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Mike Delph | |
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| Member of the Indiana Senate from the 29th district | |
| In office December 8, 2005 – November 7, 2018 | |
| Preceded by | J. Murray Clark |
| Succeeded by | J. D. Ford |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 12, 1970 Weymouth, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Beth Frankel |
| Children | 5 |
| Education | Indiana University, Bloomington (BA, MS, MPA) Indiana University, Indianapolis (JD) |
| Website | Official website |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service |  United States Army |
| Years of service | 2001–present |
| Rank | Major |
| Unit | United 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]
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- ^ Berggoetz, Barb (February 28, 2014). "Mike Delph adjusts to being in time out". Indianapolis Star.
- ^ Howey, Brian (March 6, 2014). "Delph's re-election not a foregone conclusion". KPC News.
- ^ Considine, Austin (October 20, 2010). "NUVO's 2010 election guide". Nuvo.
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