Johnny Nugent (born July 18, 1939) is a Republican member of the Indiana Senate, representing the 43rd District from 1978 to 2014. He was born in Cleves, Ohio and graduated from high school in 1957. Nugent has owned Nugent Tractor Sales since 1968. He served on the Dearborn County Board of Commissioners from 1966 to 1974.[2]

Johnny Nugent
Member of the Indiana Senate
from the 43rd district
In office
1978–2014
Preceded byRobert J. Bischoff[1]
Succeeded byChip Perfect
Personal details
Born (1939-07-18) July 18, 1939 (age 85)
Cleves, Ohio
Political partyRepublican
SpouseNancy
ResidenceLawrenceburg, Indiana
OccupationPolitician

In 2002, he was arrested for driving under the influence, with a blood alcohol content of 0.13%.[3]

In 2009, he introduced legislation that would have prohibited Indiana schools from banning firearms.[4]

References

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  1. ^ "9 Nov 1978, Page 9 - The Indianapolis Star at". Newspapers.com. 1978-11-09. Retrieved 2022-06-05.
  2. ^ "Johnny Nugent".
  3. ^ "GOP state senator Nugent is arrested on DUI charge". enquirer.com.
  4. ^ Jarosz, Francesca (April 25, 2009). "Indiana students debate carrying weapons on campus". The Indianapolis Star.
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