Summary
Marlin Andrew Stutzman (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.
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. In April 2023, Stutzman announced he was running for his old seat again in the 2024 elections.
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About
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Marlin Stutzman is a fourth-generation farmer, business owner, and former U.S. Congressman from Howe, Indiana. Marlin and his wife, Christy, have two sons, Payton and Preston. Marlin is currently Managing Partner at The Stutzman Group, Co-owner of Show Hauler RV and past President of WishBone Medical, Inc. Marlin and Christy are also co-owners of Stutzman Brothers Meats, The Barns At Nappanee, & The Round Barn Theatre. The Stutzmans continue to maintain their family farm, Schönbrook Farm, in Howe where they raise Wagyu Beef for their farm to fork restaurant, Stutzman Brothers Steakhouse.
Marlin’s first experience in business was at the age of 16 when he started his own beef cattle operation. At the age of 18, he became a partner with his father Albert and other family members, helping to build Stutzman Family Farms into a multi-million dollar operation. Growing seed corn, green beans, corn, soybeans, and venturing into organic crop production, Marlin soon added a trucking company to the family operation to complement the needs of their crop production.
At the age of 25, Marlin was elected to the Indiana State House, working part-time as the youngest serving state legislator for 8 years while still working full-time with the family business. He helped Governor Mitch Daniels take the state from a $1 billion deficit to more than a $1 billion surplus with a 10 year fully-funded roads program and did it all without raising taxes. He was elected to the Indiana State Senate in 2008, representing a large portion of the counties in Northeast Indiana.
Elected to the US House of Representatives in November, 2010, U.S. Congressman Marlin Stutzman quickly emerged as a pro-business, pro-family, conservative leader for Northeast Indiana. As a member of the Financial Services Committee, Agriculture Committee, the Budget Committee, Veterans Affairs Committee, and the Dean of Indiana’s Republican delegation in the House, Marlin worked hard to bring common sense to an out-of-control federal government. He authored the Conservative Congressional Budget and was the original author the Right to Try legislation signed into law by President Trump. He traveled to visit Hoosier troops in Afghanistan, Iraq and Germany. He traveled on diplomatic delegations meeting with elected officials and heads of state in Lithuania, Romania, Israel, Jordan, Georgia, and Germany. He sponsored multiple pieces of legislation supporting veterans, members of the military and their families, reducing government overreach, supporting American farmers and agriculture, protecting the unborn, protecting the 2nd amendment, and strengthening national defense. Congressman Stutzman was proud to serve the needs of the hardworking Hoosier families who call Indiana’s Third Congressional District home.
Marlin graduated from Lake Area Christian School and attended Trine University where he served on the Board of Trustees for several years. The Stutzmans attend Grace Bible Church and Marlin’s heart for mission work has led him to travel on short-term mission trips to Haiti, Mexico, Russia and Guatemala. Marlin is a member of the LaGrange Chamber of Commerce, NFIB, ARC of Indiana, the Indiana Farm Bureau, the Howe Community Association, the NRA, and several Hoosier right-to-life organizations.
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Politics
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Committee assignment
- Committee on Financial Services
- Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit
- Subcommittee on Monetary Policy and Trade
Caucus membership
- 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.
Finances
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Issues
From running multiple businesses, to authoring the Conservative Congressional budget, to fighting for freedom, faith and Christian values on the national level, Marlin represents the values that hard working Hoosiers live by and work for every day.
Inflation
From running multiple businesses, to authoring the Conservative Congressional budget, to fighting for freedom, faith and Christian values on the national level, Marlin represents the values that hard working Hoosiers live by and work for every day.
Finish the Wall
We cannot have a secure nation without secure borders. I have seen firsthand at the southern border the problems we face to our national security and the number of illegal crossings is staggering.
Education
We cannot have a secure nation without secure borders. I have seen firsthand at the southern border the problems we face to our national security and the number of illegal crossings is staggering.
Governance
We cannot have a secure nation without secure borders. I have seen firsthand at the southern border the problems we face to our national security and the number of illegal crossings is staggering.
Defending the Unborn
For years we marched in Right To Life marches in Washington, Fort Wayne and across the nation, demanding that our leaders reverse the disastrous decision made by the Supreme Court in 1973 legalizing abortion.
Right to Bear Arms
For years we marched in Right To Life marches in Washington, Fort Wayne and across the nation, demanding that our leaders reverse the disastrous decision made by the Supreme Court in 1973 legalizing abortion.
Family
Our nation’s strength is grounded in the values Hoosiers live out each day, but our rights to personal conviction and faith are under assault.
Healthcare
Paychecks are falling, employers are cutting hours and thousands of Hoosier families are struggling to afford even the most basic insurance.
Medical Health Freedom
As the original author of the “Right to Try” law, signed into law by President Trump, I staunchly support medical freedom, affirming the right of all Americans to make independent healthcare decisions without coercion or intimidation.
Public Safety
As the father of a son who has served in law enforcement, I have seen firsthand what our first responders and law enforcement face on a daily basis in order to keep our communities safe.
Informed Consent
I continue to be committed to uncovering and addressing the harm caused by insufficient informed consent.
Innovation adn Technology
I continue to be committed to uncovering and addressing the harm caused by insufficient informed consent.
More Information
Wikipedia
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
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
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
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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
On May 9, 2015, Stutzman announced he would run in 2016 for the U.S. Senate seat he had failed to be nominated for in 2010. 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 in his old congressional 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
| 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 | ||
| 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 | ||
| 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 | ||||
| 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
| 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
