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Phil GiaQuinta

American politician from Indiana

Phil GiaQuinta
Minority Leader of the Indiana House of Representatives
Incumbent
Assumed office November 7, 2018
Preceded by	Terry Goodin
Member of the Indiana House of Representatives from the 80th district
Incumbent
Assumed office November 8, 2006
Preceded by	Ben GiaQuinta
Personal details
Born	(1964-09-02) September 2, 1964 (age 59) Fort Wayne, Indiana, U.S.
Political 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.

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]

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]

• Indiana State Legislature - Representative Phil GiaQuinta Official government website
• Project Vote Smart - Representative Phil GiaQuinta (IN) profile
• Follow the Money - Phil GiaQuinta
  • 2008 2006 campaign contributions

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