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Ryan Dvorak
2002 - Present
2026
23
Ryan Dvorak (Democratic Party) is a member of the Indiana House of Representatives, representing District 8. He assumed office in 2002. His current term ends on November 4, 2026.
Dvorak (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the Indiana House of Representatives to represent District 8. He won in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Dvorak previously served as assistant minority floor leader.
Biography
Dvorak's professional experience includes working as a communications consultant, Senior Aide to Congressman Tim Roemer and substitute teacher.[1]
Committee assignments
Note: This membership information was last updated in September 2023. Ballotpedia completes biannual updates of committee membership. If you would like to send us an update, email us at: editor@ballotpedia.org.
2023-2024
Dvorak was assigned to the following committees:
- House Judiciary Committee
- House Natural Resources Committee
- Rules and Legislative Procedures Committee
2021-2022
Dvorak was assigned to the following committees:
- Courts and Criminal Code Committee
- House Judiciary Committee
- House Natural Resources Committee
- Rules and Legislative Procedures Committee, Ranking member
- House Joint Rules Committee
2019-2020
Dvorak was assigned to the following committees:
- Courts and Criminal Code Committee
- House Judiciary Committee
- Rules and Legislative Procedures Committee, Ranking minority member
- House Natural Resources Committee
- House Joint Rules Committee
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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| • Courts and Criminal Code |
| • Environmental Affairs |
| • Judiciary |
| • Rules and Legislative Procedures |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Dvorak served on the following committees:
| Indiana committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Courts and Criminal Code |
| • Environmental Affairs |
| • Judiciary |
| • Natural Resources |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Dvorak served on the following committees:
| Indiana committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Courts and Criminal Code |
| • Environmental Affairs |
| • Judiciary |
| • Natural Resources |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Dvorak served on these committees:
| Indiana committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Courts and Criminal Code |
| • Environmental Affairs |
| • Utilities and Energy |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Dvorak served on these committees:
| Indiana committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Commerce, Energy, Technology and Utilities |
| • Courts and Criminal Code |
| • Environmental Affairs, Chair |
| • Judiciary |
Noteworthy events
Legislative walkout
Dvorak and 36 other Democratic representatives participated in a legislative walkout on February 22, 2011, in opposition to proposed right-to-work legislation that would have limited union powers in Indiana. The Democratic departure left the House void of a quorum, leaving only 58 of the 67 representatives needed to establish a quorum.[2] Terri Austin, Steven Stemler and Vanessa Summers stayed behind to provide, if necessary, a motion and a seconding motion, which would enable them to stop any official business from proceeding should the Republicans try to do so.[2]
On March 7, 2011, House Minority Leader B. Patrick Bauer revealed that the Democrats were staying at the Comfort Suites in Urbana, Illinois during their absence from the statehouse.[3] According to the Indiana Constitution, Article 4, sections 11 and 14, the House may enforce fines and other methods to compel absent members to return. Beginning on March 7, 2011, each Democrat was subject to a fine of $250, to be withheld from future expense or salary payments, for each day they were not present in the statehouse.[4] Regarding their actual pay, House Speaker Brian Bosma announced that the 37 lawmakers were required to be physically present in the chambers to receive their per diem payment of $152/day.[3]
On March 21, 2011, Governor Mitch Daniels (R) and House Republicans increased daily fines from $250/day to $350/day. In response to the increase in fines, House Minority Leader B. Patrick Bauer stated that Democrats "will remain steadfast" in their opposition to the right-to-work bill.[5] Rep. Winfield Moses, Jr. (D) called the increase "a poke in the eye," and said it would not cause the Democrats to return.[6]
The Democrats returned to the statehouse on March 28, 2011, after the two sides had agreed to compromise on a number of issues, including shelving the controversial right-to-work bill.[4] Although the Democrats had some of their demands met, each absent member accrued a total of $3,500 in fines.[4]
The Legislature ended up passing right-to-work legislation on February 1, 2012, becoming the 23rd state to do so. Gov. Mitch Daniels (R) signed the measure into law.[7]
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2024
See also: Indiana House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Indiana House of Representatives District 8
Incumbent Ryan Dvorak won election in the general election for Indiana House of Representatives District 8 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Ryan Dvorak (D) | 100.0 | 19,461 |
| Total votes: 19,461 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Indiana House of Representatives District 8
Incumbent Ryan Dvorak advanced from the Democratic primary for Indiana House of Representatives District 8 on May 7, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Ryan Dvorak | 100.0 | 2,401 |
| Total votes: 2,401 | |||
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Campaign finance
Endorsements
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2022
See also: Indiana House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Indiana House of Representatives District 8
Incumbent Ryan Dvorak won election in the general election for Indiana House of Representatives District 8 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Ryan Dvorak (D) | 100.0 | 11,325 |
| Total votes: 11,325 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Indiana House of Representatives District 8
Incumbent Ryan Dvorak advanced from the Democratic primary for Indiana House of Representatives District 8 on May 3, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Ryan Dvorak | 100.0 | 2,026 |
| Total votes: 2,026 | |||
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Campaign finance
2020
See also: Indiana House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Indiana House of Representatives District 8
Incumbent Ryan Dvorak defeated Timothy Jaycox in the general election for Indiana House of Representatives District 8 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Ryan Dvorak (D) | 56.8 | 16,554 |
| Timothy Jaycox (R) | 43.2 | 12,568 | ||
| Total votes: 29,122 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Indiana House of Representatives District 8
Incumbent Ryan Dvorak advanced from the Democratic primary for Indiana House of Representatives District 8 on June 2, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Ryan Dvorak | 100.0 | 6,078 |
| Total votes: 6,078 | |||
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2018
General election
General election for Indiana House of Representatives District 8
Incumbent Ryan Dvorak won election in the general election for Indiana House of Representatives District 8 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Ryan Dvorak (D) | 100.0 | 16,141 |
| Total votes: 16,141 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Indiana House of Representatives District 8
Incumbent Ryan Dvorak advanced from the Democratic primary for Indiana House of Representatives District 8 on May 8, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Ryan Dvorak | 100.0 | 5,228 |
| Total votes: 5,228 | |||
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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 Ryan M. Dvorak was unopposed in the Democratic primary and was unchallenged in the general election.[8][9]
2012
Dvorak won re-election in the 2012 election for Indiana House of Representatives District 8. Dvorak ran unopposed in the May 8 Democratic primary and defeated Richard Pfeil (R) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[10][11]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Democratic |  Ryan M. Dvorak Incumbent |
54.8% | 14,550 | |
| Republican | Richard Pfeil | 45.2% | 12,015 | |
| Total Votes | 26,565 | |||
2010
Dvorak defeated Republican candidate Richard Pfeil by a margin of 11,768 to 9,639 in the November 2 general election.[12]
In the May 4 primary election, Dvorak ran unopposed and received 3,253 votes.[13]
| Indiana House of Representatives, District 8 General Election (2010) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Ryan Dvorak (D)
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11,768 | |||
| Richard Pfeil (R) | 9,639 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Democrat Ryan Dvorak won re-election to the Indiana House of Representatives District 8 receiving 19,235 votes, ahead of Republican Dale R. Devon who received 10,234 votes.[14]
| Indiana House of Representatives, District 8 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Ryan Dvorak (D)
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19,235 | |||
| Dale R. Devon (R) | 10,234 | |||
2006
On November 7, 2006, Ryan Dvorak won re-election to the Indiana House of Representatives District 8 unopposed.[15]
| Indiana House of Representatives, District 8 (2006) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Ryan Dvorak (D)
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15,257 | |||
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2022
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2020
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Campaign finance summary
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Personal
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Dvorak is married to his wife, Angie, and they have two children.<refProject Vote Smart, "Biography," accessed August 22, 2014</ref>
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2024
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In 2024, the Indiana State Legislature was in session from January 8 to March 8.
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2023
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In 2023, the Indiana State Legislature was in session from January 9 to April 28.
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2022
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In 2022, the Indiana State Legislature was in session from January 4 to March 8.
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2021
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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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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Officeholder Indiana House of Representatives District 8 |
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Footnotes
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Political Summary," accessed March 6, 2014
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 IndyStar.com, "Indiana Democrats trigger Statehouse showdown over anti-union legislation," February 22, 2011
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Fox 59, "Fines begin for absent House Democrats," March 7, 2011
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 The Wall Street Journal, "Pressure Mounts on Absent Democrats in Wisconsin, Indiana," March 3, 2011 Cite error: Invalid
<ref>tag; name "wsj" defined multiple times with different content - ↑ IndyStar.com, "Dems' walkout drags on, among nation's longest," March 23, 2011
- ↑ WFIE.com, "Indiana Republicans say they're done negotiating," March 17, 2011
- ↑ Reuters, "Indiana becomes 23rd "right-to-work" state," February 1, 2012
- ↑ 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, "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
- ↑ 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
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Indiana House of Representatives District 8 2002-Present |
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