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State Representative, 89th District

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Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: A state representative votes on Indiana laws and the state budget in the Indiana House of Representatives.

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Mitch GoreOfficial portrait — Indiana General Assembly

Mitch Gore

DemocraticIncumbent

Major, Marion County Sheriff's Office · Indianapolis (Warren Township)

The gist

  • Proposes getting money out of politics and tougher ethics laws.
  • Opposes raising utility bills to serve data centers.
  • Authored felony liability for unsecured guns used by children.In office
  • Authored decriminalizing possession of up to two ounces of marijuana.In office
  • Authored monthly grocery price reporting by large chains.In office
  • Authored limiting use of the National Guard for law enforcement.In office
  • Authored exempting more uniformed services pay from state income tax.In office

In office = from the candidate's own official statements or legislation as an officeholder, not their campaign.

More about Mitch
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  1. Proposes getting money out of politics and tougher ethics laws.

    2026 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”
  2. Opposes raising utility bills to serve data centers.

    2026 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.”
  3. Authored felony liability for unsecured guns used by children.

    House Bill 1021 (2026 session), "Firearm storage": introduced version

    Government 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 actions

    Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov

  4. Authored decriminalizing possession of up to two ounces of marijuana.

    House Bill 1191 (2026 session), "Decriminalization of marijuana": introduced version

    Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov

    “Decriminalizes possession of two ounces or less of marijuana.”
    House Bill 1191 (2026 session): bill details and actions

    Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov

  5. Authored monthly grocery price reporting by large chains.

    House Bill 1067 (2026 session), "Reporting of grocery staple pricing": introduced version

    Government 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 actions

    Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov

  6. Authored limiting use of the National Guard for law enforcement.

    House Bill 1015 (2026 session), "Indiana National Guard": introduced version

    Government 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 actions

    Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov

  7. Authored exempting more uniformed services pay from state income tax.

    House Bill 1280 (2025 session), "Taxation of military income": introduced version

    Government 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 actions

    Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov

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