Douglas Gutwein
Douglas Gutwein (Republican Party) was a member of the Indiana House of Representatives, representing District 16. He assumed office in 2008. He left office on November 9, 2022.
Gutwein (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Indiana House of Representatives to represent District 16. He won in the general election on November 3, 2020.
Biography
Gutwein's professional experience includes working as a city mail carrier and small business owner. He served in the United States Army.
Committee assignments
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2021-2022
Gutwein was assigned to the following committees:
- Agriculture and Rural Development Committee
- House Environmental Affairs Committee, Chair
- Veterans Affairs and Public Safety Committee
2019-2020
Gutwein was assigned to the following committees:
- Agriculture and Rural Development Committee
- House Environmental Affairs Committee
- Select Committee on Government Reduction (decommissioned), Chair
- Veterans Affairs and Public Safety 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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| • Agriculture and Rural Development |
| • Environmental Affairs |
| • Veterans Affairs and Public Safety |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Gutwein served on the following committees:
| Indiana committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Agriculture and Rural Development |
| • Employment, Labor and Pensions, Chair |
| • Veterans Affairs and Public Safety |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Gutwein served on the following committees:
| Indiana committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Agriculture and Rural Development |
| • Employment, Labor and Pensions, Chair |
| • Veterans Affairs and Public Safety |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Gutwein served on these committees:
| Indiana committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Agriculture and Rural Development |
| • Labor and Employment, Chair |
| • Veterans Affairs and Public Safety |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Gutwein served on these committees:
| Indiana committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Family, Children and Human Affairs |
| • Interstate and International Cooperation |
| • Labor and Employment |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2020
See also: Indiana House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Indiana House of Representatives District 16
Incumbent Douglas Gutwein defeated Michael Lovely in the general election for Indiana House of Representatives District 16 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Douglas Gutwein (R) | 74.1 | 21,686 |
 | Michael Lovely (D)  | 25.9 | 7,573 | |
| Total votes: 29,259 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Indiana House of Representatives District 16
Michael Lovely advanced from the Democratic primary for Indiana House of Representatives District 16 on June 2, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Michael Lovely | 100.0 | 2,374 |
| Total votes: 2,374 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Indiana House of Representatives District 16
Incumbent Douglas Gutwein advanced from the Republican primary for Indiana House of Representatives District 16 on June 2, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Douglas Gutwein | 100.0 | 6,950 |
| Total votes: 6,950 | |||
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2018
General election
General election for Indiana House of Representatives District 16
Incumbent Douglas Gutwein defeated Christina Zacny in the general election for Indiana House of Representatives District 16 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Douglas Gutwein (R) | 70.2 | 14,661 |
 | Christina Zacny (D) | 29.8 | 6,209 | |
| Total votes: 20,870 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Indiana House of Representatives District 16
Christina Zacny defeated Joshua Bolen in the Democratic primary for Indiana House of Representatives District 16 on May 8, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Christina Zacny | 54.0 | 1,083 |
| Joshua Bolen | 46.0 | 921 | ||
| Total votes: 2,004 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Indiana House of Representatives District 16
Incumbent Douglas Gutwein advanced from the Republican primary for Indiana House of Representatives District 16 on May 8, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Douglas Gutwein | 100.0 | 6,892 |
| Total votes: 6,892 | |||
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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 Douglas Gutwein defeated Richard Ludington in the Indiana House of Representatives District 16 general election.[1][2]
| Indiana House of Representatives, District 16 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Douglas Gutwein Incumbent |
68.89% | 17,652 | |
| Democratic | Richard Ludington | 31.11% | 7,972 | |
| Total Votes | 25,624 | |||
| Source: Indiana Election Divsion | ||||
Incumbent Douglas Gutwein ran unopposed in the Indiana House of Representatives District 16 Republican primary.[3][4]
| Indiana House of Representatives, District 16 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Douglas Gutwein 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. Richard W. "Rich" Ludington was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while incumbent Douglas L. Gutwein was unopposed in the Republican primary. Gutwein defeated Ludington in the general election.[5][6]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Republican | Douglas L. Gutwein Incumbent |
64.4% | 9,313 | |
| Democratic | Richard W. "Rich" Ludington | 35.6% | 5,137 | |
| Total Votes | 14,450 | |||
2012
Gutwein won re-election in the 2012 election for Indiana House of Representatives District 16. Gutwein defeated Diana J. Boersma in the May 8 Republican primary and defeated Richard Ludington (D) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[7][8]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Republican | Douglas Gutwein Incumbent |
59% | 14,409 | |
| Democratic | Richard Ludington | 41% | 10,029 | |
| Total Votes | 24,438 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
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Douglas Gutwein Incumbent |
56.1% | 4,769 |
| Diana Boersma | 43.9% | 3,731 |
| Total Votes | 8,500 | |
Endorsements
Gutwein was endorsed by the National Rifle Association in the State House race in 2012.[9] Gutwein was also endorsed by the Indiana Right to Life PAC on May 2, 2012.[10]
2010
Gutwein defeated Democratic candidate Bill Reutebuch by a margin of 12,481 to 5,485 in the November 2 general election.[11]
In the May 4 primary election, Gutwein defeated Richard Kellenbach by a margin of 5,882 to 2,947 votes.[12]
| Indiana House of Representatives, District 16 General Election (2010) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Douglas Gutwein (R)
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12,481 | |||
| Bill Reutebuch (D) | 5,485 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Republican Douglas Gutwein won re-election to the Indiana House of Representatives District 16 receiving 15,179 votes, ahead of Democrat William R. Reutebuch Jr. who received 10,098 votes.[13]
| Indiana House of Representatives, District 16 (2008) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Douglas Gutwein (R)
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15,179 | |||
| William R. Reutebuch Jr. (D) | 10,098 | |||
Campaign themes
2020
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2022
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2021
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In 2021, the Indiana State Legislature was in session from January 4 to November 15.
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2020
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In 2020, the Indiana State Legislature was in session from January 6 to March 11.
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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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Personal
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He has served as a member of the American Legion and president/member of the Francesville Town Board.[14]
See also
2020 Elections
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Footnotes
- ↑ 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
- ↑ NRA Political Victory Fund, "Indiana," accessed April 27, 2012
- ↑ Indiana Right to Life, "Indiana Right to Life PAC announces candidate endorsements in contested primaries," accessed May 3, 2012
- ↑ Indiana Secretary of State, "2010 Official General Election Results," accessed March 6, 2014
- ↑ 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
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Political Summary," accessed March 6, 2014
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by - |
Indiana House of Representatives District 16 2008-2022 |
Succeeded by Kendell Culp (R) |
