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Matt Commons | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Indiana House of Representatives from the 13th district | |
| Assumed office November 19, 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Sharon Negele |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1990 or 1991 (age 34–35) |
| Party | Republican |
| Education | Purdue University (BA) Liberty University (MA) Indiana State University (M.Ed.) |
Awards |  Purple Heart |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States of America |
| Branch/service |  United States Army |
| Unit | 82nd Airborne Division |
| Battles/wars | |
Matt Commons (born 1990 or 1991) is an American politician serving as a member of the Indiana House of Representatives from the 13th district. He assumed office on November 19, 2024.[1]
Career
[edit]Commons was an infantryman in the 82nd Airborne Division and served in Afghanistan.[2] He later became a teacher at Seeger Memorial High School. Commons challenged incumbent Sharon Negele in the 2024 Republican primary. He easily defeated Negele in what was considered a major upset.[3]
Personal life
[edit]Commons is married to Alyssa and lives in Williamsport with their two kids.[4]
References
[edit]- ↑ "Commons takes oath to serve as new state representative for House District 13". Indiana House Republicans. November 21, 2024.
- ↑ "State House – District 13". WFYI. December 27, 2024.
- ↑ Padilla, Noe (May 8, 2024). "Incumbent Sharon Negele appears to lose re-election to state's 13th House District". Journal & Courier.
- ↑ "Commons launches campaign for House District 13th". Journal Review. August 24, 2023.
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