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Frank Mrvan (Indiana state senator)
Frank Ed Mrvan Jr. (Democratic Party) was a member of the Indiana State Senate, representing District 1. He assumed office in 1998. He left office on January 12, 2022.
Mrvan (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the Indiana State Senate to represent District 1. He won in the general election on November 6, 2018.
Mrvan also served in the state Senate from 1978 to 1994.
Mrvan resigned in January 2022.[1]
Biography
Mrvan's professional experience includes working as a Union Member for the Mobil Oil Company, Cost Accountant for M and T Chemical Company and Bank Financial Officer for National City Indiana. He served as an Airman 1st Class Weather Institute for the United States Air Force from 1952 to 1956.
Committee assignments
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2021-2022
Mrvan was assigned to the following committees:
- Senate Local Government Committee, Ranking minority member
- Insurance and Financial Institutions Committee
- Homeland Security and Transportation Committee
- Veterans Affairs and the Military Committee
2019-2020
Mrvan was assigned to the following committees:
- Education and Career Development Committee
- Senate Local Government Committee, Ranking minority member
- Ethics Committee
- Health and Provider Services Committee
- Homeland Security and Transportation Committee, Ranking minority member
- Veterans Affairs and the Military Committee, Ranking minority member
2018 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2018 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Indiana committee assignments, 2018 |
|---|
| • Agriculture |
| • Education and Career Development |
| • Health and Provider Services |
| • Homeland Security and Transportation |
| • Insurance and Financial Institutions |
| • Natural Resources |
| • Veterans Affairs and the Military |
2016 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2016 legislative session, Mrvan served on the following committees:
| Indiana committee assignments, 2016 |
|---|
| • Agriculture, Ranking Minority Member |
| • Education and Career Development |
| • Health and Provider Services |
| • Insurance and Financial Institutions, Ranking Minority Member |
| • Natural Resources, Ranking Minority Member |
| • Tax and Fiscal Policy |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Mrvan served on the following committees:
| Indiana committee assignments, 2015 |
|---|
| • Agriculture |
| • Education and Career Development |
| • Health and Provider Services |
| • Insurance and Financial Institutions |
| • Natural Resources |
| • Tax and Fiscal Policy |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Mrvan served on the following committees:
| Indiana committee assignments, 2013 |
|---|
| • Commerce, Economic Development and Technology |
| • Education and Career Development |
| • Financial Institutions |
| • Health and Provider Services |
| • Insurance |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Mrvan served on these committees:
| Indiana committee assignments, 2011 |
|---|
| • Commerce & Economic Development |
| • Education and Career Development |
| • Ethics |
| • Insurance and Financial Institutions |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Mrvan served on these committees:
| Indiana committee assignments, 2009 |
|---|
| • Education and Career Development |
| • Elections |
| • Ethics |
| • Insurance and Financial Institutions |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2018
- See also: Indiana State Senate elections, 2018
General election
General election for Indiana State Senate District 1
Incumbent Frank Ed Mrvan Jr. defeated Charles Kallas in the general election for Indiana State Senate District 1 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Frank Ed Mrvan Jr. (D) | 63.3 | 29,578 |
 | Charles Kallas (R) | 36.7 | 17,144 | |
| Total votes: 46,722 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Indiana State Senate District 1
Incumbent Frank Ed Mrvan Jr. defeated Mark Kurowski and Chris Kukuch in the Democratic primary for Indiana State Senate District 1 on May 8, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Frank Ed Mrvan Jr. | 76.8 | 7,771 |
 | Mark Kurowski | 15.3 | 1,551 | |
 | Chris Kukuch | 7.9 | 801 | |
| Total votes: 10,123 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Indiana State Senate District 1
Charles Kallas advanced from the Republican primary for Indiana State Senate District 1 on May 8, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Charles Kallas | 100.0 | 3,724 |
| Total votes: 3,724 | |||
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2014
- See also: Indiana State Senate elections, 2014
Elections for the Indiana State Senate 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 Frank Mrvan Jr. was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while Ken Stevenson was unopposed in the Republican primary. Mrvan defeated Stevenson in the general election.[2][3]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic |  Frank Mrvan Jr. Incumbent |
59.7% | 15,538 | |
| Republican | Ken Stevenson | 40.3% | 10,506 | |
| Total Votes | 26,044 | |||
2010
- See also: Indiana State Senate elections, 2010
Mrvan faced Republican candidate David Spudic in the November 2 general election. Mrvan defeated Spudic by a margin of 16,472 to 10,845.[4]
Mrvan ran unopposed in the May 4 Democratic primary.[5]
| Indiana State Senate, District 1 (2010) General Election | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Frank Mrvan (D)
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16,472 | 60.03% | ||
| David Spudic (R) | 10,845 | 39.7% | ||
2006
- See also: Indiana State Senate elections, 2006
On November 7, 2006, Democrat Frank Mrvan won re-election to the Indiana State Senate District 1 receiving 15,852 votes, ahead of Republican Chris Morrow receiving 9,791 votes.[6]
| Indiana State Senate, District 1 (2006) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Frank Mrvan (D)
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15,852 | |||
| Chris Morrow (R) | 9,791 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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Personal
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Mrvan and his wife, Jean, have three children.
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2022
In 2022, the Indiana State Legislature was in session from January 4 to March 8.
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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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See also
- Indiana State Legislature
- Indiana State Senate
- Indiana Senate Committees
- Indiana state legislative districts
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ NWI.com, "Long-serving Northwest Indiana state senator resigns," January 11, 2022
- ↑ 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, "2010 Indiana State Senate Official General Election Results," accessed March 6, 2014
- ↑ Indiana Secretary of State, "2010 Indiana Primary Election Results," accessed March 6, 2014
- ↑ Indiana Secretary of State, "2006 Official election results," accessed March 6, 2014
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| Preceded by - |
Indiana State Senate District 1 1998-2022 |
Succeeded by Michael Griffin (D) |
