John Polles

  • Birth Date: Wednesday, October 31, 1945
  • Birth Place: Akron, OH
  • Running For: State Representative - District 26
  • Election Status: Running for Election
  • Running County: Tippecanoe County and Warren County
  • Family: Married to Gail for 41 years; Children: Alexa; Son-in-law: Justin; Grandsons: Cameron and Connor
  • Religion: Christian - United Methodist
  • Education: B.S. in Chemistry, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 1967 | M.S. in Inorganic Chemistry, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, 1969 | Ph.D. in Science Education, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, 2006
  • Campaign Website: www.johnpollesforstaterep.com

Editorial Summary

I am running for the House seat of District 26 because ... after serving my country for 25 years in the Regular Army to include a tour of duty commanding troops in combat in Vietnam, I now have the opportunity to serve my community. I will focus on three major priorities. My highest priority is working on the issues and challenges we face in Education. Another major priority is the Economy, and the Jobs that accompany a thriving economy. The third major priority concerns Energy. Accomplishing these priorities will require working across the aisle, working with the Senate, working with the Governor. In short, it will take the coordinated efforts of the entire command structure, and that is something I have dealt with for 25 years.

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