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
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
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 13th". Journal Review. August 24, 2023.