Randy Lyness
Randy Lyness (Republican Party) was a member of the Indiana House of Representatives, representing District 68. He assumed office on November 6, 2015. He left office on November 6, 2024.
Lyness (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Indiana House of Representatives to represent District 68. He won in the general election on November 8, 2022.
Lyness was chosen to succeed former Rep. Jud McMillin by a Republican caucus on October 22, 2015.[1]
Biography
Randy Lyness was born and raised in southeastern Indiana and graduated with a bachelor's of science in business from Indiana State University. In his career, Lyness became owner of Randall Lyness Builders, which specializes in custom homes, remodeling, and small commercial projects.[2]
Sponsored legislation
Committee assignments
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2023-2024
Lyness was assigned to the following committees:
- Commerce, Small Business and Economic Development Committee
- Employment, Labor and Pensions Committee
- House Local Government Committee, Vice Chair
2021-2022
Lyness was assigned to the following committees:
- Commerce, Small Business and Economic Development Committee
- Employment, Labor and Pensions Committee, Vice chair
- House Local Government Committee
2019-2020
Lyness was assigned to the following committees:
- Commerce, Small Business and Economic Development Committee
- Employment, Labor and Pensions Committee, Vice Chair
- Government and Regulatory Reform Committee
- House Local Government Committee
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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| • Commerce, Small Business and Economic Development |
| • Employment, Labor and Pensions, Vice chair |
| • Local Government |
Elections
2024
Randy Lyness did not file to run for re-election.
2022
See also: Indiana House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Indiana House of Representatives District 68
Incumbent Randy Lyness won election in the general election for Indiana House of Representatives District 68 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Randy Lyness (R) | 100.0 | 16,543 |
| Total votes: 16,543 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Indiana House of Representatives District 68
Incumbent Randy Lyness advanced from the Republican primary for Indiana House of Representatives District 68 on May 3, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Randy Lyness | 100.0 | 3,709 |
| Total votes: 3,709 | |||
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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 68
Incumbent Randy Lyness won election in the general election for Indiana House of Representatives District 68 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Randy Lyness (R) | 100.0 | 29,267 |
| Total votes: 29,267 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Indiana House of Representatives District 68
Incumbent Randy Lyness advanced from the Republican primary for Indiana House of Representatives District 68 on June 2, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Randy Lyness | 100.0 | 6,174 |
| Total votes: 6,174 | |||
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2018
General election
General election for Indiana House of Representatives District 68
Incumbent Randy Lyness defeated Matt Gaustad in the general election for Indiana House of Representatives District 68 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Randy Lyness (R) | 78.7 | 17,841 |
| Matt Gaustad (D) | 21.3 | 4,834 | ||
| Total votes: 22,675 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Indiana House of Representatives District 68
Matt Gaustad advanced from the Democratic primary for Indiana House of Representatives District 68 on May 8, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Matt Gaustad | 100.0 | 1,125 | |
| Total votes: 1,125 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Indiana House of Representatives District 68
Incumbent Randy Lyness advanced from the Republican primary for Indiana House of Representatives District 68 on May 8, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Randy Lyness | 100.0 | 6,128 |
| Total votes: 6,128 | |||
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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 Randy Lyness defeated Jake Hoog in the Indiana House of Representatives District 68 general election.[3][4]
| Indiana House of Representatives, District 68 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Randy Lyness Incumbent |
75.07% | 22,451 | |
| Democratic | Jake Hoog | 24.93% | 7,457 | |
| Total Votes | 29,908 | |||
| Source: Indiana Election Divsion | ||||
Incumbent Randy Lyness ran unopposed in the Indiana House of Representatives District 68 Republican primary.[5][6]
| Indiana House of Representatives, District 68 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Randy Lyness Incumbent (unopposed) | |
Campaign themes
2022
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2020
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2024
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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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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
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Footnotes
- ↑ The Herald-Tribune, "Lyness chosen as District 68 state rep," October 23, 2015
- ↑ Indiana House of Representatives Republican Caucus, "Randy Lyness," 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
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| Preceded by - |
Indiana House of Representatives District 68 2015-2024 |
Succeeded by Garrett Bascom (R) |
