Jim Arnold

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Jim Arnold
Indiana State Senate District 8
Incumbent
Assumed office 2007
Current term ends 2010
Political party	Democratic
Profession	Legislator
Website	Senate website

Jim Arnold is a Democratic member of the Indiana Senate, representing District 8.

Education

Arnold earned his BA in Political Science/History from Valparaiso University. He went on to receive his Paralegal Certificate from Indiana University.

Professional experience

Arnold has served in the United States Army Reserves. He has also been an Air Traffic Controller for the United States Air Force. He has worked as Chief Investigator/Paralegal for the LaPorte County Prosecuting Attorneys Office. From 1975 to 2007 he worked for LaPorte County Sheriff's Office. He was Sheriff of LaPorte County from 1999 to 2007.

Political experience

Arnold was appointed to the Indiana State Senate in March of 2007. He has served in that position since, representing the 8th district.

Committee membership

• Commerce, Public Policy & Interstate Cooperation Committee, Indiana Senate
• Ethics Committee, Indiana Senate
• Homeland Security, Transportation & Veterans Affairs Committee, Indiana Senate
• Natural Resources Committee, Indiana Senate
• Pensions and Labor Committee, Indiana Senate

Personal life

Arnold and his wife, Lauren, have seven children.

External links

• Official Indiana State Senate website of Jim Arnold
• Project Vote Smart biography
• Campaign Contributions: 2008

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