Frank J. Mrvan

Frank John Mrvan (born April 16, 1969) is an American politician from the state of Indiana. He is a township trustee for North Township, Indiana and the Democratic Party nominee for Indiana's 1st congressional district in the United States House of Representatives in the 2020 elections.

Frank J. Mrvan
Personal details
Born
Frank John Mrvan

(1969-04-16) April 16, 1969
Hammond, Indiana
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse(s)Jane Mrvan
Children2
RelativesFrank Mrvan (father)
Alma materBall State University (BS)
WebsiteOfficial website

Early life and education

After graduating from Oliver P. Morton High School in Hammond, Indiana, Mrvan earned a bachelor's degree in journalism from Ball State University.[1]

Career

Before entering local politics, Mrvan worked as a licensed mortgage broker and pharmaceutical sales representative.[2]

In November 2005, Mrvan was appointed as a township trustee for North Township, Indiana, when his predecessor resigned.[3] After Pete Visclosky, the incumbent member of the United States House of Representatives in Indiana's 1st congressional district, decided not to run for reelection in the 2020 elections, Mrvan announced his candidacy.[4] Mrvan received endorsements from Visclosky and the local chapter of the United Steelworkers.[5] He won the Democratic Party nomination with 34% of the vote in a field of 14 candidates, including Thomas McDermott Jr. and Mara Candelaria Reardon. He will face Republican Mark Leyva in the November general election.[6][7]

Personal life

Mrvan and his wife, Jane, have two children.[8] His father, Frank Mrvan, serves in the Indiana Senate.[9]

References
  1. Posted: 18 hours ago on Twitter (April 16, 2020). "Leadership Life: Frank J. Mrvan, North Township Trustee – NWILife". Nwi.life. Retrieved June 3, 2020.
  2. "Leadership Life: Frank J. Mrvan, North Township Trustee". NWI Life. April 16, 2020. Retrieved June 4, 2020.
  3. "Mrvan files to seek re-election as trustee in North Township | Lake County News". nwitimes.com. February 2, 2010. Retrieved June 3, 2020.
  4. "2 candidates already vying for Visclosky's seat representing NWI in Congress | Government and Politics". nwitimes.com. Retrieved June 3, 2020.
  5. Quinn, Michelle L. "Visclosky, steelworkers union endorse Mrvan for Congressional seat in Dem primary". chicagotribune.com.
  6. "Mrvan wins Northwest Indiana congressional contest | Politics". nwitimes.com. Retrieved June 3, 2020.
  7. https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/elections/mrvan-credits-visclosky-endorsement-hard-work-for-primary-election-victory/article_b4ca69ae-7696-52e4-9aa0-17021f8cd56d.html
  8. https://nwi.life/article/a-northwest-indiana-life-in-the-spotlight-frank-j-mrvan/
  9. Kukulka, Alexandra. "North Township Trustee latest of 12 to file for 1st Congressional District seat". chicagotribune.com.
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