Ivan Ursery II
Ivan Ursery II (Republican Party) ran for election to the Indiana House of Representatives to represent District 14. He lost in the general election on November 5, 2024.
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Biography
Ivan Ursery II was born in Merrillville, Indiana. He served in the U.S. Navy from 2002 to 2006. Ursery earned a bachelor's degree from the Art Institute of California- San Diego in 2009. His career experience includes working as a graphic designer, youth care specialist, apparel designer, screenprinter, and YouTuber. As of 2024, Ursery was affiliated with the Black Conservative Federation, Gary GOP, and Lake County Right to Life.[1]
Elections
2024
See also: Indiana House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Indiana House of Representatives District 14
Incumbent Vernon Smith defeated Ivan Ursery II in the general election for Indiana House of Representatives District 14 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Vernon Smith (D) | 72.1 | 17,570 |
 | Ivan Ursery II (R)  | 27.9 | 6,786 | |
| Total votes: 24,356 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Indiana House of Representatives District 14
Incumbent Vernon Smith advanced from the Democratic primary for Indiana House of Representatives District 14 on May 7, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Vernon Smith | 100.0 | 3,524 |
| Total votes: 3,524 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Indiana House of Representatives District 14
Ivan Ursery II advanced from the Republican primary for Indiana House of Representatives District 14 on May 7, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Ivan Ursery II | 100.0 | 877 |
| Total votes: 877 | |||
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Campaign finance
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Ursery in this election.
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Ivan Ursery II completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Ursery's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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After being honorably discharged from the Navy, I stayed an additional three years in San Diego, obtaining my bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design. In 2010, I made the decision to move back to Indiana to see how I could best use my creative talents to enrich my hometown and glorify God. I immediately got involved in ministry at Embassies of Christ and that is where I met my beautiful wife, Kathelene. We now have two wonderful sons, Ivan III and Myles.
From civic engagements to community outreaches, I try to show the light of Christ to everyone I encounter. While engaging with the community, I’ve noticed a major cultural shift away from traditional family values and the truth of God’s word. Everyone seems to be doing what’s “right” in their own eyes and the government is making laws not condemning, but affirming this destructive behavior.
That is why I strongly believe Christians not only need to be in pulpit, but also in politics to help re-shape policy around the truth of God’s word and not by man’s ever-changing, ever-evolving opinion.- I will ensure that every parent in my district, regardless of income, is able to enroll their child in a school of their choice.
- I will protect parental rights by ensuring parents are informed of curriculum taught in elementary school and if there are discussions about “sexual orientation” or “gender identity” taking place in class.
- I will ensure that lockdowns, masks, and experimental vaccinations are never mandated again. I will protect our right to medical and religious freedom.
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Campaign finance summary
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on April 19, 2024
