Mark Stoops is a former Democratic member of the Indiana Senate who represented the 40th District from 2012 to 2020. He decided not to run for re-election to a third term. He was succeeded by fellow Democrat Shelli Yoder. Before being elected to the Indiana Senate, Stoops served as a Monroe County Commissioner. Stoops served on the commission from 1999 to 2006 and from 2008 to 2012, becoming a well-known opponent of Interstate 69.[1] Stoops succeeded Vi Simpson, the former minority leader of the Democrats in the Indiana Senate. Stoops continues to oppose Interstate 69, and supports raising funding for public education.[2]
Mark Stoops | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Indiana Senate from the 40th district | |
| In office November 19, 2012 – November 17, 2020 | |
| Preceded by | Vi Simpson |
| Succeeded by | Shelli Yoder |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Kara Reagan Stoops |
| Residence | Bloomington, Indiana |
| Profession | Businessman, Rental Property Owner and Manager |
References
edit- ^ Sikorski, Colleen (3 June 2012). "Stoops to run for Simpson's Indiana Senate seat". Indiana Daily Student. Retrieved 1 November 2013.
- ^ Clayton, Kyle (6 November 2012). "Stoops To Replace Simpson In 40th District Senate Seat". Indiana Public Media. Retrieved 1 November 2013.
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