Dwayne Sawyer | |
|---|---|
| 55th Indiana State Auditor | |
| In office August 19, 2013 – December 15, 2013 | |
| Governor | Mike Pence |
| Preceded by | Tim Berry |
| Succeeded by | Suzanne Crouch |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1966 (age 57–58) |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Melissa Sawyer |
| Children | 3 |
| Education | Purdue University (BS) |
Dwayne Sawyer (born 1966) is an American politician from the state of Indiana. A member of the Republican Party, Sawyer was the 55th Indiana state auditor. He resigned as state auditor on November 26, 2013 citing "personal and family reasons".[1]
Sawyer was previously a member of the Brownsburg, Indiana Town Council, where he served as council president from 2012 to 2013. On August 15, 2013, Sawyer was appointed by Governor Mike Pence to serve as Indiana state auditor; filling the vacancy created by the departure of Tim Berry, who resigned after he was appointed chair of the Indiana Republican Party.[2] Sawyer was sworn in by Indiana Chief Justice Brent Dickson on August 19, becoming the first African-American Republican to hold statewide office in Indiana.[3][4]
- ^ Brandon Smith (November 26, 2012). "State Auditor Resigns After Three Months On The Job". indianapublicmedia.org.
- ^ "GOVERNOR PENCE NAMES DWAYNE SAWYER NEW AUDITOR OF THE STATE". in.gov. August 15, 2013.
- ^ Ellie Price; The Courier-Journal (August 19, 2013). "Indiana Gov. Mike Pence offers praise as Dawyne Sawyer is sworn in as new state auditor". courier-journal.com.
- ^ Brandon Smith (August 15, 2013). "Governor Names First Black Republican To Statewide Office". indianapublicmedia.org.