Summary
Current Position: US Representative of IN-01 since 2022
Affiliation: Republican
District: South Bend, Elkhart, and Warsaw.
Upcoming Election:
In 2011 and 2012, Rudy Yakym was the Finance Director for Jackie Walorski’s congressional campaign. From 2013 to 2019, he was a vice president at the Bradley Company, a commercial real estate business. In 2015, then-Governor Mike Pence nominated Yakym to serve as a member of the Indiana Judicial Nominating Commission. Since 2019, Yakym has been the director of growth initiatives at Kem Krest, a logistics and supply chain organization.
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About
Source: Government
Congressman Rudy Yakym is a fourth generation Hoosier who is proud to represent the people of Indiana’s Second District. A Christian, family man, and conservative, Rudy is working tirelessly to bring common sense, Hoosier values to Washington, D.C.
Born and raised in South Bend, Rudy received a bachelor’s degree in business finance and administration from Indiana University South Bend. He later went on to earn an Executive MBA from the University of Notre Dame.
Prior to his election to Congress, Rudy served as Director of Growth Initiatives at Kem Krest, a company that specializes in removing friction from supply chains. Throughout his career in business, Rudy has held senior positions at various companies, helping them to develop effective growth strategies.
Rudy and his wife Sallyann currently live in Granger, where they are raising their three wonderful children; Elle, Rudy IV, and Eliza. They worship at New Life Baptist Church, where Rudy serves the congregation as Head Usher.
Personal
Full Name: Rudolph ‘Rudy’ Chester Yakym III
Gender: Male
Family: Wife: Sallyann, Three children: Elle, Rudy IV, and Eliza
Home City: Granger, IN
Source: Vote Smart
Education
MBA, University of Notre Dame, 2017-2019
BS, Finance and Business Administration, Indiana University South Bend, 2009-2011
Political Experience
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Representative, United States House of Representatives, District 2, 2023-Present
Professional Experience
Director of Growth Initiatives, Kem Krest, 2019-present
Vice President, Bradley Company, 2013-2019
Finance Director, Walorski for Congress, 2011-2012
Commercial Sales Manager, Omnicity, 2010-2011
Offices
WASHINGTON, DC
349 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
(202) 225-3915
MISHAWAKA
2410 Grape Road
Suite 2A
Mishawaka, IN 46545
(574) 204-2645
ROCHESTER
709 Main Street
Rochester, IN 46975
(574) 223-4373
Contact
Email: Government
Web Links
Politics
Source: none
Election Results
To learn more, go to this wikipedia section in this post.
Finances
Source: Vote Smart
Committees
House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
New Legislation
Issues
Source: Government page
More Information
Services
Source: Government page
District
Source: Wikipedia
Indiana’s 2nd congressional district is an electoral district for the U.S. Congress in Northern Indiana. It includes South Bend, Elkhart, and Warsaw.
Prior to 2002, the 2nd congressional district covered east central Indiana, including most of the territory now in the 6th district. However, following the 2000 U.S. census redistricting, the district was moved to replace most of what had been the 3rd district.
On November 8, 2022, Republican candidate Rudy Yakym won both the general election and the special election to complete the rest of incumbent representative Jackie Walorski’s term after Walorski died in a car accident August 3, 2022.
Wikipedia
Rudolph Chester Yakym III[1] (/ˈjɑːkɪm/ YAH-kim; born February 24, 1984)[2] is an American politician and businessman who is the member of the U.S. House of Representatives representing Indiana’s 2nd congressional district. He is a member of the Republican Party.
Early life and education
Yakym was born in South Bend, Indiana, on February 24, 1984.[3] He earned an associate’s degree in business and a Bachelor of Science in finance and business administration from the Indiana University South Bend.[4] In 2019, he earned a Master of Business Administration from the University of Notre Dame.[5]
Career
In 2010 and 2011, Yakym worked as a sales manager for Omnicity, a broadband company. In 2011 and 2012, he was the Finance Director for Jackie Walorski‘s congressional campaign.[6] From 2013 to 2019, he was a vice president at the Bradley Company, a commercial real estate business. In 2015, then-Governor Mike Pence nominated Yakym to serve as a member of the Indiana Judicial Nominating Commission.[7] Since 2019, Yakym has been the director of growth initiatives at Kem Krest, a logistics and supply chain organization.
U.S. House of Representatives
Election
After Walorski died in a car accident in August 2022, Yakym declared his candidacy in Indiana’s 2nd congressional district special election to succeed her. He was selected as the Republican nominee by the district’s GOP precinct committee members to serve both the remainder of Walorski’s term and a full two-year term beginning in January 2023.[2] Winning the nomination on the first ballot amid a field of 12 candidates, Yakym defeated contenders including former Indiana Attorney General Curtis Hill and state Representatives Curt Nisly and Christy Stutzman. He defeated the Democratic nominee, Goshen teacher Paul Steury, and Libertarian nominee William Henry in the general election[8] with over 64% of the vote.[9]
Positions
In a 2024 interview, Yakym stated that his most important issues were inflation and border security.[10]
Also in 2024, Yakym sent a letter to 136 presidents of colleges regarding their positions on encampments protesting the Israel-Hamas war.[11]
Committee assignments
For the 118th Congress:[12]
Personal life
Yakym married his wife, Sallyann Freet, in 2006.[13] She is a teacher at Elkhart Christian Academy.[14] They have three children. He is a practicing Baptist and serves as the head usher at the New Life Baptist Church in Osceola, Indiana.[14]
Electoral history
- 2022
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Rudy Yakym | 125,222 | 64.6 | ||
| Democratic | Paul Steury | 62,726 | 32.4 | ||
| Libertarian | William Henry | 5,782 | 3.0 | ||
| Total votes | 193,730 | 100.0 | |||
References
- ^ “2019-05-19 University of Notre Dame Commencement Program” (PDF). University of Notre Dame archives. p. 36. Retrieved November 17, 2022.
- ^ a b “Rudy Yakym gets GOP nod to replace late US Rep. Walorski”. The Washington Post. ISSN 0190-8286. Retrieved 2022-08-21.
- ^ “About”. Rudy Yakym. Retrieved 2023-08-06.
- ^ “Foundations: A Publication for Alumni & Friends of Indiana University South Bend” (PDF). Indiana University South Bend. 2016.
- ^ Notre Dame Law School (2019-09-30). “Public Interest Month 2019: Learn All About Careers in Government and Public Interest”. NDLS Posters.
- ^ Lurea, Anne (2022-08-20). “Rudy Yakym named GOP congressional nominee”. WSBT. Retrieved 2022-08-21.
- ^ “King gets new term at election division; Yakym to judicial commission”. The Statehouse File. 7 January 2015. Retrieved 2022-08-21.
- ^ “Indiana’s 2nd congressional district: Democrat Paul Steury”. WVPE. November 3, 2022. Retrieved November 9, 2022.
- ^ a b “Indiana Second Congressional District Election Results”. The New York Times. 8 November 2022. Retrieved November 9, 2022.
- ^ Anchor, Julianna Furfari, WSBT 22 Evening (2024-08-12). “One-on-one interview: Inflation and border are biggest concerns for Congressman Rudy Yakym”. WSBT. Retrieved 2024-10-01.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ Cordi, Peter (2024-09-06). “Rudy Yakym ‘presses’ 136 universities on anti-Israel encampments – Washington Examiner”. Retrieved 2024-10-01.
- ^ “Rudy Yakym III”. Clerk of the United States House of Representatives. Retrieved June 14, 2023.
- ^ “Rep. Rudy Yakym – R Indiana, 2nd, In Office – Biography | LegiStorm”. www.legistorm.com. Retrieved 2023-08-06.
- ^ a b “Special Election Rudy Yakym”. Retrieved November 9, 2022.
External links
- 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
- Appearances on C-SPAN
