Mitch Gore
Mitch Gore | |
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| Assistant Minority Whip of the Indiana House Democratic Caucus | |
| Assumed office November 8, 2022 | |
| Member of the Indiana House of Representatives from the 89th district | |
| Assumed office November 16, 2020 | |
| Preceded by | Cindy Kirchhofer |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 20, 1992 Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Brittany |
| Education | Franklin Central High School University of Indianapolis |
Mitch Gore (born 1991/1992) is an American politician and law enforcement officer currently serving as a Democratic member of the Indiana House of Representatives from the 89th district. He assumed office on November 4, 2020.
Early life and education
[edit]Gore was born in Indianapolis. He attended Franklin Central High School and the University of Indianapolis.[1]
Career
[edit]Gore serves as a captain with the Marion County, Indiana Sheriff's Office, where he oversees community development projects. He was elected to the Indiana House of Representatives in November 2020.[2] Gore defeated Republican incumbent Cindy Kirchhofer.[3][4] Gore was challenged by Republican Indianapolis City-County Councillor Michael-Paul Hart. Gore defeated Hart in the 2022 General Election.[5] Gore was challenged by Republican Yvonne Metcalfe. Gore defeated Metcalfe in the 2024 General Election.[6]
Gore has authored three laws. In 2023, HEA 1365 was signed into law by Governor Eric Holcomb to ban the use of glock switches.[7] In 2024, HEA 1021 was signed into law to create a public alert system for missing at-risk veterans; and HEA 1422 was signed into law to better define and increase penalties for chemical intoxicants in prison.[8][9]
Electoral history
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Mitch Gore | 13,898 | 51.3% | +1.8% | |
| Republican | Cindy Kirchhofer (incumbent) | 13,173 | 48.7% | −1.8% | |
| Total votes | 27,071 | 100.00% | |||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Mitch Gore (incumbent) | 6,960 | 51.0% | −0.3% | |
| Republican | Michael-Paul Hart | 6,695 | 49.0% | +0.3% | |
| Total votes | 13,655 | 100.00% | |||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Mitch Gore (incumbent) | 12,940 | 55.8% | +4.8% | |
| Republican | Yvonne Metcalfe | 10,230 | 44.2% | −4.8% | |
| Total votes | 23,170 | 100.00 | |||
References
[edit]- ^ "Mitch Gore". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2021-06-14.
- ^ "Mitch Gore". Indiana House Democratic Caucus. Retrieved 2021-06-14.
- ^ Staff, I. B. J. "Election updates: Kirchhofer loses reelection; Qaddoura declared winner". Indianapolis Business Journal. Retrieved 2021-06-14.
- ^ "Republican wins tighten their control of Indiana Legislature". AP NEWS. 2020-11-05. Retrieved 2021-06-14.
- ^ "Election leaves lingering questions for Indiana Dems, Indy GOP". 2022-11-11.
- ^ "2024 Indiana General Elections Results - State House District 89". 2024-12-19.
- ^ "House Bill 1365". 2023.
- ^ "House Bill 1021". 2024.
- ^ "House Bill 1422". 2024.
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