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Sawyer Sparks
Sawyer Sparks was a 2016 Republican candidate for District 62 of the Indiana House of Representatives.[1]
Campaign themes
2016
Sparks' website highlighted the following campaign themes:[2]
Economic Development
- Excerpt: "As a seasoned local business owner, Sawyer understands economic development and strongly believes in the importance of sustaining a future for Indiana made products."
A Love for Agriculture
- Excerpt: "Sawyer is dedicated to continuing to promote agricultural innovation as we propel into the progressive times we live in today."
Education
- Excerpt: "Another important issue Sawyer resolves to commit to is fighting for solutions to improve the public education system. He believes in solving public funding issues and feels that the special education services in our state could be improved for the betterment of all students while still maintaining fiscal responsibility."
Elections
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 Jeff Ellington defeated Steve Lindsey in the Indiana House of Representatives District 62 general election.[3][4]
Indiana House of Representatives, District 62 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
Republican | ![]() |
59.07% | 16,724 | |
Democratic | Steve Lindsey | 40.93% | 11,589 | |
Total Votes | 28,313 | |||
Source: Indiana Election Divsion |
Steve Lindsey ran unopposed in the Indiana House of Representatives District 62 Democratic primary.[5][6]
Indiana House of Representatives, District 62 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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Party | Candidate | |
Democratic | ![]() |
Incumbent Jeff Ellington defeated Sawyer Sparks in the Indiana House of Representatives District 62 Republican primary.[5][6]
Indiana House of Representatives, District 62 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||||
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Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
Republican | ![]() |
62.82% | 6,871 | |
Republican | Sawyer Sparks | 37.18% | 4,066 | |
Total Votes | 10,937 | |||
Source: Indiana Election Division |
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See also
- Indiana House of Representatives
- Indiana House of Representatives District 62
- Indiana House of Representatives elections, 2016
- Indiana State Legislature
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Indiana Secretary of State, "May 3, 2016 Primary Election," February 3, 2016
- ↑ sawyersparks.com, "About Sawyer Sparks," accessed April 20, 2016
- ↑ Indiana Secretary of State, "November 8, 2016 General Election candidates," February 5, 2016
- ↑ Indiana Election Division, "General election 2016 results," accessed December 16, 2016
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Indiana Secretary of State, "May 3, 2016 Primary Election candidates," February 5, 2016
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Indiana Secretary of State, "May 3, 2016 Primary Election Results," accessed August 18, 2016