Mike Speedy (born August 15, 1968) is a Republican member of the Indiana House of Representatives representing the 90th district since 2010. He previously served as an Indianapolis City Councilman for the 24th district from 2004 to 2010.[1][2][3] The American Conservative Union has given him a lifetime Legislature score of 90%. He earned a BS from the Kelley School of Business and a JD from the Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law.[4] In 2024, Speedy announced he was running for the United States House of Representatives in Indiana's 6th congressional district after Greg Pence announced he would not seek re-election.[5][6] He narrowly lost the primary election to former Indianapolis city councilor Jefferson Shreve.
Mike Speedy | |
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Member of the Indiana House of Representatives from the 90th district | |
Assumed office 2010 | |
Preceded by | Michael Murphy |
Member of the Indianapolis City-County Council from the 24th district | |
In office 2004–2010 | |
Preceded by | Beulah Coughenhour |
Succeeded by | Jack Sandlin |
Personal details | |
Born | Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S. | August 15, 1968
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Amy |
Children | 3 |
Education | Indiana University, Bloomington (BS) Indiana University, Indianapolis (JD) |
Political positions
editAbortion
editSpeedy does not support abortion in most circumstances, and has voted against exceptions for rape and incest.[7]
References
edit- ^ "Historical List of Council Members" (PDF). indy.gov. Retrieved 2020-03-12.
- ^ Thomas, Jason (2003-10-29). "City–County District 24: Hopefuls focus on crime, development". Indianapolis Star. Retrieved 2020-03-12.
- ^ "Indianapolis City-County Council 24 - Appointment Race - Nov 16, 2010". Our Campaigns. Retrieved 2020-03-13.
- ^ "Indiana State Rep. Mike Speedy - Biography | LegiStorm".
- ^ "State Rep. Speedy announces run for Indiana 6th District seat". 9 January 2024.
- ^ "U.S. Rep. Pence to step down; fourth Hoosier to exit Congress • Indiana Capital Chronicle". 9 January 2024.
- ^ "How every House lawmaker voted on rape, incest exemptions in Indiana abortion law".