Morrison earned a Bachelor of Science degree in social science from Slippery Rock University and a Master of Science degree in sports management from Indiana State University. Before entering politics,he worked in the private sector and in athletics administration.
Political career
Indiana House of Representatives
Morrison was elected to the Indiana House of Representatives in 2012,succeeding longtime Democratic representative Dale Grubb. He was re-elected multiple times and served until 2025. During his tenure,Morrison supported legislation related to economic development,gaming regulation,aviation,natural resources,and personal liberty. He received recognition from Aviation Indiana as State Representative of the Year in 2022 for his legislative support of regional airports.[1]
He authored or supported bills including:
a measure to prevent employers from requiring workers to be microchipped,[2]
a proposal to decriminalize the herbal supplement kratom,[3]
and legislation altering compensation payments related to the Terre Haute casino project.[4]
Director of the Indiana Department of Natural Resources
Morrison resigned from the Indiana House in early 2025 after being appointed by Governor Braun to serve as Director of the Department of Natural Resources.[5] He was succeeded in the House by Republican Tim Yocum.[6] As head of DNR,Morrison has expressed interest in modernizing the department's regulatory practices and enhancing its engagement with both business stakeholders and conservation advocates.[7]
Personal life
Morrison lives in Brazil,Indiana.
Electoral history
General election,Indiana House District 42 –November 5, 2024
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Republican
Alan Morrison (incumbent)
24,611
100.0
Republican primary,Indiana House District 42 –May 7, 2024
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Republican
Alan Morrison (incumbent)
5,702
61.1
Republican
Tim R. Yocum
3,626
38.9
General election,Indiana House District 42 –November 8, 2022
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Republican
Alan Morrison (incumbent)
13,800
68.4
Democratic
Mark Spelbring
6,379
31.6
Republican primary,Indiana House District 42 –May 3, 2022
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Republican
Alan Morrison (incumbent)
7,186
100.0
General election,Indiana House District 42 –November 3, 2020
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Republican
Alan Morrison (incumbent)
18,945
66.8
Democratic
Amy Burke Adams
9,421
33.2
Republican primary,Indiana House District 42 –June 2, 2020
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Republican
Alan Morrison (incumbent)
5,379
100.0
General election,Indiana House District 42 –November 6, 2018
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Republican
Alan Morrison (incumbent)
13,073
60.4
Democratic
Evelyn Brown
8,570
39.6
Republican primary,Indiana House District 42 –May 8, 2018
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Republican
Alan Morrison (incumbent)
4,703
100.0
General election,Indiana House District 42 –November 8, 2016
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Republican
Alan Morrison (incumbent)
14,901
56.6
Democratic
Tim Skinner
11,434
43.4
General election,Indiana House District 42 –November 4, 2014
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Republican
Alan Morrison (incumbent)
9,224
56.2
Democratic
Mark Spelbring
7,193
43.8
General election,Indiana House District 42 –November 6, 2012
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Republican
Alan Morrison
12,788
50.2
Democratic
Mark Spelbring
12,682
49.8
Republican primary,Indiana House District 42 –May 8, 2012
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Republican
Alan Morrison
2,419
36.4
Republican
Jim Meece
2,192
33.0
Republican
Bill Webster
2,030
30.6
General election,Indiana House District 42 –November 2, 2010
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