Maureen Bauer
{{short description|American politician}}
{{Infobox officeholder
| image =
| name = Maureen Bauer
| birth_place = South Bend, Indiana, U.S.
| party = Democratic
| education = Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis (BS)
Lake Michigan College (AA)
| relations = B. Patrick Bauer (father)
| state_house = Indiana
| district = 6th
| term_start = November 16, 2020
| predecessor = B. Patrick Bauer
}}
Maureen Bauer is an American politician serving as a member of the Indiana House of Representatives from the 6th district. She assumed office on November 4, 2020.
Early life and education
Bauer was born and raised in South Bend, Indiana, where she attended John Adams High School. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in tourism, conventions, and event management from the School of Health and Human Sciences at Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis. Bauer later earned a certificate in wine education and management from the University of California, Los Angeles and an associate degree in viticulture and enology from Lake Michigan College.{{Cite web|title=Maureen Bauer|url=https://ballotpedia.org/Maureen_Bauer|access-date=2021-06-14|website=Ballotpedia|language=en}}{{Cite web|title=Maureen Bauer's Biography|url=https://justfacts.votesmart.org/candidate/biography/189659/maureen-bauer|access-date=2021-06-14|website=Vote Smart}}
Career
Prior to entering politics, Bauer worked as a global accounts manager for HelmsBriscoe.{{Cite web|title=Maureen Bauer|url=https://indianahousedemocrats.org/members/maureen-bauer/full|access-date=2021-06-14|website=Indiana House Democratic Caucus|language=en}} She was elected to the Indiana House of Representatives in November 2020, succeeding her father, former Speaker B. Patrick Bauer.{{Cite web|title=Maureen Bauer wins Democratic primary for Indiana's House District 6|url=https://www.abc57.com/news/maureen-bauer-wins-democratic-primary-for-indiana-s-house-district-6|access-date=2021-06-14|website=ABC57|language=en}} Bauer serves as the ranking member of the House Agriculture and Rural Development Committee and is Co-Chair of the Indiana chapter of Future Caucus alongside Beau Baird.
Electoral history
{{Election box begin no change
| title= Indiana State House District 6 Democratic primary election, 2020
}}
{{Election box winning candidate with party link no change
|party = Democratic Party (United States)
|candidate = Maureen Bauer
|votes = 3,383
|percentage = 44.7%
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link no change
|party = Democratic Party (United States)
|candidate = Garrett Blad
|votes = 3,012
|percentage = 39.8%
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link no change
|party = Democratic Party (United States)
|candidate = Drew Duncan
|votes = 1,175
|percentage = 15.5%
}}
{{Election box total no change
|votes = 7,570
|percentage = 100.00%
}}
{{Election box end}}
{{Election box begin
| title= Indiana State House District 6 election, 2020
}}
{{Election box winning candidate with party link
|party = Democratic Party (United States)
|candidate = Maureen Bauer
|votes = 17,693
|percentage = 100.0%
|change = N/A
}}
{{Election box total no change
|votes = 17,693
|percentage = 100.00%
}}
{{Election box end}}
{{Election box begin
| title= Indiana State House District 6 election, 2022
}}
{{Election box winning candidate with party link
|party = Democratic Party (United States)
|candidate = Maureen Bauer (Incumbent)
|votes = 9,165
|percentage = 100.0%
|change = N/A
}}
{{Election box total no change
|votes = 9,165
|percentage = 100.00%
}}
{{Election box end}}
{{Election box begin
| title= Indiana State House District 6 election, 2024
}}
{{Election box winning candidate with party link
|party = Democratic Party (United States)
|candidate = Maureen Bauer (Incumbent)
|votes = 14,852
|percentage = 81.0%
|change = -19.0%
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link
|party = Libertarian Party (United States)
|candidate = Charlie Florance
|votes = 3,482
|percentage = 19.0%
|change = +19.0%
}}
{{Election box total no change
|votes = 18,334
|percentage = 100.00%
}}
{{Election box end}}
References
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Category:Year of birth missing (living people)
Category:Politicians from South Bend, Indiana
Category:Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis alumni
Category:Democratic Party members of the Indiana House of Representatives
Category:21st-century members of the Indiana General Assembly