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Michael L. Stinfer

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Michael Stinfer
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U.S. Marine Corps

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Michael L. Stinfer was a 2014 Independent candidate for District 22 of the Indiana House of Representatives.

Campaign themes

2014

Stinfer's website emphasized the following campaign themes:[1]

Second Amendment Rights

  • Excerpt: "As a former United States Marine and qualified Army Ranger Sniper, we will stand for our right to bear arms. The Second Amendment is vital to a free nation and a prosperous Indiana."

Education

  • Excerpt: "It’s time to get bureaucracy out of education and let our teachers do their jobs. In Indianapolis I will be a voice of reason and common sense for teachers and educators who simply want to provide the best knowledge to our most valuable asset."

Health Care

  • Excerpt: "We have to focus on prevention and wellness to keep our healthcare costs down. Efforts are being made to develop ride run walk communities and we will support health and wellness initiatives that reward families for being active."

Fighting for the Indiana Farmer

  • Excerpt: "My goal is to set the Indiana farmer up for success. Together, we will be a game changer that enhances Indiana farming capabilities to meet the demand of a growing population, be more efficient, while enriching the lives of everyday Hoosier’s."

Fiscal Responsibility

  • Excerpt: "We should continue the successful path that Indiana is on and enhance our current fiscal surplus."

Pro-Life

  • Excerpt: "I believe strongly in the purity of life and will be a strong and consistent supporter of pro-life issues in Indianapolis. I am committed to protecting the lives of the unborn and will support all efforts to provide full and proper counseling services to mothers and fathers."

Economic Growth, Jobs & Diversity

  • Excerpt: "Expanding our economy and creating jobs will be a top-priority. While encouraging open dialogue and listening to the voice of all Hoosier’s, I will continue the current framework that encourages responsible investment and expansion."

Fighting for the Hoosier Service member and Veterans

  • Excerpt: "The fact that our Veterans in this country have the highest unemployment rates, highest homeless rates, and highest divorce rates in the nation is unacceptable. I will defend them and be a strong voice that continues to lead commonsense policy to give our men and women in uniform all the available tools for success."

Elections

2014

See also: Indiana House of Representatives 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. David C. Kolbe was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while Curt Nisly defeated incumbent Rebecca Kubacki in the Republican primary. Nisly defeated Kolbe and Michael L. Stinfer (I) in the general election. Stinfer filed to run on June 25, 2014.[2][3][4]

Indiana House of Representatives 22, General Election, 2014
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Republican Green check mark transparent.pngCurt Nisly 70.3% 9,473
     Democratic David C. Kolbe 24.7% 3,325
     Independent Michael L. Stinfer 5.1% 681
Total Votes 13,479


Indiana House of Representatives, District 22 Republican Primary, 2014
Candidate Vote % Votes
Green check mark transparent.pngCurt Nisly 64.8% 4,624
Rebecca Kubacki Incumbent 35.2% 2,516
Total Votes 7,140

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