Richard Dodge
Richard "Dick" Dodge (b. June 2, 1930) is a former Republican member of the Indiana House of Representatives, representing District 51 from 2004 to 2012. He served on the Steuben County Council from 1990-2002.
Dodge is a consultant with heating and air conditioning companies. He was the Owner of Dodge and Son Incorporated Heating and Air Conditioning from 1955-1991, and served in the United States Air Force from 1950-1954.
He is a member of American Legion Post #257, Angola Elks Lodge #2398, Angola Moose Lodge #1568, Hoosier War Birds, Indiana Farm Bureau, Indiana Sheriff's Association, National Rifle Association, and Director of the Association of Indiana Counties Association.[1]
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Dodge served on these committees:
- Environmental Affairs
- Natural Resources, Vice Chair
- Public Health
- Veterans Affairs and Public Safety
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Dodge served on these committees:
- Natural Resources (Ranking Minority Member)
- Public Health
Elections
2010
Dodge defeated Democratic candidate Codie Ross by a margin of 10,234 to 7,711.[2] The general election took place on November 2, 2010.
In the May 4th primary, Dodge defeated David Powers by a margin of 5,698 to 4,166.[3]
| Indiana House of Representatives, District 51 General Election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Richard Dodge (R)
|
10,234 | |||
| Codie Ross (D) | 7,711 | |||
Dodge defeated David Powers in the May 4th primary by 1,532 votes.
2008
On November 4, 2008, Republican Richard Dodge won re-election to the Indiana House of Representatives District 51 receiving 14,734 votes, ahead of Democrat Lon Keyes who received 10,186 votes.[4]
| Indiana House of Representatives, District 51 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Richard Dodge (R)
|
14,734 | |||
| Lon Keyes (D) | 10,186 | |||
2006
On November 7, 2006, Dodge won re-election to the Indiana House of Representatives District 51.[5]
| Indiana House of Representatives, District 51 (2006) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Richard Dodge (R)
|
9,013 | |||
| Joseph Rauen (D) | 7,217 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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External links
- Richard Dodge's personal website
- Indiana House of Representatives - Rep. Richard Dodge
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004
- Dick Dodge on Facebook
- Richard Dodge on LinkedIn
Footnotes
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Dodge
- ↑ 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
- ↑ Indiana Secretary of State, "2008 Official election results," accessed March 6, 2014
- ↑ Indiana Secretary of State, "2006 Official election results," accessed March 6, 2014
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by - |
Indiana House of Representatives District 51 2004–2012 |
Succeeded by Dennis Zent (R) |
