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Michael Lovely
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Democratic Party

Elections and appointments
Last election

November 3, 2020

Education

Bachelor's

Elmhurst College, 2003

Personal
Birthplace
Lafayette, Ind.
Religion
Christian
Profession
Public School Teacher
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Michael Lovely (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Indiana House of Representatives to represent District 16. He lost in the general election on November 3, 2020.

Lovely completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Michael Lovely was born in Lafayette, Indiana. He obtained a bachelor's degree from the American University of Paris in 2001 and a bachelor's degree from Elmhurst College in 2003. His professional experience includes working as a public school teacher and as the executive director of the Indiana Association of Student Councils.[1]

Elections

2020

See also: Indiana House of Representatives elections, 2020

General election

General election for Indiana House of Representatives District 16

Incumbent Douglas Gutwein defeated Michael Lovely in the general election for Indiana House of Representatives District 16 on November 3, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Douglas Gutwein
Douglas Gutwein (R)
 
74.1
 
21,686
Image of Michael Lovely
Michael Lovely (D) Candidate Connection
 
25.9
 
7,573

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 29,259
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Indiana House of Representatives District 16

Michael Lovely advanced from the Democratic primary for Indiana House of Representatives District 16 on June 2, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Michael Lovely
Michael Lovely Candidate Connection
 
100.0
 
2,374

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 2,374
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Indiana House of Representatives District 16

Incumbent Douglas Gutwein advanced from the Republican primary for Indiana House of Representatives District 16 on June 2, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Douglas Gutwein
Douglas Gutwein
 
100.0
 
6,950

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 6,950
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Campaign themes

2020

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Candidate Connection

Michael Lovely completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Lovely's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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I'm a teacher, fourth generation farmer, and I'm ready to go to work for everyone in the district. It is time we had a representative who worked for everyone and made some real progress. I am your candidate and I will never stop working for you.
  • I'm ready to go to work on day one and won't stop until the job is done.
  • I'm tired of seeing my community members struggle. I will do all that I can to ensure a livable wage for everyone.
  • Healthcare is a fundamental human right. Everyone deserves access to affordable health care regardless of income.
Public schools

Livable wages
Access to affordable healthcare
Renewable energy
Revitalizing local communities

Agriculture and farmers
I admire those that are in the service of others. Those that give of themselves and work for the betterment of humanity and work to make life better for all the people they impact are an inspiration to me. I want to serve others and help them make a better life for themselves. Doing something nice and being kind is its own reward. In serving others, I believe that others will pay it forward and show kindness to others because I was kind and serving to them.
My favorite movie is Contact with Jodi Foster. I really appreciate the way science and faith come together and how it inspires hope in the main characters. It is a great reminder of how tiny we are in the universe, but also how special we all are.
Compassion, work ethic, and commitment are very important. Compassion for the struggles and sadness of the constituents, a fierce work ethic to never stop working for the constituents, and commitment to every person who you represent and not the political party. An elected official must be able to listen, empathize, and compromise to find solutions. And, and elected official must also be able to celebrate the successes and joys of every constituent.
I'm a hard worker, farmer, and teacher. In all of my experiences I have learned how to be a servant leader. Someone who knows when to step in and lead or when to empower someone else to lead. For me, holding office isn't about power. It is about serving the people who have entrusted me with their vote. That trust is sacred and I hope to earn that trust from every voter.
The core responsibility of an elected official is to the constituent. Period.
Great question. I hope that after I am gone from office, the thing that people remember most about me, is that I was a fierce advocate for everyone that I represented. If I can make life just a little better for every one of my constituents, then that is good enough for me.
I remember when the Challenger astronauts died when the space shuttle exploded. I was in the sixth grade and we watched it on TV in my science class. I will never forget that day. I think that is when my fascination with space and our universe began.
My very first job was working for the Biltmore Company. I started in Guest Services and moved to Concierge and ended my time with the company as a new employee trainer. I stayed with the family company for six years.
Hard to pick a favorite. I like science-fiction, crime, and history based books. I also appreciate a good mystery.
Batman
Probably the Green Acres theme song or the theme song of Bonanza. They're such catchy tunes, that they pop into my head very unexpectedly.
I sometimes struggle with being to hard on myself or being overly critical. I don't give myself enough credit sometimes. I always feel like I can do better. Sometimes that is a good thing, but often it frustrates me. I sometimes lack patience. I want things done now. The old saying "Rome wasn't built in a day" is often heard around me.
Since there are more state representatives than senators, I believe the représentatives more accurately represent the communities of constituents. The Senators have large districts that encompass communities that don't always share the same priorities. Representatives are more likely to represent every voice from their district.
No. It is time that the career politicians were out and the average person was allowed to have a chance. Politicians just play politics. That is the last thing we need. The average, working person needs a chance. They are more likely to get something done.
Wages, jobs, public schools, infrastructure, healthcare, opioid crisis, and so on. As a state, we have stagnated and fallen behind in almost every facet of daily life. We need elected officials who will work to fix these issues and not just out a bandage on them.
There should always be an appropriate checks and balances system in place. The two branches should find away, regardless of party, to do what is in the best interest of the people.
Yes. We have to work together, regardless of party, to get the job done.
Fair population distribution and keeping communities together. Towns and cities should not be split up. There should also be a fair distribution of political parties so that super majorities can not exist by either party. Supermajorities allow for stagnation with no new fresh ideas.
I would be happy to serve on any committee.
Possibly. There is much work to be done in the state legislature. I'm going to focus on that for now, but I wouldn't rule out running for another office.
One theme I continue to hear throughout the district is how much people are struggling to get by. For many, it is a constant struggle to provide for their family. Many work more than one job just to make ends meet. This must stop. It has been surprising how many times I have heard this from the people I have spoken to. But I admire their strength because they are doing whatever they can to provide for their family.

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  1. ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on September 26, 2020


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