Submitted by Baldwin for State Senate
Baldwin
Indiana State Senator Scott Baldwin announced Wednesday he will seek re-election to serve Hoosiers in Senate District 20, which encompasses parts of Hamilton County, including Noblesville and Carmel.
A U.S. Marine Corps veteran, retired police officer, and successful business owner, Baldwin was elected to his first Senate term in 2020. He is up for re-election in 2024.
In the Senate, Baldwin has championed fiscal responsibility, supported balanced budgets, and cut taxes for Hoosiers. He’s also worked to ensure Hamilton County families and students can access high quality education, and to strengthen public safety and support the military and first responders.
“As your State Senator, I’m focused on cutting taxes, growing our economy, improving public safety and fighting for families, residents and businesses in Hamilton County,” Baldwin said. “We need leaders at the Statehouse who understand that it’s people and businesses, not the government, that create jobs and keep our economy moving. I will continue to be a strong voice for lower taxes, less regulation and efforts that help Hamilton County thrive.”
During the 2023 legislative session, Baldwin authored a Senate Republican priority bill to allow more small businesses to deduct all state tax payments on federal tax returns, resulting in up to $100 million in federal tax savings for these small businesses over the next two years at no cost to the state.
Also this year, Baldwin supported Indiana’s two-year state budget that makes historic investments in education, public health and public safety while paying down debts and cutting hundreds of millions of dollars in state tax payments. The budget also expands school choice, giving more Hoosier families and parents the ability to choose the school that is best for their child.
In recent years, Baldwin has led several efforts to support the military, law enforcement, and first responders and to strengthen public safety in our Hoosier communities.
Baldwin is a U.S. Marine Corps veteran who served during Operation Desert Storm and returned to Afghanistan when Operation Enduring Freedom began to assist Marine Corps personnel. He also served with the Indiana Department of Corrections and as a patrol officer, field training supervisor and detective supervisor with the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) for more than a decade where he earned two Medals of Bravery and a Medal of Valor. He later volunteered his time as a reserve detective with the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office.
“Having served as a Marine and law enforcement officer for more than 25 years, I know the sacrifices that our military members, first responders and their families make every day to keep us safe,” Baldwin said. “I will always support our military, veterans and public safety officers and ensure they have the tools and resources they need to protect our communities.”
In 2023, Baldwin authored legislation to help communities hire more firefighters and to eliminate the state income tax for veterans, active duty, and reserve members of the Armed Forces. In 2022 and 2021, he authored or sponsored bills to improve the 911 system, expand the Military Family Relief Fund, and create a regional partnership to track illegal crime guns and help reduce violent crime. He’s also been a strong advocate for mental health support for veterans, police officers, and other first responders.
A Noblesville native, Baldwin is an active member of the community. He is a member of the Noblesville Lions Club and served for more than 10 years on the Finance Council of Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church. Baldwin is also a member of the American Legion and a lifetime member of the VFW and the NRA. He recently created a nonprofit Hunting and Fishing show called Darkhorse Expeditions supporting veterans with PTSD.
Baldwin lives in Noblesville with his wife Jaime and their three children, Grace, Luke, and Elyse.
For more information on the candidate, visit VoteBaldwin.com.