Mark Stoops (politician)

Mark Stoops
Member of the Indiana Senate
from the 40th district
In office
2012-present
Preceded by Vi Simpson
Personal details
Political party Democratic
Spouse(s) Kara Reagan Stoops
Residence Bloomington, Indiana
Profession Businessman, Rental Property Owner and Manager

Mark Stoops is a Democratic member of the Indiana Senate, representing the 40th District since 2012. Before being elected to the Indiana Senate, Stoops served as a Monroe County Commissioner. Stoops served on the Commission from 1999-2006 and from 2008-2012, becoming a well-known opponent of Interstate 69.[1] Stoops succeeded Vi Simpson, the former minority leader of the Democrats in the Indiana Senate. Stoops continues to oppose Interstate 69, and supports raising funding for public education.[2]

References

  1. Sikorski, Colleen (3 June 2012). "Stoops to run for Simpson's Indiana Senate seat". Indiana Daily Student. Retrieved 1 November 2013.
  2. Clayton, Kyle (6 November 2012). "Stoops To Replace Simpson In 40th District Senate Seat". Indiana Public Media. Retrieved 1 November 2013.


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