Vaneta Becker

Vaneta Becker

Republican Party

Indiana State Senate District 50

Tenure

2005 - Present

Term ends

2028

Years in position

20

Prior offices

Indiana House of Representatives

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Compensation

Base salary

$32,070.24/year

Per diem

$196/day

Elections and appointments

Last elected

November 5, 2024

Education

Bachelor's

University of Southern Indiana

Personal

Profession

Real Estate Broker

Contact

Official website

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Vaneta Becker (Republican Party) is a member of the Indiana State Senate, representing District 50. She assumed office in 2005. Her current term ends on November 8, 2028.

Becker (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Indiana State Senate to represent District 50. She won in the general election on November 5, 2024.

Biography

Becker earned her B.S. from the University of Southern Indiana. Her professional experience includes working as a Real Estate Broker for F.C. Tucker/Huber Realtors.

Committee assignments

Note: This membership information was last updated in September 2023. Ballotpedia completes biannual updates of committee membership. If you would like to send us an update, email us at: editor@ballotpedia.org.

2023-2024

Becker was assigned to the following committees:

• Health and Provider Services Committee
• Senate Local Government Committee
• Senate Public Policy Committee

2021-2022

Becker was assigned to the following committees:

• Health and Provider Services Committee, Ranking member
• Senate Local Government Committee
• Senate Public Policy Committee

2019-2020

Becker was assigned to the following committees:

• Senate Public Policy Committee, Ranking member
• Health and Provider Services Committee

2017 legislative session

At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:

Indiana committee assignments, 2017
• Environmental Affairs
• Health and Provider Services
• Public Policy

2016 legislative session

At the beginning of the 2016 legislative session, Becker served on the following committees:

Indiana committee assignments, 2016
• Family & Children Services, Ranking Member
• Health and Provider Services
• Public Policy

2015 legislative session

At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Becker served on the following committees:

Indiana committee assignments, 2015
• Family & Children Services
• Health and Provider Services
• Public Policy

2013-2014

At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Becker served on the following committees:

Indiana committee assignments, 2013
• Health and Provider Services
• Homeland Security, Transportation and Veterans Affairs
• Public Policy

2011-2012

In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Becker served on these committees:

Indiana committee assignments, 2011
• Health and Provider Services
• Homeland Security, Transportation & Veterans Affairs
• Public Policy

2009-2010

In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Becker served on these committees:

Indiana committee assignments, 2009
• Commerce & Economic Development
• Health and Provider Services
• Homeland Security, Transportation & Veterans Affairs
• Natural Resources

Sponsored legislation

The following table lists bills this person sponsored as a legislator, according to BillTrack50 and sorted by action history. Bills are sorted by the date of their last action. The following list may not be comprehensive. To see all bills this legislator sponsored, click on the legislator's name in the title of the table.

Elections

2024

See also: Indiana State Senate elections, 2024

General election

General election for Indiana State Senate District 50

Incumbent Vaneta Becker defeated John Woodard in the general election for Indiana State Senate District 50 on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Vaneta Becker (R)	80.7	43,371
		John Woodard (Independent)	19.3	10,367

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 53,738
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Indiana State Senate District 50

Incumbent Vaneta Becker advanced from the Republican primary for Indiana State Senate District 50 on May 7, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Vaneta Becker	100.0	10,359

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Endorsements

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2020

See also: Indiana State Senate elections, 2020

General election

General election for Indiana State Senate District 50

Incumbent Vaneta Becker won election in the general election for Indiana State Senate District 50 on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Vaneta Becker (R)	100.0	45,062

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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Indiana State Senate District 50

Incumbent Vaneta Becker advanced from the Republican primary for Indiana State Senate District 50 on June 2, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Vaneta Becker	100.0	6,860

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2016

See also: Indiana State Senate elections, 2016

Elections for the Indiana State Senate 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 Vaneta Becker ran unopposed in the Indiana State Senate District 50 general election.

Indiana State Senate, District 50 General Election, 2016
Party		Candidate
	Republican	Vaneta Becker Incumbent (unopposed)
Source: Indiana Election Divsion

Incumbent Vaneta Becker defeated Jeremy Heath in the Indiana State Senate District 50 Republican primary.

Indiana State Senate, District 50 Republican Primary, 2016
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Republican	Vaneta Becker Incumbent	70.28%	13,633
	Republican	Jeremy Heath	29.72%	5,764
Total Votes				19,397
Source: Indiana Election Division

2012

See also: Indiana State Senate elections, 2012

Becker won re-election in the 2012 election for Indiana State Senate District 50. Becker ran unopposed in the May 8 Republican primary and defeated Terry White (D) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.

Indiana State Senate, District 50, General Election, 2012

Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Democratic	Terry White	40.3%	21,038
	Republican	Vaneta Becker Incumbent	59.7%	31,126
Total Votes				52,164

2008

See also: Indiana State Senate elections, 2008

On November 4, 2008, Republican Vaneta Becker won re-election to the Indiana State Senate District 50. She ran unopposed receiving 51,897 votes.

Indiana State Senate, District 50 (2008)
Candidates		Votes
Vaneta Becker (R)		51,897

Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

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2020

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Campaign finance summary

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Vaneta Becker campaign contribution history

Year	Office	Status	Contributions	Expenditures
2024*	Indiana State Senate District 50	Won general	$121,197	$54,661
2020	Indiana State Senate District 50	Won general	$79,489	N/A**
2016	Indiana State Senate, District 50	Won	$103,125	N/A**
2012	Indiana State Senate, District 50	Won	$115,352	N/A**
2008	Indiana State Senate, District 50	Won	$56,070	N/A**
2004	Indiana State Senate, District 50	Won	$62,909	N/A**
2002	Indiana State House, District 78	Won	$34,307	N/A**
2000	Indiana State House, District 78	Won	$28,935	N/A**
1998	Indiana State House, District 78	Won	$34,580	N/A**
1996	Indiana State House, District 78	Won	$123,894	N/A**
1994	Indiana State House, District 78	Won	$17,894	N/A**
** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
Note: Totals above reflect only available data.

Personal

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Becker is married to Andy Guarino.

Scorecards

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2024

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In 2024, the Indiana State Legislature was in session from January 8 to March 8. ACLU Indiana Legislators are rated based on their votes related to civil liberties. Indiana Family Institute Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to social issues. National Federation of Independent Business Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues. Sierra Club Hoosier Chapter Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental issues.

2023

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2022

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In 2022, the Indiana State Legislature was in session from January 4 to March 8. ACLU Indiana Legislators are rated based on their votes related to civil liberties. Indiana AFL-CIO Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to labor issues. Indiana Chamber of Commerce Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues. Indiana Family Institute Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to social issues. Indiana Friends Committee on Legislation Legislators are scored on their votes on issues related to the Quaker community. Indiana Manufacturers Association: Senate and House Legislators are scored on their votes on whether they supported or opposed IMA's position on a bill. Indiana Scorecard: Senate and House Legislators are scored on votes by bills supported by the organization. National Federation of Independent Business Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues. Sierra Club Hoosier Chapter Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental issues. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues. The Indiana Coalition for Public Education Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to public education.

2021

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In 2021, the Indiana State Legislature was in session from January 4 to November 15. Citizens Action Coalition of Indiana Legislators are scored on their votes on issues related to consumer interests. ACLU Indiana Legislators are rated based on their votes related to civil liberties. Indiana AFL-CIO: Senate and House Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to labor issues. Indiana Chamber of Commerce Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues. Indiana Family Institute Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to social issues. Indiana Friends Committee on Legislation Legislators are scored on their votes on issues related to the Quaker community. Indiana Manufacturers Association: Senate and House Legislators are scored on their votes on whether they supported or opposed IMA's position on a bill. Indiana Scorecard: Senate and House Legislators are scored on votes by bills supported by the organization. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues. The Indiana Coalition for Public Education Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to public education.

2020

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In 2020, the Indiana State Legislature was in session from January 6 to March 11. Citizens Action Coalition of Indiana Legislators are scored on their votes on issues related to consumer interests. Club for Growth Foundation Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic issues. Indiana AFL-CIO: Senate and House Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to labor issues. Indiana Chamber of Commerce Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues. Indiana Family Institute Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to social issues. Indiana Manufacturers Association: Senate and House Legislators are scored on their votes on whether they supported or opposed IMA's position on a bill. National Federation of Independent Business Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues. The Indiana Coalition for Public Education Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to public education.

2019

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In 2019, the Indiana General Assembly was in session from January 3 through April 24. Club for Growth Foundation Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic issues. Indiana AFL-CIO: Senate and House Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to labor issues. Indiana Chamber of Commerce Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues. Indiana Manufacturers Association: Senate and House Legislators are scored on their votes on whether they supported or opposed IMA's position on a bill. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

2018

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In 2018, the Indiana General Assembly was in session from January 2 through March 16. Indiana AFL-CIO: Senate and House Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to labor issues. Indiana Chamber of Commerce Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues. Indiana Manufacturers Association: Senate and House Legislators are scored on their votes on whether they supported or opposed IMA's position on a bill. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

2017

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In 2017, the Indiana General Assembly was in session from January 3 through April 22. Citizens Action Coalition of Indiana Legislators are scored on their votes on issues related to consumer interests. Indiana AFL-CIO: Senate and House Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to labor issues. Indiana Chamber of Commerce Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues. Indiana Family Institute Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to social issues. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

2016

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In 2016, the Indiana General Assembly was in session from January 5 through March 10. Americans for Prosperity Indiana Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic issues. Indiana AFL-CIO: Senate and House Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to labor issues. Indiana Chamber of Commerce Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues. National Federation of Independent Business Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues. The Indiana Coalition for Public Education Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to public education.

2015

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2014

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In 2014, the Indiana General Assembly was in session from January 6 through March 14. Americans for Prosperity Indiana Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic issues. Indiana Chamber of Commerce Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues. Sierra Club Hoosier Chapter Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental issues. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

2013

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In 2013, the Indiana General Assembly was in session from January 7 through April 29. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

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Footnotes

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Preceded by -	Indiana State Senate District 50 2005-Present	Succeeded by -
Preceded by -	Indiana House of Representatives 1981-2005	Succeeded by -

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Majority Leader:Chris Garten

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Mike Bohacek (R)

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Ryan Mishler (R)

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David Niezgodski (D)

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Linda Rogers (R)

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Blake Doriot (R)

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Susan Glick (R)

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Tyler Johnson (R)

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Liz Brown (R)

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Justin Busch (R)

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Andy Zay (R)

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Stacey Donato (R)

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Travis Holdman (R)

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Scott Baldwin (R)

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James Buck (R)

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Ronnie Alting (R)

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Spencer Deery (R)

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Brett Clark (R)

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Mike Gaskill (R)

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Scott Alexander (R)

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Jeff Raatz (R)

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Michael Crider (R)

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J.D. Ford (D)

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Fady Qaddoura (D)

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Kyle Walker (R)

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Aaron Freeman (R)

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Greg Taylor (D)

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La Keisha Jackson (D)

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Michael Young (R)

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Cyndi Carrasco (R)

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Rodric Bray (R)

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Greg Goode (R)

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Eric Bassler (R)

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Shelli Yoder (D)

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Greg Walker (R)

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Jean Leising (R)

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Randy Maxwell (R)

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Eric Koch (R)

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Chris Garten (R)

District 46

Andrea Hunley (D)

District 47

Gary Byrne (R)

District 48

Daryl Schmitt (R)

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Jim Tomes (R)

District 50

Vaneta Becker (R)

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