Mitch Gore
Mitch Gore | |
|---|---|
| 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 or 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
Gore was born in Indianapolis. He attended Franklin Central High School and the University of Indianapolis.[1]
Career
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]
In 2025, Gore suggested that HB 1041, which bans transgender females from participating in women’s sports, would cause transgender student athletes to take their own lives, and authored an amendment to require the state to pay for their funerals in such cases.[10][11]
Electoral history
| 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
- ^ "Mitch Gore". Ballotpedia. Retrieved June 14, 2021.
- ^ "Mitch Gore". Indiana House Democratic Caucus. Retrieved June 14, 2021.
- ^ Staff, I. B. J. "Election updates: Kirchhofer loses reelection; Qaddoura declared winner". Indianapolis Business Journal. Retrieved June 14, 2021.
- ^ "Republican wins tighten their control of Indiana Legislature". AP NEWS. November 5, 2020. Retrieved June 14, 2021.
- ^ "Election leaves lingering questions for Indiana Dems, Indy GOP". November 11, 2022.
- ^ "2024 Indiana General Elections Results - State House District 89". December 19, 2024.
- ^ "House Bill 1365". 2023.
- ^ "House Bill 1021". 2024.
- ^ "House Bill 1422". 2024.
- ^ "Indiana General Assembly". iga.in.gov. Retrieved March 20, 2025.
- ^ Staff, The Collegiate Commons (February 27, 2025). "Gore suggests sports bill will cause transgender student athletes to take their own lives, promotes taxpayer-funded funerals - The Indiana Commons". theindianacommons.com. Retrieved March 20, 2025.