Eric S. Bassler is an American politician and financial advisor serving as a member of the

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from the 39th district. He assumed office on November 5, 2014.

Early life and education

Bassler was born and raised in

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. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in chemistry and psychology and a Master of Arts degree in economics from

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Career

Bassler began his career as a consultant on bank reform projects and was a

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volunteer in the

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, and

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. He has since worked as a certified financial planner at an

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office in Washington, Indiana. Bassler was elected to the

in November 2014. In the 2019–2020 legislative session, Bassler served as chair of the Senate Insurance and Financial Institutions Committee. In the 2021–2022 session, he is the ranking member of the Senate Appropriations Committee. He is also chair of the Senate School Funding Subcommittee.

References

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