David C. Long (original) (raw)
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American politician
| David Long | |
|---|---|
| President pro tempore of the Indiana Senate | |
| In officeNovember 8, 2006 – November 7, 2018 | |
| Preceded by | Robert Garton[1] |
| Succeeded by | Rodric Bray |
| Member of the Indiana Senatefrom the 16th district | |
| In officeNovember 6, 1996 – November 7, 2018 | |
| Preceded by | John Sinks |
| Succeeded by | Justin Busch[2] |
| Member of the Fort Wayne City Councilfrom the 4th district | |
| In officeJanuary 1, 1988 – January 1, 1996 | |
| Preceded by | Ben Eisbart |
| Succeeded by | Tom Hayhurst |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1955-09-05) September 5, 1955 (age 69) |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Melissa |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | Wabash CollegeUniversity of California, Davis (BA)Santa Clara University (JD) |
David C. Long is a Republican former member of the Indiana State Senate. He represented the 16th district from 1996 to 2018.[3]
He served as the President Pro Tempore of the Indiana State Senate from 2006 to the end of his tenure.
Prior to his election to the Senate, David Long served from 1988 through 1996 as a member of the Fort Wayne Common Council from the Fourth District. He defeated incumbent Ben Eisbart to win the post. Mr. Eisbart had won the post by defeating incumbent Fredrick Hunter, the father-in-law of David Long. On February 13, 2018, Long announced that he would be retiring from the State Senate on November 6.[4][5]
- ^ "Offices". 3 March 2015.
- ^ "Offices". 2015-03-03.
- ^ "Offices". 2015-03-03.
- ^ "Senate President Pro Tem David Long to retire". 13 February 2018.
- ^ "Long-time Senate leader David Long is retiring". 13 February 2018.
- State Senator David C. Long official Indiana State Legislature site
- Profile at Vote Smart
| Indiana Senate | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded byRobert Garton | President pro tempore of the Indiana Senate 2006–2018 | Succeeded byRodric Bray |