Mitch Gore
Candidate for State Representative, 89th District
Background
- Occupation
- Major, Marion County Sheriff's Office
- Lives in
- Indianapolis (Warren Township)
- Campaign website
- mitchgore.com
State representative for House District 89 (part of Marion County) since 2020 and ranking member of the House Courts and Criminal Code Committee; a major with the Marion County Sheriff's Office. Previously worked in community development for the City of Indianapolis.
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Authored exempting more uniformed services pay from state income tax.In office
As introduced, it also covers the NOAA Commissioned Officer Corps. Gore is the first-listed author of House Bill 1280 (2025); described here as introduced. Enacted (as amended) as Public Law 58-2025.
ReportHouse Bill 1280 (2025 session), "Taxation of military income": introduced versionGovernment record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
“Exempts military pay for members of the United States Public Health Service Commissioned Corps”
House Bill 1280 (2025 session): bill details and actionsGovernment record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
Public safety
Authored felony liability for unsecured guns used by children.In office
As introduced, this applies if the dependent uses the firearm to injure or kill someone. Gore is the first-listed author of House Bill 1021 (2026); described here as introduced. The bill was not enacted.
ReportHouse Bill 1021 (2026 session), "Firearm storage": introduced versionGovernment record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
“fails to secure a loaded firearm in the person's residence or vehicle commits neglect of a dependent, a Level 6 felony”
House Bill 1021 (2026 session): bill details and actionsGovernment record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
Authored limiting use of the National Guard for law enforcement.In office
Gore is the first-listed author of House Bill 1015 (2026); described here as introduced. The bill was not enacted.
ReportHouse Bill 1015 (2026 session), "Indiana National Guard": introduced versionGovernment record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
“the governor may not, with certain exceptions, order a member of the Indiana National Guard to perform any law enforcement duty”
House Bill 1015 (2026 session): bill details and actionsGovernment record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
Economy & jobs
Authored monthly grocery price reporting by large chains.In office
As introduced, the state would publish an online price dashboard. Gore is the first-listed author of House Bill 1067 (2026); described here as introduced. The bill was not enacted.
ReportHouse Bill 1067 (2026 session), "Reporting of grocery staple pricing": introduced versionGovernment record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
“a grocery chain that operates or franchises five or more retail food stores located in Indiana to report each month”
House Bill 1067 (2026 session): bill details and actionsGovernment record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
Roads & infrastructure
Opposes raising utility bills to serve data centers.
Report2026 Voter Guide: Indiana House District 89 (candidate survey)Candidate questionnaire · WFYI Public Media · Sep 22, 2026 · wfyi.org
“Hoosiers shouldn't pay one single cent more on their utility bills so billion-dollar companies can run AI servers.”
Government & transparency
Proposes getting money out of politics and tougher ethics laws.
He also supports term limits and public ballot questions.
Report2026 Voter Guide: Indiana House District 89 (candidate survey)Candidate questionnaire · WFYI Public Media · Sep 22, 2026 · wfyi.org
“I will introduce efforts to get money out of politics as much as possible, dramatically strengthen ethics laws … institute term limits, allow for public referenda/ballot questions”
Courts & justice
Authored decriminalizing possession of up to two ounces of marijuana.In office
Gore is the first-listed author of House Bill 1191 (2026); described here as introduced. The bill was not enacted.
ReportHouse Bill 1191 (2026 session), "Decriminalization of marijuana": introduced versionGovernment record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
“Decriminalizes possession of two ounces or less of marijuana.”
House Bill 1191 (2026 session): bill details and actionsGovernment record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
All sources (15)
- Who and What Is on My Ballot: the official ballot of every precinct, 2026 General Election (Marion County offices and districts)
Election filing · Indiana Election Division (Indiana Voter Portal) · indianavoters.in.gov
- Who and What Is on My Ballot: the official ballot of every precinct, 2026 General Election
Election filing · Indiana Election Division (Indiana Voter Portal) · indianavoters.in.gov
- Representative Mitch Gore, House District 89: member page, Indiana General Assembly
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
- State Rep. Mitch Gore: biography
Government record · Indiana House Democratic Caucus · indianahousedemocrats.org
- 2026 Voter Guide: Indiana House District 89 (candidate survey)
Candidate questionnaire · WFYI Public Media · Sep 22, 2026 · wfyi.org
- House Bill 1021 (2026 session), "Firearm storage": introduced version
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
- House Bill 1021 (2026 session): bill details and actions
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
- House Bill 1191 (2026 session), "Decriminalization of marijuana": introduced version
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
- House Bill 1191 (2026 session): bill details and actions
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
- House Bill 1067 (2026 session), "Reporting of grocery staple pricing": introduced version
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
- House Bill 1067 (2026 session): bill details and actions
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
- House Bill 1015 (2026 session), "Indiana National Guard": introduced version
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
- House Bill 1015 (2026 session): bill details and actions
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
- House Bill 1280 (2025 session), "Taxation of military income": introduced version
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
- House Bill 1280 (2025 session): bill details and actions
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
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