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Ron Bacon
Ron Bacon (Republican Party) was a member of the Indiana House of Representatives, representing District 75. Bacon assumed office on November 16, 2010. Bacon left office on November 4, 2020.
Bacon (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Indiana House of Representatives to represent District 75. Bacon won in the general election on November 6, 2018.
He was first elected to the chamber in 2010. He previously served on the Warrick County Council and as Warrick County Coroner.
Biography
Bacon's professional experience includes owning and operating Freedom Medical.
Committee assignments
2019-2020
Bacon was assigned to the following committees:
- Commerce, Small Business and Economic Development Committee
- Public Health Committee
- Statutory Committee on Interstate and International Cooperation (decommissioned), Chair
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 |
| • Public Health, Vice chair |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Bacon served on the following committees:
| Indiana committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Family, Children and Human Affairs |
| • Public Health |
| • Select Committee on Government Reduction |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Bacon served on the following committees:
| Indiana committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Agriculture and Rural Development |
| • Public Health |
| • Select Committee on Government Reduction |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Bacon served on these committees:
| Indiana committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Agriculture and Rural Development, Vice chair |
| • Natural Resources |
| • Public Health |
Sponsored legislation
The following table lists bills this person sponsored as a legislator, according to BillTrack50 and sorted by action history. Bills are sorted by the date of their last action. The following list may not be comprehensive. To see all bills this legislator sponsored, click on the legislator's name in the title of the table.
Elections
2020
Ron Bacon did not file to run for re-election.
2018
General election
General election for Indiana House of Representatives District 75
Incumbent Ron Bacon defeated John Hurley in the general election for Indiana House of Representatives District 75 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Ron Bacon (R) | 61.2 | 16,118 |
 | John Hurley (D)  | 38.8 | 10,236 | |
| Total votes: 26,354 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Indiana House of Representatives District 75
John Hurley advanced from the Democratic primary for Indiana House of Representatives District 75 on May 8, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | John Hurley | 100.0 | 1,958 |
| Total votes: 1,958 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Indiana House of Representatives District 75
Incumbent Ron Bacon advanced from the Republican primary for Indiana House of Representatives District 75 on May 8, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Ron Bacon | 100.0 | 4,870 |
| Total votes: 4,870 | |||
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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 Ron Bacon defeated Pete Rapp in the Indiana House of Representatives District 75 general election.[1][2]
| Indiana House of Representatives, District 75 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Ron Bacon Incumbent |
69.16% | 21,146 | |
| Democratic | Pete Rapp | 30.84% | 9,429 | |
| Total Votes | 30,575 | |||
| Source: Indiana Election Divsion | ||||
Pete Rapp ran unopposed in the Indiana House of Representatives District 75 Democratic primary.[3][4]
| Indiana House of Representatives, District 75 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Pete Rapp (unopposed) | |
Incumbent Ron Bacon ran unopposed in the Indiana House of Representatives District 75 Republican primary.[3][4]
| Indiana House of Representatives, District 75 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Ron Bacon Incumbent (unopposed) | |
2014
Elections for the Indiana House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election took place on May 6, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was February 7, 2014. Incumbent Ron Bacon was unopposed in the Republican primary and defeated Steve Spinks (D), who filed to run on June 24, 2014, in the general election.[5][6][7]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Ron Bacon Incumbent |
66.6% | 12,003 | |
| Democratic | Steve Spinks | 33.4% | 6,019 | |
| Total Votes | 18,022 | |||
2012
Bacon won re-election in the 2012 election for Indiana House of Representatives District 75. Bacon ran unopposed in the May 8 Republican primary and defeated Kevin Derr (D) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[8][9]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Republican | Ron Bacon Incumbent |
57.5% | 15,210 | |
| Democratic | Kevin Derr | 42.5% | 11,260 | |
| Total Votes | 26,470 | |||
Endorsements
Bacon was endorsed by the Indiana Chamber of Commerce,[10] the Indiana Right to Life,[10] the National Rifle Association,[10] and The National Federation of Independent Business.[10]
2010
Bacon defeated Democratic candidate Mike Goebel by a margin of 7,982 to 7,818. Democratic incumbent Dennis Avery did not run for re-election.[11] The general election took place on November 2, 2010.
In the May 4th primary, Bacon ran unopposed and received 2,731 votes.[12]
| Indiana House of Representatives, District 75 General Election (2010) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Ron Bacon (R)
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7,982 | |||
| Mike Goebel (D) | 7,818 | |||
Campaign themes
2018
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Ron Bacon participated in Ballotpedia's candidate survey on April 7, 2018. The survey questions appear in bold, and Ron Bacon's responses follow below.[13]
What would be your top three priorities, if elected?
| “ | 1) Balanced Budget (Not spending more than we take in) 2) Continue to increase K-12 Education Spending (If finances allow) |
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What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? Why?
| “ | Healthcare. I am a Respiratory Therapist and have 50 yrs experience in the Healthcare field.Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; invalid names, e.g. too many[15]
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Ballotpedia also asked the candidate a series of optional questions. Ron Bacon answered the following:
What legacy would you like to leave?
| “ | I am the author of the Concussion, Sudden Cardiac Arrest and Heat Preparedness Awareness Legislation protecting our school athletes. I am also the author and Sponsor of many Pro-Life Bills in Indiana[15] | ” |
| “ | I grew up working in our family grocery store beginning at age 11 until I became a Respiratory Therapist at age 20.[15] | ” |
| “ | Asking my wife to marry me. We have just celebrated our 50th anniversary.[15] | ” |
| “ | Thanksgiving with our Family.[15] | ” |
| “ | Yes, so that they understand the process.[15] | ” |
| “ | An educated and properly trained workforce. We have well over 500 thousand jobs unfilled in Indiana.[15] | ” |
| “ | Chairman of the Public Health Committee. My strength is my 50yrs experience in Healthcare.[15] | ” |
Campaign finance summary
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Personal
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Bacon and his wife, Karen, have two children.
Scorecards
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2020
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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In 2016, the Indiana General Assembly was in session from January 5 through March 10.
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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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2014
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In 2014, the Indiana General Assembly was in session from January 6 through March 14.
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2013
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In 2013, the Indiana General Assembly was in session from January 7 through April 29.
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See also
- Search Google News for this topic
- Indiana State Legislature
- Indiana House of Representatives
- Indiana House Committees
- Indiana state legislative districts
External links
- Profile from Open States
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions: 2012, 2010
Footnotes
- ↑ Indiana Secretary of State, "November 8, 2016 General Election candidates," February 5, 2016
- ↑ Indiana Election Division, "General election 2016 results," accessed December 16, 2016
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Indiana Secretary of State, "May 3, 2016 Primary Election candidates," February 5, 2016
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Indiana Secretary of State, "May 3, 2016 Primary Election Results," accessed August 18, 2016
- ↑ Indiana Secretary of State, "Official primary election candidate list," accessed February 10, 2014
- ↑ Indiana Secretary of State, "Official primary election results," accessed June 12, 2014
- ↑ Indiana Secretary of State, "Official general election candidate list," accessed August 11, 2014
- ↑ Indiana Secretary of State, "List of May 8, 2012, primary candidates," accessed March 6, 2014
- ↑ Indiana Secretary of State, “Election Results – Indiana General Election, November 6, 2012,” accessed January 24, 2013
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 10.2 10.3 Ron Bacon, "Endorsements," accessed April 27, 2012
- ↑ 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
- ↑ Note: The candidate's answers have been reproduced here verbatim without edits or corrections by Ballotpedia.
- ↑ Ballotpedia's candidate survey, "Ron Bacon's responses," April 7, 2018
- ↑ 15.0 15.1 15.2 15.3 15.4 15.5 15.6 15.7 15.8 Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Dennis Avery |
Indiana House of Representatives District 75 2010 - 2020 |
Succeeded by Cindy Ledbetter (R) |
