Jack Sandlin
Jack Sandlin (Republican Party) was a member of the Indiana State Senate, representing District 36. He assumed office on November 9, 2016. He left office on September 20, 2023.
Sandlin (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Indiana State Senate to represent District 36. He won in the general election on November 3, 2020.
Sandlin served in the Indianapolis City Council in Indiana, representing District 24 from 2010 to 2016.[1] He won the general election on November 3, 2015.
Sandlin died on September 20, 2023.[2]
Biography
Sandlin holds an associate degree in criminal justice, a bachelor's degree in business, and an M.B.A.
After graduating high school, Sandlin joined the Indianapolis Police Department, working there for over 20 years (with a break to serve in the U.S. Army). As part of his police work, he served on the Federal Drug Task Force and the Marion County Grand Jury, and he retired as the department's deputy chief of investigations. Sandlin went on to work as a law firm administrator at the firm of Harrison & Moberly, later deciding to start his own business in fraud examination, private investigation, and security consulting.[3]
Committee assignments
2023-2024
Sandlin was assigned to the following committees:
- Corrections and Criminal Law Committee
- Senate Environmental Affairs Committee
- Insurance and Financial Institutions Committee
2021-2022
Sandlin was assigned to the following committees:
- Corrections and Criminal Law Committee
- Senate Environmental Affairs Committee
- Insurance and Financial Institutions Committee
2019-2020
Sandlin was assigned to the following committees:
- Corrections and Criminal Law Committee
- Senate Environmental Affairs Committee
- Insurance and Financial Institutions Committee
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
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| • Environmental Affairs |
| • Homeland Security and Transportation |
| • Public Policy |
| • Veterans Affairs and the Military |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2020
See also: Indiana State Senate elections, 2020
General election
General election for Indiana State Senate District 36
Incumbent Jack Sandlin defeated Ashley Eason in the general election for Indiana State Senate District 36 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Jack Sandlin (R) | 53.9 | 27,601 |
 | Ashley Eason (D)  | 46.1 | 23,633 | |
| Total votes: 51,234 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Indiana State Senate District 36
Ashley Eason defeated Jason Fletcher in the Democratic primary for Indiana State Senate District 36 on June 2, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Ashley Eason | 73.4 | 6,339 |
 | Jason Fletcher | 26.6 | 2,297 | |
| Total votes: 8,636 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Indiana State Senate District 36
Incumbent Jack Sandlin advanced from the Republican primary for Indiana State Senate District 36 on June 2, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jack Sandlin | 100.0 | 6,533 |
| Total votes: 6,533 | |||
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2016
- See also: Indiana State Senate elections, 2016
Elections for the Indiana State Senate took place in 2016. The primary election took place on May 3, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was February 5, 2016. Incumbent Brent Waltz (R) did not seek re-election.
Jack Sandlin defeated Sean Gorman in the Indiana State Senate District 36 general election.[4][5]
| Indiana State Senate, District 36 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Jack Sandlin |
59.2% | 26,696 | |
| Democratic | Sean Gorman | 40.8% | 18,375 | |
| Total Votes | 45,071 | |||
| Source: Indiana Election Divsion | ||||
Sean Gorman defeated Jesse Kharbanda in the Indiana State Senate District 36 Democratic primary.[6][7]
| Indiana State Senate, District 36 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Sean Gorman |
50.2% | 4,769 | |
| Democratic | Jesse Kharbanda | 49.8% | 4,732 | |
| Total Votes | 9,501 | |||
| Source: Indiana Election Division | ||||
Jack Sandlin defeated Jefferson Shreve in the Indiana State Senate District 36 Republican primary.[6][7]
| Indiana State Senate, District 36 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Jack Sandlin |
51.3% | 8,123 | |
| Republican | Jefferson Shreve | 48.7% | 7,709 | |
| Total Votes | 15,832 | |||
| Source: Indiana Election Division | ||||
2015
The city of Indianapolis, Indiana, held elections for mayor and city council on November 3, 2015. A partisan primary election took place on May 5, 2015. The filing deadline for major party candidates who wished to run in this election was February 6, 2015. The filing deadline for independent or minor party candidates was July 15, 2015.[8] Twenty-five city council seats were up for election. Indianapolis's four at-large seats were not up for election, because those seats were scheduled to expire at the end of 2015.[9]
In District 24, incumbent Jack Sandlin ran unopposed. No Democratic candidates filed for this seat.[10]
Campaign themes
2020
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2016
Sandlin's website highlighted the following campaign themes:[11]
Abortion
- Excerpt: " My strong Christian beliefs guide me to protecting the life and rights of the unborn child. There is nothing I cherish more."
Guns and the Second Amendment
- Excerpt: " As a lifelong member of the NRA, I am an unapologetic supporter of the Second Amendment and will never support any law that undermines its provisions or seeks to remove any of its freedoms."
Equality and Religious Freedom
- Excerpt: "First and foremost, I do not discriminate against any law-abiding citizen who does his or her best to contribute to our community. That’s not how I was raised and it’s not how I live my life. Although I may have some disagreements with some people on issues related to their lives, I believe that everyone deserves to be treated with dignity. This includes members of all constituencies, most assuredly including those seeking to better define and protect their religious freedoms."
Illegal Drugs
- Excerpt: "As far as drug dealers (and those that supply them), this is the root of all of our problems. Without the dealers, there would be no supply. As your State Senator, I will support mandatory and severe minimum sentences for drug dealers. We must get them off the street and out of our state."
Strong Economy
- Excerpt: "I am an unabashed capitalist – and I believe that the economic system that has driven this country’s success can benefit both businesses and individuals. It doesn’t have to be an “either/or” situation. As State Senator, I will support less regulation and more responsibility within the economy. I will support programs that provide fair economic opportunities for the middle class."
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2023
In 2023, the Indiana State Legislature was in session from January 9 to April 28.
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2022
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In 2022, the Indiana State Legislature was in session from January 4 to March 8.
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2021
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In 2021, the Indiana State Legislature was in session from January 4 to November 15.
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2020
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In 2020, the Indiana State Legislature was in session from January 6 to March 11.
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2019
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In 2019, the Indiana General Assembly was in session from January 3 through April 24.
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2018
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In 2018, the Indiana General Assembly was in session from January 2 through March 16.
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2017
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In 2017, the Indiana General Assembly was in session from January 3 through April 22.
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2016
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Recent news
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See also
2020 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ City of Indianapolis, "Sandlin," accessed January 13, 2015
- ↑ 13 WTHR, "State Sen. Jack Sandlin, representing Indy's south side, dies," accessed September 25, 2023
- ↑ NUVO, "District 24 City County Council Candidate: Jack Sandlin, Republican," October 12, 2011
- ↑ Indiana Secretary of State, "November 8, 2016 General Election candidates," February 5, 2016
- ↑ Indiana Election Division, "General election 2016 results," accessed December 16, 2016
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Indiana Secretary of State, "May 3, 2016 Primary Election candidates," February 5, 2016
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 Indiana Secretary of State, "May 3, 2016 Primary Election Results," accessed August 18, 2016
- ↑ Indiana Secretary of State, "2015 Indiana Election Calendar," accessed January 6, 2015
- ↑ The Indy Channel, "Lawmakers eliminate at-large Indianapolis City-County Council seats," April 26, 2013
- ↑ City of Indianapolis, "2015 Candidate Filings," accessed February 11, 2015
- ↑ sandlinforsenate.com, "Issues," accessed April 20, 2016
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| Preceded by - |
Indiana State Senate District 36 2016-2023 |
Succeeded by Cyndi Carrasco (R) |
| Preceded by - |
Indianapolis City Council District 24 2010-2016 |
Succeeded by - |
