Mike Delph

Michael A. Delph (born January 12, 1970) is a former Republican member of the Indiana State Senate representing the 29th district from 2005 to 2018. He is considered to be a "socially conservative Republican," who has courted support from the Tea Party movement.

Mike Delph
Member of the Indiana Senate
from the 29th district
In office
December 8, 2005  November 7, 2018
Preceded byJ. Murray Clark
Succeeded byJ. D. Ford
Personal details
Born (1970-01-12) January 12, 1970
Weymouth, Massachusetts, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
SpouseBeth Frankel
Children5
EducationIndiana University, Bloomington (BA, MS, MPA)
Indiana University, Indianapolis (JD)
WebsiteOfficial website
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/service United States Army
Years of service2001–present
RankMajor
UnitUnited States Army Reserve

Delph is known for his immigration legislation and his support for an Indiana Constitutional amendment that would ban same-sex marriages and civil unions. He is frequently mentioned and has shown interest in representing Indiana in statewide office or in US Congress. On November 6, 2018, Delph lost reelection in the State Senate to J. D. Ford.

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