Mike Speedy (born August 15, 1968) is a Republican former member of the Indiana House of Representatives representing the 90th district from 2010 to 2024. 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 lost the primary election to former Indianapolis city councilor Jefferson Shreve.
Mike Speedy | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Indiana House of Representatives from the 90th district | |
| In office 2010 – November 18, 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Michael Murphy |
| Succeeded by | Andrew Ireland |
| 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 | August 15, 1968 Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S. |
| 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".