WILLIAMSPORT — Conservative Republican Matt Commons launched his campaign for the Republican nomination for Indiana’s House District 13.
House District 13, includes all of Benton and Warren counties, and portions of Fountain, Jasper, Montgomery, Newton, Tippecanoe and White counties.
Commons is a father, husband, Army veteran, Purple Heart recipient, high school teacher and community servant running to give power back to local government, defend Hoosiers’ Constitutional rights, improve students’ educational outcomes, fight for public education, boost the economy by reducing taxes, and be a voice for local community development and issues.
In the Statehouse, Commons said he will be committed to defending all Hoosiers’ right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.
“I am focused on giving power back to local government, supporting our students and teachers to give them the best outcomes possible, and protecting Hoosiers’ conservative values,” he said.
“For far too long, our current representative has put Indianapolis’ interests ahead of the needs of Hoosiers in the 13th District,” Commons said. “I am running to be the voice of the people and ensure our rural community is at the table.”
Raised in Williamsport, he attended Seeger High School. Upon graduation, he joined the United States Army and was a member of the 82nd Airborne Division where he completed two tours in Afghanistan. He earned a Purple Heart during his second tour after being injured in combat. After being honorably discharged from the Army, Commons attended Ivy Tech and Purdue University. He returned to Seeger High School to begin his teaching career in social studies and government. He also serves as an assistant coach for the varsity football team.
Commons and his wife, Alyssa, have two sons, Broden, 9, and Kayce, 1. They currently reside in rural Williamsport.
Commons serves on the Warren County Council, where he helped usher in a $12 million broadband program through private and public grants. He also is a volunteer for local youth sports, Common Grounds Coffee and Niches Land Trust.
Learn more online at https://www.commonsforstatehouse.com/ or find his campaign on Facebook.
