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Ron Grooms
Ron Grooms (Republican Party) was a member of the Indiana State Senate, representing District 46. He assumed office in 2004. He left office on November 2, 2021.
Grooms (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Indiana State Senate to represent District 46. He won in the general election on November 6, 2018.
Grooms resigned on November 2, 2021, to spend more time with his family and to pursue other career opportunities.[1]
Grooms previously served on the Jeffersonville City Council from 2000 to 2010 and from 1984 to 1992.
Biography
Ron Grooms, as of December 2019, lived in Jeffersonville, Indiana. He graduated from Lizton High School. He earned a bachelor's degree in pharmacy from Butler University. Grooms' career experience includes working as the owner and pharmacist at the Hanger Drug Company and as a member of Jeffersonville City Council from 1984 to 1992 and from 2000 to 2010.[2]
Committee assignments
2021-2022
Grooms was assigned to the following committees:
- Elections Committee, Ranking member
- Family & Children Services Committee, Chair
- Health and Provider Services Committee
- Senate Public Policy Committee
2019-2020
Grooms was assigned to the following committees:
- Senate Local Government Committee
- Senate Public Policy Committee
- Family & Children Services Committee, Chair
- Elections Committee, Ranking member
- Health and Provider Services Committee
2018 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2018 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Indiana committee assignments, 2018 |
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| • Elections |
| • Family & Children Services, Chair |
| • Health and Provider Services |
| • Public Policy |
2016 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2016 legislative session, Grooms served on the following committees:
| Indiana committee assignments, 2016 |
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| • Family & Children Services, Chair |
| • Health and Provider Services |
| • Homeland Security and Transportation |
| • Veterans Affairs and the Military |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Grooms served on the following committees:
| Indiana committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Family & Children Services, Chair |
| • Health and Provider Services |
| • Homeland Security and Transportation |
| • Veterans Affairs and the Military |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Grooms served on the following committees:
| Indiana committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Commerce, Economic Development and Technology |
| • Ethics |
| • Health and Provider Services |
| • Homeland Security, Transportation and Veterans Affairs |
| • Public Policy |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Grooms served on these committees:
| Indiana committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Commerce & Economic Development |
| • Health and Provider Services |
| • Homeland Security, Transportation & Veterans Affairs |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2022
- See also: Indiana State Senate elections, 2022
Ron Grooms did not file to run for re-election.
2018
- See also: Indiana State Senate elections, 2018
General election
General election for Indiana State Senate District 46
Incumbent Ron Grooms defeated Anna Murray in the general election for Indiana State Senate District 46 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Ron Grooms (R) | 54.5 | 27,012 |
 | Anna Murray (D) | 45.5 | 22,571 | |
| Total votes: 49,583 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Indiana State Senate District 46
Anna Murray advanced from the Democratic primary for Indiana State Senate District 46 on May 8, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Anna Murray | 100.0 | 7,031 |
| Total votes: 7,031 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Indiana State Senate District 46
Incumbent Ron Grooms advanced from the Republican primary for Indiana State Senate District 46 on May 8, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Ron Grooms | 100.0 | 6,037 |
| Total votes: 6,037 | |||
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2014
- See also: Indiana State Senate elections, 2014
Elections for the Indiana State Senate 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. Charles "Chuck" Freiberger was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while incumbent Ron Grooms was unopposed in the Republican primary. Grooms defeated Freiberger in the general election.[3][4]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican |  Ron Grooms Incumbent |
56.3% | 16,950 | |
| Democratic | Charles "Chuck" Freiberger | 43.7% | 13,168 | |
| Total Votes | 30,118 | |||
2010
- See also: Indiana State Senate elections, 2010
Grooms defeated Democratic candidate Charles Freiberger by a margin of 21,019 to 18,965 in the November 2 general election. Democratic incumbent Connie Sipes did not run for re-election.
In the May 4 primary election, Grooms beat Lee Ann Wiseheart by a margin of 3,850-3,576.[5]
| Indiana State Senate, District 46 General Election 2010 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Ron Grooms (R)
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21,019 | 52.6% | ||
| Charles Freiberger (D) | 18,965 | 47.4% | ||
| Indiana State Senate, District 46 - Republican Primary (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Ron Grooms
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3,850 | 51.8% | ||
| Lee Ann Wiseheart | 3,576 | 48.2% | ||
Campaign finance summary
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Personal
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As of this writing, Grooms resided in Jeffersonville, Indiana, with his wife Beverly. They had five children and two grandchildren.[6]
Scorecards
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2021
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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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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Recent news
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See also
- Indiana State Legislature
- Indiana State Senate
- Indiana Senate Committees
- Indiana state legislative districts
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ The Darien Times, "Indiana lawmaker quitting after split over GOP redistricting," October 28, 2021
- ↑ Indiana Senate Republicans, “Ron Grooms” accessed December 13, 2019
- ↑ 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, "2010 Primary Election Results," accessed March 6, 2014
- ↑ SenatorGrooms.com, "About," accessed June 11, 2014
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Connie Sipes (D) |
Indiana Senate District 46 2010–2021 |
Succeeded by Kevin Boehnlein (R) |
