Mike Delph

Mike Delph
Member of the Indiana Senate
from the 29th district
In office
December 8, 2005 – November 7, 2018
Preceded byJ. Murray Clark
Succeeded byJ. D. Ford
Personal details
Born (1970-01-12) January 12, 1970 (age 54)
Weymouth, Massachusetts, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
SpouseBeth Frankel
Children5
EducationIndiana University, Bloomington (BA, MS, MPA)
Indiana University, Indianapolis (JD)
WebsiteOfficial website
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/service United States Army
Years of service2001–present
RankMajor
UnitUnited States Army Reserve

Michael A. Delph (born January 12, 1970) is a former Republican member of the Indiana State Senate representing the 29th district from 2005 to 2018.[1] He is considered to be a "socially conservative Republican,"[2] who has courted support from the Tea Party movement.[3]

Delph is known for his immigration legislation and his support for an Indiana Constitutional amendment that would ban same-sex marriages and civil unions.[4][5] He is frequently mentioned and has shown interest in representing Indiana in statewide office or in US Congress.[5][6][7][8][9] On November 6, 2018, Delph lost reelection in the State Senate to J. D. Ford.[10]

  1. ^ "Offices". 3 March 2015.
  2. ^ Berggoetz, Barb (February 28, 2014). "Mike Delph adjusts to being in time out". Indianapolis Star.
  3. ^ Howey, Brian (March 6, 2014). "Delph's re-election not a foregone conclusion". KPC News.
  4. ^ Considine, Austin (October 20, 2010). "NUVO's 2010 election guide". Nuvo.
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  8. ^ "IN: Delph Will Not Enter Senate Race". The Frontrunner. September 15, 2011.
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  10. ^ "J.D. Ford becomes Indiana's 1st openly LGBTQ lawmaker, ousts longtime incumbent Mike Delph".