Marlin Stutzman

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]

Marlin Stutzman
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Indiana's 3rd district
In office
November 2, 2010 – January 3, 2017
Preceded byMark Souder
Succeeded byJim Banks
Member of the Indiana Senate
from the 13th district
In office
January 2009 – November 2, 2010
Preceded byRobert Meeks
Succeeded bySue Glick
Member of the Indiana House of Representatives
from the 52nd district
In office
January 2003 – January 2009
Preceded byDale Sturtz
Succeeded byDavid Yarde
Personal details
Born
Marlin Andrew Stutzman

(1976-08-31) August 31, 1976
Sturgis, Michigan, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
SpouseChristy Stutzman
Children2
EducationGlen Oaks Community College
Trine University
WebsiteCampaign website

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 house seat again in the 2024 elections.[4][5][6]

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 2005–07). He did not graduate from either school. 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.[7]

State politics
Stutzman campaigning with Mike Pence in 2010
  • 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.[8]

Committees
Legislation
  • Alternative Energy Incentive – Sponsor 2009[10]
  • Reduce Government Inefficiencies & Waste – Co-Author 2002[11]
  • Truth in Sentencing Amendment – Author[12]
  • Military Family Relief Fund – Author 2007[13]
  • SB 528: Indiana School Scholarship Tax Credit – Author [14]

U.S. House of Representatives

Committee assignments

Caucus memberships

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 speaking at CPAC in 2016

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 [16] from the Indiana Chamber of Commerce. He was cited as a Taxpayer Friendly State Legislators by Indiana WatchDog [17] 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.

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.[18]

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.[19]

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.[20]

Taxes

In 2010, Stutzman signed a pledge sponsored by Americans for Prosperity promising to vote against any Global Warming legislation that would raise taxes.[21]

Political campaigns

2010 U.S. Senate campaign
Main article: 2010 United States Senate election in Indiana

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
Main article: 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Indiana

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.[22] 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.[23]

2014 U.S. House campaign

Stutzman defeated his Democratic opponent Justin Kuhnle by 66% - 27% margin. Libertarian candidate Scott Wise received 7%.[24]

2016 U.S. Senate campaign
Main article: 2016 United States Senate election in Indiana

Stutzman ran for a U.S. Senate seat in 2016. He was endorsed by the Club for Growth[25] and Senator Rand Paul.[26] Stutzman was defeated by fellow Republican Todd Young in the primary election.[25]

Electoral history
2010 Republican Senate Primary Results[27]
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[28]
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[23]
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[29]
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.[30][31] On November 6, 2018, Christy was elected to the State House.[32]

References
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  2. "Senate Republicans: About Sen. Marlin Stutzman". In.gov. 2009-06-16. Retrieved 2010-08-23.
  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. "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.
  8. Indiana Legislator Database-Marlin Andrew Stutzman
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  12. "Indiana House of Representatives – Majority Caucus Newsletter". In.gov. Retrieved 2010-08-23.
  13. "Indiana House of Representatives – Majority Caucus Newsletter". In.gov. 2007-01-26. Retrieved 2010-08-23.
  14. "Legislative Round-Up | the Friedman Foundation for Educational Choice". Archived from the original on October 9, 2009. Retrieved November 21, 2009.
  15. "Members". Congressional Constitution Caucus. Archived from the original on 14 June 2018. Retrieved 9 May 2018.
  16. 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)
  17. "Marlin A. Stutzman (Taxpayer Friendly)". Archived from the original on September 23, 2009. Retrieved November 21, 2009.
  18. 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.
  19. 'This is the line in the sand,' House Republicans say, by Lisa Mascaro, LA Times, 18 September 2013
  20. Hayward, Steven F. (2013-10-03). "GOP stands firm against funding bill, will link to debt ceiling fight". WashingtonExaminer.com. Retrieved 2013-10-09.
  21. "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)
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  23. "Election Results". Indiana Elections Division. 28 November 2012. Retrieved 30 December 2012.
  24. "Secretary of State : Election Division: Election Results". www.in.gov. Retrieved 2017-09-13.
  25. Drucker, David (July 30, 2015). "Club For Growth backs Marlin Stutzman in second play for Indiana Senate win". Washington Examiner. Retrieved 3 September 2015.
  26. "Rand Paul Endorses Marlin Stutzman in Senate Race". Nexstar Broadcasting, Inc. April 20, 2016. Retrieved 25 April 2016.
  27. "ElectionResults". Indiana Elections Division. May 24, 2010. Retrieved November 17, 2010.
  28. "Indiana 3 District House Election Results". November 6, 2010. Retrieved March 1, 2011.
  29. "Indiana Primary Election, May 3, 2016". Indiana Secretary of State. Retrieved May 6, 2016.
  30. "Indiana Primary Election Results". 8 May 2018 – via NYTimes.com.
  31. Chuang, Aileen; Davies, Tom (9 May 2018). "Pence's brother, state lawmaker win Indiana GOP House nods". AP NEWS.
  32. "IN-Uncontested". Daily Herald. Associated Press. 6 November 2018.
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