Steven Stemler
Steven R. Stemler is a former Democratic member of the Indiana House of Representatives, having represented District 71. He was first elected to the chamber in 2006. He previously served on the Jeffersonville City Countil from 1992 to 1995. Stemler did not seek re-election in 2018.
Biography
Stemler's professional experience includes working as President/Owner of The Stemler Corporation. He served in the United States Army.
Committee assignments
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Indiana committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Government and Regulatory Reform |
| • Roads and Transportation |
| • Ways and Means |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Stemler served on the following committees:
| Indiana committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Roads and Transportation |
| • Select Committee on Government Reduction, Chair |
| • Ways and Means |
In April, Stemler was assigned to the Ethics Committee, replacing the late Earl Harris (D).[1]
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Stemler served on the following committees:
| Indiana committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Natural Resources |
| • Roads and Transportation |
| • Select Committee on Government Reduction, Chair |
| • Ways and Means |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Stemler served on these committees:
| Indiana committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Commerce, Small Business and Economic Development, Chair |
| • Government and Regulatory Reform |
| • Roads and Transportation |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Stemler served on these committees:
| Indiana committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Commerce, Small Business and Economic Development |
| • Government and Regulatory Reform |
| • Ways and Means |
Issues
Legislative walkout
Stemler was one of three Democratic representatives who did not participate in the legislative walkout on Tuesday, February 22, 2011. Thirty-seven Democratic representatives did participate, showing their opposition to proposed legislation banning collective bargaining in Indiana. The Democratic departure left the House void of a quorum, leaving only 58 of the 67 Representatives needed to establish a quorum.[2] Stemler, Terri Austin, and Vanessa Summers stayed behind to provide, if necessary, a motion and a seconding motion, which would enable them to stop any official business from proceeding should the Republicans try to do so.[2]
Sponsored legislation
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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 Steven Stemler defeated Thomas Keister in the Indiana House of Representatives District 71 general election.[3][4]
| Indiana House of Representatives, District 71 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Steven Stemler Incumbent |
80.36% | 18,728 | |
| Libertarian | Thomas Keister | 19.64% | 4,578 | |
| Total Votes | 23,306 | |||
| Source: Indiana Election Divsion | ||||
Incumbent Steven Stemler ran unopposed in the Indiana House of Representatives District 71 Democratic primary.[5][6]
| Indiana House of Representatives, District 71 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Steven Stemler Incumbent (unopposed) | |
2014
Elections for the Indiana House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election took place on May 6, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was February 7, 2014. Incumbent Steven R. Stemler was unopposed in the Democratic primary and defeated Russell Brooksbank (L), who filed to run on July 2, 2014, in the general election.[7][8][9]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Democratic | Steven R. Stemler Incumbent |
83.9% | 11,370 | |
| Libertarian | Russell Brooksbank | 16.1% | 2,182 | |
| Total Votes | 13,552 | |||
2012
Stemler won re-election in the 2012 election for Indiana House of Representatives District 71. Stemler ran unopposed in the May 8 Democratic primary and ran unopposed in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[10][11]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Democratic | Steven Stemler Incumbent |
100% | 19,390 | |
| Total Votes | 19,390 | |||
2010
Stemler won re-election to the 71st District seat with no opposition. He received 13,241 votes.[12] The general election took place on November 2, 2010.
In the May 4th primary, Stemler ran unopposed and received 4,848 votes.[13]
2008
On November 4, 2008, Democrat Steven Stemler won re-election to the Indiana House of Representatives District 71 receiving 21,202 votes.[14]
| Indiana House of Representatives, District 71 (2008) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Steven Stemler (D)
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21,202 | |||
2006
On November 7, 2006, Steven Stemler won re-election to the Indiana House of Representatives District 71.[15]
| Indiana House of Representatives, District 71 (2006) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Steven Stemler (D)
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12,621 | |||
| Joseph Theobald (R) | 7,036 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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Personal
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Stemler is a member of the Board of Directors of Childplace of the Clark Memorial Hospital Advisory Board, Board of Directors of Community Bankshares Holding Corporation, Falls of the Ohio Interpretive Center Development Committee, Jeffersonville High School Parent Advisory Council, Jeffersonville Optimist Club, Board of Directors of the Southern Indiana Chamber of Commerce and Board of Directors of Your Community Bank of Southern Indiana.[16]
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2018
In 2018, the Indiana General Assembly was in session from January 2 through March 16.
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2017
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In 2017, the Indiana General Assembly was in session from January 3 through April 22.
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2016
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In 2016, the Indiana General Assembly was in session from January 5 through March 10.
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2015
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In 2015, the Indiana General Assembly was in session from January 6 through April 29.
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2014
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In 2014, the Indiana General Assembly was in session from January 6 through March 14.
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2013
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In 2013, the Indiana General Assembly was in session from January 7 through April 29.
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Recent news
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See also
- Indiana State Legislature
- Indiana House of Representatives
- Indiana House Committees
- Indiana state legislative districts
External links
- Steven Stemler's campaign website
- Profile from Open States
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008, 2006
- Steven Stemler on Facebook
Footnotes
- ↑ News and Tribune, "State Rep. Stemler appointed to ethics committee," April 25, 2015
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 IndyStar.com, "Indiana Democrats trigger Statehouse showdown over anti-union legislation," February 22, 2011
- ↑ Indiana Secretary of State, "November 8, 2016 General Election candidates," February 5, 2016
- ↑ Indiana Election Division, "General election 2016 results," accessed December 16, 2016
- ↑ Indiana Secretary of State, "May 3, 2016 Primary Election candidates," February 5, 2016
- ↑ Indiana Secretary of State, "May 3, 2016 Primary Election Results," accessed August 18, 2016
- ↑ Indiana Secretary of State, "Official primary election candidate list," accessed February 10, 2014
- ↑ Indiana Secretary of State, "Official primary election results," accessed June 12, 2014
- ↑ Indiana Secretary of State, "Official general election candidate list," accessed August 11, 2014
- ↑ Indiana Secretary of State, "List of May 8, 2012, primary candidates," accessed March 6, 2014
- ↑ Indiana Secretary of State, “Election Results – Indiana General Election, November 6, 2012,” accessed January 24, 2013
- ↑ Indiana Secretary of State, "2010 Official General Election Results," accessed March 6, 2014
- ↑ Indiana Secretary of State, "2010 Official Primary Election Results," accessed March 6, 2014
- ↑ Indiana Secretary of State, "2008 Official election results," accessed March 6, 2014
- ↑ Indiana Secretary of State, "2006 Official election results," accessed March 6, 2014
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Political Summary," accessed March 7, 2014
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| Preceded by - |
Indiana House of Representatives District 71 2006–2018 |
Succeeded by Rita Fleming |
