Quick Facts
Biography
Teresa S. Lubbers is the current Indiana Commissioner for Higher Education. She served from 1992 to 2009 as a Republican member of the Indiana Senate, representing the 30th District. She resigned in 2009 to move to her current post and was replaced by former Indianapolis City-County Councilman Scott Schneider, who will serve the rest of her term.
Political career
Lubbers was elected to represent the 30th District in the Indiana Senate in November 1992 with 73% of the vote. Lubbers was re-elected in 1996, 2000, 2004, and 2008. She represents parts of Marion and Hamilton Counties. During her time in the Indiana Senate, she served on a number of committees, including Education, Judiciary (Courts and Juvenile Justice Subcommittee), Pensions & Labor, and Planning & Economic Development Committee.
Electoral history
Indiana State Senate Election 2004 Indiana State Senate Election 1996
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ± | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Teresa Lubbers | 26,338 | 52.54% | ||
| Democratic | Todd Degroff | 19,834 | 39.57% | ||
| Libertarian | Chambers | 3,953 | 7.89% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ± | |
| Republican | Teresa Lubbers | 30,308 | 88.36% | ||
| Libertarian | Chambers | 3,993 | 11.64% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ± | |
| Republican | Teresa Lubbers | 36,401 | 66.97% | ||
| Democratic | Chambers | 16,909 | 31.11% | ||
| Libertarian | Satterthwaite | 1,041 | 1.92% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ± | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Teresa Lubbers | 42,513 | 73.47% | ||
| Democratic | Forestal | 15,352 | 26.53% | ||
Family life
Lubbers lives in Indianapolis with her husband Mark Lubbers and two daughters, Betsy and Maggie.