John Waterman
For John Waterman of Rhode Island see John R. Waterman House
John Waterman | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Indiana Senate from the 39th district | |
| In office 1994–2014 | |
| Preceded by | Maurice E. Doll Jr.[1] |
| Succeeded by | Eric Bassler |
| Sheriff of Sullivan County | |
| In office 1986–1994 | |
| Preceded by | Byron Thrasher |
| Succeeded by | Bill Miller[2] |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Cheryl |
| Children | 6 |
John M. Waterman (born May 13, 1952) is an American politician and law enforcement officer who served as a member of the Indiana Senate from 1994 to 2014. Elected to represent the 39th district in 1995, Waterman served in the chamber until being defeated for the Republican nomination for the 39th senate district by Eric Bassler in 2014.
Waterman previously served as Sheriff of Sullivan County, Indiana from 1986 to 1994. He replaced Byron Thrasher who was appointed in October 1986.[3] He ran for Sullivan County commissioner in 2016.[4]
In October 2023 Waterman filed paperwork to become a candidate for the caucus to replace Senator Jon Ford in Indiana's 38th Senate district.[5]
References
[edit]- ^ "List of All Offices and Office Holders". 5 March 2015.
- ^ "Nice job; you want it? I'll take yours". Vidette-Messenger of Porter County. Valparaiso, Indiana. November 23, 1994. p. 4 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Paul Bird (October 11, 1986). "'This time jail will hold Cliver'". The Indianapolis News. Indianapolis, Indiana. p. 17 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Howard Greninger (5 Nov 2016). "Former sheriff, state rep seeks county commission seat". Terre Haute Tribune-Star.
- ^ Davies, Tom (2023-10-02). "Republican contests emerging for state Senate vacancies". State Affairs Pro Indiana. Retrieved 2023-10-02.
External links
[edit]- State Senator John Waterman official Indiana State Legislature site
- Financial information (federal office) at the Federal Election Commission
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