Teresa S. Lubbers (born July 5, 1951) currently serves as president of Sagamore Institute, a think tank.[5] She was Indiana Commissioner for Higher Education from 2009 to 2020. She served from 1992 to 2009 as a Republican member of the Indiana Senate, representing the 30th District. She resigned in 2009 and was replaced by former Indianapolis City-County Councilman Scott Schneider, who served the rest of her term.
Teresa Lubbers | |
|---|---|
| Indiana Commissioner for Higher Education | |
| In office 2009–2020 | |
| Governor | Mitch Daniels Mike Pence Eric Holcomb |
| Preceded by | Stan Jones[1] |
| Member of the Indiana Senate from the 30th district | |
| In office November 4, 1992 – July 2, 2009[2] | |
| Preceded by | Virginia Murphy Blankenbaker[3] |
| Succeeded by | Scott Schneider |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 5, 1951 Indianapolis, Indiana |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Mark |
| Residence | Indianapolis, Indiana |
| Alma mater | Indiana University Harvard University, Kennedy School of Government[4] |
| Religion | Christian |
Political career edit
Lubbers was elected to represent the 30th District in the Indiana Senate in November 1992 with 73% of the vote. Lubbers was re-elected in 1996, 2000, 2004, and 2008. She represents parts of Marion and Hamilton Counties. During her time in the Indiana Senate, she served on a number of committees, including Education, Judiciary (Courts and Juvenile Justice Subcommittee), Pensions & Labor, and Planning & Economic Development Committee.
Electoral history edit
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Teresa Lubbers | 26,338 | 52.54% | ||
| Democratic | Todd Degroff | 19,834 | 39.57% | ||
| Libertarian | Chambers | 3,953 | 7.89% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Teresa Lubbers | 30,308 | 88.36% | ||
| Libertarian | Chambers | 3,993 | 11.64% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Teresa Lubbers | 36,401 | 66.97% | ||
| Democratic | Chambers | 16,909 | 31.11% | ||
| Libertarian | Satterthwaite | 1,041 | 1.92% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Teresa Lubbers | 42,513 | 73.47% | ||
| Democratic | Forestal | 15,352 | 26.53% | ||
Family life edit
Lubbers lives in Indianapolis with her husband Mark Lubbers and two daughters.
References edit
- ^ "GOP senator picked as new Indiana higher ed chief".
- ^ "List of All Offices and Office Holders". 5 March 2015.
- ^ Bell, Robert N. "Teresa Lubbers upsets slated GOP candidate Rep. John Ruckelshaus", The Indianapolis Star, May 6, 1992, page A-13.
- ^ "Indiana Senate Republicans". Archived from the original on 2003-01-11.
- ^ "Teresa Lubbers joins Sagamore Institute as president" (PDF). Sagamore Institute. July 18, 2022. Retrieved September 4, 2022.
External links edit
- Inside Indiana Business - Lubber Set to Begin as Commissioner for Higher Education News report on Lubbers' confirmation
- Project Vote Smart - Senator Teresa S. Lubbers (IN) profile
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