Biography

Marlin Andrew Stutzman, born on August 31, 1976, in Sturgis, Michigan, is a fourth-generation farmer and business owner from Howe, Indiana. He currently serves as the U.S. Representative for Indiana's 3rd Congressional District, a position he previously held from 2010 to 2017. Stutzman is a member of the Republican Party and has been actively involved in both state and federal politics. He and his wife, Christy, have two sons, Payton and Preston. The family resides in Middlebury, Indiana, and attends Northside Baptist Church in Elkhart.

Education and Political Experience

• Education: Stutzman graduated from Lake Area Christian High School in 1994. He attended Glen Oaks Community College and Trine University, where he studied Accounting and Business Management.

• Political Experience:

  • Indiana House of Representatives: Elected in 2002 at age 26, serving until 2008.
  • Indiana State Senate: Served from 2009 to 2010.
  • U.S. House of Representatives:
  • Elected in a special election in 2010 to fill a vacancy and served until 2017.
  • Re-elected in 2024, beginning his current term on January 3, 2025.

Notable Achievements and Positions

• Committee Assignments:

  • Serves on the House Committee on Financial Services, including the Subcommittee on Digital Assets, Financial Technology, and Artificial Intelligence.
  • Member of the House Committee on the Budget.

• Business Ventures:

  • Co-owner of Stutzman Power Equipment in Middlebury, Indiana.
  • Co-owner of Ava Laurenne Bride, a bridal boutique in Fredericksburg, Virginia.
  • Former President of WishBone Medical, Inc., a pediatric orthopedic company.

• Legislative Focus:

  • Advocates for pro-business and pro-family policies.
  • Supports conservative fiscal policies, including reducing government spending and opposing tax increases.
  • Emphasizes the importance of agricultural development and rural community support.

Stutzman's career reflects a commitment to conservative principles, business development, and public service within Indiana and at the national level.