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{{Short description|American politician (born 1976)}}
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'''Marlin Andrew Stutzman''' (born August 31, 1976) is a ] member of the ]. He previously was a member of the ] representing the 13th district, where he served from 2009 to 2010 and he was a member of the ] from 2002 to 2008 representing District 52.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.in.gov/legislative/senate_republicans/homepages/s13/3652.htm |title=Senate Republicans: About Sen. Marlin Stutzman |publisher=In.gov |date=2009-06-16 |accessdate=2010-08-23}}</ref> '''Marlin Andrew Stutzman'''<ref>{{cite news |url=http://elections.suntimes.com/dynamic/external/pre-election/bios/53887.html?SITE=ILCHSELN&SECTION=POLITICS&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT |work=Chicago Sun-Times |title=Archived copy |access-date=2011-01-28 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110716163850/http://elections.suntimes.com/dynamic/external/pre-election/bios/53887.html?SITE=ILCHSELN&SECTION=POLITICS&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT |archive-date=2011-07-16 |url-status=dead }}</ref> (born August 31, 1976) is an American politician who has served as the ] from ] since 2025, having previously represented that district from 2010 to 2017. A member of the ], Stutzman previously served in the ] from 2003 to 2009 and in the ] from 2009 to 2010.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.in.gov/legislative/senate_republicans/homepages/s13/3652.htm |title=Senate Republicans: About Sen. Marlin Stutzman |publisher=In.gov |date=2009-06-16 |access-date=2010-08-23}}</ref>

Stutzman was a candidate in the ], but was defeated in the ] in May 2010 by former Senator ].<ref name="Star100505">{{cite news|url=http://www.indystar.com/article/20100504/NEWS05/100504022/%3Cb%3ESenate-%3C-b%3E-Coats-wins-GOP-nomination|title=Senate: Coats wins GOP nomination|last=Schneider|first=Mary Beth|date=5 May 2010|publisher=]|accessdate=5 May 2010}} {{Dead link|date=October 2010|bot=H3llBot}}</ref>

On June 12, 2010, Stutzman won the Republican nomination for the general election and ] to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of ], ] for ].<ref name="etruth20100614">{{cite web|last=Weinhold|first=Josh|title=Stutzman wins caucus to represent GOP in Indiana's 3rd District|url=http://www.etruth.com/Know/News/Story.aspx?id=515581|publisher=]|accessdate=14 June 2010|date=14 June 2010}}</ref> Stutzman defeated 14 other candidates on the second ballot by winning a simple majority (229) of the 400 votes cast by precinct committee members.


==Early life, education and career== ==Early life, education and career==
Stutzman is a fourth-generation farmer who grew up on a farm located in both ], Michigan and ]. He graduated from ] located in Sturgis, Michigan in 1994. He attended ] in 1999&nbsp;and ] from 2005&nbsp;to 2007. As co-owner with his father, Albert, he runs Stutzman Farms, farming {{convert|4000|acre|km2}} in the Michiana area. He is also owner of Stutzman Farms Trucking.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://innovation.cq.com/newmember/2010elexnguide.pdf|title=Guide to the New Congress|publisher=]|date=2010-11-04|accessdate=2011-02-12|page=41}}</ref> Stutzman is a fourth-generation farmer who grew up on a farm located in both ] and ]. He graduated from Lake Area Christian High School located in Sturgis, Michigan in 1994. He attended ] (in 1999) and Tri-State University, currently known as ] (from 2005 to 2007). He did not graduate from either school.{{citation needed|date=January 2018}} As co-owner with his father, Albert, he runs Stutzman Farms, farming {{convert|4000|acre|km2}} in the ] area. He is also owner of Stutzman Farms Trucking.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://innovation.cq.com/newmember/2010elexnguide.pdf|title=Guide to the New Congress|publisher=]|date=2010-11-04|access-date=2011-02-12|page=41|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110708200600/http://innovation.cq.com/newmember/2010elexnguide.pdf |archive-date=July 8, 2011}}</ref>


==State politics== ==State politics==
] 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 ] in a bid to replace retiring incumbent ]. 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 ] in a bid to replace retiring incumbent ], but was defeated in the Republican primary by former U.S. Senator ].<ref></ref>


;Committees ;Committees
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*- Ranking Member{{When|date=April 2011}} <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.in.gov/portal/news_events/41681.htm |title=Newsroom |publisher=In.gov |date=2009-08-19 |accessdate=2010-08-23}}</ref> * – Ranking Member{{When|date=April 2011}}<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.in.gov/portal/news_events/41681.htm |title=Newsroom |publisher=In.gov |date=2009-08-19 |access-date=2010-08-23}}</ref>
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;Legislation ;Legislation
*Alternative Energy Incentive - Sponsor 2009<ref>{{cite web|url=http://incorn.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=61&Itemid=1 |title=Indiana Corn - Indiana Corn Farmers to Contribute to New Ethanol Incentive Program |publisher=Incorn.org |date=2009-08-17 |accessdate=2010-08-23}}</ref> * Alternative Energy Incentive – Sponsor 2009<ref>{{cite web|url=http://incorn.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=61&Itemid=1 |title=Indiana Corn – Indiana Corn Farmers to Contribute to New Ethanol Incentive Program |publisher=Incorn.org |date=2009-08-17 |access-date=2010-08-23 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091103135526/http://incorn.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=61&Itemid=1 |archive-date=November 3, 2009 }}</ref>
*Reduce Government Inefficiencies & Waste - Co-Author 2002<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.in.gov/legislative/house_republicans/newsroom/rightrack.html |title=Indiana House of Representatives Republican Caucus: |publisher=In.gov |date=2002-09-18 |accessdate=2010-08-23}}</ref> * Reduce Government Inefficiencies & Waste – Co-Author 2002<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.in.gov/legislative/house_republicans/newsroom/rightrack.html |title=Indiana House of Representatives Republican Caucus |publisher=In.gov |date=2002-09-18 |access-date=2010-08-23}}</ref>
*Truth in Sentencing Amendment - Author{{When|date=April 2011}}<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.in.gov/legislative/house_republicans/thisweek/index080307.html |title=Indiana House of Representatives - Majority Caucus Newsletter |publisher=In.gov |date= |accessdate=2010-08-23}}</ref> * Truth in Sentencing Amendment – Author{{When|date=April 2011}}<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.in.gov/legislative/house_republicans/thisweek/index080307.html |title=Indiana House of Representatives – Majority Caucus Newsletter |publisher=In.gov |access-date=2010-08-23}}</ref>
*Military Family Relief Fund - Author 2007<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.in.gov/legislative/house_republicans/thisweek/index070126.html |title=Indiana House of Representatives - Majority Caucus Newsletter |publisher=In.gov |date=2007-01-26 |accessdate=2010-08-23}}</ref> * Military Family Relief Fund – Author 2007<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.in.gov/legislative/house_republicans/thisweek/index070126.html |title=Indiana House of Representatives – Majority Caucus Newsletter |publisher=In.gov |date=2007-01-26 |access-date=2010-08-23}}</ref>
*SB 528: Indiana School Scholarship Tax Credit - Author {{When|date=April 2011}}<ref>{{dead link|date=August 2010}}</ref> * SB 528: Indiana School Scholarship Tax Credit – Author {{When|date=April 2011}}<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.friedmanfoundation.org/schoolchoice/ShowLegislationItem.do?id=120072 |access-date=November 21, 2009 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091009130100/http://www.friedmanfoundation.org/schoolchoice/ShowLegislationItem.do?id=120072 |archive-date=October 9, 2009 |title=Legislative Round-Up &#124; the Friedman Foundation for Educational Choice }}</ref>


==U.S. House of Representatives== ==U.S. House of Representatives==


===Committee assignments=== ===Committee assignments===
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===Caucus memberships===
Stutzman was elected in a November 2, 2010 special election to fill the rest of resigning Representative ]'s term. He was simultaneously elected to a full two year term to expire in 2013.
* ]<ref>{{cite web|title=Members|url=https://congressionalconstitutioncaucus-garrett.house.gov/about-us/membership|publisher=Congressional Constitution Caucus|access-date=9 May 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180614044928/https://congressionalconstitutioncaucus-garrett.house.gov/about-us/membership|archive-date=14 June 2018|url-status=dead}}</ref> (Co-Chair)

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


==Political positions== ==Political positions==
] 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 <ref>{{cite web|author=InsideINdianaBusiness.com Report |url=http://www.insideindianabusiness.com/newsitem.asp?id=27433 |title=Indy Firm Named Chamber's Small Business of the Year - Newsroom - Inside INdiana Business with Gerry Dick |publisher=Insideindianabusiness.com |date=2008-01-22 |accessdate=2010-08-23}}</ref> from the Indiana Chamber of Commerce. He was cited as a Taxpayer Friendly State Legislators by Indiana WatchDog <ref>http://finplaneducation.net/rating_stutzman_marlin.htm</ref> an independent, volunteer organization.
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<ref>{{cite web|author=InsideINdianaBusiness.com Report |url=http://www.insideindianabusiness.com/newsitem.asp?id=27433 |title=Indy Firm Named Chamber's Small Business of the Year – Newsroom – Inside INdiana Business with Gerry Dick |publisher=Insideindianabusiness.com |date=2008-01-22 |access-date=2010-08-23 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120229133135/http://www.insideindianabusiness.com/newsitem.asp?id=27433 |archive-date=2012-02-29 }}</ref> from the Indiana Chamber of Commerce. He was cited as a Taxpayer Friendly State Legislators by Indiana WatchDog<ref>{{cite web |title=Marlin A. Stutzman (Taxpayer Friendly) |url=http://finplaneducation.net/rating_stutzman_marlin.htm |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090923224406/http://www.finplaneducation.net/rating_stutzman_marlin.htm |archive-date=September 23, 2009 |access-date=November 21, 2009}}</ref> an independent, volunteer organization.


He served as the ranking member of the ] Utilities and Technology Committee and helped to pass alternative energy incentive legislation in Indiana. He served as the ranking member of the ] 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|date=April 2011}} In 2006 he served as the chairman of the Indiana Public Policy Committee taking strong stands for conservative values on controversial issues.{{Citation needed|date=April 2011}}

===Federal Government Shutdown of 2013===
Stutzman supported the ] but said he did not know what would be gained from it, saying, “We’re not going to be disrespected. We have to get something out of this. And I don’t know what that even is.”<ref>{{cite article|author=David M. Drucker |url=http://washingtonexaminer.com/gop-stands-firm-against-funding-bill-will-link-to-debt-ceiling-fight/article/2536750 |title=GOP stands firm against funding bill, will link to debt ceiling fight |publisher=Washington Examiner |date=2013-10-03 |accessdate=2013-10-03}}</ref>


===Government waste=== ===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.<ref>{{cite web|author=Posted on May 15th, 2008 at 10:48 pm by Jim |url=http://hoosieraccess.com/blog/2008/05/15/marlin-stutzman-declares-for-senate-district-13-caucus-to-replace-senator-meeks/ |title=Blog Archive » Marlin Stutzman Declares for Senate District 13 Caucus to Replace Senator Meeks |publisher=HoosierAccess |date=2008-05-15 |accessdate=2010-08-23}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{cite web |author=Jim |url=http://hoosieraccess.com/blog/2008/05/15/marlin-stutzman-declares-for-senate-district-13-caucus-to-replace-senator-meeks/ |title=Blog Archive » Marlin Stutzman Declares for Senate District 13 Caucus to Replace Senator Meeks |publisher=HoosierAccess |date=2008-05-15 |access-date=2010-08-23 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081204172433/http://hoosieraccess.com/blog/2008/05/15/marlin-stutzman-declares-for-senate-district-13-caucus-to-replace-senator-meeks/ |archive-date=2008-12-04 |url-status=dead }}</ref>


===Education=== ===Affordable Care Act===
In Congress, Stutzman has opposed the ]. In September 2013, he advocated attaching a measure defunding the Act to must-pass legislation funding the federal government.<ref>'This is the line in the sand,' House Republicans say, by Lisa Mascaro, LA Times, 18 September 2013</ref>
Stutzman authored a bill that required more money to go directly to the classroom. The bill was instrumental in paying back the $600 million that was owed by state government to schools, and increased funding for students six years in a row.


After the government subsequently shut down, Stutzman remarked that the issue at stake was no longer merely the ], and Republicans would need some concession in order to reopen the government.<ref>{{cite web|last=Hayward |first=Steven F. |url=http://washingtonexaminer.com/gop-stands-firm-against-funding-bill-will-link-to-debt-ceiling-fight/article/2536750 |title=GOP stands firm against funding bill, will link to debt ceiling fight |publisher=WashingtonExaminer.com |date=2013-10-03 |access-date=2013-10-09}}</ref>
===Affordable Health Care Act===
In Congress, Stutzman has opposed the ]. In September 2013, he advocated attaching a measure defunding the Act to must-pass legislation funding the federal givernment.<ref>'This is the line in the sand,' House Republicans say, by Lisa Mascaro, LA Times, 18 September 2013 </ref>


==Controversies== ===Taxes===
In 2010, Stutzman signed a pledge sponsored by ] promising to vote against any Global Warming legislation that would raise taxes.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://americansforprosperity.org/files/Stutzman_Marlin.pdf |title=Archived copy |access-date=2014-10-13 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120601133507/http://www.americansforprosperity.org/files/Stutzman_Marlin.pdf |archive-date=2012-06-01 |url-status=dead }}</ref>


==Political campaigns==
===Ethics allegation===
]
On June 6, 2010 a Facebook message from former ] was sent to ] prosecutor Steven Clouse and GOP county chairman Randy Kirkpatrick regarding Stutzman's campaign finance "problem", Souder's affair with staffer Tracy Jackson, and predictions on the Republican's caucus to replace Souder on the November ballot.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://fortwaynepolitics.com/2010/06/the-actual-souder-facebook-message/ |title=The actual Souder Facebook message |publisher=Fort Wayne Politics |date= |accessdate=2010-08-23}}</ref> The fourteen-point message was eventually forwarded on to Republican leaders, journalist, and media outlets. Souder confirmed the authenticity of the message to '']'' by email, but he declined to comment beyond saying it was intended to be a private message.<ref name="journalgazette1">{{cite web|author=Benjamin Lanka and Niki Kelly |url=http://www.journalgazette.net/article/20100609/LOCAL/306099934 |title=GOP insiders shrug at Souder's missive &#124; The Journal Gazette &#124; Fort Wayne, IN |publisher=The Journal Gazette |date=2010-06-09 |accessdate=2010-08-23}}</ref>
===2010 U.S. Senate campaign===
{{Main|2010 United States Senate election in Indiana}}
Stutzman ran for the U.S. Senate seat vacated by incumbent ]. He lost to former U.S. Senator ] in the primary.


===2010 U.S. House campaign===
In the Facebook message, Souder touts Stutzman as the favorite in the caucus but also asserts that Stutzman possibly played a role in making Souder’s affair public. Tracy Jackson's husband, Brad, is mentioned throughout the message as having flown Stutzman, while he was a United States Senate candidate, to numerous campaign stops throughout the state without reporting it to the ].
{{Main|2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Indiana}}
Incumbent U.S. Representative ] (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 ] to choose Souder's replacement. Stutzman won decisively on the second ballot.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indianasnewscenter.com/news/local/96222209.html=June |title= Stutzman Dominates Congressional Caucus| access-date=March 1, 2011}}{{dead link|date=October 2013}}</ref> 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's only response to date regarding the unreported flights by Brad Jackson was, "He (Souder) should be focusing on his family and his marriage right now. If he had concerns about our finances – which he shouldn’t – why didn’t he talk to me?”<ref name="journalgazette1"/>
Stutzman defeated his Democratic opponent Kevin Boyd by a 67%–33% margin.<ref name="IED">{{cite web | title = Election Results| publisher = Indiana Elections Division| date = 28 November 2012|url=http://www.in.gov/apps/sos/election/general/general2012?page=office&countyID=-1&officeID=5&districtID=-1&candidate=| access-date = 30 December 2012 }}</ref>


=== 2014 U.S. House campaign ===
==Political campaigns==
Stutzman defeated his Democratic opponent Justin Kuhnle by 66% - 27% margin. Libertarian candidate Scott Wise received 7%.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.in.gov/apps/sos/election/general/general2014?page=office&countyID=-1&officeID=5&districtID=-1&candidate=|title=Secretary of State : Election Division: Election Results|website=www.in.gov|language=en|access-date=2017-09-13}}</ref>


=== 2010 U.S. Senate campaign === ===2016 U.S. Senate campaign===
{{Main|United States Senate election in Indiana, 2010}} {{Main|2016 United States Senate election in Indiana}}
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 ]<ref name=examiner>{{cite news|last1=Drucker|first1=David|title=Club For Growth backs Marlin Stutzman in second play for Indiana Senate win|url=http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/club-for-growth-backs-marlin-stutzman-in-second-play-for-indiana-senate-win/article/2569288|access-date=3 September 2015|publisher=Washington Examiner|date=July 30, 2015}}</ref> and Senator ].<ref name="Rand">{{cite web |url=http://www.tristatehomepage.com/election/ylehq/rand-paul-endorses-marlin-stutzman-in-senate-race | title=Rand Paul Endorses Marlin Stutzman in Senate Race | publisher=Nexstar Broadcasting, Inc | date=April 20, 2016 | access-date=25 April 2016}}</ref> Stutzman was defeated by fellow Republican ] in the primary election.<ref name=examiner/>
Stutzman ran for the U.S. Senate seat vacated by incumbent ]. He lost to former U.S. Senator ] in the primary.

=== 2010 U.S. House campaign ===
{{Main|United States House of Representatives elections in Indiana, 2010}}
Incumbent U.S. Representative ] (R-IN) resigned after admitting to a sex scandal. This event occurred after he won the Republican primary on May 4. On June 12, Republicans from Indiana's third district met in ] to choose Souder's replacement. Stutzman won decisively on the second ballot.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.indianasnewscenter.com/news/local/96222209.html=June 12, 2010 |title= Stutzman Dominates Congressional Caucus| accessdate=March 1, 2011}}</ref> 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 === === 2024 U.S. House campaign ===
{{Main|2024 United States House of Representatives elections in Indiana}}
Stutzman defeated his Democratic opponent Kevin Boyd by a 67%-33% margin.<ref name="IED">{{cite web | last = | first = | authorlink = | coauthors = | title = Election Results| work = | publisher = Indiana Elections Division| date = 28 November 2012| url = http://www.in.gov/apps/sos/election/general/general2012?page=office&countyID=-1&officeID=5&districtID=-1&candidate=| doi = | accessdate = 30 December 2012 }}</ref>
On April 18, 2023, Stutzman announced his ] in his old ] after his successor ] announced his ] for the ].<ref>{{cite news |last=Stover |first=Ben |date=April 18, 2023 |title=Stutzman to run for old House seat |url=https://www.journalgazette.net/local/local-politics/stutzman-to-run-for-old-house-seat/article_b42517ea-ddfc-11ed-a840-ebfa18f28505.html |access-date=April 18, 2023}}</ref> He narrowly defeated former ] Fire Chief and ] candidate Tim Smith by a margin of 1,307 votes in a closer than expected primary.


==Electoral history== ==Electoral history==
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==Personal life== ==Personal life==
Stutzman and his wife, ], have two sons, Payton and Preston. On May 8, 2018, Christy Stutzman won the Republican primary to represent Indiana's 49th State House district.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2018/05/08/us/elections/results-indiana-primary-elections.html,%20https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2018/05/08/us/elections/results-indiana-primary-elections.html|title=Indiana Primary Election Results|date=8 May 2018|via=NYTimes.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://apnews.com/f1a13c4981ef455da4b340010fcab42d|title=Pence's brother, state lawmaker win Indiana GOP House nods|first1=Aileen|last1=Chuang|first2=Tom|last2=Davies|date=9 May 2018|website=AP NEWS}}</ref> On November 6, 2018, Christy was elected to the State House.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.dailyherald.com/article/20181106/news/311069881|title=IN-Uncontested|agency=Associated Press|date=6 November 2018|website=Daily Herald}}</ref> Stutzman is a ].<ref>{{cite web |title=Religious affiliation of members of the 119th Congress |url=https://www.pewresearch.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/20/2024/12/pr_2025-01-02_faith-on-the-hill_member-list.pdf |publisher=Pew Research Center |access-date=January 8, 2025}}</ref>
Stutzman and his wife, Christy, have two sons, Payton and Preston.


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Latest revision as of 22:52, 8 January 2025

American politician (born 1976)
Marlin Stutzman
Official House portrait of Stutzman smiling in front of the U.S. flag, wearing a black suit with American and Israeli flags lapel pin, white shirt, and blue tie with white dots.
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Indiana's 3rd district
Incumbent
Assumed office
January 3, 2025
Preceded byJim Banks
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
BornMarlin Andrew Stutzman
(1976-08-31) August 31, 1976 (age 48)
Sturgis, Michigan, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
SpouseChristy Stutzman
Children2
EducationGlen Oaks Community College
Trine University
WebsiteCampaign website

Marlin Andrew Stutzman (born August 31, 1976) is an American politician who has served as the U.S. representative from Indiana's 3rd congressional district since 2025, having previously represented that district from 2010 to 2017. A member of the Republican Party, Stutzman previously served in the Indiana House of Representatives from 2003 to 2009 and in the Indiana Senate from 2009 to 2010.

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. As co-owner with his father, Albert, he runs Stutzman Farms, farming 4,000 acres (16 km) in the Michiana area. He is also owner of Stutzman Farms Trucking.

State politics

Stutzman campaigning with Mike Pence in 2010

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.

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

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

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.

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.

Taxes

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

Political campaigns

Official portrait, 2011

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. 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.

2014 U.S. House campaign

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

2016 U.S. Senate campaign

Main article: 2016 United States Senate election in Indiana

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 and Senator Rand Paul. Stutzman was defeated by fellow Republican Todd Young in the primary election.

2024 U.S. House campaign

Main article: 2024 United States House of Representatives elections in Indiana

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. 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
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
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
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
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. On November 6, 2018, Christy was elected to the State House. Stutzman is a Baptist.

References

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  2. "Senate Republicans: About Sen. Marlin Stutzman". In.gov. 2009-06-16. Retrieved 2010-08-23.
  3. "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.
  4. Indiana Legislator Database-Marlin Andrew Stutzman
  5. "Newsroom". In.gov. 2009-08-19. Retrieved 2010-08-23.
  6. "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.
  7. "Indiana House of Representatives Republican Caucus". In.gov. 2002-09-18. Retrieved 2010-08-23.
  8. "Indiana House of Representatives – Majority Caucus Newsletter". In.gov. Retrieved 2010-08-23.
  9. "Indiana House of Representatives – Majority Caucus Newsletter". In.gov. 2007-01-26. Retrieved 2010-08-23.
  10. "Legislative Round-Up | the Friedman Foundation for Educational Choice". Archived from the original on October 9, 2009. Retrieved November 21, 2009.
  11. "Members". Congressional Constitution Caucus. Archived from the original on 14 June 2018. Retrieved 9 May 2018.
  12. 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)
  13. "Marlin A. Stutzman (Taxpayer Friendly)". Archived from the original on September 23, 2009. Retrieved November 21, 2009.
  14. 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.
  15. 'This is the line in the sand,' House Republicans say, by Lisa Mascaro, LA Times, 18 September 2013
  16. Hayward, Steven F. (2013-10-03). "GOP stands firm against funding bill, will link to debt ceiling fight". WashingtonExaminer.com. Retrieved 2013-10-09.
  17. "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)
  18. "Stutzman Dominates Congressional Caucus". Retrieved March 1, 2011.
  19. ^ "Election Results". Indiana Elections Division. 28 November 2012. Retrieved 30 December 2012.
  20. "Secretary of State : Election Division: Election Results". www.in.gov. Retrieved 2017-09-13.
  21. ^ Drucker, David (July 30, 2015). "Club For Growth backs Marlin Stutzman in second play for Indiana Senate win". Washington Examiner. Retrieved 3 September 2015.
  22. "Rand Paul Endorses Marlin Stutzman in Senate Race". Nexstar Broadcasting, Inc. April 20, 2016. Retrieved 25 April 2016.
  23. Stover, Ben (April 18, 2023). "Stutzman to run for old House seat". Retrieved April 18, 2023.
  24. "ElectionResults". Indiana Elections Division. May 24, 2010. Retrieved November 17, 2010.
  25. "Indiana 3 District House Election Results". November 6, 2010. Retrieved March 1, 2011.
  26. "Indiana Primary Election, May 3, 2016". Indiana Secretary of State. Retrieved May 6, 2016.
  27. "Indiana Primary Election Results". 8 May 2018 – via NYTimes.com.
  28. Chuang, Aileen; Davies, Tom (9 May 2018). "Pence's brother, state lawmaker win Indiana GOP House nods". AP NEWS.
  29. "IN-Uncontested". Daily Herald. Associated Press. 6 November 2018.
  30. "Religious affiliation of members of the 119th Congress" (PDF). Pew Research Center. Retrieved January 8, 2025.

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