Richard McClain
Richard McClain (b. December 31, 1941) is a former Republican member of the Indiana House of Representatives, representing District 24 from 1994 to 2012. He was a Jefferson Township Trustee from 1978-1982.
McClain worked as a Logansport City Engineer, Sales engineer with Micro Electronics, and served in the United States Navy.
He is a member of the American Legion, Farm Bureau, Georgetown Volunteer Fire Department, Jaycees, Junior Achievement Program for Students, Logansport/Cass County Chamber of Commerce, Lucerne Christian Church, Mental Health Association, Red Cross, Rotary, and United Way.[1]
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, McClain served on these committees:
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, McClain served on these committees:
Elections
2010
McClain defeated Democratic candidate Timothy Banter by a margin of 10,483 to 5,772 in the November 2 general election.[2]
In the May 4 primary election, McClain ran unopposed and received 6,959 votes. [3]
| Indiana House of Representatives, District 24 General Election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Richard McClain (R)
|
10,483 | |||
| Timothy Banter (D) | 5,772 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Republican Richard McClain won re-election to the Indiana House of Representatives District 24 receiving 13,717 votes, ahead of Democrat Timothy J. Banter Jr. who received 9,888 votes.[4]
| Indiana House of Representatives, District 24 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Richard McCain (R)
|
13,717 | |||
| Timothy J. Banter Jr. (D) | 9,888 | |||
2006
On November 7, 2006, Richard McClain won re-election to the Indiana House of Representatives District 24 unopposed.[5]
| Indiana House of Representatives, District 24 (2006) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Richard McClain (R)
|
12,359 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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Recent news
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External links
- Indiana House of Representatives - Rep. Richard McClain
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Watchdog Indiana Candidate Ratings
- Campaign contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998, 1996, 1994
Footnotes
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. McClain
- ↑ 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 24 1994–2012 |
Succeeded by Steven Braun (R) |
