Melanie Wright (Indiana)
Melanie Wright (Democratic Party) was a member of the Indiana House of Representatives, representing District 35. She assumed office on November 5, 2014. She left office on November 4, 2020.
Wright (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Indiana State Senate to represent District 26. She lost in the general election on November 8, 2022.
Wright also ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Indiana's 5th Congressional District. She did not appear on the ballot for the Democratic primary on May 3, 2022.
Biography
Melanie Wright earned her bachelor of science degree in music education from Ball State University. She subsequently earned her master of education in curriculum and instruction as well as an administrative license from Anderson University. After graduation, she became a teacher who worked in various Indiana public schools. Prior to election, she taught K-6th grade music at Daleville Community Schools.[1]
Wright has volunteered with projects such as the Little Bronco Dance Clinic and Christmas Angel Tree. Her organizational affiliations include the Indiana Coalition of Public Education and the American Federation of Teachers-Indiana.[1]
Committee assignments
2019-2020
Wright was assigned to the following committees:
- Ways and Means Committee
- Family, Children and Human Affairs Committee
- Agriculture and Rural Development Committee, Ranking minority member
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Indiana committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Agriculture and Rural Development |
| • Commerce, Small Business and Economic Development |
| • Family, Children and Human Affairs |
| • Local Government |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Wright served on the following committees:
| Indiana committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Agriculture and Rural Development |
| • Family, Children and Human Affairs |
| • Insurance |
| • Local Government |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2022
See also: Indiana State Senate elections, 2022
General election
General election for Indiana State Senate District 26
Scott Alexander defeated Melanie Wright in the general election for Indiana State Senate District 26 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Scott Alexander (R) | 61.0 | 22,566 |
 | Melanie Wright (D) | 39.0 | 14,450 | |
| Total votes: 37,016 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Indiana State Senate District 26
Melanie Wright advanced from the Democratic primary for Indiana State Senate District 26 on May 3, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Melanie Wright | 100.0 | 3,608 |
| Total votes: 3,608 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Indiana State Senate District 26
Scott Alexander defeated Katherine Kritsch in the Republican primary for Indiana State Senate District 26 on May 3, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Scott Alexander | 74.4 | 6,888 |
| Katherine Kritsch | 25.6 | 2,366 | ||
| Total votes: 9,254 | |||
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Campaign finance
2020
See also: Indiana House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Indiana House of Representatives District 35
Elizabeth Rowray defeated incumbent Melanie Wright in the general election for Indiana House of Representatives District 35 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Elizabeth Rowray (R) | 55.3 | 16,767 |
| Melanie Wright (D) | 44.7 | 13,570 | |
| Total votes: 30,337 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Indiana House of Representatives District 35
Incumbent Melanie Wright advanced from the Democratic primary for Indiana House of Representatives District 35 on June 2, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Melanie Wright | 100.0 | 4,948 |
| Total votes: 4,948 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Indiana House of Representatives District 35
Elizabeth Rowray advanced from the Republican primary for Indiana House of Representatives District 35 on June 2, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Elizabeth Rowray | 100.0 | 7,427 |
| Total votes: 7,427 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- James Peters (R)
2018
General election
General election for Indiana House of Representatives District 35
Incumbent Melanie Wright defeated Ben Fisher in the general election for Indiana House of Representatives District 35 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Melanie Wright (D) | 50.7 | 12,799 |
 | Ben Fisher (R) | 49.3 | 12,465 | |
| Total votes: 25,264 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Indiana House of Representatives District 35
Incumbent Melanie Wright advanced from the Democratic primary for Indiana House of Representatives District 35 on May 8, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Melanie Wright | 100.0 | 4,326 |
| Total votes: 4,326 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Indiana House of Representatives District 35
Ben Fisher advanced from the Republican primary for Indiana House of Representatives District 35 on May 8, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Ben Fisher | 100.0 | 5,099 |
| Total votes: 5,099 | |||
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2016
Elections for the Indiana House of Representatives 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 Melanie Wright defeated Bill Walters in the Indiana House of Representatives District 35 general election.[2][3]
| Indiana House of Representatives, District 35 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Melanie Wright Incumbent |
52.54% | 15,643 | |
| Republican | Bill Walters | 47.46% | 14,129 | |
| Total Votes | 29,772 | |||
| Source: Indiana Election Divsion | ||||
Incumbent Melanie Wright ran unopposed in the Indiana House of Representatives District 35 Democratic primary.[4][5]
| Indiana House of Representatives, District 35 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Melanie Wright Incumbent (unopposed) | |
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.[6][7]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Democratic | Melanie Wright |
50.6% | 8,581 | |
| Republican | L. Jack Lutz Incumbent | 49.4% | 8,375 | |
| Total Votes | 16,956 | |||
2012
Wright ran in the 2012 election for Indiana House of Representatives District 35. Wright ran unopposed in the May 8 Democratic primary and was defeated by incumbent L. Jack Lutz (R) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[8][9]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Republican | L. Jack Lutz Incumbent |
50.8% | 14,676 | |
| Democratic | Melanie Wright | 49.2% | 14,229 | |
| Total Votes | 28,905 | |||
Campaign themes
2022
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Melanie Wright did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.
2020
Melanie Wright did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.
Campaign finance summary
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2020
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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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See also
2022 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Indiana House Democratic Caucus, "Page or Resource name," accessed January 22, 2020
- ↑ Indiana Secretary of State, "November 8, 2016 General Election candidates," February 5, 2016
- ↑ Indiana Election Division, "General election 2016 results," accessed December 16, 2016
- ↑ Indiana Secretary of State, "May 3, 2016 Primary Election candidates," February 5, 2016
- ↑ Indiana Secretary of State, "May 3, 2016 Primary Election Results," accessed August 18, 2016
- ↑ 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
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| Preceded by L. Jack Lutz (R) |
Indiana House of Representatives District 35 2014 - 2020 |
Succeeded by Elizabeth Rowray (R) |
