Matt Commons

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Matt Commons
Member of the IndianaHouseofRepresentatives
from the 13th district
Assumed office
November 19, 2024

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]

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Career

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

Commons is married to Alyssa and lives in Williamsport with their two kids. [4]

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References

  1. "Commons takes oath to serve as new state representative for House District 13". Indiana House Republicans. November 21, 2024.
  2. "State House – District 13". WFYI . December 27, 2024.
  3. Padilla, Noe (May 8, 2024). "Incumbent Sharon Negele appears to lose re-election to state's 13th House District". Journal & Courier .
  4. "Commons launches campaign for House District 13t". Journal Review . August 24, 2023.