James W. Merritt

James Merritt
Member of the Indiana Senate
from the 31st district
In office
1997 -
Personal details
Born July 28, 1959 (1959-07-28) (age 52)
Indianapolis, Indiana
Political party Republican
Spouse(s) Kelley
Residence Indianapolis, Indiana
Alma mater Indiana University
Religion Protestant

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 B.A. in Political Science from Indiana University in 1981.[2] Professionally, Sen. Merritt is the Vice President of Corporate Affairs for the Indiana Railroad Company.[3] He is married and has two daughters and one son.[4]

References

  1. ^ Indiana Senate Biography
  2. ^ Indiana Senate Biography
  3. ^ Indiana Senate Biography
  4. ^ Indiana Senate Biography

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Members of the Indiana State Senate
117th General Assembly (2011-2012)
President of the Senate: Becky Skillman (R) • President pro Tempore: David C. Long (R) • Majority Leader: Connie Lawson (R) • Minority Leader: Vi Simpson (D)
   
  1.    Frank Mrvan (D)
  2.    Lonnie Randolph (D)
  3.    Earline S. Rogers (D)
  4.    Karen Tallian (D)
  5.    Ed Charbonneau (R)
  6.    Sue Landske (R)
  7.    Brandt Hershman (R)
  8.    Jim Arnold (D)
  9.    Ryan Mishler (R)
  10.    John Broden (D)
  1.    Joe Zakas (R)
  2.    Carlin Yoder (R)
  3.    Sue Glick (R)
  4.    Dennis Kruse (R)
  5.    Thomas Wyss (R)
  6.    David C. Long (R)
  7.    Jim Banks (R)
  8.    Randall Head (R)
  9.    Travis Holdman (R)
  10.    Luke Kenley (R)
  1.    James R. Buck (R)
  2.    Ronnie Alting (R)
  3.    Phil Boots (R)
  4.    Connie Lawson (R)
  5.    Timothy Lanane (D)
  6.    Doug Eckerty (R)
  7.    Allen Paul (R)
  8.    Beverly Gard (R)
  9.    Mike Delph (R)
  10.    Scott Schneider (R)
  1.    James W. Merritt (R)
  2.    Patricia Miller (R)
  3.    Greg Taylor (D)
  4.    Jean Breaux (D)
  5.    R. Michael Young (R)
  6.    Brent Waltz (R)
  7.    Richard D. Bray (R)
  8.    Timothy Skinner (D)
  9.    John Waterman (R)
  10.    Vi Simpson (D)
  1.    Greg Walker (R)
  2.    Jean Leising (R)
  3.    Johnny Nugent (R)
  4.    Brent Steele (R)
  5.    Jim C. Smith (R)
  6.    Ron Grooms (R)
  7.    Richard D. Young (D)
  8.    Lindel Hume (D)
  9.    Jim Tomes (R)
  10.    Vaneta Becker (R)