Jonathan George
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Jonathan George was a 2012 Democratic candidate who sought election to the U.S. House to represent the 9th Congressional District of Indiana. He lost in the Democratic primary.[1]
Biography
George grew up in a small town in rural Lawrence County, Indiana.[2]
Education:[2]
- Double major in agronomy and education, Undergraduate degree
- Master's at the Harvard Kennedy School
Career
- 1988: Selected as a White House Fellow[2]
- Aide to Secretary of Agriculture Richard Lyng[2]
- 2007: Selected as a member of the National Security Staff[2]
Military:[2]
- 1981: Joined U.S. Air Force
- Awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for heroism and the Koren Kolligian Trophy for meritorious flight
- 2006: Promoted to Colonel and then to Brigadier General
Elections
2012
George ran in the 2012 election for the U.S. House to represent Indiana's 9th District. George and three other candidates lost to Shelli Yoder in the May 8, 2012, Democratic primary.[1][3]
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
 Shelli Yoder |
47.7% | 13,186 |
| Robert Winningham | 20.2% | 5,590 |
| John Tilford | 8.1% | 2,233 |
| John Griffin Miller | 7.5% | 2,062 |
| Jonathan George | 16.6% | 4,591 |
| Total Votes | 27,662 | |
Personal
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George lives with his wife Kelly and their three children on a farm near Bedford, Indiana.[2]
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Footnotes
Senators
Jim Banks (R)
Todd Young (R)
Representatives
District 1
Frank Mrvan (D)
District 2
Rudy Yakym (R)
District 3
Marlin Stutzman (R)
District 4
Jim Baird (R)
District 5
Victoria Spartz (R)
District 6
Jefferson Shreve (R)
District 7
André Carson (D)
District 8
Mark Messmer (R)
District 9
Erin Houchin (R)
Republican Party (9)
Democratic Party (2)
