Jim Arnold
Jim Arnold is a former Democratic member of the Indiana State Senate, representing District 8 from March 2007 to November 9, 2016. He served as State Senate Assistant Minority Caucus Leader.
Biography
Arnold earned his B.A. in political science/History from Valparaiso University and his Paralegal Certificate from Indiana University. His professional experience includes working as an Air Traffic Controller for the United States Air Force, Chief Investigator/Paralegal for the LaPorte County Prosecuting Attorneys Office and Sheriff of LaPorte County. He served in the United States Army Reserve.
Committee assignments
2016 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2016 legislative session, Arnold served on the following committees:
| Indiana committee assignments, 2016 |
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| • Agriculture |
| • Natural Resources |
| • Ethics, Ranking Minority Member |
| • Homeland Security and Transportation, Ranking Minority Member |
| • Insurance and Financial Institutions |
| • Pensions and Labor |
| • Public Policy, Ranking Minority Member |
| • Rules and Legislative Procedure |
| • Veterans Affairs and the Military, Ranking Minority Member |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Arnold served on the following committees:
| Indiana committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Civil Law |
| • Elections |
| • Ethics |
| • Homeland Security and Transportation |
| • Insurance and Financial Institutions |
| • Pensions and Labor |
| • Public Policy |
| • Rules and Legislative Procedure |
| • Veterans Affairs and the Military |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Arnold served on the following committees:
| Indiana committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Civil Law |
| • Elections |
| • Ethics |
| • Homeland Security, Transportation and Veterans Affairs |
| • Pensions and Labor |
| • Public Policy |
| • Rules and Legislative Procedure |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Arnold served on these committees:
| Indiana committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Appointments and Claims |
| • Elections |
| • Homeland Security, Transportation & Veterans Affairs |
| • Pensions and Labor |
| • Public Policy |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Arnold served on these committees:
| Indiana committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Commerce & Economic Development |
| • Ethics |
| • Homeland Security, Transportation & Veterans Affairs |
| • Natural Resources |
| • Pensions and Labor |
Elections
2016
- See also: Indiana State Senate elections, 2016
Elections for the Indiana State Senate 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 Jim Arnold (D) did not seek re-election.
Mike Bohacek defeated Maxine Spenner in the Indiana State Senate District 8 general election.[1][2]
| Indiana State Senate, District 8 General Election, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Mike Bohacek |
58.27% | 31,239 | |
| Democratic | Maxine Spenner | 41.73% | 22,373 | |
| Total Votes | 53,612 | |||
| Source: Indiana Election Divsion | ||||
Maxine Spenner defeated Dan Cruz in the Indiana State Senate District 8 Democratic primary.[3][4]
| Indiana State Senate, District 8 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Maxine Spenner |
52.36% | 6,836 | |
| Democratic | Dan Cruz | 47.64% | 6,219 | |
| Total Votes | 13,055 | |||
| Source: Indiana Election Division | ||||
Mike Bohacek defeated Allen Stevens in the Indiana State Senate District 8 Republican primary.[3][4]
| Indiana State Senate, District 8 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Mike Bohacek |
57.04% | 9,099 | |
| Republican | Allen Stevens | 42.96% | 6,853 | |
| Total Votes | 15,952 | |||
| Source: Indiana Election Division | ||||
2012
- See also: Indiana State Senate elections, 2012
Arnold won re-election in the 2012 election for Indiana State Senate District 8. Arnold defeated Maxine Spenner in the May 8 Democratic primary[5] and defeated Eric Harris (R) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[6][7]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Jim Arnold Incumbent |
58.3% | 30,777 | |
| Republican | Eric Harris | 41.7% | 22,029 | |
| Total Votes | 52,806 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
Jim Arnold Incumbent |
69.9% | 4,922 |
| Maxine Spenner | 30.1% | 2,117 |
| Total Votes | 7,039 | |
2008
- See also: Indiana State Senate elections, 2008
On November 4, 2008, Democrat Jim Arnold won the election to the Indiana State Senate District 8 receiving 35,833 votes, ahead of Republican Allen Stevens Jr. receiving 6,757 votes, and Libertarian Gregory Kelver receiving 2,187 votes.[8]
| Indiana State Senate, District 8 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Jim Arnold (D)
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35,833 | |||
| Allen Stevens (R) | 13,840 | |||
| Gregory Kelver (L) | 2,187 | |||
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Personal
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Arnold and his wife, Lauren, have seven children.
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2016
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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Recent news
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See also
- Indiana State Legislature
- Indiana State Senate
- Indiana Senate Committees
- Indiana state legislative districts
External links
- Profile from Open States
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008
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
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Indiana Secretary of State, "May 3, 2016 Primary Election candidates," February 5, 2016
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Indiana Secretary of State, "May 3, 2016 Primary Election Results," accessed August 18, 2016
- ↑ Cite error: Invalid
<ref>tag; no text was provided for refs namedap - ↑ Indiana Secretary of State, "List of May 8, 2012, primary candidates," accessed March 6, 2014
- ↑ Indiana Secretary of State, " Official 2012 General Election Results," accessed January 19, 2013
- ↑ Indiana Secretary of State, "2008 Indiana State Senate official election results," accessed March 6, 2014
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by - |
Indiana State Senate District 8 2007–2016 |
Succeeded by Mike Bohacek (R) |
