20 Facts About Marlin Stutzman

Marlin Andrew Stutzman was born on August 31,1976 and is an American politician who has served as the US representative from Indiana's 3rd congressional district since 2025, having previously represented that district from 2010 to 2017.

Marlin Stutzman is a fourth-generation farmer who grew up on a farm located in both St Joseph County, Michigan and LaGrange County, Indiana.

Marlin Stutzman graduated from Lake Area Christian High School located in Sturgis, Michigan in 1994.

Marlin Stutzman attended Glen Oaks Community College and Tri-State University, currently known as Trine University.

Marlin Stutzman ran for the Republican nomination for the 2010 US Senate election in a bid to replace retiring incumbent Evan Bayh, but was defeated in the Republican primary by former US Senator Dan Coats.

Marlin Stutzman was elected in a November 2,2010 special election to fill the rest of resigning Representative Mark Souder's term.

Marlin Stutzman was simultaneously elected to a full two-year term to expire in 2013.

Marlin Stutzman was cited as a Taxpayer Friendly State Legislators by Indiana WatchDog an independent, volunteer organization.

Marlin Stutzman served as the ranking member of the Indiana State Senate Utilities and Technology Committee and helped to pass alternative energy incentive legislation in Indiana.

Marlin Stutzman co-authored a bill to establish the Hoosier Grace Commission which passed in 2003.

In Congress, Marlin Stutzman has opposed the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.

In 2010, Marlin Stutzman signed a pledge sponsored by Americans for Prosperity promising to vote against any Global Warming legislation that would raise taxes.

Marlin Stutzman ran for the US Senate seat vacated by incumbent Evan Bayh.

Marlin Stutzman lost to former US Senator Dan Coats in the primary.

Marlin Stutzman defeated the Democratic candidate in both the general election and the special election to fill the remainder of Souder's term.

On May 9,2015, Marlin Stutzman announced he would run in 2016 for the US Senate seat he had failed to be nominated for in 2010.

Marlin Stutzman was endorsed by the Club for Growth and Senator Rand Paul.

Marlin Stutzman was defeated by fellow Republican Todd Young in the primary election.

Marlin Stutzman narrowly defeated 2019 Fort Wayne mayoral candidate Tim Smith by a margin of 1,307 votes in a closer than expected primary.

On May 8,2018, Christy Marlin Stutzman won the Republican primary to represent Indiana's 49th State House district.