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Quick Facts
Personal Details

Eric Bassler is a Republican member of the Indiana State Senate, representing District 39. He was first elected to the chamber in 2014. Bassler is running for re-election in the primary on May 8, 2018. The general election will take place on November 6, 2018.

Bassler was an at-large representative on the Washington City Council.

Bassler earned his bachelor's degree in Chemistry and Psychology and master's degree in Economics from Indiana University. His professional experience includes working as a financial advisor at Edward Jones Investments.

Education

  • Bachelors, Chemistry/Psychology, Indiana University
  • Masters, Economics, Indiana University

Professional Experience

  • Bachelors, Chemistry/Psychology, Indiana University
  • Masters, Economics, Indiana University
  • Financial Advisor, Edward Jones Investments
  • Employee, United States Peace Corps, 1996

Political Experience

  • Bachelors, Chemistry/Psychology, Indiana University
  • Masters, Economics, Indiana University
  • Financial Advisor, Edward Jones Investments
  • Employee, United States Peace Corps, 1996
  • Senator, Indiana State Senate, District 39, 2014-present
  • Candidate, Indiana State Senate, District 39, 2018

Former Committees/Caucuses

Member, Board of Public Works and Safety, City of Washington

Former Member, Education and Career Development Committee, Indiana State Senate

Former Ranking Member, Environmental Affairs Committee, Indiana State Senate

Former Member, Pensions and Labor Committee, Indiana State Senate

Member, Washington City Council

Current Legislative Committees

Ranking Member, Appropriations

Chair, Insurance and Financial Institutions

Chair, Subcommittee on School Funding

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

  • Bachelors, Chemistry/Psychology, Indiana University
  • Masters, Economics, Indiana University
  • Financial Advisor, Edward Jones Investments
  • Employee, United States Peace Corps, 1996
  • Senator, Indiana State Senate, District 39, 2014-present
  • Candidate, Indiana State Senate, District 39, 2018
  • Board Member, Daviess County Community Foundation
  • Board Member, United Way