Phil GiaQuinta explained

Phil GiaQuinta
Office:Minority Leader of the Indiana House of Representatives
Term Start:November 7, 2018
Predecessor:Terry Goodin
State House1:Indiana
District1:80th
Term Start1:November 8, 2006
Predecessor1:Ben GiaQuinta
Birth Date:2 September 1964
Birth Place:Fort Wayne, Indiana, U.S.
Party:Democratic
Education:Indiana University, Bloomington (BA)

Phil GiaQuinta (born September 2, 1964) is a Democratic member of the Indiana House of Representatives, representing the House District 80, which contains much of southern Ft. Wayne, since November 8, 2006.[1] He currently serves as House Minority Leader for the Democratic caucus of the Indiana House.

Career

In 2006, GiaQuinta was elected to be the state representative for House District 80, succeeding his father, Ben. He was elected to be the leader of the Indiana House Democratic Caucus on Nov. 7, 2018. In his personal career capacity, he serves as a customer account manager for Fort Wayne City Utilities.

In 2024, GiaQuinta announced his intent to run for Ft. Wayne Mayor, following the death of incumbent mayor Tom Henry.[2] On April 20, 2024 GiaQuinta lost the Democratic Caucus to Fort Wayne Councilwoman Sharon Tucker.[3]

Personal life

Giaquinta was born on September 2nd, 1964, in Ft. Wayne. He graduated college from Indiana University. He is the son of former State Rep. Ben GiaQuinta. He is the youngest of six children and is uncle to 16 nieces and nephews.[4]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: List of All Offices and Office Holders . 5 March 2015.
  2. Web site: Phil GiaQuinta, Indiana House Democratic leader, to run in caucus for Fort Wayne mayor . 2024-04-05 . The Indianapolis Star . en-US.
  3. Web site: 2024-04-20 . Councilwoman chosen as new Fort Wayne mayor, its 1st Black leader, in caucus to replace late mayor . 2024-04-27 . AP News . en.
  4. Web site: Phil GiaQuinta . 2024-04-05 . Indiana House Democratic Caucus . en.