Scott Baldwin (politician)

Scott Baldwin is an American politician, businessman, and law enforcement officer who is a member of the Indiana Senate from the 20th district. He assumed office on November 18, 2020, succeeding Victoria Spartz.

Scott Baldwin
Member of the Indiana Senate
from the 20th district
Assumed office
November 18, 2020
Preceded byVictoria Spartz
Personal details
BornNoblesville, Indiana, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
Children3
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/service United States Marine Corps
United States Army Reserve

Early life and education

Baldwin is a native of Noblesville, Indiana and graduated from Madison Heights High School in nearby Anderson, Indiana. After graduating from high school, Baldwin enlisted in the United States Marine Corps.[1]

Career

In addition to serving in the Marine Corps, Baldwin worked as an officer in the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department and as a corrections officer for the Indiana Department of Correction. Baldwin also served in the United States Army Reserve. Since retiring from law enforcement, Baldwin has operated IT, real estate, construction, and private security companies.[2] Baldwin has served on the Riverview Hospital Board of Trustees, the Hamilton County (Indiana) Health Board, the Hamilton County (Indiana) Redevelopment Commission, the Food Rescue Board of Directors, and the Crime Stoppers Board of Directors.

In 2011 and 2012, Baldwin embedded with USMC infantry unit (CONUS & OCONUS) as a law enforcement subject matter expert to advise commanders and staff on the collection, integration, analysis, and dissemination of information pertaining to criminal terrorist networks and the local dynamics of criminal radicalization. He assisted Marine Corps personnel in identification and apprehension of high value, anti-coalition elements and narco-terrorists, forensic support, and case preparation.

After incumbent senator Victoria Spartz declared her candidacy for the United States House of Representatives in 2020, Baldwin entered the race to succeed her.[3] He defeated John Gaylor in the Republican primary and Democratic nominee Ronald Saunders III in the November general election.[4][5]

Personal life

Baldwin and his wife, Jaime, have three children. They live in Noblesville, Indiana.[6]

References
  1. "Scott Baldwin tosses hat in for state senate". thetimes24-7.com. Retrieved 2020-12-06.
  2. "Scott Baldwin". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2020-12-06.
  3. "Will The Fifth District Follow America's Suburbs Left?". Indianapolis Monthly. 2020-09-27. Retrieved 2020-12-06.
  4. "Scott Baldwin". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2020-12-06.
  5. "Head of non-union group loses Indiana Senate race". Dubois County Herald. Retrieved 2020-12-06.
  6. "Baldwin sworn in as state senator for Senate District 20". thetimes24-7.com. Retrieved 2020-12-06.
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