STATEHOUSE (Nov. 20, 2024) – Matt Commons of Williamsport took the oath of office yesterday to serve as state representative for House District 13, which includes all of Benton and Warren counties, and portions of Fountain, Jasper, Montgomery, Newton, Tippecanoe and White counties.
Indiana Supreme Court Chief Justice Loretta H. Rush administered the oath to all House lawmakers during a swearing-in ceremony in the House Chamber at the Statehouse during Organization Day, which marked the formal start to the 2025 legislative session.
"As a lifelong Hoosier, I'm honored to serve the communities of House District 13," Commons said. "This session, I am looking forward to diving into issues that matter and taking part in bettering our great state."
Commons spent five years in the United States Army 82nd Airborne Division, serving two tours in Afghanistan where he earned a Purple Heart. He now teaches high school social studies and coaches youth football in the same community he grew up in.
Commons earned his bachelor's degree in social studies education from Purdue University, his master's in history from Liberty University and his master's in educational leadership and administration from Indiana State University. Commons and his wife, Alyssa, reside in Williamsport with their two sons.
Constituents can reach Commons by calling 317-232-9600 or visiting in.gov/h13.
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State Rep. Matt Commons (R-Williamsport) represents House District 13,
which includes all of Benton and Warren counties, and portions of
Fountain, Jasper, Montgomery, Newton, Tippecanoe and White counties.
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