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Michael Karickhoff
2010 - Present
2026
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Michael Karickhoff (Republican Party) is a member of the Indiana House of Representatives, representing District 30. He assumed office in 2010. His current term ends on November 4, 2026.
Karickhoff (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Indiana House of Representatives to represent District 30. He won in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Biography
Karickhoff earned his B.S. in Recreation and Park Administration from the University of Missouri. His professional experience includes working as facilities director of Ivy Tech Community College head of the Kokomo, IN Parks and Recreation Department, Assistant Director and Director of the Hannibal, MO Parks and Recreation Department.
Committee assignments
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2023-2024
Karickhoff was assigned to the following committees:
- House Natural Resources Committee
- Government and Regulatory Reform Committee
- Rules and Legislative Procedures Committee
2021-2022
Karickhoff was assigned to the following committees:
- Government and Regulatory Reform Committee
- House Natural Resources Committee
- Rules and Legislative Procedures Committee
2019-2020
Karickhoff was assigned to the following committees:
- House Natural Resources Committee
- Select Committee on Government Reduction (decommissioned)
- Statutory Committee on Interstate and International Cooperation (decommissioned)
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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| • Natural Resources |
| • Ways and Means |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Karickhoff served on the following committees:
| Indiana committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Natural Resources |
| • Ways and Means |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Karickhoff served on the following committees:
| Indiana committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Natural Resources |
| • Ways and Means |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Karickhoff served on these committees:
| Indiana committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Natural Resources |
| • Ways and Means |
Sponsored legislation
The following table lists bills this person sponsored as a legislator, according to BillTrack50 and sorted by action history. Bills are sorted by the date of their last action. The following list may not be comprehensive. To see all bills this legislator sponsored, click on the legislator's name in the title of the table.
Elections
2024
See also: Indiana House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Indiana House of Representatives District 30
Incumbent Michael Karickhoff defeated Michael Katcher in the general election for Indiana House of Representatives District 30 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Michael Karickhoff (R) | 67.5 | 19,303 |
| Michael Katcher (D) | 32.5 | 9,309 | ||
| Total votes: 28,612 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Indiana House of Representatives District 30
Michael Katcher advanced from the Democratic primary for Indiana House of Representatives District 30 on May 7, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Michael Katcher | 100.0 | 1,346 | |
| Total votes: 1,346 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Indiana House of Representatives District 30
Incumbent Michael Karickhoff advanced from the Republican primary for Indiana House of Representatives District 30 on May 7, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Michael Karickhoff | 100.0 | 5,025 |
| Total votes: 5,025 | |||
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Campaign finance
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Karickhoff in this election.
2022
See also: Indiana House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Indiana House of Representatives District 30
Incumbent Michael Karickhoff defeated Robin Williams in the general election for Indiana House of Representatives District 30 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Michael Karickhoff (R) | 67.5 | 12,235 |
 | Robin Williams (D) | 32.5 | 5,885 | |
| Total votes: 18,120 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Indiana House of Representatives District 30
Robin Williams advanced from the Democratic primary for Indiana House of Representatives District 30 on May 3, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Robin Williams | 100.0 | 1,063 |
| Total votes: 1,063 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Indiana House of Representatives District 30
Incumbent Michael Karickhoff advanced from the Republican primary for Indiana House of Representatives District 30 on May 3, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Michael Karickhoff | 100.0 | 3,300 |
| Total votes: 3,300 | |||
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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 30
Incumbent Michael Karickhoff defeated Dylan McHenry in the general election for Indiana House of Representatives District 30 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Michael Karickhoff (R) | 66.1 | 19,226 |
| Dylan McHenry (D) | 33.9 | 9,839 | ||
| Total votes: 29,065 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Indiana House of Representatives District 30
Dylan McHenry advanced from the Democratic primary for Indiana House of Representatives District 30 on June 2, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Dylan McHenry | 100.0 | 3,390 | |
| Total votes: 3,390 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Indiana House of Representatives District 30
Incumbent Michael Karickhoff advanced from the Republican primary for Indiana House of Representatives District 30 on June 2, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Michael Karickhoff | 100.0 | 5,599 |
| Total votes: 5,599 | |||
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2018
General election
General election for Indiana House of Representatives District 30
Incumbent Michael Karickhoff won election in the general election for Indiana House of Representatives District 30 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Michael Karickhoff (R) | 100.0 | 14,711 |
| Total votes: 14,711 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Indiana House of Representatives District 30
Incumbent Michael Karickhoff advanced from the Republican primary for Indiana House of Representatives District 30 on May 8, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Michael Karickhoff | 100.0 | 4,444 |
| Total votes: 4,444 | |||
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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 Mike Karickhoff defeated Natalie Guest in the Indiana House of Representatives District 30 general election.[1][2]
| Indiana House of Representatives, District 30 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Mike Karickhoff Incumbent |
60.26% | 15,997 | |
| Democratic | Natalie Guest | 39.74% | 10,551 | |
| Total Votes | 26,548 | |||
| Source: Indiana Election Divsion | ||||
Natalie Guest ran unopposed in the Indiana House of Representatives District 30 Democratic primary.[3][4]
| Indiana House of Representatives, District 30 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Natalie Guest (unopposed) | |
Incumbent Mike Karickhoff ran unopposed in the Indiana House of Representatives District 30 Republican primary.[3][4]
| Indiana House of Representatives, District 30 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Mike Karickhoff 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. Chuck Sosbe ran unopposed in the Democratic primary, while incumbent Mike Karickhoff was unopposed in the Republican primary. Karickhoff defeated Sosbe in the general election.[5][6]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Republican | Mike Karickhoff Incumbent |
57.8% | 8,166 | |
| Democratic | Chuck Sosbe | 42.2% | 5,964 | |
| Total Votes | 14,130 | |||
2012
Karickhoff won re-election in the 2012 election for Indiana House of Representatives District 30. Karickhoff ran unopposed in the May 8 Republican primary and defeated Chuck Sosbe (D) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[7][8]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Michael Karickhoff Incumbent |
54% | 14,207 | |
| Democratic | Chuck Sosbe | 46% | 12,101 | |
| Total Votes | 26,308 | |||
Endorsements
Karickhoff received endorsements from Indiana Manufacturers Association, Inc,[9] Indiana Chamber of Commerce,[10] the NFIB,[11] Indiana Right to Life,[12] Indiana Multi Family Housing,[13] and the Realtor Political Action Committee,[14].[15]
2010
Karickhoff defeated Democratic incumbent Ron Herrell by a margin of 8,388 to 7,570 in the November 2 general election.[16]
In the May 4 primary election, Karickhoff ran unopposed and received 4,159 votes. [17]
| Indiana House of Representatives, District 30 General Election (2010) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Michael Karickhoff (R)
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8,388 | |||
| Ron Herrell (D) | 7,570 | |||
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Michael Karickhoff did not complete Ballotpedia's 2024 Candidate Connection survey.
2022
Michael Karickhoff did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.
2020
Michael Karickhoff did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.
2018
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Mike Karickhoff participated in Ballotpedia's candidate survey on April 7, 2018. The survey questions appear in bold, and Mike Karickhoff's responses follow below.[18]
What would be your top three priorities, if elected?
| “ | 1) Balanced budget 2) Sound infrastructure (roads,parks,schools,utilities,ect) |
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What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? Why?
| “ | Fair taxation Environment/ConservationCite error: Invalid <ref> tag; invalid names, e.g. too many[20]
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Ballotpedia also asked the candidate a series of optional questions. Mike Karickhoff answered the following:
Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?
| “ | My father.[20] | ” |
| “ | Honest and trustworthy.[20] | ” |
| “ | Hard worker, good listener, fair, Eagle Scout.[20] | ” |
| “ | Kennedy assassination, Seven years old.[20] | ” |
| “ | Paperboy for five year.[20] | ” |
| “ | Yes it extremely helpful understanding the process and complexities of tax polices and compromise on legislative matters.[20] | ” |
| “ | It's a must to have solid relationship with as many diverse members as possible. Communication with all leads to better solutions for legislation.[20] | ” |
| “ | My past local experiences as City Council President and Finance Chairman. Also my work as Park Superintendent. These experiences led me to the Ways and means committee.[20] | ” |
| “ | No[20] | ” |
Campaign finance summary
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2024
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In 2024, the Indiana State Legislature was in session from January 8 to March 8.
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2023
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In 2023, the Indiana State Legislature was in session from January 9 to April 28.
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2022
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In 2022, the Indiana State Legislature was in session from January 4 to March 8.
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2021
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In 2021, the Indiana State Legislature was in session from January 4 to November 15.
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2020
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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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Personal
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Karickhoff and his wife, Kelly, have four children.
See also
2024 Elections
External links
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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
- ↑ 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
- ↑ Mike Karickhoff for Indiana, "IMA," accessed May 1, 2012 (dead link)
- ↑ MIke Karickhoff, "Indiana Chamber of Commerce Endorsement," accessed May 1, 2012 (dead link)
- ↑ Mike Karickhoff, "NFIB," accessed May 1, 2012 (dead link)
- ↑ Mike Karickhoff, "Indiana Right to Life," accessed May 1, 2012 (dead link)
- ↑ Mike Karickhoff, "Indiana Multi Family Housing," accessed May 1, 2012 (dead link)
- ↑ Mike Karickhoff, "Realtor Party," accessed May 1, 2012 (dead link)
- ↑ Mike Karickhoff, "Endorsements," accessed May 1, 2012
- ↑ 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
- ↑ Note: The candidate's answers have been reproduced here verbatim without edits or corrections by Ballotpedia.
- ↑ Ballotpedia's candidate survey, "Mike Karickhoff's responses," April 7, 2018
- ↑ 20.00 20.01 20.02 20.03 20.04 20.05 20.06 20.07 20.08 20.09 20.10 Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
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Indiana House of Representatives District 30 2010-Present |
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