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L. Jack Lutz
L. Jack Lutz (b. December 26, 1945) is a former Republican member of the Indiana House of Representatives, representing District 35 from 1991 to 2014. He previously served on the Madison County Council from 1983-1991.
Biography
Lutz's professional experience includes working as a Marketing Representative with IMI-E and B Paving, Incorporated.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Lutz served on the following committees:
| Indiana committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Environmental Affairs |
| • Public Policy, Vice chair |
| • Utilities and Energy |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Lutz served on these committees:
| Indiana committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Environmental Affairs |
| • Public Policy |
| • Utilities and Energy, Chair |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Lutz served on these committees:
| Indiana committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Commerce, Energy, Technology and Utilities |
| • Environmental Affairs |
| • Public Policy |
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. Melanie Wright was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while incumbent L. Jack Lutz was unopposed in the Republican primary. Wright defeated Lutz in the general election.[1][2]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic |  Melanie Wright |
50.6% | 8,581 | |
| Republican | L. Jack Lutz Incumbent | 49.4% | 8,375 | |
| Total Votes | 16,956 | |||
2012
Lutz won re-election in the 2012 election for Indiana House of Representatives District 35. Lutz ran unopposed in the May 8 Republican primary and defeated Melanie Wright (D) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[3][4]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | L. Jack Lutz Incumbent |
50.8% | 14,676 | |
| Democratic | Melanie Wright | 49.2% | 14,229 | |
| Total Votes | 28,905 | |||
2010
Lutz defeated Democratic candidate Pat Smith by a margin of 13,671 to 7,621 in the November 2 general election.[5]
In the May 4 primary election, Lutz ran unopposed and received 4,290 votes. [6]
| Indiana House of Representatives, District 35 General Election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| L. Jack Lutz (R)
|
13,671 | |||
| Pat Smith (D) | 7,621 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Republican L. Jack Lutz won re-election to the Indiana House of Representatives District 35 receiving 17,126 votes, ahead of Democrat Lee Ann Mengelt who received 13,180 votes.[7]
| Indiana House of Representatives, District 35 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| L. Jack Lutz (R)
|
17,126 | |||
| Lee Ann Mengelt (D) | 13,180 | |||
2006
On November 7, 2006, L. Jack Lutz won re-election to the Indiana House of Representatives District 35.[8]
| Indiana House of Representatives, District 35 (2006) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| L. Jack Lutz (R)
|
11,775 | |||
| Lee Ann Mengelt (D) | 10,106 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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Personal
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Lutz is a member of the Anderson Chamber of Commerce, Exchange Club of Anderson, Fellowship Lodge, President of the Indiana-Kentucky District Exchange Club and member of the Noon Exchange Club.[9]
Scorecards
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2014
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 House of Representatives
- Indiana House Committees
- Indiana state legislative districts
External links
- Jack Lutz's personal website
- Profile from Open States
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Watchdog Indiana Candidate Ratings
- Campaign contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998, 1996, 1994
- L. Jack Lutz on Facebook
Footnotes
- ↑ 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
- ↑ Indiana Secretary of State, "2008 Official election results," accessed March 6, 2014
- ↑ Indiana Secretary of State, "2006 Official election results," accessed March 6, 2014
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Political Summary," accessed March 6, 2014
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by - |
Indiana House of Representatives District 35 1991–2014 |
Succeeded by Melanie Wright (D) |
