Jim Lucas (politician)
Jim Lucas | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Indiana House of Representatives from the 69th district | |
| Assumed office November 7, 2012 | |
| Preceded by | Dave Cheatham |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Seymour, Indiana, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Lynn Lucas |
| Children | 3 |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service |  United States Marine Corps |
Jim Lucas is an American politician and businessman serving as a member of the Indiana House of Representatives from the 69th district. He assumed office on November 7, 2012.
Early life and education
Lucas was born and raised in Seymour, Indiana. He graduated from Seymour High School.[1]
Career
Lucas served in the United States Marine Corps. Outside of politics, he operates TAG Graphics, a graphic design company, and the Awning Guy, a construction company. He was elected to the Indiana House of Representatives in November 2012.[2] From 2015 to 2017, he served as vice chair of the House Government and Regulatory Reform Committee. During the 2019–2020 legislative session, he served as vice chair of the House Select Committee on Government Reduction.[3] In March 2021, Lucas received criticism for comments made about slavery in a Facebook live video.[4][5] In June, 2022, Lucas again received criticism for comments in line with Alex Jones, falsely claiming the school shooting in Uvalde, Texas was a "false flag".
Personal life
Lucas and his wife, Lynn, have three children.[6]
References
- ^ "Jim Lucas' Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved 2022-02-20.
- ^ "Candidates File For Local Offices". Eagle Country 99.3. Retrieved 2022-02-20.
- ^ "Jim Lucas". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2022-02-20.
- ^ Lange, Kaitlin. "After Facebook exchange, surgeon accuses state lawmaker of making racist comments". The Indianapolis Star. Retrieved 2022-02-20.
- ^ Slisco, Aila (2021-03-29). "Indiana Rep. Jim Lucas under fire for slavery comments to Black surgeon was sanctioned for controversial meme". Newsweek. Retrieved 2022-02-20.
- ^ "Jim Lucas | State of Indiana House of Representatives". www.indianahouserepublicans.com. Retrieved 2022-02-20.