Jim Merritt (politician)
James Merritt | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Indiana Senate from the 31st district | |
| Assumed office January 1997 | |
| Preceded by | ??? |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 28, 1959 Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Kelley |
| Alma mater | Indiana University, Bloomington |
James W. Merritt Jr. is a Republican member of the Indiana Senate, representing the 31st District since 1997. He was first elected to the Indiana Senate in 1990.[1] He most recently won reelection to the state Senate in 2010, defeating then-Marion County Sheriff Frank J. Anderson by a margin of 52% to 44%.
Sen. Merritt received his bachelor of arts in political science from Indiana University in 1981.[2] Professionally, Sen. Merritt is vice president of corporate affairs for the Indiana Railroad Company.[3] He is married and has two daughters and one son.[4]
Committees
In the 2014 session, Merritt chairs the Utilities Committee. His is a majority member of these committees: Homeland Security, Transportation and Veterans Affairs; Joint Rules; Public Policy; Rules and Legislative Procedure; and also the Transportation sub-committee.[5]
References
External links
- State Senator James W. Merritt Jr. official Indiana State Legislature site
- Profile at Vote Smart
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