Wells County's new representatives — perhaps

Under the proposed district map for Indiana, Wells County's state representation is now divided among three districts, possibly meaning that Jeff Espich, R-Uniondale, will no longer represent any of county. Instead, it could be divided among the following three representatives.

Dan Leonard, R-Huntington
He could possibly represent Union, Rockcreek and Liberty townships, plus the western half of Jefferson township.

Committees: Labor and Employment, Judiciary; Natural Resources

Telephone: (800) 382-9841 in Indianapolis. (260) 356-5122 in District

Education: Purdue University, B.S. / Industrial Management
Past Government Experience: President South Side Business Association in Huntington, President Huntington Chamber of Commerce, previous board member of the Salvation Army.
Professional Experience: C.E.O. of Southside Furniture

To review his voting record, go to his profile at www.votesmart.org.
*Because Jeff Espich lives in this new district, he would compete with Leonard in the primary if the two decided to compete.

Matt Lehman, R-Berne
He would represent Lancaster, Harrison and Nottingham townships and those portions of Jefferson not covered in the 50th distrct.

Committees: Insurance (Chairman),Courts and Criminal Code, Government and Regulatory Reform a Public Policy

Telephone: Direct: (317) 234-9499; Toll Free: (800) 382-9841

Occupation: Insurance agent. Partner - Bixler Insurance Inc.
Education: Associate Degree (aviation technology), Vincennes University, 1984; certified insurance counselor, 1995
Community Activities: Member, Rotary International; member, 35th Indiana Civil War Re-Enactors; board member, Swiss Village Retirement Community; board member, Junior Achievement of Adams County

To review his voting record, go to his profile at www.votesmart.org.

Kevin Mahan, R—Hartford City
He would represent Chester and Jackson townships.

Committees: Government and Regulatory Reform, Vice Chair Insurance, Veterans and Public Safety

Telephone: (800) 382-9841

Education: Blackford High School, Business Administration degree from Indiana Wesleyan University
Occupation: State Farm Insurance Agent, since 2007
Community Activities: Hartford City Chamber of Commerce, 12 years, president, 2 years; member of the Board of Directors of the Hartford City T-Ball league, 7 years; member of the Board of Directors of the Blackford County Pee Wee Football League, 3 years; vice president of the Blackford Bruin Boosters to raise money and promote positive experiences for student athletes.

To view his voting record, go to his profile at at www.votesmart.org.

Under the new districts, Wells County would retain State Sen. Travis Holdman, R-Markle. To see his voting record, go to his profile at www.votesmart.org.