Phil GiaQuinta
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Phil GiaQuinta | |
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| Minority Leader of the Indiana House of Representatives | |
| Assumed office November 7, 2018 | |
| Preceded by | Terry Goodin |
| Member of the Indiana House of Representatives from the 80th district | |
| Assumed office November 8, 2006 | |
| Preceded by | Ben GiaQuinta |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 2, 1964 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 Fort 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 Fort 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]
