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Jud McMillin
Judson "Jud" McMillin is a former Republican member of the Indiana House of Representatives, representing District 68 from 2010 to 2015. McMillin resigned on September 29, 2015, citing a need to spend time with his family. The resignation came days after McMillin sent a mass text message claiming that his phone had been stolen in Canada and apologizing for "anything offensive" that could have been sent from it. It was then reported that a sexually explicit video had been sent from the phone.[1]
Following the 2014 elections, McMillin was named as Majority Floor Leader.
Biography
McMillin earned his B.S in economics from the University of Cincinnati and his J.D. from the University of Mississippi. His professional experience includes working as a lawyer at his family's firm and as a deputy prosecutor in Dayton, Ohio.
Committee assignments
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, McMillin served on the following committees:
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| • Courts and Criminal Code |
| • Employment, Labor and Pensions |
| • Judiciary |
| • Rules and Legislative Procedures, Vice chair |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, McMillin served on the following committees:
| Indiana committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Courts and Criminal Code, Chair |
| • Judiciary |
| • Roads and Transportation |
| • Rules and Legislative Procedures, Vice chair |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, McMillin served on these committees:
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| • Courts and Criminal Code |
| • Judiciary, Vice chair |
| • Roads and Transportation |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
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. Rick L. Gill was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while incumbent Jud McMillin was unopposed in the Republican primary. McMillin defeated Gill in the general election.[2][3]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Republican |  Jud McMillin Incumbent |
69.8% | 10,442 | |
| Democratic | Rick L. Gill | 30.2% | 4,512 | |
| Total Votes | 14,954 | |||
2012
McMillin won re-election in the 2012 election for Indiana House of Representatives District 68. McMillin ran unopposed in the May 8 Republican primary and defeated Jake Hoog (D) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[4][5]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Republican | Jud McMillin Incumbent |
68.1% | 19,068 | |
| Democratic | Jake Hoog | 31.9% | 8,943 | |
| Total Votes | 28,011 | |||
2010
McMillin defeated Democratic incumbent Robert Bischoff by a margin of 11,010 to 9,439.[6] The general election took place on November 2, 2010.
In the May 4th primary, McMillin defeated Martin Brunner by a margin of 4,106 to 2,236.[7]
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| Jud McMillin (R)
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11,010 | |||
| Robert Bischoff (D) | 9,439 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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Endorsements
2012
McMillin was endorsed by the Indiana Chamber of Commerce and Indiana Right to Life.[8] He has also received endorsements from Indiana Manufacturers Association, National Federation of Independent Businesses, Governor Mitch Daniels, and Representative Mike Pence.[9]
Scorecards
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2020
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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Noteworthy events
Alleged prosecutorial misconduct
McMillin resigned his position as a deputy prosecutor in Dayton, Ohio, on September 16, 2005, following allegations that he engaged in an improper sexual relationship with a crime victim and potential witness whose case he was investigating. The victim, Crystal Stapleton, alleged that McMillin made sexual overtures towards her in the summer of 2005 while investigating her then-boyfriend, John Gonzalez, for burglary, aggravated burglary with a firearm and domestic violence. In a complaint she filed against McMillin in 2006 for legal malpractice and breach of fiduciary duty, she claimed that she and McMillin subsequently engaged in a sexual relationship over the course of several weeks in early September.[10][11]
She also alleged that McMillin urged her, against her will, to testify against her boyfriend in court, even threatening her with arrest if she failed to comply. According to Stapleton's suit, Dayton prosecutors had a policy of dropping charges against suspects "in cases where the victim does not want to prosecute." First Assistant County Prosecutor Debra Armanini objected to Stapleton's accusation, claiming that no such policy existed.[12] Gonzalez, Stapleton's boyfriend, subsequently pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 60 days in jail.
McMillin claimed his conduct was not improper, as he removed himself from Stapleton's case on September 9, presumably because a sexual relationship with her was a possibility. He also noted that the Ohio Bar Association ruled that his behavior was ethical.[13] Stapleton ultimately withdrew her complaint against McMillin in January 2007.
Recent news
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See also
- Indiana State Legislature
- Indiana House of Representatives
- Indiana House Committees
- Indiana state legislative districts
External links
- Profile from Open States
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008
Footnotes
- ↑ The Indianapolis Star, "Rep. Jud McMillin resigns after sex video emerges," September 29, 2015
- ↑ 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
- ↑ 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
- ↑ Jud McMillin for Indiana, "PrePrimary Endorsments," accessed May 1, 2012 (dead link)
- ↑ Jud McMillin for Indiana, "Endorsements," accessed May 1, 2012
- ↑ Dayton Daily News, "No affair during case, says ex-official Former prosecutor says legal ties severed before relationship," November 19, 2005
- ↑ Dayton Daily News, "Witness says she had relations with prosecutor Woman claims attorney threatened her with jail time," November 18, 2005
- ↑ Dayton Daily News, "Victim sues ex-prosecutor, accuses him of improper acts," September 18, 2006 (dead link)
- ↑ Eagle Country Online, "Dems Question McMillin's Past," October 21, 2010
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Robert Bischoff |
Indiana House District 68 2010–2015 |
Succeeded by Randy Lyness (R) |
