Tim Gust
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Tim Gust (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Indiana House of Representatives to represent District 20. He lost in the general election on November 3, 2020.
Gust completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Tim Gust was born in Phoenix, Arizona. His professional experience includes working as a steelworker. He has served as a dues-paying member of USW Local 6787 and as a board member of Big Comedy La Porte.[1]
Elections
2020
See also: Indiana House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Indiana House of Representatives District 20
Incumbent Jim Pressel defeated Tim Gust in the general election for Indiana House of Representatives District 20 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Jim Pressel (R) | 68.2 | 20,028 |
 | Tim Gust (D)  | 31.8 | 9,322 | |
| Total votes: 29,350 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Indiana House of Representatives District 20
Tim Gust advanced from the Democratic primary for Indiana House of Representatives District 20 on June 2, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Tim Gust | 100.0 | 3,741 |
| Total votes: 3,741 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Indiana House of Representatives District 20
Incumbent Jim Pressel advanced from the Republican primary for Indiana House of Representatives District 20 on June 2, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jim Pressel | 100.0 | 4,302 |
| Total votes: 4,302 | |||
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Campaign themes
2020
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Tim Gust completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Gust's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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I'm a Steelworker living in La Porte, Indiana with my fiancee and our two sons. I chose to run for this seat because I feel like we aren't being represented with our communities best interests in mind.
- Public Education in Indiana must be restored to it's former place, with less money being pulled for Charter schools
- Our elected officials should be beholden to the constituency, not party
- A large majority of D20 is farmland and small businesses, more must be done to protect and promote these people
Teachers and public education need to be focused upon. Indiana ranks 50 out of 50 states in teacher pay raises since 2002 and that isn't right. When tax dollars are wasted trying to figure out why new licenses aren't being applied for and current teachers are leaving the field, all one needs to look at is how the state treats these folks and how little they make as opposed to our neighboring states.
I look up to my father. My parents were divorced when I was 3 years old and he raised me as a single parent. He lost his father when he was only 7 years old and had no real idea what he was supposed to do, I think. Looking back now as an adult, he sacrificed so much for me and my education, happiness and well being. I would use my father as an example in this situation. Being a 30 something, walking into a world where I have no prior experience, I have to learn quickly and surround myself with people that support me and advise when necessary. I do my homework and read up on as much as I can, I call my legislators when I have an issue with a pending bill, all things that need attention will get my attention.
Any biography on President Theodore Roosevelt. A strong willed man who cared about Americans and the country he served.
Honesty, passion, compassion, critical thinking and problem solving I believe are the key principles on which an elected official should be judged.
I have the ability to lead and follow. Listening is a key attribute I possess that not enough people have anymore. Problem solving and critical thinking are both areas I feel I excel in.
Listening to the constituency about the wants and needs of the communities they serve and then taking those to the floor in the form of bills or amendments.
That I worked hard for the people that I represent. I didn't play party politics and I helped make district 20 a better place to live and do business.
The first one I can remember that actually had an impact on me was the car chase involving O.J. Simpson. I believe I was 7 or 8 at the time of the incident and subsequent trial.
My first job was a sales associate with a local Ace Hardware in La Porte, Indiana. I started at 15 years old and kept the job throughout high school and then into college before making it full time for a total of 5 years.
Lion in the White House. President Teddy Roosevelt was a force, not only in person, but in his legacy as well. His founding of national parks is something I very much admire.
Baby We'll Be Fine by The National
Before becoming a steelworker, finding a good paying job was tough. I was on unemployment for awhile and that whole system is a constant battle, not only financially, but emotionally. Depression is a hard thing to kick, but I work everyday to keep it at bay and find joy in the many friends and family I have that support me.
Running as a democrat in a very red state, I think the biggest issue in Indiana's chambers is the super-majority held by republicans in the house.
Not necessarily. I believe a passion for community service and looking out for your neighbors plays a bigger role in state run government. At least, that's the way I feel.
Climate change is most likely the greatest challenge we will face. Indiana is mostly a farming state and with the strange occurrences we've had in regards to shifting weather patterns, if we don't do something to help slow the change, our farmers crops will continue to die off and Hoosiers will be out of work, money, and home.
The ideal relationship would be an evenly proportioned legislature crafting and passing common sense bills which the governor would then easily be able to sign into law.
In times like we're currently in, with bi-partisanship at an all time low, I think it's extremely important to build working and healthy relationships with those not only in your own party, but those across the aisle. Good law only comes about when everyone is in agreement, not one side pushing their numbers on the other.
Labor and Pensions, Education
If elected, I would be a junior member, so, I suppose I'd like to serve my first term and see what happens. If elected a second time, I'd then look into joining the leadership.
I feel like Scott Pelath was an exceptional democrat from my area. If I could end up being half the legislator he was, I'd consider that a great accomplishment.
At this time, no, I'm not interested in any other office than the one I'm working to be elected to.
Several. With COVID-19 running rampant currently, Indiana has cancelled the remainder of the school year. Many teachers I know personally, and a few I don't, have shared stories of how they're still working hard for their students. E-learning is a hard thing to get a grasp of for some students and these teachers make themselves available at all times of the day to make sure their students get the best education they can, even when it's in front of a computer during a stay-at-home order.
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See also
2020 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on April 6, 2020
Current members of the Indiana House of Representatives
Leadership
Speaker of the House:Todd Huston
Majority Leader:Matthew Lehman
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Carolyn Jackson (D)
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Earl Harris (D)
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Ragen Hatcher (D)
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Edmond Soliday (R)
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Dale DeVon (R)
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Maureen Bauer (D)
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Jake Teshka (R)
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Ryan Dvorak (D)
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Patricia Boy (D)
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Charles Moseley (D)
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Mike Andrade (D)
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Matt Commons (R)
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Vernon Smith (D)
District 15
Harold Slager (R)
District 16
Kendell Culp (R)
District 17
Jack Jordan (R)
District 18
David Abbott (R)
District 19
Julie Olthoff (R)
District 20
Jim Pressel (R)
District 21
Timothy Wesco (R)
District 22
Craig Snow (R)
District 23
Ethan Manning (R)
District 24
Hunter Smith (R)
District 25
Becky Cash (R)
District 26
Chris Campbell (D)
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Sheila Klinker (D)
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Jeffrey Thompson (R)
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District 31
Lori Goss-Reaves (R)
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District 33
John Prescott (R)
District 34
Sue Errington (D)
District 35
Elizabeth Rowray (R)
District 36
Kyle Pierce (R)
District 37
Todd Huston (R)
District 38
Heath VanNatter (R)
District 39
Daniel Lopez (R)
District 40
District 41
Mark Genda (R)
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Tim Yocum (R)
District 43
Tonya Pfaff (D)
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Beau Baird (R)
District 45
Bruce Borders (R)
District 46
Bob Heaton (R)
District 47
Robb Greene (R)
District 48
Doug Miller (R)
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Joanna King (R)
District 50
Lorissa Sweet (R)
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Tony Isa (R)
District 52
Ben Smaltz (R)
District 53
Ethan Lawson (R)
District 54
Cory Criswell (R)
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Bradford Barrett (R)
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Craig Haggard (R)
District 58
Michelle Davis (R)
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Ryan Lauer (R)
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Peggy Mayfield (R)
District 61
Matt Pierce (D)
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Dave Hall (R)
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Shane Lindauer (R)
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Matt Hostettler (R)
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Christopher May (R)
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Zach Payne (R)
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Alex Zimmerman (R)
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Garrett Bascom (R)
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Jim Lucas (R)
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Karen Engleman (R)
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Edward Clere (R)
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Jennifer Meltzer (R)
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Steve Bartels (R)
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Cindy Ledbetter (R)
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Wendy McNamara (R)
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Alex Burton (D)
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Tim O'Brien (R)
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Matthew Lehman (R)
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Phil GiaQuinta (D)
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Martin Carbaugh (R)
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Kyle Miller (D)
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Christopher Judy (R)
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Bob Morris (R)
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David Heine (R)
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Edward DeLaney (D)
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Carey Hamilton (D)
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Chris Jeter (R)
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Mitch Gore (D)
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Andrew Ireland (R)
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Robert Behning (R)
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Renee Pack (D)
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Julie McGuire (R)
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Cherrish Pryor (D)
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John Bartlett (D)
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Gregory Porter (D)
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Justin Moed (D)
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Vanessa Summers (D)
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Robert Johnson (D)
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