Matt Commons

Last updated May 17, 2025

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Matt Commons

Member of the IndianaHouseofRepresentatives from the 13th district
Incumbent
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]

References

↑ "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 13t". Journal Review . August 24, 2023.

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