Baron Hill

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Baron Hill

U.S.A.

Party Democrat
Latest Campaign U.S.A. House of Reps
Date of Birth June 23, 1953 (Age: 73)
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

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Community
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Personal Background

Baron Hill attended Seymour High School, where he excelled in basketball, becoming a first-team all-state player and all-American. He graduated in 1971 and earned a degree from Furman University in 1975 before returning to Seymour to join the family business. Hill served in the Indiana House of Representatives from 1982 to 1990, chairing the state House Democratic Caucus' Campaign Committee and aiding in Democratic victories. He pursued a U.S. Senate seat in 1990 but was unsuccessful. After a stint in government relations at APCO Worldwide, Hill transitioned to private lobbying, representing Cook Industries.

Political Ideas

Baron Hill's political career reveals a figure adept at navigating complex regional interests, as seen in his unexpected alignments on environmental regulations. His strategic withdrawal from the 2016 Senate race in favor of Evan Bayh suggests a highly localized approach to electoral politics, balancing personal ambition with broader party dynamics. Hill’s background in both legislative service and corporate lobbying hints at an ideologically agile stance, adept at leveraging diverse influences to advocate for his constituents.

Campaigns
2016: U.S.A. Senate
ELECTED

Election History

Indiana Democratic primary election

516,183 votes

Win
2010: U.S.A. House of Representatives

Election History

Indiana's 9th Congressional District Election

95,353 votes (42.28%)

Loss

Winner: Todd Young

2008: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Indiana's 9th congressional district election, 2008

181,281 votes (57.77%)

Win
2006: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Indiana's 9th congressional district election, 2006

110,454 votes (50.01%)

Win
2004: U.S.A. House of Representatives

Election History

Indiana House of Representatives 9th District

49.00% of vote

Loss

2004 Indiana's 9th congressional district election

140,772 votes (48.96%)

Loss

Winner: Mike Sodrel

2002: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Indiana House of Representatives 9th District

51.15% of vote

Win
2000: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Indiana House of Representatives 9th District

54.20% of vote

Win
1998: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Indiana House of Representatives 9th District

50.80% of vote

Win
1990: U.S.A. Senate

Election History

U.S.A. Senator from Indiana

696,639 votes (46.36%)

Loss

Winner: Dan Coats