Bill Bailey (Indiana politician)
Bill Bailey (born August 1, 1948) is an American businessman and politician. He is a member of the Democratic Party.
William W. Bailey | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Indiana House of Representatives from the 66th district | |
| In office November 7, 1990 – November 8, 2000 | |
| Preceded by | Baron Hill[1] |
| Succeeded by | Terry Goodin |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 1, 1948 |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Lisa Siefker Bailey |
| Residence | Seymour, Indiana |
| Alma mater | Murray State University |
From Seymour, Indiana, Bailey graduated from Murray State University where he was a founding member of the Sigma Pi fraternity chapter.[2] After graduation, he was in the real estate and marketing businesses. Bailey was a Democratic member of the Indiana House of Representatives from 1990 to 2000. Bailey is also the former mayor of Seymour, Indiana (1983 to 1990) and had also served on Seymour City Council (1976 to 1980).[3][4] Bailey is currently the president of the Greater Seymour Chamber of Commerce.[5] Bailey ran for Congress in Indiana's 9th congressional district during the 2014 House of Representative elections against two-term incumbent Todd Young, losing to Young 63–33.[6]
References
- http://www.capitolandwashington.com/offices/office/166/
- The Shield (PDF). Murray State University. 1996. p. 71. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2016-03-15. Retrieved January 12, 2017.
- Votesmart.org-William Bailey
- Davis, Dan (14 August 2013). "Former mayor back in politics". Seymour Tribune. Archived from the original on 12 October 2013. Retrieved 30 September 2013.
- Suffrin, Ally (2 October 2013). "Democrat To Challenge Congressman Todd Young In 9th District". Indiana Public Media. Retrieved 11 October 2013.
- Livingston, Abby (30 September 2013). "Democrat Runs For House Seat in Southern Indiana". Roll Call. Retrieved 30 September 2013.