Our 2010 Democratic Candidates
Morgan County Sheriff - Mark Anderson
Mark Anderson, the sole Democrat to file as of Wednesday is a crime scene investigator and field training office for the Morgan County Sheriff’s Department. He worked as a jail sergeant before becoming a merit deputy in 2001.
In a written statement, Anderson stated, “I believe there is a real need for a change in direction for the sheriff’s department and I am ready to make that change.” That change in direction, Anderson said in an interview, includes offering something to the community. “We don’t offer anything,” Anderson said. “My campaign is about what we can provide to the county.” That includes making deputies available to neighborhood crime watch groups and counseling them on what they can, should, can’t and shouldn’t do, he said. Good relationships could lead to more successful resolutions of crime investigations, he said. Another idea is to have a boot camp where youth who’ve had trouble in schools can receive counseling from sheriff’s department deputies and others, he said. The camp would be paid for with fundraising efforts, grants and donations, not tax dollars.
Anderson is running as a Democrat, he said, “because I believe in the people’s rights, even if they’re criminals.”
Anderson, 38, is married with three sons and a daughter. He is a member of the Fraternal Order of Police, the Indiana Sheriff’s Association and Liberty Christian Church.
Trustee of Madison Township, Morgan County - Dave Reddick
Dave has lived in the township for more than 10 years. He has two grandchildren who also live in the township. He has worked in the insurance industry for more than 20 years and is currently a policy analyst for a national property/casualty trade organization in Indianapolis.
Dave has worked as a newspaper reporter/editor and college journalism instructor.
Dave intends to bring more fiscal discipline to the township's budgeting process immediately undertaking a comprehensive and independent audit of the township budget to determine where each tax dollar is collected and, more improtantly, how each tax dollar is spent.
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Madison Township Advisory Board
Gregg Terhune
Glynn Watson
United States Senator - Brad Ellsworth
With over two decades of experience in the local Sheriff’s office, Brad Ellsworth has spent his entire career protecting the people and communities of Indiana. During his brief time as the 8th District’s Congressman, Brad has developed a reputation as an independent voice and effective problem-solver for Hoosiers.
Brad was born and spent his early years in Huntingburg, Indiana. When he was still in grade school, his family moved to Evansville where his father worked in Warrick County’s Alcoa plant. His mother stayed home to raise Brad and his brothers and sister.
Brad received his Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Southern Indiana (formerly Indiana State University-Evansville). He worked in the paint and hardware department at Sears while in school to pay for his education. He later received a Masters Degree in Criminology from Indiana State University.
In 1982, Brad began his career in the Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s office. Over the next 24 years, he held every merit rank, and was twice decorated for heroism in the line of duty.
In 1998, Brad ran for Sheriff and won in a landslide victory. He was unopposed running for a second term.
As Sheriff, he started the state’s most comprehensive website to track and monitor sexual offenders. He also worked hard to expand jail facilities, on time and under budget, to keep criminals behind bars.
Brad has represented the 8th Congressional District since 2007, and currently serves on the House Agriculture, Armed Services, and Small Business Committees. During his brief time in office, he has put his experiences as Sheriff to work solving problems, resolving disputes, and working to change the way Washington works. Brad is focused on creating an environment that encourages Indiana businesses to grow and hire, supporting efforts to restore fiscal accountability, cutting taxes for Hoosier families and businesses, and making significant investments in health care and educational opportunities for our brave veterans.
Brad and his wife, Beth, reside in Evansville, Indiana. They have a daughter, Andrea, who teaches special needs children in a Chicago public school and is looking forward to teaching in Indianapolis next Fall. The family attends St. Agnes Catholic Church.
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Secretary of State - Vop Osili
Vop Osili is a devoted husband, father, architect, businessman and civic leader. While his work takes him all over the state of Indiana, he resides in Indianapolis with his wife, Una, a professor of economics at IUPUI, and their two children.
- Graduate of both Carnegie Mellon and Columbia University
- Founding partner of a green Indianapolis-based architectural design company that grew from a 2-person operation into an a thriving 30-person business across Indiana and overseas
- Respected by government leaders at federal, state and local levels for expertise in architectural design and environmental issues
- Appointed by Governor Frank O’Bannon to Indiana’s Fire and Building Services Commission
- Recognized by the Small Business Administration as a “Rising Star”
- Treasurer of former US Congresswoman Julia Carson’s Federal Political Action Committee
- Indianapolis’ Boards of Zoning Appeals, Chair
- Urban Design Oversight Committee Marion County, Co-Chair
- United Way of Central Indiana, Board Member
- YMCA of greater Indianapolis, Board Member
- The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis, Trustee
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State Treasurer - Pete Buttigieg
As those of you who have already met Pete can attest, he is an exceptionally well-qualified candidate who is determined, hard-working and totally dedicated to winning this race. Pete grew up and lives in South Bend. The son of educators, he graduated valedictorian of his high school class, went on to Harvard and studied economics at Oxford on a Rhodes Scholarship.
Before leaving his job earlier this year to campaign full-time, Pete worked in the private sector advising leading business, nonprofit, and government leaders around the world on major business decisions. Pete has the education, experience and energy to be a great State Treasurer, but he needs your help to get elected.
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Democratic Nomination for State Auditor - Samuel Locke
Sam Locke enters this campaign with a reputation as an energetic problem-solver and experienced Manager. Sam's background has all the skills one would hope for in the public official charged with "paying Indiana's bills."
- Attention to detail learned as an Air Force officer
- A deep desire to be transparent learned as a successful nonprofit manager
- An entrepreneurial spirit learned as a small-business owner
Combine these skills with a passion for technology and genuine Hoosier common sense, and we have a candidate for public office who will be a true steward of your tax dollars.
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