UNITED STATES SENATE
Dan Coats, Republican
Former member of the United States House of Representatives and Senate
Former lawyer, lobbyist and ambassador of Germany
Known for his focus on defense and national security issues
He says he's running to bring more moderation among the liberal leadership in America
Brad Ellsworth, Democrat
Member of the House of Representatives since 2007 representing the 8th Congressional District
Served as sheriff of Vanderburgh County for more than 20 years
Supports 95 percent tax cuts for working families, fiscal responsibility for the federal budget and increased Pell Grant funding for disadvantaged Hoosiers
Rebecca Sink-Burris, Libertarian
Former elementary arts teacher with a passion for gardening and landscaping
Supports limited government with a focus on civil liberties
Ran previously as a candidate for the Indiana secretary of state in 2002 and Libertarian candidate for Senate against Evan Bayh in 1998
UNITED STATES REPRESENTATIVE - DISTRICT 6
Mike Pence, Republican
Five-term House Representative; named House Republican Conference Chairman in Nov. 2008
Supports a comprehensive energy plan for America
Supports a reduction in taxes for working families and government bailouts for big corporation
Talmage (TJ) Thompson, Jr., Libertarian
A 26-year-old "average Hoosier" who has worked for the past eight years helping run his family business
Pledges to support Constitutional rights and read every bill he signs
Does not favor military action against another nation
Barry Welsh, Democrat
Has been the pastor at Laurel United Methodist Church in Laurel, Ind., since 1998
Graduated from Ball State in 1981
He opposes the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan; instead, he wants to focus on preventing future attacks and dismantling Al Qaeda
STATE SENATOR - DISTRICT 26
Doug Eckerty, Republican
Graduated from Ball State in 1977 with a degree in Business
Pursued a career in real estate investing
Believes his background in business will be one of his major assets as a candidate
Sue Errington, Democrat
Served in the state Senate since 2007; leads green job initiatives and efforts to make health care more accessible for Hoosiers
Involved in Muncie Action Plan; volunteers at several area organizations, including Second Harvest Food Bank
Was the first woman elected to serve in Senate District 26
STATE REPRESENTATIVE- DISTRICT 34
John Tuttle, Republican
Dennis Tyler, Democrat
Has served as state representative since January 2006
A retired Line captain with the Muncie Fire Department, where he served for more than 43 years
Involved with several area organizations, like United Way of Delaware County and the Fraternal Order of Eagles #231 in Muncie
DELAWARE COUNTY SHERIFF
Michael Scroggins, Democrat
Has served as the captain of Delaware County Police Department since 1999
Involved with local organizations like the American Red Cross, Ball State Criminal Justice Department and Habitat for Humanity
Joseph Winkle, Republican
Sergeant on the Muncie Police Department
Served as the city police chief for 12 years
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