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Spencer England
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Republican Party

Elections and appointments
Last election

May 7, 2024

Education

High school

La Porte High School

Bachelor's

Indiana Wesleyan University, 2019

Military

Service / branch

U.S. Army

Years of service

2000 - 2018

Personal
Religion
Protestant
Profession
District manager
Contact

Campaign website

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Spencer England (Republican Party) ran for election to the Indiana State Senate to represent District 8. He lost in the Republican primary on May 7, 2024.

England completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Spencer England was born in LaPorte, Indiana. He served in the U.S. Army from 2000 to 2018. He earned a high school diploma from La Porte High School. He earned a bachelor's degree from Indiana Wesleyan University in 2019. His career experience includes working as a district manager. England has been affiliated with Veterans of Foreign Wars and Disabled American Veterans.[1]

Elections

2024

See also: Indiana State Senate elections, 2024

General election

General election for Indiana State Senate District 8

Incumbent Mike Bohacek defeated Leon P. Smith in the general election for Indiana State Senate District 8 on November 5, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
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Mike Bohacek (R)
 
71.7
 
42,545
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Leon P. Smith (D)
 
28.3
 
16,782

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 59,327
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Indiana State Senate District 8

Leon P. Smith advanced from the Democratic primary for Indiana State Senate District 8 on May 7, 2024.

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Leon P. Smith
 
100.0
 
2,735

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Total votes: 2,735
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Indiana State Senate District 8

Incumbent Mike Bohacek defeated Joe Layne and Spencer England in the Republican primary for Indiana State Senate District 8 on May 7, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
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Mike Bohacek
 
44.4
 
5,950
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Joe Layne
 
33.1
 
4,427
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Spencer England Candidate Connection
 
22.5
 
3,010

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Total votes: 13,387
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Campaign finance

Endorsements

Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Candidate Connection

Spencer England completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by England's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Spencer England is a life-long Conservative fighter within the ranks of the Republican Party. He believes in the "America First" MAGA policies and promises to help President Trump move legislation through his support in Indiana. Spencer is a former Army combat veteran and military training specialist. He and his wife are both disabled veterans. They have five girls. Spencer is 100% pro 2nd Amendment. He believes the Constitution is our foundation of freedom and that the Bill of Rights is not a document to be changed. Spencer has four initiatives if elected in 2024. First is a promise to fight for best, not better care for our veterans. They have returned to a still broken system that needs to be streamlined including community care and easy of communication. Second, are parental rights. Simply put, if a child is under the age of eighteen, their parents need to know what's going on in public schools, and need to be the decision makers. He is also huge on school choice which includes choosing the right school that fits the child. Other areas addressing the drug epidemic, illegal immigration, and helping increase wetland protections.
  • Streamlining veteran help care
  • Parental Rights and Control
  • 2nd Amendment Advocacy
England wants to ensure we are returning to our environmental morality as well protecting and increasing wetlands throughout Indiana. Other areas England wants to be a part of the solutions to are fighting illegal immigration, combating drug use and helping establish mental health solutions and understanding.
I look up to two individuals. Both of which were martyred for their stands against evil. One is Jesus (Yeshua), the other is Donald Trump. Both gave up their regular life to serve and payed an enormous price.
The Conservative Heart
Ethics including keeping your promises throughout a representing term are probably most important. Holding public office should not be about power notoriety, or selfish interest. We are called to be a servant of the people.
Predictable reasoning is my best attribute. I want to say common sense but that is so cliche. My wife and kids call me MacGyver. Like in the show they seem astounded how I use nothing to come up with solutions both for problems at home and amongst our friends personal life issues.
The house and the senate have evolved into very different bodies. Senators propose different legislation, drafting or amending bills and delay or block legislation. Senators spend their day meeting with constituents, policy issues in committee meetings, and public appearances to inform messages.
Being steadfast in my core values and beliefs.
I remember my Father voting for Ronald Reagan which was his first time voting as a Republican. I'm sure he would have voted for Trump as well.
My first job was at McDonalds. It was a learning experience to say the least. I was only there a couple months until I pulled a prank on a friend in which I put a receipt in his personal burger he ordered. The manager caught me. Needless to say things didn't work out.
MY favorite book is "The Art of War" by Sun Tzu
Superman. So I could stop all wars
"Take on me" by Aha
I struggled to be truly happy serving in many jobs I tried as a young man. Two things really fired me up in searching. Politics and my faith in God. I love studying the Hebrew understanding of Biblical scripture. Politics just seemed to fit right in with the passion of arguing about issues. I believe and teach my children to find their passion and do it.
Our form of government is about checks and balances. The State government needs to consistently remain balanced with their approach to represent all Indiana constituents.
No, in fact in Indiana specifically, it was set up to have legislatures close to home more often to able to understand the surrounding issues. As a matter of fact I am all for term limits in all positions of government servanthood. Usually what you'll find, the chairman of the committees, who have government experience, are helping newbies get acquainted.
Of course. For purposes of joining together on legislation pursuant to your constituents you were elected by.
Representative Bill Davis (33rd District), Sen Scott Schnieder (IN Sen), Jim Tomes (Dist 49)
Not currently
I have watched conservative individuals and families from my district want to be involved in a solution for their religion only to be shunned by their own representing party. This is concerning. Many Republicans become RINOs (Republican in Name Only) once downstate and indoctrinated. I will not be one of them.
Why did the student eat his homework? Because the teacher said it was a piece of cake.
Yes
I would reestablish our commitment to conservatism by repealing HB 1383 which removed wetland protections.
N/A
Veteran Affairs, Tax and Fiscal Policy, Corrections and Criminal Law, Family and Children Services
Transparency is easier today than even ten years ago. With technology everything is accessible. Lawful decisions are tracked and can be broken down to even the lowest learning capacities.

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Campaign finance summary

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Spencer England campaign contribution history
YearOfficeStatusContributionsExpenditures
2024* Indiana State Senate District 8Lost primary$3,460 $3,551
Grand total$3,460 $3,551
Sources: OpenSecrets,  Federal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
* Data from this year may not be complete

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    Footnotes

    1. ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on February 23, 2024


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