Robert Pope III (Indiana)
Robert Pope III (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Indiana House of Representatives to represent District 40. He lost in the general election on November 5, 2024.
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Biography
Robert Pope III was born in Indianapolis, Indiana. He served in the U.S. Army from 2000 to 2004. Pope earned a high school diploma from Northwest High School and a bachelor's degree from Harrison College in 2014. His career experience includes working as a software engineer.[1]
Elections
2024
See also: Indiana House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Indiana House of Representatives District 40
Incumbent Gregory Steuerwald defeated Robert Pope III in the general election for Indiana House of Representatives District 40 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Gregory Steuerwald (R) | 58.4 | 17,489 |
 | Robert Pope III (D)  | 41.6 | 12,478 | |
| Total votes: 29,967 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Indiana House of Representatives District 40
Robert Pope III advanced from the Democratic primary for Indiana House of Representatives District 40 on May 7, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Robert Pope III | 100.0 | 1,205 |
| Total votes: 1,205 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Indiana House of Representatives District 40
Incumbent Gregory Steuerwald defeated Brian Paasch in the Republican primary for Indiana House of Representatives District 40 on May 7, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Gregory Steuerwald | 63.2 | 3,519 |
 | Brian Paasch | 36.8 | 2,050 | |
| Total votes: 5,569 | |||
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Campaign finance
Endorsements
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Pledges
Pope signed the following pledges.
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Robert Pope III completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Pope's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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Now running for State Representative, Robert's platform emphasizes education and affordability. Because education is the cornerstone for personal progress, he advocates for robust investments in Indiana's educational system to ensure every student has the opportunity to thrive without the need for local property tax referendums. While our Statehouse leaders have been more focused on culture wars than actually serving the people of this community, Robert is committed to working for you by reducing healthcare and living costs, recognizing the financial strain many Hoosiers face.
With extensive experience in military and civilian leadership roles, Robert brings a unique perspective to the table. Driven by a deep sense of duty and a passion for making tangible improvements in people's lives, he embodies the values of service, integrity, and commitment to a better future for all Hoosiers.- Ending single party rule so we can get back to solving real problems for working Hoosiers.
- Ensuring quality public education is the foundation of a future where all Hoosiers prosper.
- Fighting for working class Hoosiers to lower healthcare and childcare costs
Secondly, State Representatives serve as advocates and representatives for their constituents. They are responsible for listening to the concerns and priorities of their district's residents, communicating their needs to state government, and working to address local challenges through legislative action, advocacy, and community outreach.
Encouraging diversification into sectors such as technology, renewable energy, and healthcare can enhance resilience and create new opportunities for job growth.
Investing in education and workforce development is crucial for preparing Hoosiers for the jobs of the future. Addressing disparities in access to quality education and training programs, especially in rural and underserved areas, will be essential.
Moreover, local government experience helps legislators develop crucial skills such as consensus-building, collaboration with diverse stakeholders, and navigating complex policy landscapes. These skills are invaluable in the state legislative context, where legislators often need to work across party lines, engage with various interest groups, and negotiate with state agencies to advance legislation that benefits their communities. Overall, prior local government experience equips state legislators with the insights, skills, and relationships needed to be effective advocates for their constituents and drive positive change at the state level.
Education
Family, Children, and Human Affairs
Utilities, Energy and Telecommunications
Employment, Labor and Pensions
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Campaign finance summary
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on April 7, 2024
