Joseph Zakas
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| Joseph Zakas | |
| Indiana State Senate District 11 | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 1982 | |
| Current term ends 2010 | |
| Political party | Republican |
| Profession | Attorney |
| Website | Senate website |
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Joe Zakas (b. November 7, 1950) is a Republican member of the Indiana Senate, representing District 11.
Education
Zakas earned his BA from the University of Illinois in 1972. He went on to receive his MBA and JD from the University of Notre Dame in 1980.
Professional experience
Zakas has been an attorney for Thorne, Grodnik, Limited Liability Partnership since 1990.
Political experience
Zakas was a candidate for the United States Congress in 1996. He joined the Indiana State Senate in 1982 and has served in that position since. He is currently Senate Majority Whip, representing the 11th district.
Committee membership
- Commerce, Public Policy & Interstate Cooperation Committee, Indiana Senate
- Insurance and Financial Institutions Committee, Indiana Senate
- Judiciary Committee, Indiana Senate
- Tax and Fiscal Policy Committee, Indiana Senate
Personal life
Zakas and his wife, Anne, have four children.
External links
- Official Indiana State Senate website of Joseph Zakas
- Project Vote Smart biography
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998, 1994
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