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Marlin Stutzman
Marlin Stutzman
Member-elect of the U.S. House of Representatives; from Indiana's 3rd district
	Assuming office; January 3, 2025
Succeeding	Jim Banks
	In office; November 2, 2010 – January 3, 2017
Preceded by	Mark Souder
Succeeded by	Jim Banks
Member of the Indiana Senate; from the 13th district
	In office; January 2009 – November 2, 2010
Preceded by	Robert Meeks
Succeeded by	Sue Glick
Member of the Indiana House of Representatives; from the 52nd district
	In office; January 2003 – January 2009
Preceded by	Dale Sturtz
Succeeded by	David Yarde
Personal details
Born	Marlin Andrew Stutzman; August 31, 1976 (age 48); Sturgis, Michigan, US
Political party	Republican
Spouse	Christy Stutzman
Children	2
Education	Glen Oaks Community College; Trine University
Website	Campaign website

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Marlin Andrew Stutzman^[1] (born August 31, 1976) is an American politician who was a member of the United States House of Representatives, representing Indiana's 3rd congressional district, from 2010 to 2017. A Republican, Stutzman previously served as a member of the Indiana House of Representatives from 2002 to 2008, representing district 52, and as a member of the Indiana Senate, representing the 13th district, from 2009 to 2010.^[2]

Stutzman was a candidate in the 2010 U.S. Senate election, but was defeated in the primary election in May 2010 by former Senator Dan Coats.^[3] In April 2023, Stutzman announced he was running for his old seat again in the 2024 elections.^[4]^[5]^[6] CNN projected that Stutzman would win, defeating Kiley Adolph.^[7]

Early life, education and career

Stutzman is a fourth-generation farmer who grew up on a farm located in both St. Joseph County, Michigan and LaGrange County, Indiana. He graduated from Lake Area Christian High School located in Sturgis, Michigan in 1994. He attended Glen Oaks Community College (in 1999) and Tri-State University, currently known as Trine University (from 2005 to 2007). He did not graduate from either school.^{[citation needed]} As co-owner with his father, Albert, he runs Stutzman Farms, farming 4,000 acres (16 km²) in the Michiana area. He is also owner of Stutzman Farms Trucking.^[8]

State politics

2002–2008, Representative, Indiana State House, District 52
2005–2008, Special Assistant, Rep. Mark Souder, District 3
2009–2010, Senator, Indiana State Senate, District 13 (includes Kosciusko, LaGrange, Noble, Steuben and DeKalb counties)

First elected to the Indiana House of Representatives in 2002 at the age of 26, Stutzman served as the youngest member of the legislature until 2006. In 2009, he was elected to the Indiana Senate representing the 13th district. He ran for the Republican nomination for the 2010 U.S. Senate election in a bid to replace retiring incumbent Evan Bayh, but was defeated in the Republican primary by former U.S. Senator Dan Coats.^[9]

Committees

Commerce, Public Policy & Interstate Cooperation^[when?]
Pensions & Labor^[when?]
Utilities & Technology – Ranking Member^[when?]^[10]
Natural Resources^[when?]

Legislation

Alternative Energy Incentive – Sponsor 2009^[11]
Reduce Government Inefficiencies & Waste – Co-Author 2002^[12]
Truth in Sentencing Amendment – Author^[when?]^[13]
Military Family Relief Fund – Author 2007^[14]
SB 528: Indiana School Scholarship Tax Credit – Author ^[when?]^[15]

U.S. House of Representatives

Committee assignments

Committee on Financial Services
- Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit
- Subcommittee on Monetary Policy and Trade

Caucus memberships

Congressional Constitution Caucus^[16] (Co-Chair)

Stutzman was elected in a November 2, 2010 special election to fill the rest of resigning Representative Mark Souder's term. He was simultaneously elected to a full two-year term to expire in 2013.

Political positions

Stutzman consistently received 90% ratings or above from the Chamber of Commerce and other small business associations for his support of pro-business legislation. In 2008 he won the Small Business Champion Award^[17] from the Indiana Chamber of Commerce. He was cited as a Taxpayer Friendly State Legislators by Indiana WatchDog^[18] an independent, volunteer organization.

He served as the ranking member of the Indiana State Senate Utilities and Technology Committee and helped to pass alternative energy incentive legislation in Indiana.

In 2006 he served as the chairman of the Indiana Public Policy Committee taking strong stands for conservative values on controversial issues.^{[citation needed]}

Government waste

Stutzman advocates for more accountability in state government operations. He co-authored a bill to establish the Hoosier Grace Commission which passed in 2003. The commission helped eliminate wasteful state government spending and has brought fraud and/or scandals to public awareness.^[19]

Affordable Care Act

In Congress, Stutzman has opposed the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. In September 2013, he advocated attaching a measure defunding the Act to must-pass legislation funding the federal government.^[20]

After the government subsequently shut down, Stutzman remarked that the issue at stake was no longer merely the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, and Republicans would need some concession in order to reopen the government.^[21]

Taxes

In 2010, Stutzman signed a pledge sponsored by Americans for Prosperity promising to vote against any Global Warming legislation that would raise taxes.^[22]

Political campaigns

2010 U.S. Senate campaign

Stutzman ran for the U.S. Senate seat vacated by incumbent Evan Bayh. He lost to former U.S. Senator Dan Coats in the primary.

2010 U.S. House campaign

Incumbent U.S. Representative Mark Souder (R) resigned after admitting to an affair. This event occurred after he won the Republican primary on May 4. On June 12, Republicans from Indiana's third district met in Columbia City to choose Souder's replacement. Stutzman won decisively on the second ballot.^[23] He defeated the Democratic candidate in both the general election and the special election to fill the remainder of Souder's term (both held on the same day).

2012 U.S. House campaign

Stutzman defeated his Democratic opponent Kevin Boyd by a 67%–33% margin.^[24]

2014 U.S. House campaign

Stutzman defeated his Democratic opponent Justin Kuhnle by 66% - 27% margin. Libertarian candidate Scott Wise received 7%.^[25]

2016 U.S. Senate campaign

Stutzman ran for a U.S. Senate seat in 2016. He was endorsed by the Club for Growth^[26] and Senator Rand Paul.^[27] Stutzman was defeated by fellow Republican Todd Young in the primary election.^[26]

2024 U.S. House campaign

On April 18, 2023 Stutzman announced his candidacy to run for his old District after his successor Jim Banks announced his candidacy for the U.S. Senate.^[28] He narrowly defeated former Vincennes Fire Chief and 2019 Fort Wayne mayoral candidate Tim Smith by a margin of 1,307 votes in a closer than expected primary.

Electoral history

2010 Republican Senate Primary Results^[29]
Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Dan Coats	217,225	39.5
	Republican	Marlin Stutzman	160,981	29.2
	Republican	John Hostettler	124,494	22.6
	Republican	Don Bates, Jr.	24,664	4.5
	Republican	Richard Behney	23,005	4.2
Total votes			550,369	100

2010 House General Election Results^[30]
Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Marlin Stutzman	116,030	63
	Democratic	Thomas Hayhurst	61,149	33
	Libertarian	Scott Wise	7,636	4
Total votes			184,815	100

2012 House General Election Results^[24]
Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Marlin Stutzman (Incumbent)	187,872	67.04
	Democratic	Kevin Boyd	92,363	32.96
Total votes			280,235	100.00
	Republican hold

Indiana's 3rd Congressional District Election (2014)
Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Marlin Stutzman*	102,889	69.15
	Democratic	Justin Kuhnle	39,771	26.73
	Libertarian	Scott Wise	6,133	4.12
Total votes			148,793	100.00
Turnout				31
	Republican hold

U.S. Senate

2016 U.S. Senate Indiana Republican primary results^[31]
Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Todd Young	661,136	67.08%
	Republican	Marlin Stutzman	324,429	32.92%
Total votes			985,565	100.00%

Personal life

Stutzman and his wife, Christy, have two sons, Payton and Preston. On May 8, 2018, Christy Stutzman won the Republican primary to represent Indiana's 49th State House district.^[32]^[33] On November 6, 2018, Christy was elected to the State House.^[34]

References

^ "Archived copy". Chicago Sun-Times. Archived from the original on 2011-07-16. Retrieved 2011-01-28.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
^ "Senate Republicans: About Sen. Marlin Stutzman". In.gov. 2009-06-16. Retrieved 2010-08-23.
^ Schneider, Mary Beth (5 May 2010). "Senate: Coats wins GOP nomination". The Indianapolis Star. Retrieved 5 May 2010.
^ "Ex-US Rep. Stutzman eyes Indiana congressional comeback". AP NEWS. 2023-04-18. Retrieved 2023-06-21.
^ "Stutzman looks for comeback with Indiana seat open". Roll Call. 2023-04-19. Retrieved 2023-06-21.
^ Smith, Casey (April 18, 2023). "Former Rep. Marlin Stutzman announces new congressional bid for old House seat". Indiana Capital Chronicle. Retrieved 2023-06-21.
^ Shen, Michelle (November 5, 2024). "CNN Projection: Republican Marlin Stutzman will win Indiana's 3rd District". CNN. Retrieved November 5, 2024.
^ "Guide to the New Congress" (PDF). Congressional Quarterly. 2010-11-04. p. 41. Archived from the original (PDF) on July 8, 2011. Retrieved 2011-02-12.
^ Indiana Legislator Database-Marlin Andrew Stutzman
^ "Newsroom". In.gov. 2009-08-19. Retrieved 2010-08-23.
^ "Indiana Corn – Indiana Corn Farmers to Contribute to New Ethanol Incentive Program". Incorn.org. 2009-08-17. Archived from the original on November 3, 2009. Retrieved 2010-08-23.
^ "Indiana House of Representatives Republican Caucus". In.gov. 2002-09-18. Retrieved 2010-08-23.
^ "Indiana House of Representatives – Majority Caucus Newsletter". In.gov. Retrieved 2010-08-23.
^ "Indiana House of Representatives – Majority Caucus Newsletter". In.gov. 2007-01-26. Retrieved 2010-08-23.
^ "Legislative Round-Up | the Friedman Foundation for Educational Choice". Archived from the original on October 9, 2009. Retrieved November 21, 2009.
^ "Members". Congressional Constitution Caucus. Archived from the original on 14 June 2018. Retrieved 9 May 2018.
^ InsideINdianaBusiness.com Report (2008-01-22). "Indy Firm Named Chamber's Small Business of the Year – Newsroom – Inside INdiana Business with Gerry Dick". Insideindianabusiness.com. Archived from the original on 2012-02-29. Retrieved 2010-08-23. {{cite web}}: |author= has generic name (help)
^ "Marlin A. Stutzman (Taxpayer Friendly)". Archived from the original on September 23, 2009. Retrieved November 21, 2009.
^ Jim (2008-05-15). "Blog Archive » Marlin Stutzman Declares for Senate District 13 Caucus to Replace Senator Meeks". HoosierAccess. Archived from the original on 2008-12-04. Retrieved 2010-08-23.
^ 'This is the line in the sand,' House Republicans say, by Lisa Mascaro, LA Times, 18 September 2013
^ Hayward, Steven F. (2013-10-03). "GOP stands firm against funding bill, will link to debt ceiling fight". WashingtonExaminer.com. Retrieved 2013-10-09.
^ "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2012-06-01. Retrieved 2014-10-13.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
^ "Stutzman Dominates Congressional Caucus". Retrieved March 1, 2011.^{[dead link]}
^ ^a ^b "Election Results". Indiana Elections Division. 28 November 2012. Retrieved 30 December 2012.
^ "Secretary of State : Election Division: Election Results". www.in.gov. Retrieved 2017-09-13.
^ ^a ^b Drucker, David (July 30, 2015). "Club For Growth backs Marlin Stutzman in second play for Indiana Senate win". Washington Examiner. Retrieved 3 September 2015.
^ "Rand Paul Endorses Marlin Stutzman in Senate Race". Nexstar Broadcasting, Inc. April 20, 2016. Retrieved 25 April 2016.
^ Stover, Ben (April 18, 2023). "Stutzman to run for old House seat". Retrieved April 18, 2023.
^ "ElectionResults". Indiana Elections Division. May 24, 2010. Retrieved November 17, 2010.
^ "Indiana 3 District House Election Results". November 6, 2010. Retrieved March 1, 2011.
^ "Indiana Primary Election, May 3, 2016". Indiana Secretary of State. Retrieved May 6, 2016.
^ "Indiana Primary Election Results". 8 May 2018 – via NYTimes.com.
^ Chuang, Aileen; Davies, Tom (9 May 2018). "Pence's brother, state lawmaker win Indiana GOP House nods". AP NEWS.
^ "IN-Uncontested". Daily Herald. Associated Press. 6 November 2018.

External links

Appearances on C-SPAN
Biography at the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress
Financial information (federal office) at the Federal Election Commission
Legislation sponsored at the Library of Congress
Profile at Vote Smart

Indiana House of Representatives
Preceded by Dale Sturtz	Member of the Indiana House of Representatives from the 52nd district 2003–2009	Succeeded by David Yarde
Indiana Senate
Preceded by Robert Meeks	Member of the Indiana Senate from the 13th district 2009–2010	Succeeded by Sue Glick
U.S. House of Representatives
Preceded by Mark Souder	Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Indiana's 3rd congressional district 2010–2017	Succeeded by Jim Banks
U.S. order of precedence (ceremonial)
Preceded by David M. McIntosh as Former US Representative	Order of precedence of the United States as Former US Representative	Succeeded by Luke Messer as Former US Representative

[1] "Archived copy". Chicago Sun-Times. Archived from the original on 2011-07-16. Retrieved 2011-01-28.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)

[2] "Senate Republicans: About Sen. Marlin Stutzman". In.gov. 2009-06-16. Retrieved 2010-08-23.

[Star100505-3] Schneider, Mary Beth (5 May 2010). "Senate: Coats wins GOP nomination". The Indianapolis Star. Retrieved 5 May 2010.

[4] "Ex-US Rep. Stutzman eyes Indiana congressional comeback". AP NEWS. 2023-04-18. Retrieved 2023-06-21.

[5] "Stutzman looks for comeback with Indiana seat open". Roll Call. 2023-04-19. Retrieved 2023-06-21.

[6] Smith, Casey (April 18, 2023). "Former Rep. Marlin Stutzman announces new congressional bid for old House seat". Indiana Capital Chronicle. Retrieved 2023-06-21.

[7] Shen, Michelle (November 5, 2024). "CNN Projection: Republican Marlin Stutzman will win Indiana's 3rd District". CNN. Retrieved November 5, 2024.

[8] "Guide to the New Congress" (PDF). Congressional Quarterly. 2010-11-04. p. 41. Archived from the original (PDF) on July 8, 2011. Retrieved 2011-02-12.

[9] Indiana Legislator Database-Marlin Andrew Stutzman

[10] "Newsroom". In.gov. 2009-08-19. Retrieved 2010-08-23.

[11] "Indiana Corn – Indiana Corn Farmers to Contribute to New Ethanol Incentive Program". Incorn.org. 2009-08-17. Archived from the original on November 3, 2009. Retrieved 2010-08-23.

[12] "Indiana House of Representatives Republican Caucus". In.gov. 2002-09-18. Retrieved 2010-08-23.

[13] "Indiana House of Representatives – Majority Caucus Newsletter". In.gov. Retrieved 2010-08-23.

[14] "Indiana House of Representatives – Majority Caucus Newsletter". In.gov. 2007-01-26. Retrieved 2010-08-23.

[15] "Legislative Round-Up | the Friedman Foundation for Educational Choice". Archived from the original on October 9, 2009. Retrieved November 21, 2009.

[16] "Members". Congressional Constitution Caucus. Archived from the original on 14 June 2018. Retrieved 9 May 2018.

[17] InsideINdianaBusiness.com Report (2008-01-22). "Indy Firm Named Chamber's Small Business of the Year – Newsroom – Inside INdiana Business with Gerry Dick". Insideindianabusiness.com. Archived from the original on 2012-02-29. Retrieved 2010-08-23. {{cite web}}: |author= has generic name (help)

[18] "Marlin A. Stutzman (Taxpayer Friendly)". Archived from the original on September 23, 2009. Retrieved November 21, 2009.

[19] Jim (2008-05-15). "Blog Archive » Marlin Stutzman Declares for Senate District 13 Caucus to Replace Senator Meeks". HoosierAccess. Archived from the original on 2008-12-04. Retrieved 2010-08-23.

[20] 'This is the line in the sand,' House Republicans say, by Lisa Mascaro, LA Times, 18 September 2013

[21] Hayward, Steven F. (2013-10-03). "GOP stands firm against funding bill, will link to debt ceiling fight". WashingtonExaminer.com. Retrieved 2013-10-09.

[22] "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2012-06-01. Retrieved 2014-10-13.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)

[23] "Stutzman Dominates Congressional Caucus". Retrieved March 1, 2011.^{[dead link]}

[IED-24] "Election Results". Indiana Elections Division. 28 November 2012. Retrieved 30 December 2012.

[25] "Secretary of State : Election Division: Election Results". www.in.gov. Retrieved 2017-09-13.

[examiner-26] Drucker, David (July 30, 2015). "Club For Growth backs Marlin Stutzman in second play for Indiana Senate win". Washington Examiner. Retrieved 3 September 2015.

[Rand-27] "Rand Paul Endorses Marlin Stutzman in Senate Race". Nexstar Broadcasting, Inc. April 20, 2016. Retrieved 25 April 2016.

[28] Stover, Ben (April 18, 2023). "Stutzman to run for old House seat". Retrieved April 18, 2023.

[29] "ElectionResults". Indiana Elections Division. May 24, 2010. Retrieved November 17, 2010.

[30] "Indiana 3 District House Election Results". November 6, 2010. Retrieved March 1, 2011.

[INprimaryresults-31] "Indiana Primary Election, May 3, 2016". Indiana Secretary of State. Retrieved May 6, 2016.

[32] "Indiana Primary Election Results". 8 May 2018 – via NYTimes.com.

[33] Chuang, Aileen; Davies, Tom (9 May 2018). "Pence's brother, state lawmaker win Indiana GOP House nods". AP NEWS.

[34] "IN-Uncontested". Daily Herald. Associated Press. 6 November 2018.

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v t e Members of the U.S. House of Representatives from Indiana
1st district	Prince Call Boon Blake Boon Proffit R. Owen Embree Albertson Lockhart Miller Lockhart Niblack Law Niblack Fuller Heilman Kleiner Hovey Posey Parrett Taylor Hemenway Foster Boehne Sr. Lieb Denton Luhring W. Wilson Rowbottom Boehne Jr. Schulte Madden Benjamin Hall Visclosky Mrvan
2nd district	Jennings J. Carr Ewing J. W. Davis Ewing J. W. Davis Thompson Henley Dunham English Cravens Kerr Wolfe J. Williams Humphreys Cobb O'Neall Bretz Hardy Miers Chaney Cullop Bland Greenwood Durgan Halleck Landgrebe Fithian Sharp McIntosh M. Pence Chocola Donnelly Walorski Yakym
3rd district	Test O. Smith Test Carty J. Carr Graham J. Carr J. L. White T. Smith J. L. Robinson Dunham G. G. Dunn Hughes W. Dunn Harrington R. Hill Hunter Holman Kerr N. Carr Bicknell Stockslager Howard J. Brown Tracewell Zenor Cox Dunbar Gardner Dunbar Crowe Pettengill Grant Crook S. Crumpacker Nimtz Brademas Hiler Roemer Souder Stutzman Banks
4th district	A. Lane G. H. Dunn T. Smith Cravens C. Smith Julian Parker J. Lane Cumback Foley Holman Farquhar Holman Julian Je. Wilson New Sexton New Holman Watson Holman Griffith Dixon Benham Canfield Farley Gillie Kruse Adair Roush Quayle Coats Long Souder Buyer Rokita Baird
5th district	McCarty Rariden Kennedy W. Brown Wick W. Brown Hendricks Parker Holloway Kilgore Julian Coburn Holman Browne Matson Cooper Overstreet Faris Holliday Moss Sanders N. Johnson Gillen Griswold Harness Walsh Beamer Roush Roudebush Hillis Jontz Buyer Burton Brooks Spartz
6th district	Kinnard Herod Wick Wallace J. W. Davis G. G. Dunn Gorman Hendricks Barbour Gregg Porter Dumont Coburn Voorhees Hunter M. Robinson W. Myers Browne H. Johnson Watson Barnard Gray Comstock Elliott Larrabee Jenckes N. Johnson Harden Wampler Roudebush Bray D. Evans Burton M. Pence Messer G. Pence
7th district	Hannegan A. White Howard H. S. Lane Wright McGaughey Thompson McGaughey J. G. Davis Scott J. G. Davis Voorhees Washburn Orth Manson Cason Landers Hanna Matyr Peelle English Bynum Henry Overstreet Korbly Moores Updike Ludlow Greenwood Landis Noland Bray J. Myers Pease Kerns J. Carson A. Carson
8th district	Pettit McDonald Mace Ja. Wilson A. White Orth Tyner Hunter Hostetler Peirce Lamb Johnston Brookshire Faris Henry Cromer Adair Vestal Boehne Jr. La Follette E. Mitchell Denton Merrill Denton Zion Hayes Cornwell Deckard McCloskey Hostettler Ellsworth Bucshon
9th district	Sample Cathcart Fitch Eddy Shanks Cason M. White Orth Doxey Ward Cheadle Waugh Hanly Landis Morrison Purnell Crowe E. Wilson Hogan E. Wilson L. Hamilton B. Hill Sodrel B. Hill Young Hollingsworth Houchin
10th district	Kennedy Rockhill Harlan Brenton Chamberlain Case W. Mitchell Edgerton Defrees W. Williams Sayler Haymond Calkins Motte T. Wood W. Owen Patton Hammond Hatch E. Crumpacker Peterson W. Wood Gray Springer Harvey Harmon Harvey Roudebush Dennis Sharp Jacobs Jr. J. Carson
11th district	Harlan Pettit Shanks McDowell Stilwell Shanks Packard J. Evans Cowgill Steele Martin Steele Landis Rauch Kraus Cook Hall Griswold Larrabee Ludlow Jacobs Sr. Brownson Barr Bruce Jacobs Jr. Hudnut Jacobs Jr.
12th district	A. Hamilton Colerick Lowry J. B. White McClellan McNagny Leighty J. M. Robinson Gilbert Gilhams Cline Fairfield Hogg Ludlow
13th district	Baker Calkins Shively Ford Shively Conn Royse Brick Barnhart Hickey Pettengill
At-large	Hendricks Jennings Packard / Orth / W. Williams
Territory	Parke Thomas Jennings