Linda Lawson (politician)
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Linda Lawson | |
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| Minority Leader of the Indiana House of Representatives | |
| In office July 26, 2012 – November 8, 2012 | |
| Preceded by | B. Patrick Bauer |
| Succeeded by | Scott Pelath |
| Member of the Indiana House of Representatives from the 1st district | |
| In office November 4, 1998 – November 7, 2018 | |
| Preceded by | Ron Tabaczynski[1] |
| Succeeded by | Carolyn Jackson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 29, 1964 Hammond, Indiana, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Jim Hornak (Deceased 2007) |
| Education | Indiana University Northwest |
Linda C. Lawson (born June 29, 1964) is an American politician. She served as a Democratic member of the Indiana House of Representatives, representing the 1st District from 1998 until her retirement in 2018.
State Representative Lawson was chosen by Indiana House Democrats as their Minority Leader in a caucus on July 26, 2012.[2] She became the first woman to head a Caucus in the Indiana House of Representatives. She was the Minority Leader until House Democrats met to choose new leadership following the November general election, selecting Scott Pelath.
The caucus removed State Representative B. Patrick Bauer of South Bend as Minority Leader. The caucus was held in Lafayette, Indiana, according to reports, because it limited the travel distance for State Representative Lawson, who was recovering from recent back surgery.
Lawson is a 24-year veteran of the Hammond Police Department. She became the first female captain to serve the department after working as a patrol officer and a member of the sex crimes and domestic violence divisions.
In 2018, Lawson announced that she would not be running for reelection to the State House.[3]
On May 8, 2020, Lawson was tapped as the running mate for Dr. Woody Myers in the Indiana Democratic gubernatorial race. [4]
References
- ^ "Indiana House (District 1)". Capitolandwashington.com. Retrieved 2018-04-17.
- ^ "House Democrats oust Pat Bauer as minority leader". Lafayette Journal and Courier. Retrieved 27 July 2012.
- ^ "State Rep. Linda Lawson, D-Hammond, will not run for re-election in November | Government and Politics". nwitimes.com. 2018-01-03. Retrieved 2018-04-17.
- ^ https://www.indystar.com/story/news/politics/2020/05/08/indiana-governors-race-woody-myers-names-linda-lawson-running-mate/3094533001/
External links
- State Representative Linda Lawson official Indiana State Legislature site
- Profile at Vote Smart
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