,056 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Indiana House of Representatives District 18
Incumbent David Alan Wolkins defeated Russell Reahard in the Republican primary for Indiana House of Representatives District 18 on May 8, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | David Alan Wolkins | 61.7 | 5,658 |
| Russell Reahard | 38.3 | 3,516 | ||
| Total votes: 9,174 | |||
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2016
Elections for the Indiana House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election took place on May 3, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was February 5, 2016.
Incumbent David Wolkins defeated Dee M. Moore in the Indiana House of Representatives District 18 general election.[3][4]
| Indiana House of Representatives, District 18 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  David Wolkins Incumbent |
76.13% | 20,055 | |
| Democratic | Dee M. Moore | 23.87% | 6,287 | |
| Total Votes | 26,342 | |||
| Source: Indiana Election Divsion | ||||
Incumbent David Wolkins ran unopposed in the Indiana House of Representatives District 18 Republican primary.[5][6]
| Indiana House of Representatives, District 18 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | David Wolkins Incumbent (unopposed) | |
2014
Elections for the Indiana House of Representatives 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. Incumbent David A. Wolkins was unopposed in the Republican primary and was unchallenged in the general election.[7][8]
2012
Wolkins won re-election in the 2012 election for Indiana House of Representatives District 18. Wolkins ran unopposed in the May 8 Republican primary and defeated Christopher Wright (D) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[9][10]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | David Alan Wolkins Incumbent |
70.2% | 17,263 | |
| Democratic | Christopher Wright | 29.8% | 7,318 | |
| Total Votes | 24,581 | |||
2010
Wolkins won re-election to the 18th District Seat in 2010 with no opposition. He received 12,820 votes in the November 2 general election.
Wolkins defeated Retha Hicks in the May 4th primary by a margin of 5,094 to 2,052 votes.[11]
2008
On November 4, 2008, Republican David Wolkins won re-election to the Indiana House of Representatives District 18 receiving 18,017 votes.[12]
| Indiana House of Representatives, District 18 (2008) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| David Wolkins (R)
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18,017 | |||
2006
On November 7, 2006, David Wolkins won re-election to the Indiana House of Representatives District 18 unopposed.[13]
| Indiana House of Representatives, District 18 (2006) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| David Wolkins (R)
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11,280 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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Personal
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Wolkins' organizational affiliations include the Warsaw Optimists, the American Legislative Exchange Council and the Free Methodist Church.[14]
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2020
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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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2014
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In 2014, the Indiana General Assembly was in session from January 6 through March 14.
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2013
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In 2013, the Indiana General Assembly was in session from January 7 through April 29.
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See also
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- Indiana State Legislature
- Indiana House of Representatives
- Indiana House Committees
- Indiana state legislative districts
External links
- Profile from Open States
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Watchdog Indiana Candidate Ratings
- Campaign contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998, 1996, 1994
Footnotes
- ↑ Times Union Online, "Wolkins Won’t Seek 17th Term," December 30, 2019
- ↑ Times Union Online, "Wolkins Won’t Seek 17th Term," December 30, 2019
- ↑ Indiana Secretary of State, "November 8, 2016 General Election candidates," February 5, 2016
- ↑ Indiana Election Division, "General election 2016 results," accessed December 16, 2016
- ↑ Indiana Secretary of State, "May 3, 2016 Primary Election candidates," February 5, 2016
- ↑ Indiana Secretary of State, "May 3, 2016 Primary Election Results," accessed August 18, 2016
- ↑ Indiana Secretary of State, "Official primary election candidate list," accessed February 10, 2014
- ↑ Indiana Secretary of State, "Official primary election results," accessed June 12, 2014
- ↑ Indiana Secretary of State, "List of May 8, 2012, primary candidates," accessed March 6, 2014
- ↑ Indiana Secretary of State, “Election Results – Indiana General Election, November 6, 2012,” accessed January 24, 2013
- ↑ Indiana Secretary of State, "2010 Official Primary Election Results," accessed March 6, 2014
- ↑ Indiana Secretary of State, "2008 Official election results," accessed March 6, 2014
- ↑ Indiana Secretary of State, "2006 Official election results," accessed March 6, 2014
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Political Summary," accessed March 6, 2014
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| Preceded by - |
Indiana House of Representatives District 18 1988 - 2020 |
Succeeded by Craig Snow (R) |
