Dion Bergeron
Dion Bergeron (Republican Party) ran for election to the Indiana House of Representatives to represent District 9. He lost in the general election on November 8, 2022.
Bergeron completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Dion Bergeron was born in Houma, Louisiana. He attended Ivy Tech Community College. Bergeron’s career experience includes working as a truck driver, correctional officer, and real estate broker.[1] He also has experience working as a broadcaster.[2]
Elections
2022
See also: Indiana House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Indiana House of Representatives District 9
Incumbent Patricia Boy defeated Dion Bergeron in the general election for Indiana House of Representatives District 9 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Patricia Boy (D) | 54.9 | 11,645 |
 | Dion Bergeron (R)  | 45.1 | 9,576 | |
| Total votes: 21,221 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Indiana House of Representatives District 9
Incumbent Patricia Boy advanced from the Democratic primary for Indiana House of Representatives District 9 on May 3, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Patricia Boy | 100.0 | 4,223 |
| Total votes: 4,223 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Indiana House of Representatives District 9
Dion Bergeron advanced from the Republican primary for Indiana House of Representatives District 9 on May 3, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Dion Bergeron | 100.0 | 2,807 |
| Total votes: 2,807 | |||
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Campaign finance
2020
Indiana House of Representatives
See also: Indiana House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Indiana House of Representatives District 9
Incumbent Patricia Boy defeated Dion Bergeron in the general election for Indiana House of Representatives District 9 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Patricia Boy (D) | 56.6 | 15,781 |
| Dion Bergeron (R) | 43.4 | 12,096 | |
| Total votes: 27,877 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Indiana House of Representatives District 9
Incumbent Patricia Boy advanced from the Democratic primary for Indiana House of Representatives District 9 on June 2, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Patricia Boy | 100.0 | 5,946 |
| Total votes: 5,946 | |||
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Indiana's 1st Congressional District
See also: Indiana's 1st Congressional District election, 2020
Indiana's 1st Congressional District election, 2020 (June 2 Democratic primary)
Indiana's 1st Congressional District election, 2020 (June 2 Republican primary)
General election
General election for U.S. House Indiana District 1
Frank Mrvan defeated Mark Leyva and Edward Michael Strauss in the general election for U.S. House Indiana District 1 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Frank Mrvan (D) | 56.6 | 185,180 |
 | Mark Leyva (R) | 40.4 | 132,247 | |
| Edward Michael Strauss (L) | 2.9 | 9,521 | ||
| Total votes: 326,948 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Ryan Lamb (D)
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for U.S. House Indiana District 1
The following candidates ran in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Indiana District 1 on June 2, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Frank Mrvan | 32.8 | 29,575 |
 | Thomas McDermott Jr. | 28.2 | 25,426 | |
 | Jim Harper | 10.1 | 9,133 | |
| Melissa Borom | 8.7 | 7,792 | ||
 | Mara Candelaria Reardon | 7.8 | 6,997 | |
 | Sabrina Haake | 4.8 | 4,365 | |
| Carrie Castro | 1.5 | 1,330 | ||
| John Hall | 1.4 | 1,223 | ||
 | Scott Costello | 1.3 | 1,126 | |
 | Antonio Daggett Sr. | 1.1 | 965 | |
| Wendell Mosby | 1.0 | 893 | ||
| Jayson Reeves | 0.6 | 526 | ||
| Andrew Sylwestrowicz | 0.4 | 396 | ||
 | Ryan Farrar | 0.3 | 297 | |
| Total votes: 90,044 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. House Indiana District 1
The following candidates ran in the Republican primary for U.S. House Indiana District 1 on June 2, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Mark Leyva | 34.9 | 10,799 |
| William Powers | 22.9 | 7,073 | ||
 | Spencer Lemmons | 15.4 | 4,748 | |
 | Mont Handley | 11.7 | 3,625 | |
| Dion Bergeron | 10.1 | 3,127 | |
| Delano Scaife | 5.0 | 1,552 | ||
| Total votes: 30,924 | |||
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Libertarian convention
Libertarian convention for U.S. House Indiana District 1
Edward Michael Strauss advanced from the Libertarian convention for U.S. House Indiana District 1 on March 7, 2020.
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| ✔ | Edward Michael Strauss (L) | |
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Campaign themes
2022
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Dion Bergeron completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Bergeron's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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I'm a husband, a father of 5 children (some biological and some not), a small business owner, and I've lived in District 9, in and around Michigan City, for most of my life. I've lived in some great and not-so-great neighborhoods. I've jumped from the sounds of gunshots and checked on my children, and I've overcome a childhood filled with drug and alcohol abuse, mental illness, and poverty.
As a teenager, I was well on my way to becoming a statistic, even being arrested for misdemeanor petty crimes, and serving a short sentence in county jail (actually Parish- Louisiana). From there I turned my life around, eventually becoming a father, truck driver, and even a Correctional Officer.
I have experience on both sides of the bars, and have a better understanding of the criminal justice system than most, if not all, legislators, and certainly a far better understanding than my opponent.
I offer real world solutions to the problems we're all struggling with: The economy, crime, and quality careers.- The Economy: We are all struggling right now, and I want to provide much needed relief for all of us. Tax reductions, smaller government, and less interference in your life. While we may not be able to change national policies, I can do everything in my power to properly manage state resources to lessen the load on each and every Hoosier.
- Quality Careers (Jobs): We live in an amazing location that hasn't seen the economic development that it deserves. A port, multiple Interstate highways, and a National Lakeshore should equal the envy of the state. Instead, we see huge projects go to other areas again and again. Why? Because we don't have the right people fighting to bring those dollars here. I will fight to bring development and our tax dollars back home to District 9.
- Accountability and Accessibility: I'm available and I talk directly to you, my constituents. I communicate via modern technology, having real time videos where I listen to the concerns that matter to YOU. With the incumbent, you get a form letter from an assistant (if you get anything at all), and with me you'll get to speak directly to whom you elected.
As a former Correctional Officer and someone with experience in all areas of the criminal justice system, I see many areas that need improvement. Privatized prisons, revolving door pipelines, and a system that encourages recidivism are not only bad for our budget but they also do nothing to clean up our neighborhoods.
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Campaign website
Bergeron’s campaign website stated the following:
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There are a host of problems that need to be fixed, and we could make walls of text talking about them, but the fundamental reality is that unless we get people into our government that stand up for you and me, the corrupt are going to continue to drive us into bankruptcy, Main Street is going to continue to close their doors, and Amazon is going to keep abusing their employees while paying no income tax. The economy is great. No one can deny that. Unemployment is at record lows. But the numbers and statistics don’t tell the full story. Middle America has become a service industry. There are plenty of jobs around, if you don’t mind making burgers, fixing lattes, or driving people around. You can go work at a retail store, or a gas station, or a warehouse where you are worked like a machine until you get injured, and then are summarily fired.
Healthcare 38% of Indiana residents did not take prescribed medication due to cost. We are going broke trying to stay alive. Transportation Northwest Indiana is the transportation hub of this country. We truly are the Crossroads of America. Gun Control Gun Control is rooted in a long history of racism. Come with me on a journey through history and find out why they don’t want us armed. Criminal Justice Our Criminal Justice System could be so much better. Fundamental changes are necessary, and Dion is ready for the challenge.[3] |
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2020
Indiana House of Representatives
Dion Bergeron completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Bergeron's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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- Jobs are a critical part of a flourishing economy. I want to attract good quality high paying careers to the 9th District. We've seen countless job creators breaking ground across the state. What we haven't seen are quality careers in Porter and LaPorte Counties, at least not in District 9. I want to change that and work with manufacturers to attract them to our area. Northwest Indiana has everything these businesses need. We need someone that is willing to stand up for us and get these jobs here while preserving the jobs we already have. My opponent has voted against Blue Chip Casino, a critical part of the local economy and job creator.
- Affordable and Accessible Health Care: I will work with legislators to ensure that Hoosiers have access to high-quality and affordable health care. My opponent voted against health care transparency and lower rates for all Hoosiers.
- Infrastructure: I recognize that infrastructure is far more than just roads and bridges. I will work with state and local legislators to obtain state and federal dollars for OUR area. My opponent has consistently ignored areas outside Michigan City.
I am personally passionate about limited federal government. I believe that we need less governmental control and involvement in our lives and not more. I am passionate about state and individual rights.
I am personally passionate about Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security. I believe that Social Security needs to be protected to ensure that it is there for those who have paid into it. I believe in using social programs the way they were designed to be certain that those who need these programs are able to use them to better their lives and situations with the goal being eventual self-reliance. My wife is a Medicaid waiver case manager who works with the developmentally disabled and without these programs there are many that would be unable to survive.
My Uncle Andrew taught me how to be a God-fearing man who is responsible to provide for my family. Growing up, like so many others, my father was not around. My Uncle Andrew filled that void in my life and imparted in me the lessons most sons learn from their fathers. Andrew took on the role that he did not have to take on and created memories with me that I hold dear.
My Grandfather Earl was my step-grandfather but he loved me and treated me as one of his own. He raised me when my mother could not be in my life when I was a young child and made sure I wanted for nothing. Earl was a wonderful father to his children and a loving grandfather to all of his grandchildren. It was from him that I learned how crucial family is and how important it is for children to grow up in loving homes with unconditional love.
My Grandmother Wilma is my step-grandmother and from her I learned the importance of faith and the depth of love between a husband and wife. I watched Wilma exude a strength I could only wish to have as I watched her take care of my grandfather Robert as he battled Alzheimer's. She has taught me the importance of patience and prayer. I can only wish to have the strength and grace that she has and shows on a daily basis.
Transparency. Let the voters know what you're doing for them. Tell them the bills you're voting on, what they mean (honestly), and how it will affect them. Listen to your constituents.
I'm reasonable and logical and I intend to represent all of the residents of my district, not just one demographic or location.
Vote on laws that are going to affect all of us. Think about how those laws are going to be applied. Now ask if you would want that law applied to you. Look at each of these votes as if you are directly affected by it. Too few of our representatives do this, and it is time to take our government back.
I could go on and on, but you get the idea. Career politicians have been in charge long enough.
I was 15 years old when this happened and the impact of this event was not lost on me. Seeing families who had been separated by a wall that was allegedly designed to keep "fascists" out of Eastern Germany suddenly able to reunite was powerful. To see the joy and celebrations that came from the wall coming down was not lost on me, despite being just a teenager. Today, I still carry those images with me.
I began volunteering at the Humane Society when I was 14. About a year later, my Mom (being a single Mom who was on her own) ran into some financial problems and I needed to find a job to help out with bills (something that became a common theme in my life). I loved my Mom so I was willing to do anything to help out. I went to my Director and told her what was going on and that I was going to need to leave in order to find a paying position.
My Director was a wonderful woman who loved the animals very much. She was able to work it out with her Director and they were able to hire me on at minimum wage. I was able to do a job I loved and help my Mom at the same time.
It was in this job that I was able to experience the joy of seeing animals find their forever homes and see the joy on the face of a human who found their pet. I was able to help an animal new to the Humane Society find comfort and peace in their first day and often times in their last days. I was lucky to work with volunteers and employees who loved what they did and had a real love for animals.
He is unwavering in his convictions, loyal to the ones he loves, and although I don't always agree with his methods, no-one can deny his passion. According to the story, Magneto began the Brotherhood of Mutants when he saw the government begin to push for a registration of mutants. This reminded him of what the Jews went through during the time of the Holocaust, which he and his family were a part of. He recognized an overstepping of government and he wanted to protect those targeted by it. He was willing to go above and beyond for others.
As someone who has no ties to anyone in Indianapolis or the "ruling class", I owe nothing to any party, institution, or group. The only people that I owe (once elected) are the constituents of my district. All of them, not just the donors, not just the large corporations that lobby, and not just the wealthy socialites who make sure to donate to both candidates, just in case.
What I see as an issue is when these relationships become more important than the constituents of the district someone is there to represent. When you care more about voting for (or against) something because your buddy wants you to rather than because it's in the best interests of your district, that's when we have a problem.
Courts and Criminal Code
Education
Family, Children and Human Affairs
Government and Regulatory Reform
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Indiana's 1st Congressional District
Dion Bergeron completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Bergeron's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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I believe in our Constitution and am a firm supporter of the 1st, 2nd, and 10th Amendments. I will work hard to protect our God-given rights.
I do not support Medicare for all or single payer healthcare system but instead a revamping of our current healthcare system. I believe in preventative healthcare, patient education, and transparency in healthcare costs with increased ability to negotiate prices, vouchers to offset costs for Medicare, and federal legalization of marijuana.
- I believe in term limits. Just as the President is limited to two terms, our representatives should also be limited. The exact number of terms is up for debate, but an elected official should never become a career politican.
I am personally passionate about limited federal government. I believe that we need less governmental control and involvement in our lives and not more. I am passionate about state rights.
I am personally passionate about Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security. I believe that Social Security needs to be protected to ensure that it is there for those who have paid into it. I also believe in protecting social welfare programs but also ensuring that those who need these social welfare programs are able to use them to better their lives and situations.
My Uncle Andrew taught me how to be a God-fearing man who is responsible to provide for my family. Growing up, like so many others, my father was not around. My Uncle Andrew filled that void in my life and imparted in me the lessons most sons learn from their fathers. Andrew took on the role that he did not have to take on and created memories with me that I hold dear.
My Grandfather Earl was my step-grandfather but he loved me and treated me as one of his own. He raised me when my mother could not be in my life when I was a young child and made sure I wanted for nothing. Earl was a wonderful father to his children and a loving grandfather to all of his grandchildren. It was from him that I learned how crucial family is and how important it is for children to grow up in loving homes with unconditional love.
My Grandmother Wilma is my step-grandmother and from her I learned the importance of faith and the depth of love between a husband and wife. I watched Wilma exude a strength I could only wish to have as I watched her take care of my grandfather Robert as he battled Alzheimers. She has taught me the importance of patience and prayer. I can only wish to have the strength and grace that she has and shows on a daily basis.
I want to roll back our government that is quickly becoming Big Brother. I want less invasion and intrusion in our lives, and more power to the states.
Transparency. Let the voters know what you're doing for them. Tell them the bills you're voting on, what they mean (honestly), and how it will affect them. Listen to your constituents.
Vote on laws that are going to affect all of us. Think about how those laws are going to be applied. Now ask if you would want that law applied to you. Look at each of these votes as if you are directly affected by it. Too few of our representatives do this, and it is time to take our government back.
If we don't get our government back from those who don't have our best interests at heart, then the laws and policies enacted are going to affect us all, and not in a good way.
He is unwavering in his convictions, loyal to the ones he loves, and although I don't always agree with his methods, no-one can deny his passion. According to the story, Magneto began the Brotherhood of Mutants when he saw the government begin to push for a registration of mutants. This reminded him of what the Jews went through during the time of the Holocaust, which he and his family were a part of. He recognized an overstepping of government and he wanted to protect those targeted by it. He was willing to go above and beyond for others.
The House is the origin of all tax code, budget, and impeachment powers. It is critically important that Representatives start working together to pass reasonable and sane budgets that don't continue to spiral this country further into debt.
As someone who has no ties to anyone in Washington, I owe nothing to any party, institution, or group. The only people that I owe (once elected) are the constituents of my district. All of them, not just the donors, not just the large corporations that lobby, and not just the wealthy socialites who make sure to donate to both candidates, just in case.
China is one of the greatest challenges we face as a nation, as they steal our intellectual property, undervalue their currency, make inroads across the region, and consistently go back on their word.
As someone who fully supports the brave women and men of our military, I believe that far too much money is being funneled into the pockets of defense contractors, and not enough into Veteran Care and benefits. A major challenge we face is tracking where our money goes, and holding those who are misusing it accountable. It will be difficult to ensure that our fighting force remains the best, most well-equipped in the world, while rooting out corruption at the same time.
There should be term limits, and I absolutely will support and champion the push for them.
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See also
2022 Elections
External links
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Footnotes
- ↑ ’’Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on January 24, 2020’’
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on October 11, 2022
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Dion Bergeron for Indiana State Rep District 9, “Issues,” accessed November 29, 2022
