Phil GiaQuinta | |
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Minority Leader of the Indiana House of Representatives | |
Assumed office November 7, 2018 | |
Preceded by | Terry Goodin |
Member of the IndianaHouseofRepresentatives from the 80th district | |
Assumed office November 8,2006 | |
Preceded by | Ben GiaQuinta |
Personal details | |
Born | Fort Wayne,Indiana,U.S. | September 2,1964
Political party | Democratic |
Education | Indiana University,Bloomington (BA) |
Phil GiaQuinta (born September 2,1964) is a Democratic member of the Indiana House of Representatives,representing the House District 80,which contains much of southern Ft. Wayne,since November 8,2006. [1] He currently serves as House Minority Leader for the Democratic caucus of the Indiana House.
In 2006,GiaQuinta was elected to be the state representative for House District 80,succeeding his father,Ben. He was elected to be the leader of the Indiana House Democratic Caucus on Nov. 7,2018. In his personal career capacity,he serves as a customer account manager for Fort Wayne City Utilities.
In 2024,GiaQuinta announced his intent to run for Ft. Wayne Mayor,following the death of incumbent mayor Tom Henry. [2] On April 20,2024 GiaQuinta lost the Democratic Caucus to Fort Wayne Councilwoman Sharon Tucker. [3]
Giaquinta was born on September 2nd,1964,in Ft. Wayne. He graduated from Indiana University. He is the son of former State Rep. Ben GiaQuinta. He is the youngest of six children and is uncle to 16 nieces and nephews. [4]
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