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Tracy Roberts

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November 6, 2018

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Tracy Roberts (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Indiana House of Representatives to represent District 29. Roberts lost in the general election on November 6, 2018.

Elections

2018

See also: Indiana House of Representatives elections, 2018

General election

General election for Indiana House of Representatives District 29

Chuck Goodrich defeated Tracy Roberts in the general election for Indiana House of Representatives District 29 on November 6, 2018.

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%
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64.8
 
19,251
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Tracy Roberts (D)
 
35.2
 
10,475

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Total votes: 29,726
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Indiana House of Representatives District 29

Tracy Roberts advanced from the Democratic primary for Indiana House of Representatives District 29 on May 8, 2018.

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100.0
 
1,536

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Total votes: 1,536
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Indiana House of Representatives District 29

Chuck Goodrich defeated Gregory O'Connor, Brandon Beaver, and Garen Bragg in the Republican primary for Indiana House of Representatives District 29 on May 8, 2018.

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%
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46.7
 
3,748
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Gregory O'Connor
 
23.9
 
1,916
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Brandon Beaver
 
20.1
 
1,614
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Garen Bragg
 
9.3
 
745

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified.

Total votes: 8,023
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Campaign themes

2018

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Candidate Connection

Tracy Roberts participated in Ballotpedia's candidate survey on April 19, 2018. The survey questions appear in bold, and Tracy Roberts' responses follow below.[1]

What would be your top three priorities, if elected?

“ 1) Early Education

2) Creating a Living Wage
3) Improving Infastructure[2][3]

”

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? Why?

“ I want to help every public elementary school start a Pre-K program so all parents have quality affordable early education for their children. I also believe in expanding drug treatment facilities and encouraging local businesses to work with newly sober individuals will help our country’s opioid epidemic.Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; invalid names, e.g. too many[3] ”

Ballotpedia also asked the candidate a series of optional questions. Tracy Roberts answered the following:

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

“ My personal hero is my mother. She’s taught me all the amazing things a strong women can accomplish while still raising a family and running a business. She’s the reason I want to do incredible things for my own children and all the residents of Indiana.[3] ”
Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?
“ The Audacity of Hope by Barak Obama and America The Book by Jon Stewart[3] ”
What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?
“ Empathy and compassion. They should also have a strong drive to make positive changes and bring balance to everyone not just the people who voted for them.[3] ”
What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?
“ I am determined and passionate. I see a need for someone to step in and make quality changes that benefit everyone and I truly believe I am the best person for that job.[3] ”
What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?
“ Their job is to listen to the concerns and ideas of their constituents and create bills that will make their lives better accordingly.[3] ”
What legacy would you like to leave?
“ I’ve always believed that a society flourishes when men plant seeds who’s trees they know they will never sit under. It is our mission to make this world better for the generation who will come after us because that is how our legacy lives onz[3] ”
What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?
“ The event that sticks out in my mind was the death of Princess Diana. I was 10 years old and I remember how awed I was that the whole world seemed to come together to mourn the life of one person.[3] ”
What was your very first job? How long did you have it?
“ I worked at a golf course when I was 16 years old. It was a great job to have because I worked most of my hours in the summer and was free to do sports, drama, and student government during the winter. I left the job when I left for college at 18.[3] ”
What happened on your most awkward date?
“ The first date with the man I’m still married to happened by accident because I wasn’t listening when he asked me and ending up agreeing without realizing it. When he called me the next day to set up plans I had no idea what he was talking about but went along with it, best decision I ever made.[3] ”
What is your favorite holiday? Why?
“ Christmas. It’s a personal goal to find the perfect gift for each person who’s close to me. It’s often handmade or something small/random but personal which makes it special to the both of us.[3] ”
What is your favorite book? Why?
“ The handmaidens tale, it’s a cautionary tale that’s important to tell.[3] ”
If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?
“ Katnis Everdeen from the Hunger Games.[3] ”
What is your favorite thing in your home or apartment? Why?
“ We have a set of scrapbooks of my family’s adventures as we visit every state.[3] ”
What was the last song that got stuck in your head?
“ I Want It That Way[3] ”
What is something that has been a struggle in your life?
“ My commitment to exercise.[3] ”
(For non-Nebraska candidates) What do you consider the most important differences between the legislative chambers in your state?
“ The House needs to have a strong focus on their constituents while the Senate should be for broader issues.[3] ”
Do you believe that it's beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?
“ It’s beneficial but shouldn’t be necessary because new perspectives should always be welcomed.[3] ”
What do you perceive to be your state's greatest challenges over the next decade?
“ The opioid epidemic.[3] ”
What do you believe is the ideal relationship between the governor and the state legislature?
“ I think it’s the governors job to support the legislature and only step in when it’s in the best interest of the majority of the public.[3] ”
Do you believe it's beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.
“ Yes, I strongly believe balance is accomplished by working across the aisle.[3] ”
What process do you favor for redistricting?
“ A nonpartisan committee that evaluates already drawn districts and redraws new district based on population changes.[3] ”
If you are not a current legislator, are there certain committees that you would want to be a part of?
“ Appropriations and Environmental Affairs[3] ”
If you are a current legislator, what appealed to you about your current committees?
“ N/A[3] ”
If you are not currently a member of your party's leadership in the legislature, would you be interested in joining the leadership? If so, in what role?
“ N/A[3] ”
Is there a particular legislator, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?
“ Linda Lawson, Indiana House Representative and first female captain of the Hammond Police Department[3] ”
Are you interested in running for a different political office (for example, the U.S. Congress or governor) in the future?
“ No[3] ”
Both sitting legislators and candidates for office hear many personal stories from the residents of their district. Is there a story that you've heard that you found particularly touching, memorable, or impactful?
“ I met with a woman who educated me on our overworked foster care system. She talked about the system placing a girl in an adjourning state and the stress on her as well as the financial burden of her case worker. It made me realize that there are so many things we can do to improve our residents lives.[3] ”

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Footnotes

  1. ↑ Note: The candidate's answers have been reproduced here verbatim without edits or corrections by Ballotpedia.
  2. ↑ Ballotpedia's candidate survey, "Tracy Roberts' responses," April 19, 2018
  3. ↑ 3.00 3.01 3.02 3.03 3.04 3.05 3.06 3.07 3.08 3.09 3.10 3.11 3.12 3.13 3.14 3.15 3.16 3.17 3.18 3.19 3.20 3.21 3.22 3.23 3.24 3.25 3.26 3.27 3.28 Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.


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