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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

See also: Indiana House of Representatives 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
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Republican Green check mark transparent.png Jeff Ellington Incumbent 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
Party Candidate
    Democratic Green check mark transparent.png Steve Lindsey  (unopposed)


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
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Republican Green check mark transparent.png Jeff Ellington Incumbent 62.82% 6,871
     Republican Sawyer Sparks 37.18% 4,066
Total Votes 10,937
Source: Indiana Election Division

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